Cannondale SuperSix

Float light, have to add weight to the bike for the tour, light. 12 light pounds and the Tour limit is 14. At 12.5 pounds (56cm - out of the box), it boasts a superior stiffness-to-weight ratio; the SuperSix is faster, more efficient and lighter than the competition. One way they seems to have been able to cut weight is aluminum crankset, Hollowgram with a wireless powermeter.

Bike Gel Flask Holder

Avoid the gastrointestinal meltdown and fuel your body right. Fuel Belt has the Bike Gel Flask Holder, holds 6oz of gel (3-4 packets) within easy reach on your bike. No more taping gel packets all over your frame! Mounts on stem or any frame tube with Velcro straps, helping to avoid the meltdown and ruin a day that you were physical prepared for! All the technology and gear only gets you so far, learn nutrition, experiment and try out multiple products so that you are ready on race day.

Shimano Dura-Ace Di2, Getting Noticed

Electronic shifting is coming, weight is down, problems are fixed, PRICE IS HIGH, but it coming. Tour de France riders are using it, yes pro riders are finding this a reliable solution. The riders to look out for on the new Di2 include Columbia-HTC's Michael Rogers and George Hincapie on their Scott Addicts for the road stages, while for the time trial stages the entire team will ride Di2 equipped Scott Plasma 3 time trial bikes.
It uses batteries and while they are the crutch, if you let the battery runout while ridding you better be prepared to ride home in that gear, NO way around that!
Best of all you have controls for TT and Triathlons, right to the aero bars and off you go, not to worry about hills the buttery shifting makes going up hills easy and smooth.

Parkour, Function Like a Robot in Nikes

The Runner -Exploit yourself- from BLR_VFX on Vimeo.

You have to sit back and think, (a) it would be great to be younger to learn all the new cool stuff, (b) that you won't get hurt doing all this cool new stuff, functioning like a robot would help both (a) and (b). This spot from Nike shows just how cool defying gravity can be, plus someone had to do the initial movements for someone to create it in 3D.
Hey be Free or at least where Nike Frees

Merida has introduced the TimeWarp!

New features to a standard TT bike. Having the ability to move the headset around depending on the event is remarkable, well Merida has done just that. The key is the Modular Head Tube System, allowing different setup and handle bars to be interchange without having to get another bike. Nice work.

iPhone 3Gs, can this be the end to watches!

Slowly creeping up on watches is the iPhone 3Gs. Along with the iBikePak and MapMyRun.com you have a complete system. The only problem I see is the running, the iPhone is a bit big to be strapped to your arm. A chest or waist strap could be cool. Having a bike computer, watch, gps, shoe pod, etc. just seems wasteful. You might not think that this has changed the health arena, and Apple might not be the device for you but in a year from now most every phone will have some sort of app that will allow tracking.

RAGGEDedge Gear, can you say recycle!

Well there is nothing better than finding ways to recycle, RAGGEDedge Gear has done that for sails. no need to have all those sails sitting wasting away in your trailer or basement.
Many through them away or try to sell them to whom ever buys your boat, sometimes more often than not they are thrown away.
Their story.
We are a family company. RAGGEDedge started out as one of Susan's wild hairs; one more way for her to use her sewing & design skills for an exciting new project. We started to sail, and she started to make bags for us out of used sails. By request, and by word of mouth, RAGGEDedge gained a following of people who wanted unique, colorful, one-of-a-kind gear. That "project" has long since outgrown its closet space and has evolved into the company that exists here before you today.

We delight in our smallness. Design and quality outrank quantity. Small means that we happily produce limited edition runs of our gear and then move on to another idea we've got working. It means that our gear is fresh, always evolving. New designs, new colors, and new projects are the lifeblood that we thrive on.

