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Wearable Camera Snaps the Good Stuff

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You’re about to head out on an incredibly epic trail ride. You’ve been planning this bike trip for months and you’ve got everything you need, all the important bike accessories. You’ve got your helmet, cycling computer, and backpack. All the bells and whistles. But wait, do you really have everything? One of the coolest and high tech new accessories to take with you on a big, crazy, epic bike trip is the GoPro HD Hero2 outdoor wearable, waterproof camera!

This is a great camera that the professionals are using to catch their adventures. It can catch 1050p video or shoot up to 10 photos per second. With an angle of 170 degrees you’ve got a great shot no matter which way you’re facing!

It comes with the following accessories:

1 11MP HD HERO2 Camera
1 Waterproof Housing (197′ / 60m)
1 HD Skeleton Backdoor
1 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
1 USB Cable
1 Vented Helmet Strap
1 Head Strap
2 Curved Surface Adhesive Mounts
2 Flat Surface Adhesive Mounts
1 Three-Way Pivot Arm
Assorted Mounting Hardware

Think of all of the great things you’ll be able to capture with this camera. You’ll have a great time with your buddies on the trail and have the photos to show afterwards. It’s a brilliant little accessory and a definite must for the technophile biker in your life.

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Finding the Perfect Helmet: Part 2

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Last week we were talking about one of the most important cycling accessories: bike helmets. After discussing what type of helmet you need for your riding style, it’s time to concern ourselves with the fit of the helmet.

Usually helmets on the lower end of the price scale, and those that are for the more casual rider, will come in a one-size-fits all for men or women. Because fit is so important however, you should measure your head to make sure that your head will actually properly fit into the helmet. Below you’ll find an approximation in inches and centimeters. You’ll want to check the product carefully though before purchasing as these are approximate measurements.

Small: 20″-21.75″ (51cm-55cm)
Medium: 21.75″-23.25″ (55cm-59cm)
Large: 23.25″-24.75″ (59cm-63cm)
Extra-small, extra-large: Below 20″ (51cm), above 24.75 (63cm)
One size fits all (men): 21.25″-24″ (54cm-61cm)
One size fits all (women): 19.75″-22.5″ (50cm-57cm)

The best way to find out if the helmet fits is by trying it on. It should sit flat on your head and should not slip backwards or forwards. It should sit about one inch above your eyebrows and not be overly or annoyingly tight. If you find that the helmet is too large even if you got the closest size to your head that you could, another great bike accessory to buy is an adjusting ring. This will fit inside the helmet and create the proper fit for you to safely ride.

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Finding the Perfect Helmet: Part 1

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There are only thirteen states in this country that do not have any type of helmet laws whether they be state or local. Helmets are one of the most important cycling accessories that are available to you. It just makes sense to wear one (especially since you might be breaking a law by NOT wearing one!).

To find the perfect helmet you need to consider several aspects of your riding style. The first one is what type of riding you do. There are three different types of helmets: sports helmets, road bike helmets, and mountain bike helmets.

Sport helmets are the most economical of all the helmets. They are for your commuters and casual riders. Because they are the cheapest they are usually the heaviest and need to be replaced often.

Road bike helmets are popular for their featherlight. They have fantastic ventilation and are incredibly aerodynamic. This makes them perfect for long rides and for the more serious rider. Because of their popularity and specialty features, these can be some of the most expensive helmets on the market.

Mountain bike helmets are probably the most heavy duty of these cycling accessories. They’re designed to withstand branches and other trail obstacles. Because they’re so heavy they’re not recommended for the every day rider. Unless you think you’ll get smacked by a passing pedestrian!

NYC 5 Borough Bike Tour Lottery

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Last year over 32,000 people signed up for the five borough bike tour in New York city in only twenty four hours. Twenty four hours! That’s all it took for the largest group ride in the United States to fill completely and for the computers processing those registrations to crash. All those riders bottle necked the Brooklyn Queens Expressway (BQE) for hours during the 2011 event! To make sure this didn’t happen again Ken Podziba, who is in charge of this 40 mile group ride, said that he would implement a lottery system by which applicants would be drawn for a spot in the event. They are also implementing a three tiered start time to avoid any more bottle neck mishaps during the ride.

With the big day coming up in a few months (it will take place on May 6th) you should definitely stock up on your bike supplies like cycling computers and bicycle taillights! It may seem far away but you should definitely begin to train now for this huge, sometimes arduous run. You should also make sure you’re prepared ahead of time. You can bet your bottom dollar that the bike stores are going to be very busy leading up to and right before the big event!

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