
Thursday…the one morning each week that I do not mind the 5:30 am alarm clock.
WomenSpecific.com has officially launched Phase One…Finally! A few glitches caused a bit of a delay. The World Wide Web is not perfect yet.
So, you’re in the market for a new bike and can’t help but wonder about those “women specific” designs that are all the rage right now. A frame designed specifically for a woman sounds even better when you talk with a salesperson at a local bike shop carrying women’s models. But if you walk into the next shop you get a completely different response when asking about female bikes. “You don’t need that, it’s all marketing hype”, replies the guy in baggy shorts and shop apron. So, where does the truth lie?
I headed to beautiful Monterey, California, this past April for the Sea Otter Classic. This is one of the most comprehensive cycling events in the US. Over 40,000 people from all cycling backgrounds made the pilgrimage to this stunning part of California: a true cycling Mecca.
For climbers, Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas, was the place to be this past March. Check out the review of this climbing festival.
“Tell him he’s fired.” On the other end of the phone my friend, Sean, remained stern. “Find another one… one who will listen,” she said, a typical girlfriend insisting that I just get over it, forget about him, move on and find someone better. Though the man I was about to dump wasn’t my boyfriend, he was my doctor.
Tired of hydration packs that never fit right? Packs are certainly a product where women’s specific design is important. I really enjoy this hydration pack.
And so it is that the Katana is the perfect all-round climbing shoe. It fits like a glove, with only one or two climbs to break it in and with none of the toe jamming, nail biting, bone crunching pain of tighter slippers to get all the performance needed.
A “soon to be released” handbook that explores the interconnection between the physical, environmental and social issues surrounding food production and consumption. It will give readers the tools they need to make choices that are best for their health, the environment and the global community.
Ah… there’s not much that compares to the joy of a having a new climbing rope. After hearing many fellow climbers rave about Mammut Ropes, my climbing partner and I had to see for ourselves.
Cyclists in both warm and cooler weather commonly wear base layers. This layer helps regulate body temperature as well as wick away moisture.
Chamois cream will be your best friend on a long bicycle tour. Here is a review on the Assos brand chamois cream. Your chamois and body will thank you.
Looking for comfortable, durable tights for cooler weather activities? Check out this review.
Women’s specific bicycle frames are not for every woman. Getting the right fit is very important when purchasing a road bike. The Orbea Dama Race is a great option for women who fit well in that women’s specific geometry. Not to mention how sweet the paint job is.
Are you interested in working on your downhill biking skills? Here is a great suggestion for women interested in padding up and working with gravity. It is still difficult as women to find a downhill bike that is small enough to maneuver. This review will give you some ideas on modifications that can make your bike fit.
Check this review on a quality but affordable Yoga Mat.
It gives me the shivers to think of the number of times I’ve risked cracking open my skull rather than look like a dork or feel uncomfortable.
Known to be incredibly picky when it comes to “wicking” products, I am on the endless hunt for the perfect sports bra.