Exact Altitude + GPS

Again the new iPhone is really going to change the way that we look at devices, do you need a GPS+Phone+Watch. Think again,
all that is left to do is buy attachments for the bike and the car. Well the attachment need to be waterproof! other than that this is a done deal. Exact Altitude + GPS + GPS is an altitude measurement tool, which can tell you the altitude of the ground of the current point you are. Exact Altitude uses an online service and also a built in database. You can see all the information from all sources, but there's a bigger display which shows you the most exact information. The order of them is: online information, database information, GPS information. Since the elevation database is quite big, there are more then one version of the application, usually split by some kind of natural splitting existing for continents. Because of this, please be aware which version do you download, since the offline data will work only on places which is listed. However, the online service will work anywhere you can get internet connection, however, except this no internet connection is required.

Wii Fitness and EA Sports Active, Great Combo

So it is all coming together for those who want to workout in the comforts of their own home, who can blame them with the grunting, pick up lines, bad trainers, etc.. Well EA Sports and Wii have combined to bring the what Wii had started to the next level, with challenges, trainers, family and friends. Price point is perfect $20

EA SPORTS Active™ is a new customizable fitness program. Read on to learn all about its incredible benefits and see how they work together to help you reach your goals, from the comfort of your home and on your own terms.

Accessorize Your Exercise
EA SPORTS Active
Featuring more than 25 exercises and sports-inspired drills.

Leg Strap
See your movements tracked on-screen with the specially-designed leg strap.
* Additional leg strap required for multiplayer use.

Resistance Band
Increase the intensity of bicep curls, shoulder presses and many other exercises.
* Additional resistance band required for multiplayer use.

* Accessory Pack
The accessory pack containing one leg strap and one resistance band can be purchased at retail stores or online for $19.99.

Wii Vitality Sensor

Kids need to play and being outside is great, until it rains or snows, to cold whatever. Wii Fit has brought it to a whole new level with Vitality sensor. The add on sensor clips on to your finger and monitors your heart rate, this opens up a whole bunch of cool things that can be done. Doctors with permission can have children do Wii Fit games them upload vitals to the office for docs to evaluate. The ideas and apps are endless. Get the obese kids on the Wii start to develop games and add ons and lets see the obesity rate fall.

RealAge, Wii Fit, and Pharma Marketing

The next best thing to getting one to exercise outside is the Wii Fit. Lets face it some are just to embarrassed to exercise in public, self conscious or just don't have the money to join a gym. Playing online games allows many to be something else (leave it at that). The most important thing is that they are exercising and Wii has nailed it and now XBox Natal has taken it a bit further, tie it all into a online PHR/EHR and the results are expounded. Dose Of Digital is right on what I have been trying to get across for sometime, maybe it is starting to take hold.

DynaFlex Pro Gyro

One of the best pieces of equipment that you could own is the DynaFlex Pro Gyro it is small and give you a burn that you will not soon forget, Plus you the size make it great to travel with.
Physicians and Therapists all over the world are using the DynaFlex Pro Gyro as a rehabilitation and strength-training tool for many of their patients. The gyro exercisers are a proven tool that will help aid in the prevention & elimination of Carpal Tunnel, arthritis, tendonitis, tennis elbow and many other Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI).

The patented Dynaflex Pro Gyro exerciser is designed exactly like the Powerball Gyro without the LED lights or the balanced rotor. The Gyro can reach up to 9,000 RPM and creates 25 lbs of torque resistance to increase grip strength, increase range of motion, and to condition arm, elbow, and shoulder muscles.

Man vs. Wild:Will Ferrell addition

This is going to be the most watched one yet. This preview is great. Bear must have been going nuts. Not much more to say but watch the this and the show on Tuesday, June 2nd

Suunto Elementum

Wether it is needed or not, when endurance watch companies branch out the outcome is usually good. Suunto has done just that with their Elementum collection. Bringing the bling to the enthusiast when they are not running, biking, hiking, camping or even fishing. These watches go deeper, higher, further and they do it with style, from the Aqua to the Terra and the Ventus, Suunto is sure to have a watch that will fit your style. Hey the Aqua even set a world record free dive with out fins, William Truebridge goes 86 meters, guess the watch works.

Kettle Barbecue in Blue by Sagaform

Not all workouts are meant for the gym. Sagaform's kettlebell grill is keeping you honest even when you are away from the gym. Comes in pink, green and blue. Not much more to say, summers here.

