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Part One: BOLLÉ CYCLE HELMETS, NITE IZE, BRILLIANT REFLECTIVE STRIPS via GIPHY Since the hot temps and daylight hours- around our universe-have peaked for while-but out lengthy training bouts have not-we are just now appreciating the essential gear we have- that's year round suitable. PLUS: Season-less multi-taskers save $ and closet space. about as neat as our transition spot gets-pictured athlete essentials-Bollé sunglasses. ALL GOOD mineral sport sunscreen, Clif Gel Shot-Espresso with caffeine (duh), speed laces-Newtons running flats, and TYR Skinsuit...cause the swims are becoming less and less wetsuit legal :-( Increasingly- like what we wear-(streetwear takes on 'athlesiure') multi-functional attributes of what we own gear-wise -adjust to changing weather conditions-are musts. Our Picks: Bollé is a company-that we always knew for its tech savvy ski goggles...but it is their cycle helmet-THE ONE- (Road-Premium)-that is hands down- the best fitting ...

NYC More than just giving those Apple watches something to track...kids and adult cycles...will survive the bored with already three week time frame-providing season-less exercise opps and -esp. in the case of the pint sized peddlers-guaranteed  super fun. MONGOOSE BMX, Urban and all kinds of Mountain Bikes come in youth sizes Mongoose accessories-including half and long finger gloves with hard knuckle guards and padded key palm points for spill protection+hook+loop closure at wrist for tight fit, highly durable knee +elbow pads, and skull lights-when they look so cool-kids won't mind the added safety accessories to complete the 'look' -widely available online-at Amazon, K-Mart+Walmart etc HELMETS....mountain and BMX/Dirt bike helmets-nifty looking -kids' full face+hardshell helmets-with top, rear, side vents for cooling KID TRAX ...'toys'=so much fun---beefed up battery powered and peddle cars for kids/toddlers...with tricked out ...

SUNBLOCKING of all UVA/UVB/UVC rays -is critical year round- SMITH Optics makes some of the techies' worthiest, lightest+scratch resistant shades on the market (Techlite)-shatterproof tough+serious clarity- distortion free -polarized sunglasses (ChromaPop™ polarized lenses) with wide field of vision, repels grease an other stuff, plus anti-reflective. SUPER important when going from bright sunlight to darker areas on the road/mountain (Carbonic) NYC/SLC Just for fun cyclists...may or may not,  know no off-season...but dedicated age group athletes...def. train year round. SOME season-less gifts for THAT workout warrior... Shock absorption by SMITH -ventilated, lightweight cycle helmets-for high and low impact moments. Fully integrate with sunglasses (and snow version with goggles)...the Forefront and road race worthy Overtake -maximum ventilation+aero-dynamics-best in class protection AEROCORE™ construction featuring Koroyd-less EVA foam-seance lightweight and anti-c...

Part 1 NYC/SLC Technical wearables = buzzy biz-but some of that is just in awe of the possible-not the practical. NOT SO with Lumenus commuter coat, vest and messenger bag-which collectively paired with an intuitive-like app-smartly lights up see me LED lights in different colors at intersections, signaling turns, at stops...etc. took 3 years to develop...on KICKSTARTER . Jeremy Wall-Co-Founder+CEO look like regular ole' items including messenger style backpack, performance vest/jacket and commuter jacket (sizes XS-XL)= but these smart garments+bag LIGHT UP-turn signals, brake lights,intersection lights- made for all weather wear too---for runners, bikers, motorcyclists-movers...works with Google Maps. Pictured-Commuter Jacket-some highlights-360º reflective collar and armband, logo pop and side reflective details and zipper,  integrated low energy Bluetooth, speed detecting, those LED lights automatically start flashing when it detects your are going through ...