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June 27, 2016

New GoPro Bike Mounts

Mount your GoPro more ways, to capture your favorite, fastest, or just most fun rides.

Pro Handlebar / Seatpost / Pole Mount

This compact mount fits various handlebar sizes, and offers 360° swivel for unlimited perspectives. Secures to standard handlebars and seatposts from 22.2mm to 35mm

Pro Seat Rail Mount

Lightweight and low-profile, this mount enables rear – facing shots of riders in tow or the scene you just passed. Light and durable aluminum construction, single screw to mount.

Seeker

Keep your camera and accessories organized and ready to ride with this weather-resistant daypack with three integrated mounting solutions to attach your GoPro to the pack.

Also check out the updated versions of the Grab Bag and Helmet mount:

Helmet Front and Side Mount

Mount any GoPro to the front or side of helmets. With the included Swivel Mount assembly, easily adjust, rotate and aim while the camera is mounted.

Grab Bag

Give yourself more mounting options for your GoPro with this Grab Bag of mounts and spare parts. Includes Curved and Flat Mounts, two mounting buckles, a 3-Way Pivot Arm, plus a variety of short and long thumb screws.

Need some motivation or inspiration. Take a look inside the peloton of this years Critérium du Dauphiné – Stage 1. Check out GoPro World for a view inside the peloton for the rest of the 2016 Critérium du Dauphiné.

June 16, 2016

6’8 Nate Rides the Whiskey Off-Road

We followed CamelBak Proto Team rider 6’8″ Nate on this year’s Whiskey Off-Road course, and talked to him about what it’s like to walk away from a desk job and devote yourself to bikes full-time. In his words, “I would suffer through a 50-mile hill climb any day over sitting in a conference room for 8 hours of meetings.”

June 13, 2016June 13, 2016

Yakima Gets a Makeover for 2016 – PinkBike.com

PinkBike: As seen recently in Death Valley: an 80s something Porsche 911 with a Yakima roof rack with all the trimmings.

As I drove down I-84 towards Hood River, OR, I heard nothing. Nothing at all. Sure, the hum of my tires on the asphalt, but that was pretty much it. Which surprised me, considering I had a rack on the roof of my car and some accessories. Why is this a surprise? Let me turn on the way back machine to 28 years ago…

I got my first Yakima rack back in 1988. Those round crossbars across the roof were my portal to adventure. First came skiing. Then snowboarding. Then biking. All with these classic round Yakima bars and Yakima’s nifty accessories for carrying my various toys. Since that first rack, I’ve had a number of other cars and made use of a number of Yakima’s other racks and mounts to carrying my gear around: everything from roof racks and all the attachments to hatchback/trunk racks to trailer hitch mounted racks. You name the activity, and Yakima had something for getting my gear from the front door to the start of my next adventure. The matching lock cores, while not unique to Yakima, were sweet, too; one key to rule them all.

But the heart and soul of the system (less the trunk and trailer hitch racks) was always this simple round bar rack system with a variety of towers that would somehow attach to the roof of damn near any car – even an old Volkswagon bug with its rounded roof. And recently, as pictured above, I saw a Porsche 911 with a Yakima roof rack in Death Valley, CA. But here’s the catch: ease of attachment and versatility were great things, but lash that sucker to a roof and hit highway speed and the racks nearly always made a surprisingly loud amount of noise. But it was the type of noise one easily and automatically tunes out – like when you live next to a railway yard or near a highway: after a week or so, you sleep through that midnight express or the din of rush hour traffic. So after 28 years of rack noise, I never knew what I was missing until I experienced Yakima’s new JetStream bars, one of the new aero shaped roof rack cross bars Yakima is rolling out with their new StreamLine System. Golden, blessed silence reigns supreme as you get from A to B with them on the roof. It may not be complete and total silence, but it’s a noticeable improvement over the old round bars. And really only noticeable by its absence.

New Yakima Rack product for 2016

The new JetStream bar is an extruded alloy bar; the cut-away shows the internal reinforcing of the bar. It may not be as svelte as the new Whispbar, but it’s nearly as quiet when it comes to rocketing around the countryside with one on the roof.

The new Core Bar; as the cut away shows, the bar is a simple extruded steel bar with a coating to allow rack accessories a bit more bite ala the old round bars.

