Todson, the exclusive U.S. importer of OnGuard Locks, a burly and secure brand focused on power sports, and Topeak, high performance bike accessories and based in North Attleboro, Mass., is pleased to announce that Todson has been nominated for a the Vendor Partner from Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), the national retail co-op giant for outdoor clothing and gear.

Out of REI’s 1,500 vendors, Todson, the (more…)

Introduction to cycling

While taken seriously as a form of transportation in many countries, the bicycle is regarded as either a toy or a sporting device in the United States of America. It’s okay for children to ride a bicycle, and it is acceptable to use a bike for racing and sometimes fitness. The potential of a bicycle goes far beyond that because it can be used as an economic and earth friendly wa (more…)

Packing a plethora of possessions into your car doesn’t need to be painful. There exists a multitude of ways to optimize interior space without sacrificing your belongings. Let’s begin with the essential road trip tool; the roof top cargo carrier. Whether driving cross country or going skiing with some of your buddies, rooftop carriers can make or break the trip. Thule makes an excellent line of carriers that mount righ (more…)

If you live in a place where it snows at some point during the year, then you know that it takes a lot of work to drive anywhere in the winter time. Not only do you need to bundle up in warm clothes just to go outside, but you need to be prepared for inclement weather: ice scrapers, all-weather floor mats, proper windshield washer fluid, rubber cargo liners, snow tires and chains…the list goes on and on. Are you a snowboarder (more…)

There are many companies that manufacture trunk-mounted bike rack systems for almost all cars. Among these bike rack system companies are Allen, Hollywood Racks, Thule, Saris, Yakima and a couple others.

All the various trunk bicycle rack work almost the same way. Most of them strap onto the trunk of a auto and secure your cycle to your car for secure transport. Nothing else to it.

Hollywood Racks, Saris, Allen and a couple other (more…)