RealRyder, The New Way to Spin!

Spin bikes have been proving themselves for many years, now you have RealRyder shaking things up. You have the traditional spin bike which is great but has trouble mimicking real world biking and balance. If you just want to get into shape great, the ones that need to feel the bike move how they are laying down power is there power equal on both side, the RealRyder will expose those weaknesses.

Grease Monkey Wipes, Low Tech Solution, High Results!

busted a chain, changed a tire and your hands are lets say a little dirty. Well Grease Monkey to the rescue. These packs store on your bike, messenger bag or car, when you get into a situation that calls for dirty hands, no more pants to bail you out.

Grease Monkey Wipes are the premier individually packaged cleaning wipes for cyclists and triathletes.
Each pre-moistened wipe uses a natural citrus-based formula to handle heavy duty cleaning, including grease and grime.
Grease Monkey Wipes are perfect for cleaning up post ride or after a mid-ride repair and should be carried by roadies, mountain bikers, triathletes, cyclocross riders, bike messengers, and bike commuters. Keep Grease Monkey Wipes in your saddle bag, bento box, jersey pocket, post-race bag, transition bag, messenger bag, backpack, toolbox, workshop, or wherever you play dirty.

Newton Running, Land, Lever, Lift

new colors and 3 years going strong. Newton is coming into it's own and really taking hold not only in the USAT but also in running, marathons as well. The shoes are light, well build, fast and best of all the patented Action/Reaction Technology™. When using the ultra-efficient Land-Lever-Lift midfoot or forefoot running gait, the technology absorbs and then returns your own energy back to you. It's not fancy technospeak, and it's no gimmick. It's a revolutionary way of building a running shoe based on Sir Isaac Newton's third law of motion – "For every ACTION, there is an equal and opposite REACTION." Loosely translated, it means you get a boost of forward energy with every single stride you take.
Wearing the shoes will get you noticed and for very good reason you will be going fast. The stand out, neon yellow, go fast red and orange are the best thought out marketing that one has seen in a while.
They also have the shoe test results to back it up.

ZIPP, Tangente Tubular Tires

They make some of the fastest wheels around ZIPP has now added tires to compliment their wheels.

"To cut through the wind, we've used our patented ABLC dimples to mitigate the "un-aero-ness" of a round shape at the wheel's leading edge. It took us 14 months and 2 trips to the wind tunnel to get it right, but the dimples will save you 1-3 watts, or up to 9 seconds over 40km. That's a big deal.
But the Tangente is not just a delicate special event tire. Thanks to our partnership with Vittoria, the Tangente sports a durable yet supple 290tpi casing. Because the dimpled pattern resists cracking so well, we're able to use an exclusive an extra-light rubber compound for low rolling resistance and high cornering grip in wet and dry conditions.
The Tangente's 21mm width optimizes aerodynamics, cornering ability, and durability. Average weight 282g, /- 15g. 38mm, overall length, approximately 34mm functional length. Includes tire pressure chart to optimize rolling resistance by rider weight and front/rear use."

With a wheel set why would you not buy the tire that matches or is at least designed for their wheels. Seems like a know brainer.

Tight & Right, Imperial BoardShorts

The fabric doesn't matter, its all in the draw string. Kids pant have this waistband that is adjustable so they can were bigger sizes without the pant falling down, not sure why this was abandoned but it seems as though Imperial Motion has solved this problem. No more showing crack, the draw sting looks like any normal draw string would look like on a boardshort except it goes all the way around your waist like when you were a kid. The only problem is the choices or styles to choose from, you can't win them all.

