Tom Caughlan, Endurance Sports Media Group This spring, running and trail shoe companies will offer a more diverse array of specialized trail running shoes than ever before. Trends and new technologies focus on reducing seams and weight, lowering heel drop and improving the heel-to-toe transition of the shoe,
By James Haycraft It is hard to describe the excitement that a new bike can bring to your life. Running your hands along its sleek shapes and marveling at the “newness” of such a machine brings much joy into anyone’s life, especially someone that rides bikes. It was
By D.C. Lucchesi There’s nothing quite like finally shelving all that winter workout gear for the season. But remember the way it smelled right out of the box before you first shouldered that long-sleeve shirt back in October? Yeah. That smell. And chances are last year’s stuff didn’t
Gibsonville - May 5 The Gears & Cheers ride is an annual cycling event hosted by the Central NC Chapter of the National MS Society at the Grove Winery in Gibsonville. The ride is a part of Bike MS, the nation’s largest cycling series, featuring 25- and
Retail $2,300, Sale $1,600 By Cid Cardoso, Jr. The Zipp 404 Clincher wheelset, with its alloy braking surface and 58mm carbon rim in depth, is probably one of the least sexy wheels in the Zipp lineup. However, when it comes to overall performance, versatility, maintenance, durability, and ease of
By Melissa Bell Most of my friends know I can’t stand wearing a triathlon kit; more specifically the shorts truly bother me. It’s true: I have always preferred a swimsuit for triathlons – something about growing up a swimmer makes you think when you put on anything else it
Saturday, March 10 - Duke University’s Wilson Center Are you a CrossFit or spin-class addict looking for something new? A swimmer, cyclist, or runner thinking about your first triathlon? Or maybe a veteran triathlete looking to get more out of your strokes and strides? Do you need a better
By Cid Cardoso, Jr., and Jeff Freer What’s the best thing since sliced bread? Well, it just might be XTENEX shoe laces. “What? Shoe laces?” you might ask in wonder. Well, let me tell you, these are not your normal laces. Over the years, manufacturers have tried to
By Cid Cardoso, Jr. What do you get when you cross a kick board and a pull buoy? You get the Aqua Sphere P2K (PsquaredK) Board. Aqua Sphere took two very different products that have been around for years and combined them into one versatile product that can
MSRP: $1.39 Inspired by co-owner Lance Armstrong, Stinger Waffles are similar to those sold throughout Europe. USDA-certified organic, they're available in three flavors; original, vanilla and strawberry, each packing 160 calories and offering a great-tasting honey-based alternative to traditional energy bars. www.honeystinger.com