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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...

NYC... Poc Sports-sunglasses ($150-$260) and road bike helmets come in perky colors...as well as the basics If industrial designer icon Yves Béhar designed bicycle accessories...the wonderful results would probably look a lot like the offerings from two Euro based companies, POC Sports (Sweden) and Fabric  Cycling (UK). Both brands are completely new to us -making the serious eye candy helmets and bike seats we saw some of the freshest new 'stuff' seen this season. Fewer vents that are longer/wider-and Coolbest padding very notice-able difference-larger open surface area in front combines with unique interior for increased air flow---so - POC Octal road bike helmets deliver optimal ventilation and more protective ride -with more coverage+ protection and temples+back of the head. EPS liner is strategically thicker in most exposed areas + is covered by PVC shell. Ultra-light-under 200 grams (size M CE version)-comfy+adjustable. Plus eye garage so sunglasses fit corr...