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That thing on your head
by Chic Runner
posted July 9, 2010 at 9:38pm
So I have a weird issue with hats. I’m not totally sold on them. I have about 10 running hats and I hate wearing them. I do know that with my awesome sun spots on my face I need to wear some sun protection and hats are good option along with sunscreen (...more
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Top 5 race day necessities
by Byline to Finish Line
posted July 9, 2010 at 1:50pm
Today we leave for Geneva. It’s race weekend and time to dive into another 70.3 race, this time the Musselman triathlon. It will be my third 70.3 distance race as I completed Muskoka last year and in April tackled Texas. I understand the distance. I’v...more
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Campus Cruisers Bicycle Recall
by Bike Diva
posted July 7, 2010 at 6:37pm
PRESS RELEASE
Campus Cruisers Recalls Bicycles Due to Front
Fork Failure
WASHINGTON, July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below,
today announced a voluntary recall of ...more
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Riders choose Oakley for Tour de France
by A Glam Slam
posted July 6, 2010 at 9:31pm
The hottest accessory at the 2010 Tour de France: Oakley Sunglasses. Riders are showing off their own personal style as they compete for the coveted yellow jersey. In addition to incorporating the best optical technology to optimize the performance of the...more
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Spotted: Hello Kitty Pro Deck
by SkaterGirl
posted July 6, 2010 at 1:25pm
It might not be a girl specific board but we do like the style of the new Mike Carroll Pro Deck from Girl Skateboards. Just about the best thing they could have put Hello Kitty on to. What you think – great style or cheap collaboration?
Related posts...more
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TriSlide Review
by Chic Runner
posted July 2, 2010 at 2:23pm
Funny how I’m posting a review of an anti-chafing product today when yesterday I complained about chafing. Anyways, I was asked to review the product TriSlide a while back, and I was skeptical. I feel like I start off every review that way. I guess I am...more
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Pretty Awesome: Puma’s new line of city bikes
by Pretty Tough
posted June 28, 2010 at 9:28pm
We’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of PUMA’s new line of city bikes and they’re finally available online and at select dealers.
PUMA Bikes pull together the best, most practical parts of city and folding bikes, BMXs, American cruisers, an...more
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Water temperature, wetsuits and adventure
by Byline to Finish Line
posted June 25, 2010 at 1:02pm
The email prompted some furious googling. The official prerace report from the Welland Triathlon appeared in my inbox this morning and right at the top of the information was a note on water temperature.
“We expect that once again wetsuits will be opti...more
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Day 2 with Renee’ Bearss and Cowboy Couture
by The Barrel Racing Blog
posted June 22, 2010 at 4:18pm
Renee’ Bearss’ Cowboy Couture tack line flashes everything from brindle hides to exotic stingray, with bling of every color to match. My personal favorite is her red zebra striped stingray, but 90 percent of what Renee’ makes is a customer order, so...more
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Hot Tack Review: Cowboy Couture, Inc.
by The Barrel Racing Blog
posted June 21, 2010 at 7:30pm
Over the past two years, Cowboy Couture, Inc. has taken the barrel racing world by storm, producing some of the hottest new designs available on the market. Renee’ Bearss founded the company in 2008 after years of experimenting and making her own tack, ...more
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Abby’s Board added to the line up
by Girls Riders Organization, Inc.
posted June 17, 2010 at 11:44am
If you go to your local skate shop, you may not see many or any boards for female athletes. Come to a GRO workshop and you will. Abby’s new deck just came in the mail and is joining Silly Girl, Zero (Elissa’s board) and Hoopla on the road. If you ...more
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PS on soccer balls
by After Atalanta
posted June 14, 2010 at 6:56pm
So according to Adidas, the men's World Cup balls are being manufactured in southern China. There is a minimum wage guarantee of 103 pounds with many workers earning more than that--sometimes double. And as I reported (and as you can see in the video from...more
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Umbro World Cup Pop-Up Shop
by A Glam Slam
posted June 11, 2010 at 4:14pm
Today
is the official start of the 2010 FIFA World Cup! And World Cup fever is taking
over New York City.
A
few weeks ago, A Glam Slam shared Umbro's new World Champions collection and corresponding World Cup WAGs campaign. Now
the brand has teamed up w...more
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Laker's Theme Electric Bike by Pedego
by Bike Diva
posted May 25, 2010 at 5:36pm
PRESS RELEASE
Pedego(TM) Electric Bikes Creates the Ultimate
Ride for the Avid Lakers Fan
Special Edition electric bicycle rolls into Los Angeles
IRVINE, Calif., May 25 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of the Los Angeles
Lakers drive to their 16th ...more
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Bike Diva reviews Pearl Izumi Women's Cycling Bibs
by Bike Diva
posted May 21, 2010 at 12:59pm
Above: front view of Pearl Izumi's women's drop tail cycling bib
Perks of the Trade
One of the perks of being a writer, is from time-to-time, I am contacted by companies wanting to know if I'd like to receive samples of their products to test and r...more
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Strider Balance Bike Review
by Bike Diva
posted May 20, 2010 at 6:10pm
The Strider balance bike is a metal bike made especially for children between the ages of 2-5 years old. No peddles are available as well as no training wheels. This is contradictory to the traditional children bike. To move forward the child will k...more
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Giveaway: Ski/Snowboard Gloves
by Westbound Boarder
posted May 11, 2010 at 12:50pm
Kombi has a history of keeping the worlds’ hands warm all the while remaining on the forefront of innovation and style. The Jon Olsson Glove was inspired the Swedish professional skier himself and include some awesome technical aspects. Want to experien...more
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An updated tradition!
by I Run - Therefore I Blog
posted May 2, 2010 at 2:07pm
I promised you a review of Asics DS Trainer 15, and here it is: There's been some modifications, but only small ones. I read message from mzungo and here's a great quote from blogpost on Asics DS Trainer 15:
"What’s New?
Those in the ‘Please don’...more
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Dialing in the bike
by Endurance Meg
posted April 24, 2010 at 3:18pm
I could go on and on about dialing it in. Start out conservative, get a feel for the terrain and route. Listen to your body and know when to engage and when not to. My training partners and I do a lot of “dialing in”- especially when we do hill repeat...more
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Champion Review
by Chic Runner
posted April 14, 2010 at 6:40pm
I was sent some Champion gear for a review recently and imagine my excited face when I got not one pair of booty shorts but TWO! Super excited! I also got a few tanks and this nice long sleeve tee in lilac. It has some cool designs on the sleeves which I ...more
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The New Boot in Town
by Pretty Tough
posted April 9, 2010 at 4:03pm
I recently got a pair of the new PUMA PWR-C 2.10 (FG) soccer shoes in the mail that PUMA themselves sent to me for review. When I first opened the box, I was so excited that I wore them around the house just for fun. Doesn’t everybody else do that? I’...more
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Shred-ictionary: Goggle Gap
by Westbound Boarder
posted April 6, 2010 at 4:53pm
It is not about looking cool on the mountain but no one wants to look like a total gaper. It is called goggle gap (a.k.a. - helmet gap) and it looks ridiculous. If you can feel the breeze on your forehead, take a T.O. and adjust your helmet, hat or gogs, ...more
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