http://blog.adventuresports.com Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:39:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en OutdoorMind was in Salt Lake City again this summer for Outdoor Retailer. One of the booths I stopped by was Feetures! Performance socks. Ok, I do love socks and own several types; cycling, hiking, crew, shorties, ankle…I think you get the picture…. They were introducing fresh new colors to the No Show ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/NLm06S-cGLU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/NLm06S-cGLU/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/outdoor-retailer-product-test-feetures-light-socks/ BicycleTour.com Announcement - September 2009  We are very excited to introduce you to our newly designed BicycleTour.com Directory!  Featuring the same great searches for your favorite Events and Tours, you will also find links to: Bike Clubs, Bike Tips/Safety, Bike Associations and some bicycling gear thrown in for good measure.  Featured Tours and ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/Njvhrafhdwk" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/Njvhrafhdwk/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/bicycletour-com-announces-new-website/ Hey Everyone,  I just ordered one of the best products. It's called a Road ID - perhaps you've heard of it. If you haven't, go to their website and check it out. Road ID is a great product that could save your life someday. If you are a runner, cyclist, triathlete ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/0XRWi_mykeU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/0XRWi_mykeU/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/roadid-com/ Since July is Tour de France month, I thought I'd spotlight a bicycling jersey company. I met the owner Jen Benepe of Hotvelociti Cycling Apparel last year. I loved the fun and colorful designs of her women's jerseys and was happily given a women's jersey to try out and review! ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/Z5z5QoA8IP0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/Z5z5QoA8IP0/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/hotvelociti-cycling-apparel-cycling-apparel-for-one-and-all/ If you don’t already subscribe to this newsletter you should! There are usually some really great articles about the outdoor industry that are very positive.   An excerpt from this week’s talks about promoting local vacations and the rise in campground reservations;   Surge in Campground Reservations Creates Opportunities for Outdoor Businesses   More evidence is emerging ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/0RvocxQM1H0" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/0RvocxQM1H0/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/outdoor-industry-association%c2%ae-webnews-%e2%80%93april-12009/ Orbitz Worldwide Travel named Solvang one of the Top 5 "US Domestic Destinations with International Flair" and the city has been recognized by Sunset magazine as one of the “Ten Most Beautiful Small Towns in the Western United States.”   Solvang attracts over a million visitors annually with its thriving Danish community, ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/1yLoF1OQY0Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/1yLoF1OQY0Q/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/tour-of-california-day-7-solvang-time-trial/ I think that today was my favorite day of any Tour of California! The adventure began as we decided to do something a bit different….   During these long stages the riders need to constantly refuel themselves, consuming up to 5,000 calories during the ride. You don’t really see much on T.V. ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/OPFvencQ58M" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/OPFvencQ58M/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/tour-of-california-day-6-to-paso-robles-2/ Here we are at 10 am on the top of the hill at the first King of the Hill. This is where the riders get extra points for crossing the summit first.   Today the skies are clear and the Sierra Nevada mountain’s looks especially beautiful this morning. This stage has ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/5dWVp1DG2Zg" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/5dWVp1DG2Zg/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/tour-of-california-day-6-to-paso-robles/ Another day on the road and yes, more rain!   Shout out to Jeff Louder who was in the breakaway pack for the entire day! Jeff is the son of Carol Louder, owner of Macabi Skirt, one of our OutdoorMind clients. It was very exciting to follow him today, knowing how proud ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/7_r4Ur-93QU" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/7_r4Ur-93QU/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/tour-of-california-day-4-to-modesto/   OK, I can’t really use the same first sentence of yesterday so I’ll change it up a bit…. wet, wet and cold! How’s that?   I can’t believe those guys had to hit the road again today in this weather…starting with an 8:30 am crossing of the Golden Gate Bridge! We ...<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/AsoNow/~4/4JDctof9MRo" height="1" width="1"/> http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/AsoNow/~3/4JDctof9MRo/ http://blog.adventuresports.com/tour-of-california-day-3-to-santa-cruz/