Teva has been on a tear. Some of their competitors might choose to say terror. We are sorry to loose Simple but are optimistic that Teva will continue to up their game and be our shoe of choice as the seasons progress. We appreciate the multi sport functionality of most of their shoes and the waterability of the rest.

They have been pumping out new shoes all spring and we add another shoe to our – hope to test soon list. These launch in January 2012 and they look awesome.

More than half of Teva’s spring 2012 collection is comprised of new styles that appeal to active and adventurous consumers while staying true to Teva’s commitment to water, which continues to define the brand’s DNA.

The soon to be issued new style is the ReForge ion-mask™ and is beinc called by Teva the next evolution of the classic hiker. The moment you exit a watery environment, water drains through the midsole’s Drain Frame channels and the ion-mask-treated upper shrugs off water droplets. Unlike membrane waterproofing technologies, ion-mask is not a physical barrier to water, rather, it is an invisible nano-coating that makes the fabric totally hydrophobic. Being only nanometers thin, ion-mask does not add any weight and does not wash out or wear off with use.

The ReForge will be available on Teva in January 2012 and will sell for $130.

Get out there this weekend.

Having spent the last 8 months in the ocean paddling I am ready for the fall and chances to mountain bike. I miss the Wednesday night evening rides with the crew. Glad I have a pair of arm warmers for the fall weather.

Simple and functional. This Smart Wool Arm Warmer has seamless construction, you’ll stay comfortable and warm, and have maximum freedom of movement. A non-binding welt at the wrist and bicep openings will keep warmers in place. Available at REI, Smart Wool and Amazon.com.

Teva has a new shoe this summer and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. The men’s Mush Frio Slip Canvas and Mush Frio Lace Canvas come in brown, grey and black hues accented with pops of orange, red, blue and yellow, feature ultra-light synthetic and canvas uppers with collapsible heels.

These shoes look awesome and they look for traveling, camping, journeying to a backcountry hut or anytime you want to lighten your load. I love light shoes and seek them out with tons of effort. No need here to have a baller watch the size of a iPhone or a pair of heavy shoes. I find them both useless.

The women’s styles are $45, and $50 for the men’s, which, compared to other weight loss solutions, is a steal. They are available now at retailers worldwide and on Teva.

Throughout 2011, Teva will continue its commitment to clean water through a new initiative called “Pair for A Foot.” The program will help protect one linear foot of global waterways for every pair of Teva shoes and sandals sold in 2011 through donations to clean water non-profits including the Ocean Conservancy and long-time partner Waterkeeper Alliance. Teva estimates “Pair for a Foot” will help preserve 4.3 million feet of waterways in 2011.

“The Teva brand was born on the water and we feel a strong obligation to help protect our most precious natural resource,” says Joel Heath, Teva Global Marketing Director. “We’re proud to support organizations that do vital work to protect water for the environment.”

Last year, Teva donated $100,000 to the Waterkeeper Alliance’s “Save Our Gulf” initiative, a fundraising and awareness campaign fighting to protect the Gulf Coast’s communities and environment from the long-term devastating impacts of the BP oil disaster. The emergency donation from Teva assisted in the effort to save marine life, wildlife, beaches and waterways that are relied upon for both fishing and recreation.

“Teva has been a terrific corporate partner for Waterkeeper Alliance and we’re thrilled about the Pair for a Foot campaign, both from a fundraising and an awareness standpoint,” states Marc Yaggi, interim Executive Director for Waterkeeper Alliance.

The “Pair for a Foot” program (www.teva.com/cleanwater) extends Teva’s commitment to clean water and its partnership with Waterkeeper through 2011 and beyond. “Over the years, we have participated in numerous community river clean-ups with local Waterkeeper chapters. We are excited to be making a deeper, long-term commitment to water with this initiative,” says Heath.

“We look forward to working with Teva to promote the healthy oceans and waterways that are the heart of our mission,” says Vikki Spruill, President of Ocean Conservancy.

Nice going Teva.

Bobcat Ridge in 90 seconds from Dave MacRunnel on Vimeo.

Fun after work session yesterday with Dave and Justin. Topped out around 93 degrees…hot!

Dave captured his first video on the GoPro Camera. Bobcat Ridge is fun!

Andy B
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The last 3 weeks have been hectic. Eating like crap, no training, lot’s of airports hectic.

Kicked off Sunday on trail with Jobe. Hot and dusty run requiring lot’s of Cytomax consumption.

