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Archive for June, 2008

Entry Level Mountain bike

Posted by admin On June - 23 - 2008

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The Gary Fisher Wahoo is a pretty sweet bike and the first model you would use to bring out on the trails!

I have been sampling this bike out and loving how it handles.

Usually I’m riding specialized, but I decided to try out this Genesis Geometry everyone has been raving about!

You feel like your more in a racing position and you weight is over the back tire more making your feel more stable on downhills, its pretty great, I’m really lovin’ the position!

You can pick up one of these bikes for about 560.00 and even luck out on finding last years model around 450 out the door. This is a great fit for someone looking to not bust there budget and starting out on trail riding!

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Popularity: 4% [?]

Kayak Hanger

Posted by admin On June - 9 - 2008

boatttt.gifSick of seeing you kayak on your garage floor, hang it up!

This new kayak hanger is a pretty stylish solution, your gear now becomes artwork!

Specs
-Includes hardware

-Loops for paddle storage

-Extra loops for hanging an additional Kayak hanger to one another

Price-21.00

Popularity: 4% [?]

Chicago Flat Water Classic

Posted by admin On June - 9 - 2008

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What- Chicago Flat Water Classic- Canoe and Kayak 7.25 mile race

Where- Chicago River / Start-3400 N. Rockwell - Finish- 300W 19th Street

When- Sunday Oct. 5 2008

Why- Only Canoe and Kayak race to be hosted in the Chicago river.

Very scenic Urban paddle.

Along the way you can check out the North Neighborhoods, goose Island, Skyscrapers of Downtown and finally finish up in Chinatown.

This a event and a race, you will see people dressed and just cruising along and then a few hardcore paddles trying to make good time.  Either way this race is a blast.

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Popularity: 3% [?]

Northstar downhill Race

Posted by admin On June - 9 - 2008

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What- Northstar Resort Downhill Mountain Bike Series

Where- The Village at Northstar/Lake Tahoe

When- 11 AM June 15th 2008

Why- “Tooth Rattling Downhill”

Also Lake Tahoe is known for some of the best down hill riding in North America.

You will have fast decent and technical trails to show your skills off.

Many top riders will be there.

You can learn new techniques and trade tips.

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Popularity: 27% [?]

Just like a brand new Cell phone

Posted by admin On June - 8 - 2008

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Is your bike computer screen looking old, dirty and boring.

Are you sad that you have a shiny new bike with a crappy lookin’ computer attached to it, wishing it was brighter and matched your ride.

Well now it’s possible and as easy as changing the face of your cell phone; with these interchangeable front covers.

Choose from over from 30 styles and colors. Everyone in the peloton will be really jealous!
Price-5.00 (not including Computer)

Popularity: 4% [?]

Teva Games 2008 Bloulder Results

Posted by admin On June - 8 - 2008

bould1.gifThe Teva games host events in Climbing, biking, kayaking and running; this year there was 30,000 in attendance. Besides getting to race, you get to check out and sample the latest outdoor gear from some of the hottest vendors. The biggest event this year was the World cup Bouldering Competition, where Daniel Woods Took home his third consecutive victory! Fifteen climbers total, ten invited and five qualifiers competed in elimination-style bouldering competition.

Results Pro Bouldering

Men

1. Daniel Woods
2. Paul Robinson
3. Rob D’Anastasio
4. Charles Fryberger
5. Sean McColl

Women

1. Alex Puccio
2. Paige Claassen
3. Angie Payne
4. Laura Griffiths
5. Natasha Barnes

Popularity: 4% [?]

Muddy Buddy

Posted by admin On June - 8 - 2008

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The Muddy Buddy series is the ultimate dirty run/bike race! This series has been around and has blown up now.

People consider this the ultimate fun mud run, you can dress up in funky costumes and race in a team format.

At the very least you will be covered from head to toe in MUD!

Series

San Jose-June 8th

Atlanta-June21

Richmond-July 13th

Chicago-Aug. 3rd

Boulder-Aug. 17th

More Info-Here

Popularity: 10% [?]

Pimp Your Ride

Posted by admin On June - 7 - 2008

cust.gifI think its worth the extra weight you would have to carry through a race in order to have a customizable bike tail light!

How nice would it be to tell the person drafting you to back off.

21×9 LED Tail light with user defined message is a new product by Gleeman.

Yes you may feel like a dork, riding around with it.

Price- 65.00

Popularity: 3% [?]

Wax does a board good

Posted by admin On June - 7 - 2008

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Keep the dirt clean, by thinking about the environment and the products your using for your recreational enjoyment.

EnviroMountain sports does just that by releasing a environmentally friendly wax. Whats the big deal you say its just a little wax your put on your board every once in awhile it can’t possibly be hurting the environment.

Well if you do the math it quite scary…..think of it like this the US has appx. 60million skiers per year, that is potentially 2.813 million POUNDS of toxic ski wax depositing there chemicals into our ground and water. Think of when the snow melts and it runs into are Mountain springs and into our water bottles we are pretty much drink our own ski wax!Switch you wax to EnviroMountain sports eco-friendly products. Remember Wax on Wax off!

Price- 15.97

Popularity: 6% [?]