Bitness – Geek to the Core
Gadgets + Gear for Core Sports
Read: 2 minsBrick training: bike-to-run, a true bitness love story
Cycling, Running, TriathlonIn the run-up to the London Triathlon, I had a miserable couple of weeks doing some really crappy work (teaching photography to a bunch of aggressive, violent teenagers) for which I was completely unprepared, getting stressed out, losing sleep,…
Read: 2 minsBodies in Motion Keep Personal Electronic Devices Charged
Climbing, Cycling, General Fitness, Running, Survival, TrekkingFor almost a quarter century, Kinetic watches have kept themselves wound by converting movement into energy. As of 2007, over eight million Kinetic watches have been sold and the notion of harvesting energy from movement is becoming even more…
Read: 2 minsBrick training: swim-to-bike gear
Cycling, Swimming, TriathlonBrick training is a concept that is popular in triathlon circles where you combine two different disciplines in one continuous training session. It is a good way of working different muscle groups (e.g. going from a swim straight onto the bike)…
Read: 2 minsHidden iPhone feature and the new Nike + SportBand
General FitnessOn most runs I'm wearing a Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch with the heart rate receiver strapped around my chest, an armband with my iPhone and on my longer runs, a Fuel Belt around my waist. The hotter it gets and the longer into the running…
Read: 2 minsTop 10 gadgets to hit the beach with
EditorialThe sun has finally started to shine on the Northeast and people are once again flocking to the beach. Here's a top 10 list of gadgets worth checking out for planning and making your next trip to the beach.
1. Long or short board? Learn…
Read: 2 minsLightLane: Virtual Bike Lane Improves Cyclist Visibility
Cycling, TriathlonMotorists and cyclists are supposed to share the road and obey the same laws. All too often however, we see cyclists riding against a one way, blowing through red lights or failing to signal. Meanwhile motorists tailgate cyclists, open car doors…
Read: 2 minsHow gadget users can tread lightly on the environment
EditorialThere is no denying our infatuation with gadgets is taking it's toll on the environment. By following the three R's (reduce, reuse, recycle) that have become synonymous with 'green' living, this article helps inform gadget enthusiasts what we…
Read: 2 minsMetal Detecting Sandals by Hammacher Schlemmer
Boarding, General FitnessIn the Summer I usually surf before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m. because the parking lot is open to non-residents. These are also prime time hours to find the treasure hunters, typically older folks with metal detectors strapped to their arms, large…
Read: 2 minsBest Deals in Intertown
Boarding, Climbing, Cycling, Diet, Editorial, General Fitness, Running, Survival, Swimming, Trekking, TriathlonIn the past week I've had 4 people tell me how grateful they were that I turned them on to Steepandcheap.com. Steep and Cheap sells gear (I'd describe it as general outdoorsy gear) one item at a time until it’s either sold out or times-out,…
Read: 2 minsPolar RS300X with GPS and Footpod – Worth it?
Climbing, Cycling, Diet, General Fitness, Running, Survival, Swimming, Trekking, TriathlonGrowing up, I was always a fan of The Hulk cartoons and TV show. My cousin Joe Harnell wrote the theme song for the TV show (song title: 'The Lonely Man') and was kind enough to send me an autographed picture of himself, as well as Bill Bixby…
Read: 2 minsTop 10 Beaches According to ‘Dr Beach’
Editorial, Swimming
Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Fla.
Coopers Beach in Southampton, N.Y. (Long Island)
Hanalei Bay in Kauai, Hawaii
Coronado Beach in San Diego
Hamoa Beach in Maui, Hawaii
Main Beach in East Hampton, N.Y. (Long Island)
Cape Hatteras in Outer…
Read: 2 minsBitness Green Week: Google.org PowerMeter Gadget
Editorial, General FitnessHowever unintentional, this is shaping up to be 'Green Week' on Bitness. Google.org just released a list of partners (typically power companies) from all over the world, who will install 'smart meters' that interface with and provide data to…
