Bamboo Bicycles – Who Knew?
I like to think I’m a handy sort of fellow. I putter around the house some weekends and knock-out a few projects. And just when I’m feeling all Norm Abramsy about myself I stumble across [...]
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All I Want for Christmas…
OK gadgeteers, here is one geeks top 10 wish list for Xmas ’07. Post your own in the comments. 1. Freebord – ride a skateboard like a snowboard? A center wheel (like the one found on a ) [...]
Year-end Review
Bitness has spent the last year covering (mostly) fitness related gadgets. Watches, gym equipment, MP3 players and cameras as well as gear focused on core sports like snowboarding, surfing, climbing [...]
Back from Jamaica, Feeling Irie
As you may have noticed, Bitness has been on hold. I’ve just returned from Jamaica where I spent the week with family. Unlike last year, the weather was amazing. Plenty of swimming, golf, [...]
VLine – Custom Bouldering Gear Designed to Last
Sometimes you can tell a quality product by just looking at it. BMW, Bose, Apple and VLINE are examples of this. What? You never heard of Vline? You will. Their bouldering gear easily stands out [...]
New England’s Lost Ski Areas
Many climatologists and armchair experts have stated that geographically, the only reliable part of the country to run a ski operation 25-50 years from will be at altitudes found only in parts out [...]
d3o – The Future of Wearable Protection
Bitness contributors have taken some serious slams. I have video of Frank biting through his lip and nearly knocking himself out skateboarding in the half-pipe. I convinced Jay when we were younger [...]
Oakley Biking Shorts (with Bugs Bunny Pockets)
Growing up I raced around on BMX bikes – dirt tracks and backyard jumps. We would set up some pretty crazy jumps and there were a few trips to the emergency room. One time we stacked up 4 tires [...]
Carl Lewis Vibro Exerciser
Nine-time Olympic gold medal winner Carl Lewis was a fast runner and a bad singer. Now Carl Lewis is a fast talking salesman and a bad singer. To be fair, he does represent a line of proven exercise [...]
International Walk to School Month
October is International Walk to School Month. Taking-on childhood obesity is a noble and worthwhile effort. If your kids struggle with weight they need to be encouraged to exercise. Visit the [...]
Craziest Fitness Gadgets of All Time
First Page Fitness compiled a list of the craziest fitness gadgets of all time. But as past posts prove on Bitness, there are still crazier gadgets out there. Here is a recap of 7 crazy gadgets [...]
SKI Magazine Top 10 Resorts
SKI Magazine readers ranked their favorite 2007 ski resorts according to the criteria that matters most to them. All the resorts in the top 10 are in America and none from the East coast. Here are [...]
NOVA’s Marathon Challenge Preview
In the summer of 2006, NOVA began following 13 hopeful novices as they took the first step toward completing the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon in April 2007. The participants come from diverse [...]
Get Out, Get Fit, Get Immersed
Many runners feel that an MP3 player detracts from the experience of running outdoors. That not being in tune to your breathing, or hearing the birds chirping is cheating yourself. I, on the other [...]
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