Posted 10/07/2009
Industry News
Lug Offers New Bag, the Glider
Sent to Bicycle Paper by Lug
It’s no doubt that biking is nationwide and international, not only for sport and transportation, but in the fashion realm as well. Cyclists, whether en route to work or on the open path, have learned to combine transportation needs, like proper clothing, gear and bags, with comfort and style.
So next time you click into those pedals, toss the bulky bag and do it with functionality and style with gear that holds every need…
Lug, a collection of colorful and comfortable satchels and travel accessories now offers the GLIDER (www.luglife.com
), designed specifically for cyclists and is the perfect accessory to add to any adventure on the road. Features include:
• Convenient cell phone pocket on the front shoulder strap for easy access.
• Pen holders and multiple cargo, zip and soft lined pockets for electronic devices.
• Shoulder strap opens and closes with a secure custom Lug buckle and is fully adjustable.
• Interior bottle holder and cargo pocket.
• Material specially treated with water-repellent finish.
• A variety of bright colors.
Lug is available in select retail stores throughout the United States and Canada and can also be purchased online at www.luglife.com.
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- Disc brakes ushered in a new era for cycling, but the learning curve was a bit steep for many shop mechanics and consumers. This led to an initial stigma due to a basic misunderstanding of how the brakes were serviced and how they functioned.
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- Craig Undem has been a professional cycling coach since 1996 and has been competing since the ‘80s, equating to a lot of experience. Kristi Berg is an accomplished road, mountain bike, BMX, and cyclocross racer, and a nationally certified personal trainer and Level 2 cycling coach. Last year, the folks from Seattle’s Cycle University produced an instructional video titled Cyclocross Boot Camp. It contains two DVDs that run about 90 minutes total. In the videos the narrators, Undem and Berg, cover various topics to help current or aspiring cyclocross racers perform at their highest level and to “help you rock your ‘cross” season.
Opinions
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