This week’s plan:
Monday – CrossFit at Emergent Fitness
Tuesday – Short trail run
Thursday – CrossFit at Emergent Fitness
Friday – Short Mountain Bike ride at Bobcat
Sunday – Long run, location TBA

Also starting a food log again with a Whole 9 eating mindset. Need to jump start accountability.

Let’s do this thing mang!

Andy B
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Mount 7 Wet Dream Crash from Robb Thompson on Vimeo.

A crash a buddy of mine and I had on Mount 7 on an infamous line called Wet Dream. This line has claimed a lot of people over the years and I am sure we won’t be the last.

Steve is an amazing rider, but we all have our off days and make mistakes now and again, only this time I was too close when it happened. We were both super lucky, Steve suffered a sprained knee and wrist and a lot of hurt, and I got away with a few scrapes and a busted helmet. Nothing like hitting a wall and then getting run over by a train.

HT The Goat: Backcountry.com for the video.

Andy B
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The crew at Teva sent over a pair of their new shoe – the Links for our review. This shoe was created with the Teva Mountain Games in mind. With this being their 10th anniversary year they introduced their first bike shoe and a freeride shoe at that.

Let’s stop for a moment and think Teva and think shoe. Yep. A bit of a blank. Teva brings up the sandal with an ankle strap. Perfect for the river.

Alright, history lesson over.

The Links arrived and on they went. Fresh out of the box and safe for the house so I wore them all night. None of that new shoe burn.

Next morning. Off to the gym and so it went. They are my go to. Love them and use them a bunch. We went camping this weekend and they were perfect for all of the activities.

The colors are a bit much. They sent two pairs of shoe laces and the grey pair is going to be in full effect and soon. After two weeks of use there are no concerns with durability. Stitches and glue are holding up – as they should.

Next time up will be all about the bike. We will let you know how they handle the pedal and help push power.

Check them out here: Teva Links

Short track with Sheek

The Fort Collins Bike Retailer’s Alliance Short Track Mountain Bike Series starts Tuesday at New Belgium.

HT YourGroupRide.com for the flyer.

Super fun racing for super cheap is always a plus.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Really loving the new Cytomax with Stevia. The flavor/sweetness combo is now dialed in perfectly. Nice work from the folks at Cytomax.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Cytomax© Sports Performance Drink
Updates Formula – Adds Stevia

(Benicia, Calif.) – CytoSport, Inc. (www.cytosport.com) revealed its newly-reformulated Cytomax Sports Performance Drink to cycling enthusiasts at the Sea Otter Classic last week in Monterey, Calif. The updated version features stevia, an all natural sweetener, while acesulfame potassium has been removed. Thus far feedback has been phenomenal from elite and amateur athletes who have participated in preliminary testing of the new rendition.

“The new taste profile is lighter, while the product’s efficacy remains intact,” said Nikki Brown, CytoSport Chief Marketing Officer. “Athletes wanted a lighter, more refreshing taste – that’s exactly what we’ve developed.”

Packaging received an update as well. Both tubs (1.5lb and 4.5lb) received a comprehensive facelift, including clear denotations regarding use occasion (‘before’ and ‘during’) on the front panel. The updated product begins shipping to retailers on April 25, 2011. The foundation of Cytomax continues to rest firmly on alpha-L-Polylactate, the key component in its Advanced Carbohydrate System. Alpha-L-Polylactate is a proprietary ingredient that provides superior fuel to working muscles while lowering acid buildup as well.

The Cytomax reformulation is the first phase of a larger-scale effort within the company to increase resources and energy on its flagship brand. Two endurance industry tradeshows have been scheduled for 2011, including Interbike and The Running Event. These trade events join a full complement of consumer events, such as Sea Otter Classic, Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Escape From Alcatraz, Muddy Buddy and hundreds of additional grassroots events, which enable to brand to touch consumers on their chosen field of play.

Cytomax, developed in 1988 and regarded as the benchmark of powdered sports drinks, has an extensive history of supporting elite and amateur athletes from the endurance realm. Current endurance sport partnerships include UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, Trek-Livestrong U23 Cycling Team, Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Chrissie Wellington (triathlete), Matty Reed (triathlete) and Ryan Hall (runner).

About CytoSport, Inc.
Founded in 1998, CytoSport, Inc. is a global industry leader in the sports nutrition category and offers a complete line of protein-enhanced powders, beverages, and bars. CytoSport distributes a portfolio of premium brands including Cytomax®, Muscle Milk® and Monster Milk™ that appeal to a variety of consumer lifestyles. CytoSport products are produced in their wholly owned, NSF GMP Certified for Sport® manufacturing facility. For more information on CytoSport and their family of products, visit www.cytosport.com.