The new CoreBar; as the cutaway shows, is a simple roll form steel aero bar with a coating to allow rack accessories a bit more bite ala the old round bars. It, too, is almost as quiet as the Whispbar, as well as being a lot easier on the wallet than the Whispbar system. It’s also the first steel aero type cross bar on the market.

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Jet Stream bars in both black and silver with the new Tee Slot mounting system visible. Certain rack accessories attach via the Tee Slot gutter in the middle of the bar. Any Tee Slot rack accessory will mount in the rubber center line and lock in with a simple twist of the Tee nut that gives the Tee Slot its name.

Yakima 2016 Press launch

Not all rack accessories are getting the new T-mount system; in some cases Yakima has called it good with a simple clamp that will work with not only the new aero shaped bars but also with the old round bars, too.

But if the bars are the face of the new StreamLine system, the manner in which one attaches those bars is the heart and soul of the new system. To accommodate them, Yakima had to completely re-design all their towers, making them stronger, more streamlined to fit in with the design philosophy of the new bars, more adaptable by building in pitch adjustments, and by creating a variety of foot pads and clips for various roof and rail attachments – the clip library for the new towers can now accommodate an astounding 95% of existing vehicles on the road today without any modifications. And if you’ve got the old round bars and all the accessories to go with them but just need a new set of towers and clips for your new rig, no problem: the new towers and clips will also work just fine with the old round bars, too; as Yakima’s Product manager put it at the roll out for the new racks, “We can party with everyone.”

The new kids on the block: (from top left, clockwise): the new Yakima towers. The Timberline tower with the old round bar; the Skyline tower with the new Core bar, a simple and strong shaped steel cross bar; the new Ridgeline tower with the Jeet Stream bar

The new kids on the block: the new Yakima towers (from top left, clockwise). The Timberline tower with the old round bar; the Skyline tower with the new Core bar; the new Ridgeline tower with the JetStream bar; and finally, the new Baseline tower, also with the JetStream Bar. These new towers up the ante by adding not only the more aero design but also more load carrying capacity. The old towers were rated for only 165 lbs; these new ones allow for 220 lbs of load (75 vs 100kg of load).

Full Article by Colin Meagher

June 10, 2016

Introducing GoPro Care

GoPro Care lets you capture your life, no matter how extreme, with no worries. It connects you to GoPro experts who can help you master your camera, offers accidental coverage with camera replacement regardless of location, and more.

To learn more CLICK HERE

GoPro Care is only available in the U.S.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled GoPro Videos:

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May 12, 2016May 10, 2016

GoPro: Introducing Splice

Introducing Splice, the simplest way to transform your GoPro or iPhone footage into fully customized, professional-looking videos… in just minutes.

As always, happy capturing!

Splice is available free for your iPhone and iPad on iTunes.

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May 10, 2016

GoPro: Introducing Quik

Introducing Quik™— the fastest and easiest way to create awesome videos from your GoPro or smartphone footage—automatically. In just seconds, you can turn your photos and clips into incredible videos perfectly edited to your chosen soundtrack.

As always, happy capturing!

Quik™ is available for iOS® on iTunes and Android™ via Google Play—now completely free, with no in-app purchasing. Quik_Mobile_thumbnail_header

May 9, 2016May 9, 2016

Captuer – NEW – Internal Woven Labels

INTERNAL WOVEL LABELS + CUSTOM PROGRAM

You now have the ability to add custom internal woven labels to your CUSTOM PROGRAM orders. Available at 72 pieces, the internal woven program provides subtle cohesion throughout your headwear line while adding that true private label finishing touch.

Yeah we know! We’re stoked too!!!

Wondering where to start?

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May 6, 2016

GoPro: Beyond the Race – Episode 1

The Race Starts Here

Get a glimpse of what’s to come with behind the scenes access of your favorite riders. Episode 1 provides new insights and behind-the-scenes footage from the most famous spring classic Paris-Roubaix, or better known as The Hell of The North.

The ‘Hell of the North’ is known as the hardest one day race in the world. It was first run in 1896 and has stopped only for two world wars. The race was created by two Roubaix textile manufactures. The terrain of the race has led to the development of specialized frames, wheels and tires.

Shot 100% on the HERO4® camera

May 4, 2016

Introducing The GoPro Mobile Creative Suite Featuring Quik and Splice

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Two Apps Make Mobile Editing Powerfully Simple.

