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May 2005

  • May 26, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Thursday…the one morning each week that I do not mind the 5:30 am alarm clock.

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  • May 22, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Testing… testing… are we live? Yes we are!

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.

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  • May 21, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Is your body Women Specific? Part 1: Bike Design

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?

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  • May 21, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Sea Otter Classic 2005

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.

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  • May 21, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Rainy Red Rock Rendezvous

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.

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  • May 21, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Taking Control: When it comes to your body and health, knowledge is more than power

“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.

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  • May 20, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

The CamelBak Magic

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.

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  • May 20, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

La Sportiva Women's Katana Climbing Shoe

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.

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  • May 20, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Eco-gastronomy: A Green Guide to Good Eating

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.

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  • May 19, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Prana Women’s Paris Sport Top

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  • May 19, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Protech Sunscreen

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  • May 19, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Mammut Galaxy 10mm x 60m Dry Rope

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.

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  • May 19, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Zensah Women’s Long Sleeve Compression Shirt

Cyclists in both warm and cooler weather commonly wear base layers. This layer helps regulate body temperature as well as wick away moisture.

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  • May 19, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Natracare Organic Tampons

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  • May 18, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Buff Wear

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  • May 17, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Assos Chamois Cream

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.

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  • May 17, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Pearl Izumi Amphib

Looking for comfortable, durable tights for cooler weather activities? Check out this review.

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  • May 16, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Orbea Dama Race Road Bike

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.

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  • May 16, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Norco Shore Downhill Bicycle

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.

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  • May 16, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Wai Lana yoga mat

Check this review on a quality but affordable Yoga Mat.

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  • May 15, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Petzl Elio Helmet

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.

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  • May 15, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Isis Seamless Sport Bra & Briefs

Known to be incredibly picky when it comes to “wicking” products, I am on the endless hunt for the perfect sports bra.

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  • May 13, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

WomanTours: Road Touring

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  • May 13, 2005
  • Posted by Jannine

Chicks on Cracks

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