In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil deliveries don’t happen on trucks, most goods are delivered via cargo bikes. The riders get little recognition though they keep the vibrant city thriving. This mirrors the scenario in Copenhagen 80 years ago, and a race for those who ride cargo bikes brought the riders into the spotlight. Now one race organizer is hoping to get his plans to organize a race for cargo bike riders in Rio off the ground. Continue reading Cargo Bike Race in Rio Needs Crowdfunding
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Don’t Pin it On
If it is race day then chances are you either brought or were handed some safety pins to attach your number. It is hard to believe that in the 21st century that racers in so many sports are using what is basically 19th century technology to secure the numbers to the clothing. Not only is there a risk of injury if the pin opens, but it isn’t good for the jersey or shirt.
The folks at RaceDots have another solution, small magnets that can hold a race number in place. With just three weeks to go the innovators of this one are in a race to secure funding via an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign. Video after the jump
WTB Rides Out with Volt Line of Saddles
WTB packed several features into its new Volt saddle line of all-mountan saddles. The Volt saddle line was developed in collaboration with mountain bike pioneer Mark Slate, as well as WTBs team All Mountain Pro riders Mark Weir and Jason Moeschler. Continue reading WTB Rides Out with Volt Line of Saddles
New Garmin Forerunner Goes for a Swim; Ready for Kona
Sports and GPS go hand-in-hand. That is unless you’re swimming or going off to remote areas where tracking often poses a challenge. Innovations in GPS technology now make it possible to track your workouts, and races, when swimming. Garmin is among the sport watch manufacturers to leverage this new technology.
The company’s new Forerunner 910XT is a multisport watch, an all-in-one GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, speed/pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. The 910XT has an on-board barometric altimeter for improved elevation data.
A smooth, low profile allows for athletes to slide tight-fitting wetsuits over the watch. This makes it possible for use with water sports. It also facilitates quick outfit changes necessary for triathletes competing in races where a wetsuit or other protective and warmth gear is necessary.
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Ride the Tour of California With Strava and AEG
There are a few ways to ride the Amgen Tour of California. You can train hard, win local races, get picked up by a team and ride with the pros. Or you can ride it virtually with Strava, creator powerful Web and mobile applications for avid athletes, and AEG, one of the leading sports and entertainment providers. The two companies have announced that Strava will power social fitness for next month’s Tour. The three-year partnership will bring Strava’s event maps to the Web and mobile platforms. Strava is further supplying complimentary premium memberships to all race participants and will also offer training and race-day challenges.
“We are excited to partner with AEG to bring the sport of cycling even closer to the fans,” said Michael Horvath, CEO of Strava. “Strava’s GPS maps and online competitions allow avid cyclists to follow their favorite pros, compare and compete, and gain deeper insight into their own training.” Continue reading Ride the Tour of California With Strava and AEG
A Tech, Scavenger 10k Coming to an Urban Area Near You
Blurring the lines between a running race, scavenger hunt and obstacle course, the Frawgstomp Metro Dash attempts to do it all with a fun run that’s 10k in distance with 10 physical obstacles and 10 clues to guide teams of two from point to point. Obstacles tire flips, box jump sets, speed sled runs, and acro-yoga challenges. Participants have up to five hours to complete the course, which is set by clues they’ll receive on their mobile phones. Running the course is encouraged by KineticShift, but participants can walk, run or take public transportation.
A series of Metro Dash races starts in Philadelphia on April 10 and includes a number of additional cities including Miami, Atlanta, Houston, Charlotte, Norfolk, Chicago, Washington, D.C., New York, and Boston. Sign up for the race at Active.com.
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