Ultrasounds with a Smart phone

As with all technology things get smaller and cooler. Like a smart phone that can take ultrasound pictures. Imagine emergency response with these type of gadgets, police officers who arrive first that the scene.
With the help of a USD$100,000 grant from Microsoft, Dr William Richard, associate professor of computer science and engineering at Washington University, and David Zar, research associate in computer science and engineering, have made USB ultrasound probes compatible with a smartphone. To accomplish this, the pair had to optimize the power consumption, data transfer rate as well as the image formation algorithms of the probe. With that achieved, it was possible to build smartphone-compatible USB ultrasound probes for imaging different areas of the body, such as the kidney, liver, bladder and eyes, as well as the prostate veins and arteries. more at gizmag.com

Swim Guard Vest

Yanko has some of the best ideas around. Swim Guard Vest is a vest that is worn like a Chest Harness with a bit more support around the neck, keeping your head afloat. The device is form fitting and I could see this being built into wetsuits in the near future. The really cool feature is the GPS that is built in. I can see Triathlons offering this as an options to those a little hesitant of the water, like theNew York City Triathlon, the Hudson can be scary.

Map Out Cycle Routes In Advance!

Sometimes all it takes is techno, gadget guy to get into exercise and WHAM you have another cool device.
Here is an explanation from Yanko Design
The neat gadget clamps up to the handle bar and includes audio as well as visual guide. You simply need to hook up the device to your comp and download the desired route from an online map. Turn by turn, the VeloCity rattles of the directions and simultaneously displays the map on the screen. Of course GPS and Bluetooth come into play as well.

Chrome, the next Timbiktu (maybe)

Looking out for functional stuff is hard Timbuktu makes some of the best bags, they used to be part of the USAT Membership. That being said you just can't wear their bags out. However it seems like there is a new player in the works, ok maybe not new but up and coming CHROME, Chrome was founded in Boulder, CO by a couple of guys who needed a bag that lasted forever. They began sewing in their garage using the toughest material they could find. A company came out of that with a philosophy of building stuff that would function well in tough conditions and would last a lifetime.

Eight years later we moved our operations to San Francisco. Today, our production has outgrown the garage and we make our products all over the world. We remain committed to using the best materials, hardware and design to bring products to our customers that they can count on.

There's not a lot of nonsense in our gear, just materials and construction that serve a purpose and last a lifetime. We stand behind everything we make.

Now they make much more then just bags (don't they all), their Light Weight Shins Slate

Made of 4-way Tweeve™ Durastretch™ fabric, a durable, breathable fabric, that retains its shape and is also water-repellant

Cut high in back and low in front

Keeper pockets

Lightly padded chamois seat and inseam

Reinforced hem

Zipper and secured cargos

Articulated knees

Got to like when companies see a need and address it. 

coldblack - Sun Reflector – UV Protector

Got to hand it to the swiss, yes they did have the Swiss Army Knife and now they have ColdBlack. Dark colors heat up stronger when exposed to direct sunlight compared to light colors. This no longer needs to happen! Now there is coldblack®, a special finishing technology for textiles which reduces heat build-up and provides reliable protection from UV rays.

The coldblack® finishing only contains „bluesign® approved“ components. „bluesign® approved“ components are as low as possible in harmful substances, making them benign to mankind and the environment and encouraging the economical and ecological use of resources in the production process.

Cars have horns, Bikes should too! Airzound

Not sure why more bicyclist have not mounted or used air horns to keep them save, like cars, but with Airzound they could change that. All of us have close calls, yelled, screamed #$*&#@ at motorist. Airzound is trying to change that and also claims it is the worlds loudest bike horn at 115 db.

On the decibel scale, the smallest audible sound (near total silence) is 0 dB. A sound 10 times more powerful is 10 dB. A sound 100 times more powerful than near total silence is 20 dB. A sound 1,000 times more powerful than near total silence is 30 dB. Here are some common sounds and their decibel ratings:

Near total silence - 0 dB
A whisper - 15 dB
Normal conversation - 60 dB
A lawnmower - 90 dB
A car horn - 110 dB
A rock concert or a jet engine - 120 dB
A gunshot or firecracker - 140 dB

So by How Stuff Works the Airzound is just above a car horn, so people should take notice since it will be a little louder and different.

Really the horn should have someone screaming as though they are getting run over that would really jolt drivers to be more aware.

Low Tech, High Results, CrossFit Certifications!

