The days of wearing huge hydration packs, over stuffing your jersey pockets, or duct taping a bunch of supplies to your bike for those extra long endurance rides may soon be over. Specialized has come up with an integrated system for carrying your gear called SWAT (acronym for Storage, Water, Air, Tool). Lightweight and discrete compartments for food, tools, water, and other necessities will be built directly into the frames of various 2014 Specialized models.
I have never been a fan of bib shorts for cycling or any bib pants for that matter mainly for one reason- you have to strip down every single top layer first in order to go to the bathroom. Sugoi has finally found a way for us women to get all the benefits of wearing a bib short without the hassle in their new Women's RS Pro Bib Short design for 2014.
Rand McNally, a popular supplier of maps, directions, and other travel related content, just released their first ever handheld GPS device. The result of a partnership with European manufacturer Falk Navigation, the Foris 850 outdoor GPS can be used for hiking, biking, geocaching, and more.
Never again bonk during your weekend group ride because you didn't bring the proper amount of food and hydration with you. Salt Lake City startup Cycleface hopes to take the guesswork out of what and how much you should be eating on the bike by creating nutrition packages built specifically for you. By analyzing your riding habits and activity levels, the company can figure out the perfect product mix for the month, shipping it directly to your front door.
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