Category: Cycling

Roll Together

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People for Bikes and Volkswagen of America have unveiled a new campaign on Wednesday called “Roll Together,” which asks cyclists and drivers to be aware of each other throughout May, which is National Bike Month, and beyond.

“No one is perfect. We’re all human, and we all make mistakes out on the road,” said Bruno Maier, vice president of People for Bikes. “This campaign is about acknowledging the fact that we can all do better, whether we are bicyclists, drivers, or both. Let’s treat each other like we all know each other.”

Bikes for People Official Website

2013 National Bike Challenge

Bike-ChallengeThe League of American Bicyclists Challenges you to get out there and ride. The bicycle advocacy group is calling on Americans to unite and ride 20 million miles!

The goal: To unite 50,000 bicyclists to ride 20 million miles in communities across America. The Challenge is simple, free and open to everyone in the United States. Sign up as an individual or as a team, log your miles, share your stories and encourage others to join you. Users can download the free, GPS-enabled Endomondo mobile app to record travel distance and automatically upload their miles. Riders will compete for prizes and awards from sponsors Sierra Nevada and Scott Natural on the local and national level.

In 2012, the Challenge engaged 30,000 individual riders, 9,000 workplaces and 500 communities to ride 12 million miles. We’re already looking at breaking those records in 2013.

2013 National Bike Challenge Official Website

In Tune

Tune-CupsWe’ve known those fans of titanium bicycles who take the love of the metal very seriously. Many companies have introduced consumer products out of the material as well, and Ti-lovers just can’t get enough. But now Tune is in tune with those who have a love of carbon fiber.

The company has introduced a line of Carbon Coffee Cups. At $240 a piece these are rather pricey, but given that carbon fiber will go the distance – and pretty much never wear out – these might be the last coffee cubs you ever have to buy. Apparently finding these might be the trick, as we’ve been searching high and low.

[Via BikeRumor: FOUND: LIMITED EDITION TUNE CARBON COFFEE CUPS]

Light Gloves

LED-GlovesThe Doppleganger gloves aren’t lightweight and in fact these probably weigh more than most cycling gloves. But these aren’t even gloves at all. The Doppleganger LED Turn Signal accessory actually attaches to your current gloves and provides a little light on the hands. These provide an indicator that can help cars see your arm movements at night when you signal you are stopping or turning.

The Japanese made glove accessories are powered by a watch batter that can provide up to 120 hours of light in the flashing mode. Light on!

Doppleganger LED Turn Signal Official Website

Hub in 3D

Kappiusrearhub-450A father and son team is using 3D to produce new designs in bicycle components. Kappius Components went from prototype to production line when it switched from machining parts to the use of a 3D printer from German company EOS GmbH, and Harbec, a New York-based provider of 3D printing technology known as industrial additive manufacturing. Continue reading Hub in 3D

Wiley X Supports PVA

PVAKudos to our friends at Wiley X, will announced that it will continue to support the Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) and has renewed sponsorship of three key programs for 2013 – the PVA National Trapshoot Circuit, the PVA National Bass Tour and the PVA Hand Cycling Racing Team. Wiley X will be providing its high performance protective eyewear as featured prizes throughout the 2013 season of PVA shooting, fishing and hand cycling events.

“Wiley X is proud to be associated with PVA and honored to support its shooting, fishing and hand cycling competitions,” said Wiley X co-owner Myles Freeman, Jr. “These events celebrate America’s outdoor heritage and encourage men and women to excel – regardless of what physical challenges they may face. We applaud the efforts of these athletes and the many staff and volunteers around the country who make these events possible.”

The new WX Valor Model #CHVAL06 – a member of Wiley X’s battle-proven Changeable Series – will be worn by staff, directors and volunteers at the PVA National Trapshoot Circuit, while Wiley X protective eyewear will be included in prize packages for the winners.

Wiley X will again support the PVA National Bass Tour with its new Climate Control Series WX Echo Model #CCECH04, combining Gloss Black frames with Polarized Emerald Mirror lenses. These state-of-the-art fishing glasses will be provided to staff, directors and volunteers, as well as winning anglers. Wiley X will also play an important role in PVA’s hand cycling events, where these “road warriors” race wheel-to-wheel just inches from the pavement.

Wiley X Official Website
Paralyzed Veterans of America “Get Sports” Official Website

Electrical Stromer

Stromer-ST1Stromer, the electric-bike brand of Swiss-based BMC, has launched its ST1 pedal-assisted electric bicycles. The 500-watt ST1 rolls out with style and functionality. This ST1 is aimed at commuters more than those looking for a casual weekend ride, and as such it offers a lithium-ion battery that can power a 500-wattt rear-mounted brushless-hub motor and provide up to 30 mph of speed with a 50 mile range. Regenerative braking further helps power the battery.

Stromer has actually rolled out four models, with two now available in the United States beginning at $3,499. While it is a lot to pay for a bicycle it might make that daily commute a whole lot easier and more enjoyable.

Stromer Official Website

Weekend Reading List (04.27.2013): Move Down, Slow Cycling Start, Block Head

Move Down

MoveDown

From SportTechie: LetsMoveDown: The App That Gets Fans Closer to the Action
We have all been there before. Heading to the game and then making a move towards more promising vacancies in the lower level shortly after tip-off or first pitch. Squatting in empty seats closer to the court or playing field will usually get you thrown out by an usher or embarrassed by the actual ticketholder. Well, now there’s an app for that. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (04.27.2013): Move Down, Slow Cycling Start, Block Head

Reach for the Sky (Jersey)

SkyEven if you can’t actually ride like Sir Bradley Wiggins you can suit up like the defending Tour de France champion. Rapha Jersey are offering personalized replicas of the Team Sky jerseys, but fans will need to act soon as these will only be available until May 10.

Those lucky 1,000 who do get one will have them in time for the start of the Tour de France in Corsica on June 28. The replica jerseys are constructed of two moisture wicking performance fabrics and the side panels will be personalized with the name and nationality of the wearer.

Rapha Official Website

Love of the Glove

GantoliBrothers Fausto and Gino Gantoli founded their namesake company back in 1909 and since then it doesn’t seem if the Gantoli has changed the way it makes cycling gloves or the materials used. These leather gloves aren’t really retro because this is how Gantoli has always made them. If you have a problem with that there are plenty of other options, but for those who want a stylish glove on their hands – and don’t mind real leather – then these are gloves to simply love.

Gantoli Official Website

Fiber Vest

NoxgearEveryone needs their daily fiber, but Noxgear thinks it isn’t the fiber you ingest but rather the fiber optics you wear. The Dayton, Ohio start up is looking to roll with its Fiber Optic Athletic Gear, which can help runners, cyclists or just anyone else heading out at night be seen.

The company is now wrapping up a Kickstarter campaign to bring out the Torch model for team-based activities, while the Tracer is aimed at running, walking and riding. Both models will provide 360 degree coverage and can be worn over t-shirts or even coats. Video after the jump

TomTom Joins the Club

TomTomGarmin might have to look over its shoulder as TomTom is set to introduce its own line of Multi-Sport GPS watches this year. Aimed at cyclists and triathletes, these entry level watches feature scratch and impact-resistant glass screens that offer three graphical race training functions. These allow for wearers to race against previous time in the Race mode, while Goal lets wears go for distance, time or calorie count, while Zone tracks a set heart rate.  The watches are compatible with Bluetooth heart rate monitors and cadence sensors, and the step up model offers a built-in altimeter.

The Multi-Sport GPS watches reportedly lock onto the Russian GLONASS satellite array in case that means anything to you, Conrad!

TomTom Official Website