Technology will only get you so far, CrossFit will get you farther, with getting into shape and getting certified to get others into outstanding shape. CrossFit seems to have added to their stable of certification with Specialty Certifications which consist of, Barbell, Gymnastics, Kettlebell, CrossFit Kids, Olympic Lifting, Rowing Foundations, Running and Endurance and Science of Exercise. It seems as though there are countless ways to get certified as a PT, CrossFit has made the water pretty clear. Find the one that fits your needs and go for it, your training business or gym will be glad you did.

NEW, Forerunner 310XT

Your next favorite watch is coming, second quarter of this year (not sure when that is), the Forerunnner 310XT! Since the watch is not out yet, here is what Garmin is saying...

Finally, a GPS-enabled training device that isn't afraid of the water. The rugged Forerunner 310XT is the triathlete's indispensable training tool — a GPS-enabled, swim-proof trainer that tracks bike and run data and sends it wirelessly to your computer. This multi-sport device has up to 20 hours of battery life, tracks distance, pace and heart rate (optional), and goes from wrist to bike in seconds.

Time Your Swim

The swim-proof Forerunner 310XT is waterproof to a depth of 50 meters, so you can wear it in the pool or the lake to time your swim. And its slim design and flexible wristband mean Forerunner is easy to wear in any conditions.

Transition Effortlessly

When you're ready to jump out of the water and onto the bike, Forerunner 310XT moves easily from wrist to bike with the optional quick release and bike mounts, making the transition between sports effortless. Forerunner 310XT categorizes multisport activities in one workout and can also log transition time in the process, so you can analyze your performance from start to finish.

Collect Workout Data

Forerunner 310XT tracks your position precisely with GPS satellite data and records distance, pace, heart rate (optional), power data (from ANT+™-enabled third-party power meters) and more. High-sensitivity GPS and HotFix™ satellite prediction mean Forerunner acquires satellites quickly and tracks your movement even near tall buildings or under tree cover. And using innovative ANT+™ wireless technology, Forerunner 310XT connects seamlessly to an optional heart rate monitor, foot pod and cadence sensor.

When paired with the optional wireless heart rate monitor, Forerunner 310XT continuously tracks beats per minute and uses heart rate data in advanced calorie computation. Train in a certain heart rate zone to improve fitness and monitor your level of exertion.

Run, Sync, Store and Share

Once you’ve logged the miles, innovative ANT+™ wireless technology automatically transfers data to your computer when Forerunner is in range. No cables, no hookups. The data’s just there, ready for you to analyze, categorize and share through our online community, Garmin Connect or our optional Garmin Training Center™ software. You can even plan workouts on your computer and then send them to your Forerunner.



At a cost of $350, that's not bad..

Superior Electrolyte Drink

A new superior electrolyte drink for better performance with less sugar from Scandinavia just released in USA

SportAktive
Electrolytes in fluid give a better chance for your body to obtain its peak performance, receiving maximum hydrationand sustained muscle activity than plain water and sugar based drinks. SportsAktive Easy a superior drink with more electrolytes than fluid endurance sports drink! SportAktive Easy is also enhanced with vitamins and antioxidants just for your performance!

- Restore electrolytes and fluid faster.
- Enhanced with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
- Taste and flavor developed to fit endurance athletes.
- Only 10 calories per 32 fl oz.
- Convenient and easy to mix, just drop and go.
- Best price per serving and 20 servings per tube.

SportAktive Easy are one of the best products on the US market today with a content based on the latest sports medicin and research literature on hydration and sport performance science. We have done effervescent electrolyte tablets since 1997.

Many of our athletes who buys SportAktive says that the taste is much better for athletes, it gives more servings than other products per container and the cost is less per serving. Plus that SportAktive have a superior content (electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants) compare to other products.

www.sportaktive.com

SportAktive USA Inc. is a US company with a background from Scandinavia, focused on endurance sports, training and fitness. Our product formula and ingredients have been developed in the field of sports medicine science and research in experience with athletes in Scandinavia since 1997.

SportAktive Easy is a FDA registered product.

