Gore Bike Wear has released their Spring Kit. This is comprised of the Ozon bibtights shorts, Ozon Windstopper Jersey, Windstopper arm warmers and leg warmers.

The Windstopper Soft shell technology is used in the products. There is a soft middle layer present in the fabric, making it water-resistant and windproof. It also promotes maximum breathability for its user.

The Ozon bibtights shorts offer high comfort and style for the medium to long road cyclist. It provides lesser chances of chafing due to the bibtights’ elastic seat pad. It is specifically cut and designed for cycling posture and has abrasion resistant material at the insides of the leg as well as the saddle area. Reflective piping is found at the hem and back of the legs. It comes in red on black, black on black and black on white colors. The retail price for the Ozon bibtights shorts is $149.99.

The Ozon Windstopper Jersey…

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If you would conquer a tough terrain, it will be better for you to use gloves such as the black Race Face Deus Gloves. Remember that you have to get a good grip on your bike handles so you will not fall of your bike and keep you from any accident. And because of the pressure, you would need these gloves to keep your hands from getting all the pressure and shock caused by uneven terrain.

Race Face Deus Gloves is made from a very lightweight stretch mesh. This assures proper ventilation in your hands so you will feel very comfortable while cycling. And for added comfort, it also has a sweat port on both sizes of the palm and ensures ventilation on your fingers.

In terms of shock absorption, it has a 2mm padding made foam on the palm areas. In this way, you…

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Streetwise U-lock with Cable is just one of the many bike locks available in the market. If you will notice, the main concern of most bikers is to find the right locks that they can use to keep their bike on the right place and kept it from theft.

The main feature that you will notice with this lock made by Trek is that it has a U-lock that is very durable. These are made from durable metal body so that it will keep the bike protected from people who would like to get your priced bike investment. Aside from the U-lock, even the cable that has been included with it is also very durable so you can get the best protection that you can get.

In terms of flexibility, the lock itself is already wide but if you still want to have additional length for security…

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Paula Findlay of Canada and Joao Silva of Portugal won their first World Cup title at the 2010 Monterrey ITU World Cup. Findlay and Silva started in similar fashion, making good time by taking the lead on the run.

Hayley Peirsol of USA took the lead during the swim and was first out of the water. With a 40-second advantage over the rest during the transition period, Peirsol did her best to keep the distance between her and a chase group that included Denmark’s Line Jensen, Russia’s Marie Rabie, and Findlay. Unfortunately, the group behind her came up strong and fast, making her drop the lead during the run.

Ai Ueda of Japan was first during the run but was soon overtaken by Findlay who kept the lead with her strong strides, right up to the finish line. Jensen tried to go for silver but Ueda’s fast run won her second place…

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One of the most unpredictable major classic races in the cycling world and the toughest one to win is the Amstel Gold Race. As of this date, there are only three riders who ever won the Dutch Classic on two occasions: Eddie Merckx, who won it twice in the 1970s and Gerrie Knetemann in 1974 and 1985, and fellow Dutchman Jan Raas, who bagged six victories within 1977 and 1982. However, these winnings occurred long before Amstel was to be a renowned International Classic Race.

The Amstel Gold roster has been recently altered by the volcanic eruptions of the mountain Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland, spewing dark volcanic dust into dark hovering clouds over most parts of Europe. Among the 25 participating teams, eight will not be able to compete in full force.

The cloud of volcanic ash has not just thwarted the races in the European Continent but also stopped the Kelly Benefits…

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The Dutch one-day classic race for the first time on Sunday was captured by Philippe Gilbert of Belgium after negotiating an extreme approach on the 31st and final ascend of the Amstel Gold Race. Coping up well in the lead, Gilbert in the heart-stopping final stages of the 257.8 km race synchronized and executed his rhythmic drive to an unparalleled level at less than 500 metres from the famous Cauberg Climb to the finish line.

The Belgian rider felt really strong today airing it public in Belgian television. Gilbert further stated, “I had good help from my team over the first 200 kilometers. When the race opened up with 40 kilometers to go, I was just following the leaders.”

Gilbert of team Omega Pharma-Lotto handed its first gold of the season. Coming down stretch to the finish line and leaving behind Canadian Ryder Hesjedal of Garmin-Transitions and Italian Enrico Gasparotto of…

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In Monterrey, Mexico, the ITU Triathlon American Youth Olympic Games Qualifier is well under way. Adriana Barraza and Kevin McDowell outshone the other triathletes on a sunny afternoon after a week of rain for the 2,000 person age-group race kicking off on Saturday.

The 2010 Youth Olympic Games opens in August this year in Singapore and the event is giving the participating youth the opportunity to obtain one of eight qualifying places for their country. The top finishers for their respective countries in the men and women’s category races are awarded a spot for their National Federation in the said games.

In the women’s sprint – distance contest, Mexico’s Adriana Barraza won with a missile run to the finish. Canadian Christine Ridenhour led the group into the second transition but overran by Barraza out of transition creating an immediate considerable gap. For the first four kms of the 5k run, the Canadian…

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