Cycling apparel maker Foska looks to play catch up – or rather Ketchup. It has introduced a new jersey for this season that is dedicated to Heinz Tomato Ketchup. It is just one of several new food inspired jerseys. Something tells us you might get hungry and thirsty with a pack ride filled with these jerseys.
These jerseys are made of Coolmax material and feature a ¾ zipper along with three deep pockets, and with a sport fit could perfect for the next ride to the pub!
Simple is the way that some people roll, and the EDC Bike Kit is truly as simple as it gets. These tools are all made in America and are just what you need for the daily commute – hence EDC (Every Day Carry). The idea isn’t just to make it simple, which it is, but also to make it pocket friendly, rugged and there when you need it.
The EDC Bike Kit includes two hex keys, a pair of mini pry bars for quick tire changes and a glow in the dark compass to ensure you find your way. It is all tied together on a quick release brass key ring.
There are times when you don’t need to hang the bike on the wall, but you don’t want to lean it there either. If you’re short on walls many bike stands just won’t work, but Scorpion Bike Stands offers a solution. This simple looking metal stand does look a bit like the stinging creature but its “tail” doesn’t so much sting as can hold a bike in place via the crank holes.
One stand fits all wheel sizes, and it comes with a 10mm stinger welded on as well as two adapters to accommodate larger crank holes. We think it rocks out like a scorpion.
From Runner’s World: When Passing Another Runner in a Race, Should You Offer Encouragement?
They might appreciate it. But, then again, they might not. Continue reading Weekend Reading List (05.03.2014): Passing Lane, Feature Friendly, Sit Back
The League of American Bicyclists looks to take action. It has addressed the “Vision Zero” campaigns for cities including New York and San Francisco.
There is only one acceptable number: 0.
While cities like New York and San Francisco have set decisive “Vision Zero” targets to dramatically reduce bicyclist and pedestrian fatalities, the U.S. Department of Transportation has just released proposed safety measures that have no goal, no accountability and no attempt to reduce the 16% of all fatal crashes that include people who walk and bike.
League of American Bicyclists Action Center Official Website
The National Bike Challenge kicks off today and it looks to build on last year’s challenge that saw more than 34,000 bicyclists ride some 19 million miles. For 2014 the League of American Cyclists is calling upon 50,000 bicyclists to reach a combined goal of 30 million miles.
The National Bike Challenge, now in its third year, is a fun, free, game-changing event that runs from May 1 to September 30.
Interbike is still several months away, but the trade show’s organizers are going back east – to New Jersey specifically. Later this month the Interbike and Outdoor Retailer have signed several key brands to participate in Charged Up, a new experiential media event that will bring electric bike and portable outdoor technology brands together with non-endemic consumer and technology print, broadcast and online media. BionX, Prodeco, Pete’s Electric Bike’s, Currie Technologies (izip, eflow, Haibike, Lapierre), Leatherman, Led Lensor, Ascent Solar Technologies/EnerPlex, GoalZero, D.Light Designs, Celliant and many more, have already signed on to participate.
Charged Up is supported by PeopleForBikes, the Outdoor Industry Association and Bicycle Retailer & Industry News. PeopleForBikes and the Outdoor Industry Association will present detailed content outlining trend data as it relates to the ebike and outdoor technology categories. It is a way for the media to test products without having to head out to Las Vegas in September, and it allows them a chance to get truly charged up!
A waterbottle cage doesn’t work so well as a cup holder – and it certainly isn’t ideal for warm or hot beverages like coffee. If you’re taking a cup with you (or a large iced tea) the waterbottle cage won’t do. This is where the Bookman Cup Holder might work so much better.
The Bookman Cup Holder, which can be flipped and used with either the smaller ring or the larger ring depending on cup size, attaches to the handlebars with a spring steel construction. Open the spring by pressing the rings together, place it on the handlebar and let go. According to the company the Cup Holder will not lose its grip even during rides over bumps and potholes. Plus there is even a small “storage cube” that slots into place when not in use to keep everything flat and tidy. The Bookman Cup Holder is available in black, white, red and green.
The bicycle played an important part in the First World War – as many nations used bikes to transport soldiers to the front. Just as now one problem was flat tires. With the 100th anniversary of the start of the Great War this summer the Imperial War Museum in London and retailer On Your Bike have introduced a bike repair kit that is truly a blast from the past.
The new On Your Bike Repair Kit comes in a vintage styled tin, yet provides all the essentials a cyclists could need today. It includes Tyre Levers, Multi-Function Bike Tool, Rubber Solution, Bone Wrench, Metal Rasp, Patches and Instructions.
Our friends at BikeRadar have gotten up early to check out the new Evo AM helmet from SixSixOne, which they reported is light yet well-fitting. It provides more coverage at the rear of the helmet to provide the wearer in a crash, yet still has plenty of vents to keep the head cool.
The helmet is made of Contigo foam, which also has greater shock-absorbing properties than EPS foam. It will be available in two versions including on with MIPS, a system aimed to reduce the chance of rotational injury in certain types of impacts.
Electric bikes offer some benefits beyond pedal assistance. The VANMOOF Electrified is an e-bike that also offers an integrated GPS anti-theft tracking system.
“”One of the features that had first turned me on to the VANMOOF Electrified was its GPS tracking ability,” said Adam Richmond, an Electrified early adopter, had three electric bicycles stolen from his home last month. “I used the app to track my bike, providing me with its exact location. Using this information, the West Palm Beach Police Department recovered my bike and returned it to me, unharmed, within hours of the theft.”
It is almost – just almost – enough to make you forgo the lock.
The world’s fastest cyclist has a new deal with Specialized and it is very clear that “green means go.” Specialized has released a new line of signature products with Mark Cavendish – aka the Manx Missile. The CVNDSH Collection includes bar tape, saddle, helmet and much more.
“The bottom line is that the pieces are just so, so good,” said Cavendish. “It isn’t just my name on a jersey because I’ll never do that. I believe in the equipment, I personally helped design them with the team and I believe in the ability they have to help a rider be the fastest they can be.” Continue reading Specialized Dishes Up CVNDSH
Strider is of course the balance bikes for the younger riders, but the company has expanded its line of 12-inch wheel balance bikes for those from 18 months to 5-years of age.
“The Strider 12 Classic model is a return to our roots … a super simple design featuring the core elements that make Strider the number one balance bike brand in the world, yet less expensive without some of our options of custom grips and saddles offered on our other models,” said Ryan McFarland, CEO of Strider Sports International. “The 12 Sport model offers every feature a child (or parent) could want with custom grips, padded saddle, handlebar pad, and quick release clamps (no-tool adjustment). It is the perfect balance of performance, options, and value. More than eight years of design evolution and manufacturing improvements all packaged into one model.
“The 12 Pro utilizes all the features of the Sport model, but in an all -aluminum design, making it the lightest Strider in the world,” McFarland added. “Fully featured and ultra light weight make this the top performing balance bike for the little superstar riders and racers.”