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Cannondale 10.1, Wow that's Fast!

SuperSix, at 10.1 pounds what is not to like, Cannondale has raised (or lowered) the bar. Seems like a no brainer and with the SRAM part list and hollowgram working together, you get a light, fast, stiff bike. Hey you want to ride like a factory rider well then pick one up, you will at least fit in with style, even if you still can't keep up.

Outdoor Wireless Speaker, Clip and Go

Small easy and loud. Sony Ericsson is one of the best phone developers and with assessories like the MS500 you can see why. Small and light, really serves what one person is looking for, while out climbing, biking, alone, MS500 helps keep your sanity. Just don't bring it with a group of friends or play it like the old boom boxes.
No charging required. Just pop in the included AA batteries and crank your tunes. You'll turn up the volume on any outfit with this splash-proof speaker.

Timing Systems

Looking for the right solution at your next event look no further. Winning Time a rather new company 1995 and now leader, offers the highest level of both Passive and Active chip technology. While taking on over 2,000 events per year in 20 countries in Running, Triathlon, Cycling, Skiing, Cross Country and more, we continue to advance our technology and expand into new markets.

With races popping up all over the country companies like Winning Time stand out, from triathlons to multi-sport events to marathons, Winning Time is there.

POC, Ski Boots For Comfort!

Season is coming to an end, so what better time to buy new boots. The POC seems to eliminate the need to crank down on buckles, you have laces very similar to snowboarders boots. Not sure why this has not be thought of yet and this is just a concept but lets get real. I know snowboarding is relatively new and when it started wearing a good ld pair of Sorels would do the trick. The POC Tarsus boots eschews buckles for laces connected to a tension wheel you dial in for the perfect fit.

Marine Life Protection Act

TheSurfrider Foundation is currently working with a wide variety of individuals and organizations on the Marine Life Protection Act –or MLPA. The MLPA is a state law that requires establishing a “network” of marine protected areas along the California coastline. This law is currently being implemented in Southern California.

The Clean Water initiative is primarily focused on protecting water quality in coastal watersheds and in the near-shore marine environment. Consequently, the Surfrider Foundation advocates for strong water quality regulations, adequate marine recreational water quality monitoring, reporting and posting, reduction of polluted discharges into the ocean and education regarding personal responsibility for the reduction water pollution. We also support smart land use planning to ensure that coastal environmental resources are protected and healthy watersheds are maintained.

Nu, Dolphin Water Proof MP3

This makes those long hours in the pool not as lonely. Listen to music while you do laps and get through those sets.

NU makers of drives MP3 sun glasses, clothing and video seem to be dipping their hands into the ocean and seeing what bites.

The new NU Dolphin is a Waterproof MP3 player tailored for swimmers and water sports enthusiasts. The design concept is to create a portable & Waterproof music device that can be worn by swimmers and other water sport athletes while keeping the impact on their athletic performance to minimum. The NU design team come up with this ultra light weight, ultra compact player that weighs only 25g with a dimension of 60 x 20 x 20mm. Its cylindrical-shaped casing features a minimalist outlook with all control buttons located on one side, and the headphone jack on the other side. The Waterproof earphone attaches to the player via a special screw-in jack to keep the device water-tight.

Both the Waterproof earphone and the Waterproof MP3 player were tested to comply with IPx7 international water resistant standard. The Waterproof earphone employs a special non-woven fabric membrane to keep the speaker vibration plate dry while maintaining a high quality sound output. The earpieces are attached with a soft silicon earplug that fits snugly in the ears. The earplugs not only keep the earphones dry but also prevent the earphones from coming loose during vigorous activities.

Dolphin TOUCH, Guaranteed Waterproof quality level by the International certified IPX7, you can Share all the greatest fun from all kinds of outdoor activities, such as Swimming, Surfing, Snorkeling,SPA, Mountaineering, Fishing, Jogging, Biking…, with 4GB embedded Nand Flash Memory size allow you to play 960songs of MP3/WMA and FM radio for Free!!

