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Archive for September, 2008

Nike Tuned 10 Running shoe

Posted by admin On September - 24 - 2008

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Nike recently released these woven style running shoes.  Supposedly great cushioning with, classic silhouette.

Not sure if we are digging the funky patterns though, maybe we would wear them to our Grandmothers quilting group.

Specs:
Polyurethane midsole with Tuned Air™ heel unit.

Max-volume Air-Sole® unit in forefoot. Rubber outsole.

Wt. 14.4 oz

Price-139.99

Popularity: 23% [?]

Health Moniter

Posted by admin On September - 24 - 2008

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Fitbit is a tiny new device that was released to monitor your daily health.  Wear it around all day and even when you sleep.

You will get feed back on how many calories your burned, If you got enough quality sleep, how many steps and miles you walked all day.

The Coolest thing is it is completely wireless so all you have to do is walk 25-50ft of your “base station” and it will upload your data to the fitbit website.

Price-99.00

Popularity: 4% [?]

Great Divide Race-Solo adventure

Posted by admin On September - 23 - 2008

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The Great Divide Race is self supported solo race that follow the Great Divide.  Think-Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico.  This is one tough race asking over 20,000 feet of climbing out of you and possibly 24 days of riding endurance.

What-The Great Divide Race

When-Date not released for next year….think summertime July or Aug

Why-You get to race from Canada to New Mexico!  Self supported, just you and your bike!  No Riff Raff-unless you run into a bear! You have 24 days to finish, try to beat the record of 15 days, 1 hour and 26 minutes.

No Fee….No Prize

More info

Popularity: 7% [?]

Man Vs Wild DVD

Posted by admin On September - 23 - 2008

dvdThis guy is totally nuts, sometimes I wonder how much is real and if he actually receives any help or support from the crew.  But either way its worth a watch, you might just learn something you can unexpectedly use.

DVD description:
Learn life-saving survival skills in some of the toughest, most treacherous environments on the Earth with a man no stranger to extremes, Bear Grylls. Drawing upon all his experiences as a soldier, mountaineer and seasoned adventurer, watch as Bear strands himself in popular wilderness destinations. Armed with a few supplies and the clothes on his back, see how he claws his way back to civilization while demonstrating survival techniques along the way.

Episodes include:

  • European Alps
  • Sierra Nevada
  • Alaskan Mountain
  • African Savannah
  • Everglades
  • Ecuador
  • Kimberly, Australia
  • Mexico
  • Iceland
  • Scotland

Price-39.95

Popularity: 7% [?]

24 Hours of Moab

Posted by admin On September - 12 - 2008

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THE MOST popular 24 hour mountain bike races is coming up in Moab UT.

Amazing trails and slick rock to be had.

This year marks the 14th year for the race and its going be sweet as ever!

Where-Moab Utah of course

When- Oct. 11 and 12th 2008

Why-If you ready to do this race, then you know why!

More info

Popularity: 6% [?]

Chicago Cyclocross Cup

Posted by admin On September - 4 - 2008

cycloWith summer coming to a close and winter creeping in, it is time to think about cross training and racing.  What is a better way than to participate in CYCLOCROSS; one of the best ways to stay active and competitive through the fall and and early winter.

The Chicago Cyclocross Cup has a great series and plenty of races:

Sat Sept 13- CX Clinic Chicago IL
September 21- Jackson Park
October 5- DeKalb
October 12- Hawthorn Woods
October 19- Carpentersville
October 26- Bartlett
November 2- St. Charles
November 8 - TBD
November 9- Northbrook
November 16-Lansing
November 23- Woodstock
December 7- Montrose - IL Cyclocross Championships

More info

Popularity: 7% [?]