Get Smart, Get Rich?

One of my favourite running shirts says on the back, “If you see me collapse, pause my Garmin.”  And thousands of other anal-retentive, obsessive compulsive, runner and roadie gear junkies could relate and all nod in agreement.  Yes, that’s how hooked up many of us are to our Garmin, Polar, PowerTap, Quarg, Strava, or whathaveyou GPS-enabled/wireless/Bluetooth/ANT+ devices.  There’s always an app for that.   And post-ride/run, we’re … Continue reading Get Smart, Get Rich?

Dora Helmet Concept

Fresh from the International Bicycle Design Competition, industrial design student Balázs Filczer from Budapest designed this helmet concept integrating hi-tech lighting and signaling to increase night time bicycle safety.  Just a concept, obviously; weight, battery life, weather resistance, safety protection, venting, and aerodynamic qualities are just a few of the technical hurdles we can foresee that would need to be addressed. Continue reading Dora Helmet Concept