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Two years ago we told you about Envo’s Electric SnowBike Kit, which let users convert their existing mountain bike into a snow-going ebike. Well, the Canadian company is now offering a complete self-contained package, in the form of the Flex Snowbike.C… Continue reading Envo Flex Snowbike is the latest take on an ebike for the snow
When rescuing avalanche victims or other people in cold, snowy outdoor conditions, it can be difficult to monitor their vital signs via traditional means. The MedSENS device was created with that fact in mind, as it simply goes in the ear and gets stra… Continue reading MedSENS sticks outdoor vital-signs monitoring in the patient’s ear
We’ve seen a number of bicycle helmets that include high-tech features like lights and fall-detection systems. Well, Spanish startup PYKRS (pronounced “pikers”) has taken those same technologies plus others, and packed them into a winter jacket.Continu… Continue reading PYKRS jacket sports lighting, fall detection and heating systems
While many people enjoy whipping around on snowmobiles, the things are rather big and heavy compared to vehicles like dirt bikes. That’s where the WS250 comes in, as it’s a compact, one-passenger, stand-up snowmobile.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors,… Continue reading Widescape WS250 stand-up snowmobile has the heart of a motorbike
Currently, when we’re heading outside on a sunny day, we apply sunscreen to limit UV damage to our skin. Thanks to new research, however, we may soon apply a different sort of lotion to avoid frostbite on cold days.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &… Continue reading “Antifreeze skin cream” could protect people from frostbite
Tis The Season, for those who are so inclined, to loft themselves to the top of a steep snow-covered hill and then go downhill, really fast. And if something gets …read more Continue reading Ski Lift Design Does The Impossible
Right around this time last year, we first heard about the MoonBike electric snow bike. Although the French-designed vehicle was in prototype form back then, its makers have now announced full specs and pricing for the production version.Continue Readi… Continue reading MoonBikes announces full specs and pricing for its electric snow bike
For cyclists in many parts of the world, the arrival of winter signals the end of proper outdoor bike riding. Well, they might want to check out the Arosno E-trace, as it’s designed specifically for cycling in the snow.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycle… Continue reading Arosno E-trace takes electric-assist cycling to the snow
In order to stay warm on frigid winter days, small birds may do more than just fluff up their feathers. According to new research, they’re actually able to make their blood run hotter, creating a sort of central heating system.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Study suggests tiny birds’ blood gets warmer in the winter
Nobody likes having cold hands while cycling, which is why heated handlebar grips do exist … but what if you prefer your existing fair-weather grips? Well, that’s where the Polar Plug system is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Bicycles, Tr… Continue reading Heated handlebar inserts work with a bike’s existing grips