Head coach of the New Zealand National Team Tim Carswell have not yet finalized the team listing for the UCI World Track Cycling Championships in Denmark on Thursday. /> /> Together with fellow coaches Dayle Cheatley and Justin Grace, Carswell shares that the team have settled in nicely and track sessions for them have been promising. “It is definitely going to be our toughest job to make the final decisions on who will start in the team pursuits, team sprints and some of the individual events because there is so little separating the riders.” /> /> The sprint team for men’s will be comprised of Sam Webster, Ethan Mitchell, Eddie Dawkins, Simon Van Velthooven and Adam Stewart. /> /> Carswell expects tough competitors at the World Championships. With names like Chris Hoy and other top cyclists who gave up the worlds for the Beijing Olympics are now back. /> /> Carswell said that they will try to start with the best squads…

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Union Foundry of Somerville, Massachusetts releases its first product named the T0001. The T0001 RotaFixer Tool was designed to take the place of your lockring wrench and chainwhip. It is simple to use and lets you remove and install lockrings with just a rotafixing technique and your bicycle chain. /> /> The T0001 RotaFixer Tool took a year to develop from its humble beginnings on table napkins and kitchen checks. Its prototype was tested by Boston bike messengers until its final design came to be made. From stainless steel parts, it was polished and then etched with laser. Designers and inventors Joshua Kampa and Aaron Panone took the finished product to Mike Dacey of Repeat Press for its packaging design. /> /> The new tool can fit large Profile type sizes to small Sugino type lockring sizes. You can also work the 17 tooth cog with a 1/8” width chainwhip. /> /> A handy helper to have around…

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Chrome has launched the Staff Design collection using the Citizen messenger bags. Three Chrome staff members has designed a Chrome Citizen bag, while each is respectively named after the designer, Eddy, Joanie, and Anne. All three come in multiple vibrant colors, and are available in limited quantities. Only released in the medium sized messenger bag with a retail price of $160.

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San Francisco based utility bag manufacturer Chrome and Krooked Skateboards partnered to come out with a limited edition of Chrome’s “Citizen” bag. The Citizen bag will feature graphic designs by Krooked’s founder Mark Gonzales. The Citizen bags with Gonzales’ artwork will hit stores on July 1st. /> /> Chrome’s marketing director Matt Sharkey shares how this collaboration came to be: “Mark’s instantly recognizable artistic style has graced everything from skateboard decks to works of art in boutiques and museums all over the world. We are truly honored to have the rare opportunity to work with such a legend and have his artwork on this line.” /> /> Chrome chose “Citizen” because it appeals mostly to cycling enthusiasts, both professional and recreational riders. Their collaboration bag has a 1,050 denier nylon outer shell with a weatherproof truck tarp liner. It also features a metal seatbelt latch that can be used as a bottle opener, a cross-chest load…

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Our friends over at Pedal Consumption have collaborated with Dosh, which is known for wallets, for a special edition 6 card wallet. Both Pedal Consumption and Dosh went the simplistic route on the design, something many thrive for, especially when it comes to wallets. Moving on to materials and inspiration, the wallet is made up of Desmopan, a material that is water and chemical resistant. If your current wallet is all bent out of shape, the Dosh x Pedal Consumption 6-card Wallet offers strong recovery, plus the materials combat against tears. /> /> Although the look is overall simple, Pedal Consumption decided to add the World Championship stripes in the corner, giving the wallet a slight appeal for those that enjoy some colors. Lastly, the “PC” logo is stamped on the opposite side. Retail price is $70, and you can purchase now at Dosh.

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It is true that cycling is a very enjoyable sport. However, it does not mean that you will take your safety for granted. With this, one of the first protective items that you should get is a helmet. One of the helmets available in the market is the Schwinn Artemis Adult Women Micro Bicycle Helmet. /> /> The main feature of this helmet is that it has 21 air vents that will make you feel very comfortable even during hot weather season. This is because these vents will allow proper air circulation that will keep you from too much sweating. /> /> Another feature of this helmet is that it will fit every user perfectly because of its strap system. In this way, the user will not have any problems in wearing them or falling off while cycling. /> /> The next feature that gives the user additional protection is its reflective…

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The Cadence x DVS Milan is the result of a collaboration between the cycling and skateboarding world. The shoe marks a growing wave shoes geared for cycling and street use. Made from waxed canvas, the Cadence x DVS Milan is water-resistant. To hide its lacing and prevent tangling, the shoe features a custom tongue design. /> /> For added comfort, the Cadence x DVS Milan has a mesh underlay and suede overlay that assists its user in obtaining a strong cage grip. As for breathability, the shoe has perforated leather and backing material, so air can easily escape. /> /> The Cadence x DVS Milan is available through pre-order. Shipping will begin by mid June. Colors available are yellow, black and grey. However, the yellow is already sold out. Retail price is $65.00….

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