Bianchi Ready for Time Trial

BianchiItalian bike maker Bianchi has endured the test of time, and now is looking to bring time keeping to the wrist with a new line of watches. These Swiss-made watches are part of the new “Barcelona 1973” line, named for Felice Gimondi’s victory on a Bianchi bike at the UCI World Championships 30 years ago.

The line, which includes three different models, will be available from the bike maker beginning next month. These will each feature Bianchi’s famous celeste color. These won’t track heart rate, calories or distance but they’ll look stylish on and off the bike.

Bianchi Store Official Website

Airwave Hello to Winter

AirwaveWinter is on the way and for those who love the snow sports the Oakley Airwave 1.5 might be the way to wave hello to another season on the slopes. These snow sport goggles don’t just block the wind and snow, but features a heads-up display with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS integration. It can allow wearers to monitor speed and distance, note temperature and even control the music.

Say hello to winter with an Airwave!

Oakley Airwave 1.5 Official Website

Made in America: Mightier Than a Sword

Gerber-PenIt is often said that the pen is mightier than the sword, but the Impromptu Tactical Pen from Gerber lives up to that saying and not just in what you can write with it. It features a glass-breaking steel tip that can still “write in the rain” as well as upside down. It is a rugged writing instrument that features a machined steel body that is durable enough to survive just about anywhere.

The video below shows what else this mighty pen can do. Video after the jump

TZ Going

TZIt is easy going with the Tenzing TZ Hydration System, which is made of advanced materials that allow for virtually no maintenance required. After use with water, just rinse and refill. The reservoirs even promise to keep water free for days and weeks.

A GlassLike liner surface is designed to be 1000-percent smoother than standard pouch films, which can help prevent bio-film build up while an anti-microbial technology called Grunge-Guard also inhibits bacteria growth in the reservoir and drinking tube. The Widepac Closure System also features a large opening that makes for quick and easy refills and any necessary cleanup. TZ does it.

Tenzing TZ Hydration System

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Easy Riding?

BikeLane

From BikeRadar: Bordering cycle lanes with white lines will not keep cyclists safe, says charity The CTC has questioned elements of a coroner’s report which suggested London’s unbordered blue cycle lanes could be made safer if they were demarcated with white lines. The charity claim that most motorists won’t be aware of the legal differences anyway. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (10.26.2013): East Riding?, Facing Questions, Gotta Go!, Skate Innovation

First 3D Training

3D-Cross-TrainerThe Fitterfirst Pro Fitter 3D Cross Trainer may require some balance and coordination, but it was developed to provide 20 different upper body, core and lower body workouts. With these users can achieve that better balance, coordination and overall agility, while working on core strength and stability. The makers also promise that it can help reaction skills, while allowing users to work on cardiovascular endurance and even awareness – all of which can reduce the risk of sports injury.

Fitterfirst Offical Website

Nike’s New Air Time Bag

Nike-Air-SportNike Golf has caught some Air – namely the Nike Air Sport carry bag, which weighs just under five pounds but provides the compartments to carry all the gear you need. It features Nike’s proprietary EquaFlex Max Air curved revolving double strap system, which distributes bag weight evenly across the shoulders because all those clubs, water bottles, balls and personal items can add up fast.

This bag also helps golfers stay organized while hitting the links. It features an eight-way, three full-length divider system for maximized club visibility. Nine functional pockets, including a water-resistant fleece-lined valuables pocket, insulated cooler pocket, quick access drawstring pocket, full-length apparel pocket and scorecard/pencil pocket.

The Nike Air Sport will also be available in nine colorways that coordinate with hues featured in Nike Golf’s Spring 2014 apparel line.

Nike Golf Official Website

Hydroflex Looks to Go From the Waves to the Streets

HydroflexSurfboard maker Hydroflex has created some colorful surfboards and now it is looking to take its skills to the streets with a new line of skateboards. The company has created a 3D Glassing Technology that provides a stronger, lighter and most importantly a board with increased flex. It is also waterproof, which means it can endure a little rain better than most wooden decks.

Hydroflex is not looking to a Kickstarter project to get rolling with the sidewalk surfing crowd. Video after the jump

Pretty Smart for a Fly… Wheel

Smart WheelSometimes we can all use a little assistance and that’s where the FlyKly Smart Wheel comes in. It utilizes a motor that turns when you start pedaling and begins accelerating to your desired speed and stops when you need to stop.

This wheel is currently being developed via a Kickstarter project and in addition to providing some assist for riders, also can be remotedly locked and tracked if stolen. Pretty fly indeed! Video after the jump

Garmin Approaches the Green

Garmin-ApproachGarmin might not help you get on the green but the Garmin Approach S4 GPS Golf Watch will help you find your way on the course. It is loaded with a database of more than 30,000 golf courses, plus this watch can stream notifications from a mobile phone via Bluetooth. This way the phone can remain in the bag and you can concentrate on your approach. Press Release after the jump

See and Sense

See-SenseThe See Sense doesn’t just provide a light so you can be seen, this intelligent bike can determine the conditions around the rider and flash brighter and faster to improve visibility. Philip McAleese of Belfast has designed this sensible light and is now looking to Kickstarter to raise awareness and funds. That all makes sense to us! Video after the jump

Style Watch

Montblanc-Sport-DLC-ChronogFitness watches that are meant for running, swimming and cycling aren’t the kind of thing you’d want to wear when you’re not working out. The Monblanc Sport DLC Chronograph Watch will look good anytime. It is durable enough for outdoor activity, and features a hardened stainless steel case that is thermally treated and coated with black carbon.

While wrist watches aren’t something everyone appreciates these days, this is a fitness watch for those with a sense of style.

Monblanc Sport DLC Chronograph Watch

World Ready Parka

Woolrich-Arctic-ParkaWinter is coming and Woolrich is ready for it and so much more. As the video below suggests this is more than a jacket it is what you’ll want on “For Whatever the World Throws at You.” The Woolrich Arctic Parka’s protected by Teflon Shield + fabric protector that means this can stand up to a whole lot of nature and more. Dried on mud and dirt can be brushed off, water and oil-based liquids will simply bead-up.

If the world were to end this is the parka you’d want to be wearing. Video after the jump