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.

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.

Our friends at Paved Mag found this and we thank them.

This journal encourages us to take up travelling by bike – on short or long rides, through urban, suburban or rural areas, along roads, coasts and mountain paths – and record these colourful journeys. Nigel Peake’s beautiful drawings map out ideas and guide riders through new landscapes, both real and imaginary. With 20 illustrations, blank pages to write on and 4 envelopes to store mementoes of your journeys.

Not sure what to think of this

Andy B
www.twitter.com/outsideallday

More pictures and a full article at: www.coolhunting.com/design/sanomagic-wooden.php

More info on Sanomagic Wooden Bicycles: http://sanomagic.world.coocan.jp/Lineup/english_sanomagicbikelineup.htm

What amazing looking bikes!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Rapha is proud to present the Rapha Continental Movie. An account of the project’s 2010 travels through North America.

Rapha Continental – The Movie from RAPHA on Vimeo.

It’s 18 minutes long and well worth the watch. The story is beautiful, the camera work is beautiful, the pain and joy are well expressed, it’s fantastically done!

More info on Rapha Clothing at: www.rapha.cc

More info on the movie at: www.rapha.cc/rapha-continental-the-movie

More Rapha movies at: www.rapha.cc/amgen-tour-of-california-2011

HT JoeToProCycling.com for the video.

Andy B
twitter.com/outsideallday

USA Pro Cycling Challenge is going down in my home state of Colorado, August 22-28, 2011. It’s going to be HUGE!

Quiznos is one of the title sponsors and their launching a sweepstakes to win a VIP package during the race.

Description of the Quiznos Ultimate Cycling Experience:
Register for the Quiznos Ultimate Cycling Experience Sweepstakes, and you and a friend might find yourselves on a plane to Colorado where you’ll get exclusive VIP Access for three days of the USA Pro Cycling Challenge in August, 2011 through Breckenridge and Denver. You’ll be treated like cycling royalty at your deluxe Denver resort, which is just a leisurely walk from where history will be made — the finish line.

Enter at:
http://bikerace.quiznos.com/

I love bikes and eating!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Super cool video.

Project Aura: Bicycle Safety Lighting System from Project AURA on Vimeo.

To read the story go to:
http://www.core77.com/blog/transportation/project_aura_bike_safety_lighting_system_19349.asp

HT Chris Davis for the story.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

An Open Letter to Tyler Hamilton,

We eagerly await Sunday and the airing of 60 minutes on CBS.

Your confession letter and grand jury testimony appear to have given you a new lease on life. This is good news.

We applaud you for finally telling the truth and getting out from behind the curtain that professional cycling has used to cover for its stars.

Tyler – are heart was broken during that fateful 2004 Olympics, subsequent Vuelta and the news out of Spain.

None of this in our eyes takes from Liege and Stage 16. Those were moments of pure athletic brilliance. And more importantly it overshadows your personal qualities – kindness, humility and interest in others.

For those of us that follow cycling closely have had a sneaking suspicion for years the entire generation was using bio-technology to gain an advantage. The ‘no comments’, fierce denials, claims of never failing drug tests don’t ring true to the carnage left along the way. None of the riders who finished in the top 5 of the 2005 Tour de France started in the 2006 edition. And the comments from those within the core that have found themselves outside the circle of trust later in the careers have been telling. A gentleman’s silence is no silence at all. It is cowardice.

And thank you for picking up the phone to call us a few years ago to give us tips on our training program.

MS

From VeloNews.com – “the following is an email Tyler Hamilton sent to friends and family on May 19 explaining his “long overdue” confession to doping.

Dear Everybody,

I hope this finds you all doing well.

First of all, sorry for sending this out as a group letter. If there was any way I could come visit each of you individually, I would. I hope we are together soon.

There’s no easy way to say this, so let me just say it plain: on Sunday night you’ll see me on “60 Minutes” making a confession that’s overdue. Long overdue.

During my cycling career, I knowingly broke the rules. I used performance-enhancing drugs. I lied about it, over and over. Worst of all, I hurt people I care about. And while there are reasons for what I did — reasons I hope you’ll understand better after watching — it doesn’t excuse the fact that I did it all, and there’s no way on earth to undo it.

The question most people ask is, why now? There are two reasons. The first has to do with the federal investigation into cycling. Last summer, I received a subpoena to testify before a grand jury. Until that moment I walked into the courtroom, I hadn’t told a soul. My testimony went on for six hours. For me, it was like the Hoover dam breaking. I opened up; I told the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. And I felt a sense of relief I’d never felt before — all the secrets, all the weight I’d been carrying around for years suddenly lifted. I saw that, for me personally, this was the way forward.

The second reason has to do with the sport I love. In order to truly reform, cycling needs to change, and change drastically, starting from the top. Now that I’m working as a coach, I see young people entering the sport with hopes of making it to the top. I believe that no one coming into the sport should have to face the difficult choices I had to make. And before the sport can move forward, it has to face the truth.

This hasn’t been easy, not by a long shot. But I want to let you know that I’m doing well. The coaching business is more fun and fulfilling than I’d ever imagined, and Tanker and I are loving our Boulder life. I recently turned 40, and my friends threw the best 80’s themed surprise party in the history of the world (hey, most of you were there!). Life is good.

Again, I just want to say I’m sorry, and that I hope you can forgive me. What matters to me most are my family and friends. I’m deeply grateful for all your support and love through the years, and I’m looking forward to spending time with all of you again, hopefully soon. My Mom and Dad always told me that the truth would set me free. I never knew how right they were.

Sincerely,

Tyler Hamilton

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.