1. Plays MP3/WMA files
   
2. FM stereo radio(87.5~108MHz)
   
3. Build-in180mAh/3.7V rechargeable battery
   
4. Dimensions: 66.4*21*21mm
   
5. Accessory: Waterproof earphone/USB cable/ Clip / Fastening bands / Armband /Cleaning cloth/High-End stereo earphone/ User manual disc
   
6. One year warranty
   

Combat Gear for the Weekend Warrior or Professional

Get banged up a little on the weekend, what to feel like a pro with out the bruises then the Nike Combat gear is for you. 

Worn by top Nike basketball athletes throughout the Beijing Games, the Nike Pro Combat Men's Basketball Shorts have what it takes to be trusted as your first layer of defense for tough competition.

• Dri-FIT fabric to wick sweat away and help keep you dry and comfortable
  
• Floating foam protection in key areas
  
• Refined ergonomic fit and pad design
  
• Compression fit
  
• Swoosh design trademark at left thigh
  
• Fabric: Body: Dri-FIT 84% polyester/16% spandex. Padding: 100% EVA.
  
• Imported

Nike Pro apparel is designed to provide the specific support and comfort you need for your workout. Pro Compression offers lightweight support, Pro Vent keeps it cool, and Pro Thermal brings the heat. A snug fit minimizes bulk, increasing comfort and range of motion. Nike Pro also offers:

• Compression fit
  
• 4-way-stretch Dri-FIT fabric to enhance comfort while managing moisture
  
• Flat-seam construction to reduce chafing
  
• Lightweight support
  
• No excess bulk
  

Folding Bike Helmet!

Simple design and easy to travel with make life that more enjoyable. Imagine a simple helmet that folds, can't understand why it takes a designer, not a helmet manufacture. So the Beetle Cycle is a bit bulky but the back folds into the shell to have a flatten easy to store helmet, no more worries about things breaking or cracking. Also come with different head gear for changing weather patterns.

Keeping Yourself Safe, Xtreme Sports ID

Competition on any front is a good thing, Road ID is one of the best pieces of equipment that you can buy for yourself. In case of an emergency, you are knocked out or anything else terrible happens RoadID has your back, all your information is printed on a band. That's great and also a bit scary, all your information is printed on the band. Well Xtreme Sports ID, your XTREME SPORTS ID wristband includes an 800 # and a unique 8-digit ID # to connect with our interactive phone system. XTREME SPORTS ID's Patent Pending, "Text-to-Voice" technology will quickly provide medical information for those assisting you in the event of an emergency. Including:
Who am I?
Address?
Emergency Contacts
Insurance Provider
Primary Physician
Medical Alerts / Allergies / Medications

*Where am I? This feature allows you to record your plans and sends an email to three personal contacts. (e.g. 11/23/08, Surfing at Honolua Bay, be back at 3:00 PM)

Your choice, I could really see a partnership with Lance to help push to the next level, since it is made from the same material.

Climbstation, more climbing in all gyms

So you are craving climbing, it is to cold, rock gym to far away, well not any more. Climbstation is trying to bring climbing to every gym. What a great core workout and a way to change up your routine. recumbent bike, maybe next week, treadmill tired or running in place, Climbstation can break the winter blues, plus no climbing harness. Computer interface, moving wall. It is really a change of pace.

Hike Up | Bike Down

So ISPO Brand New has released this years winners and runner-up and it is great. You have the completely portable bike that folds up and can be worn like a backpack, Nothing like walking up hill for hours only to cruise down in minutes. Other than the bike not having a seat the idea is simple and of course portable. To break it down once at the top unfold and go, no peddles just platforms for you feet, disk breaks and a front shock. O the fun you will have.

Light Lane - Concept

From Altitude

Can you imagine, this is great.

