Funkier Bike designs and manufactures innovative, high-quality cycling apparel at an affordable price.
Author: Nicholas P, Chief Reviewer
BUFF® Boasts Additions to Run Ambassador Team for 2017
Buff, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of BUFF®, creators of versatile performance headwear, is proud to announce its formidable group of running ambassadors for 2017. The world-renowned brand has added accomplished trail runners, Suzanna Bon and Zach Miller to a team already comprising the likes of Anton Krupicka, Ian Sharman, Adam Kimble, Michael Wardian and Gina Lucrezi.
VIVOBAREFOOT Minimalist Month
International Barefoot Day is June 1, 2017 and VIVOBAREFOOT is kicking off Minimalist Month with a chance for you to give VIVOBAREFOOT a go!
Hydro Flask Summer bundles – save 10%
The Summer is a busy month of activities – graduation, Father’s Day, vacation travel, camping, outdoor dining, outdoor adventures, and many more. Now is the time to stock up on Hydro Flask items with a limited time 10% off on Hydro Flask Bundles.
Tifosi Optics Watkins Swivelink – adapts to any activity
Tifosi’s Rx-ready Swivelink Collection utilizes a twisting hinge mechanism to swivel off one pair of arms and switch them with another pair.
American Express Hilton Honors Card Review
I have been a Hilton Honors member for over a decade and also the American Express Hilton Honors Surpass Card (annual fee of $75) for the same time (been an American Express member since 1999). The American Express Hilton Honors Card shown here does not have an annual fee and I’ve had this card for…
Chase United MileagePlus Explorer Card Review
If you ever fly on airplane, sign up for your favorite airline free mileage program and also apply for their credit card (there is an annual fee) – the perks are worth it for a few years. Almost EVERY airline company offers their own branded credit card and sign up bonuses that are now at…
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card Review
The number of Amazon Prime members keeps growing. It is now estimated that Amazon.com now has 80 million Prime customers in the United States. If you are an Amazon Prime member, Amazon wants to offer you the ability to earn more rewards on everything you buy at Amazon.com: 5 percent back on Amazon.com purchases. This…
Plastiq: Meeting sign-up bonus spending requirements
Plastiq is a first-of-its-kind online payment service that enables its members to use the credit & debit cards already in their wallets to make any payment, regardless of recipient acceptance. Unlike other solutions, Plastiq processes card payments and sends them in a form that recipients already accept, either via electronic bank transfer or check. Recipients…
Nike Breaking2 Race Date and What You Need to Know to Watch it
On Saturday May 6 at 5:45 a.m. in Monza, Italy, Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese will attempt to break the two-hour marathon barrier. Though the event is closed to the public, anyone with Internet access can experience the excitement by tuning into Nike’s live stream of the attempt. Here’s what you need to know.
Need To Know: Chase ‘5/24’ Rule
As you start owning or applying to more credit cards, you’ll undoubtedly run across the Chase ‘5/24’ Rule (nothing official from Chase). Basically, Chase is trying to avoid churning and has instituted a hard rule of denying certain Chase credit card applications for people that have signed up for 5 or more new credit cards…
Must Read: How to Travel the World on $50 a Day
[cmsms_row data_padding_bottom=”10″ data_padding_top=”10″ data_color=”default” data_width=”boxed”][cmsms_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsms_divider width=”long” height=”2″ style=”dashed” position=”center” margin_top=”5″ margin_bottom=”5″ animation_delay=”0″][cmsms_text animation_delay=”0″] Matt Kepnes has been teaching his readers to travel on a budget for years, and we can’t get enough of his tips. How to Travel the World on $50 a Day is a revised version (updated in 2015) that includes even…
A Day in the Life in Shamma Sandals by Dr. Mark Cuccuzzella
Guest Post by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella, Natural Running Center, Two Rivers Treads. I have been loving my Shamma Running Sandals well over 2 years now. I have run hundreds of miles of training runs, 2 marathons, and an Ultra. When traveling now the only footwear I bring is a pair of sandals unless it’s cold or I need something formal.
Boston Marathon 2017 results – visualized
Now that the 2017 Boston Marathon is over and results available, I’ve decided to do some data mining and apply some of my technical expertise to display the results visually – demographics and data analytics. And a few nuggets.
Breaking two hours in the marathon?
In the next two weeks, you’ll undoubtedly hear lots of media coverage about Nike’s Breaking2 Project, their quest to break the two-hour marathon barrier – the last frontier in running.
VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra 3: a water-resistant movement shoe for adventures on land & sea
After a year in production, the newly refined VIVOBAREFOOT Ultra 3 has an improved outsole which is adapted to thrive on wet and wild terrains.
Tifosi Optics SYNAPSE will rock the sport sunglasses market!
Tifosi Optics introduces the SYNAPSE, a bold new style with features designed for high voltage performance. The Tifosi Optics SYNAPSE is engineered to excel in both extreme conditions and high energy situations.
Travelling with The North Face Apex Flex GTX, Motus Tights III, and S/S Pursuit Shirt
In this review, we wear tested the women’s Apex Flex GTX Jacket, MOTUS III Tights, and the men’s Short Sleeve PURSUIT Shirt. Variable weather – cloudy, rain, and a mix of sunshine…
Wild moves in heel-to-toe natural leather with the VIVOBAREFOOT PRIMUS Lux
The VIVOBAREFOOT PRIMUS Lux is a heel-to-toe leather shoe designed for the kind of wild moves that only natural materials can provide. The ultra-minimalist VB PRIMUS Lux is built for the urban playground and lets your feet breathe naturally every step of the way.
Altra Running Shorts: Spring/Summer ’17 Apparel
The all-new Men’s Trail Short is made with Altra exclusive ZeroLite fabric and mesh paneling which both help manage moisture and protect you from the wind. A built-in running belt with 5 pockets (2 front mesh, 2 back mesh, and 1 center back zipper) helps you store a variety of essentials and keep your hands free out on the trail.
The second barefoot revolution continues with New Balance Minimus Trail: 10v1 & 10v4
The original fit and feel of the Minimus Trail 10 is back. With an upper made of flexible synthetic/mesh materials and a Vibram® outsole with flex grooves, this men’s trail running shoe offers the traction and durability you need to run on rocky trails.
Vivobarefoot super natural simplicity: Ababa Leather & Canvas
The Abbaba’s distinctive heel rocker ‘footprint sole’ is designed with simplicity in mind. The slip-on design is created using local leather, which is hand-stitched directly onto the sole, giving it perfect shape, glove-like flexibility, and amazing barefoot feel.
Meet the next evolution of the Altra Road: Alta Escalante
Introducing the Escalante™ , this new Altra Ego™ -equipped runner is built with a sleek aesthetic, thanks to the sock-like fit and flexible construction of the engineered knit upper.
Second barefoot revolution begins with Xero Shoes IPARI PRIO
The new Xero Shoes PRIO is a high performance true minimalist running & fitness shoe that is now available for purchase.