In February of this year, GoPro, Inc. announced the acquisition of two leading mobile video editing apps, Replay and Splice, to deliver ultra-convenient and powerful mobile editing solutions to GoPro and smartphone users worldwide. Today, GoPro is excited to present the new mobile creative suite of Quik™ and Splice, two creative tools to help manage, edit, and share all of the content from your GoPro cameras and mobile devices. Quik™, the fastest and easiest way to create awesome videos from your GoPro or smartphone footage, offers automated simplicity, while Splice brings desktop editing software power that is perfected for your mobile or tablet. No matter your skill level, Quik™ and Splice enable you to edit like a pro.

In just seconds, you can turn your photos and clips into incredible videos perfectly edited to your chosen soundtrack with Quik™, as it automatically analyzes your footage to find the best moments, adds beautiful transitions and effects, and syncs it all to the beat of the music.

Choose from 28 unique video styles, each with unique filters, transitions, graphics and fonts. Add another layer to your story with custom text overlays and title slides. You can even add emojis. Set the tone for your video from a diverse library of great music, or use a song from your own library. Whatever song you choose, Quik™ syncs your video to match the beat and emotion of the music.”

How about getting an edit of your content without even doing anything? Quik™ has you covered. Every Sunday, Quik™ surprises you with ready-to-watch videos made from related moments on your mobile device. Simply open the app to see what’s been created for you, tap “share” to post your video to Instagram, Facebook and more, or save the video to your mobile device.

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Ready for more manual control? Open Splice, the simplest way to transform your GoPro or iPhone footage into fully customized, professional-looking videos—in just minutes. Splice puts the power of a professional desktop editor at your fingertips, allowing you to choose your favorite moments and customize your video. You can pick your transition style, trim clips, add filters, show off an epic shot in slo-mo, and much more. Splice works great with photos, too. Add a few to your video, and bring them to life with documentary-style effects. Then tie it all together with customizable text overlays and title slides.

Not only will your video look amazing, it will sound amazing too. Splice offers a huge variety of free soundtracks, or you can use a song from your iTunes library. Trim and mix multiple tracks, and adjust the volume to fine-tune the audio. You can even add fun sound effects, or narrate your video with the built-in voice recorder.

When your video is just the way you want it, you can post it straight to Instagram, Facebook and more, or save it to your phone.

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*Please note that for today’s release, it could take up to 24 hours for the apps to update in the App Store and Google Play.

Stay tuned for more info on these great new tools from GoPro.

April 29, 2016

How to Choose the Best Sock for Walking & Hiking From Steve Fowler

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Tips for choosing the right waling socks from Steve Fowler, Managing Director of leading British sock and accessories brand Bridgedale.

Pay attention to the material. Woolen socks on their own can sometimes be too hot and hold too much moisture and whilst synthetic socks can wick moisture there is nowhere for it to go inside your boot or shoe. A combination fibre mix featuring Merino or Enduro wool will provide good cushioning and also wick moisture away from the skin to help prevent blisters. With more than 100 years of knitting expertise, Bridgedale’s unique Fusion Technology blends synthetic and natural fibres to give you the best o both worlds and ensure the highest level of performance and comfort. My recommendation would be that unless you cannot wear wool, avoid socks made from cotton as they will hold moisture next to the skin with the potential to cause blisters.
Make sure your socks fit properly. Whether you’re a keen hillwalker or a casual country rambler, good fitting socks are as important as properly fitter boots or shoes. Bridgedale socks feature lycra throughout the entire sock as well as additional Lycra at the mid-foot, above the ankle and in the cuff, to ensure a snug but not too tight a fit. Any bagginess or extra material at the heel or toe means it’s too big. Cheap, poorly fitting socks are not bargains, they will simply ruin your walk.
Choose cushioned walking socks to give extra protection to those areas that take the most punishment, such as the ball of the foot, lace up area and Achilles. Seams should also be flat so they do not create more pressure points on your foot. Bridgedale uses a unique anti-compression technology in its foot pads giving protection where you need it most without adding unnecessary bulk.
Choose the right weight. Lightweight socks are perfect for hiking in warmer weather, mid-weight socks are a good all-rounder and are ideal for a good intensive level of hiking, and heavyweight socks are intended for long-distance hiking in cold weather.