A close brush with a distracted driver is enough to intimidate the most avid bikers from riding at night. The problem isn’t just about visibility, as safety lights are effective at capturing the attention of a driver. However, these lights are typically constrained to the bike frame, which highlights only a fraction of the bike’s envelope. Bike lanes have proven to be an effective method of protecting cyclists on congested roads. One key is that the lane establishes a well defined boundary beyond the envelope of the bicycle, providing a greater margin of safety between the car and the cyclist. Yet, only a small fraction of streets have dedicated bike lanes, and with an installation cost of $5,000 to $50,000 per mile, we shouldn’t expect to find them everywhere anytime soon. Instead of adapting cycling to established bike lanes, the bike lane should adapt to the cyclists. This is the idea behind the LightLane. Our system projects a crisply defined virtual bike lane onto pavement, using a laser, providing the driver with a familiar boundary to avoid. With a wider margin of safety, bikers will regain their confidence to ride at night, making the bike a more viable commuting alternative.

Train like a PRO, NIKE football

Anything that changes the way that one trains is a good thing, anyway that companies like Nike can do that is even better. Nike has invested billions in football players, shoes, equipment and has some of the best coaches working for them as well. When a individual and log on to there system pick a training plan that a Pro or College athlete might use is invaluable. Almost takes the trainer out of the equation. Within minutes you can have a training plan that will build you into some sort of animal on the plaining field, or at least the office. A series bonus is that you can download to your calendar, outlook, iCal or Google, the one thing that all programs need to start to think about is being able to read the local weather and import that into your training log, now that would up the anti.

POCKET GRAPPLING HOOK

Anything that can be used outside to help you or someone is always a good thing. Now many will think that the Pocket Grappling Hook is for breaking out of prison, the uses however are greater than that. Use this for throwing a line around a branch, rescuing someone that has fallen through the ice or pulling down broken branches. The device is great can be taken apart and can be stored in the glove compartment or pack while you run. The Pocket Grappling Hook Was Originally Built By EOD Robotics, Inc. At The Request Of A Desert Warfare Operator. He Explained His Need For A Light Weight, Reusable Grappling Hook That Could Be Used To Snag Trip Wires Or Command Detonation Wires on IEDs In A Combat Environment. Soon Other Members Of The Military Saw How Useful They Were And Ordered Another Production Run.

GameRunner, Something to do while on the treadmill!

It is that time of year CES is running and cool gadgets are a plenty. The health and fitness market always has demo's at CES. So it's no surprise that GameRunner has developed a better way to be in the game (virtually of course), first person and able to run/walk/sprint after your opponent. This changes how one react to being in a war situation, instead of thinking you are king of the world from your couch. Running after your target is the real first person, with out getting killed, you can really see who can outlast one another, you have to rest so hiding or ducking and cover comes into play.
What FPGameRunner is saying:
using exercise and video gaming into one exhilerating and healthy experience for game enthusiasts, the GameRunner is a revolution in medical science and electronic entertainment. The activity of playing a video game generally leaves players physically inactive for prolonged periods of time. The GameRunner solves this problem by allowing players to use their body to play games instead of having the player sit and use only their hands. Naturally this makes playing games on the GameRunner beneficial to your heath by burning calories and keeping your heart rate up.
Now go play.

SKIGYM - A New Twist

Love the new twist, first you had a machine that was curved and allowed you to go side to side simulating skiing. Now with SKIGYM you can actually see yourself going down the mountain. This is very similar to the CompuTrainer, you need a PC and a flat screen, the kit includes 32 race courses from 18 real-world mountain. Cost roughly $2300, might be a tough sell in today's economy but you never know, hey at least the pictures look cool. Maybe this replaces the ski vacation, at least your feet won't freeze.

Bike Sales Drop, Gas Prices Drop

It can't be, the gas companies have lowered prices back to the 1980 and bike sales have dropped. Yes it is winter, so we won't know what the real market is going to look like until the spring but come on, keep biking, you never know prices could fall further. To be fair to both sides it does get silly when a tri bike cost as much as a Nissan Versa makes it hard not to buy one, or when a dealership down south is giving away a free car with the purchase of a Dodge Ram. Technology is great but lets get real getting outside for any amount of time per day is one of the best gifts that you can give yourself. So spend the extra money and get a bike that is going to last, hey bikes outlast cars by a long shot.
Cheer and Happy New Year.