My 6 Favorite Cycling Accessories

January 27th, 2009 • Comments Cycling/Fitness, My Thoughts
Tags: accessories, Action Wipes, cycling, iPod Touch

-Photo by Andy Hay on Flickr.

Cycling is a great sport. Its a great workout, fun, social, and can take you to places you would never go otherwise. Another plus for a gadget-junkie like me, is that cycling is a very gadget conscious sport. Whether it be cyclometers, tools, bags, or any other type of accessories, the possibilities of cycling related products are practically endless. Below are some of my favorite, which I use almost every time I cycle. They’ve helped make my cycling this past summer and this winter even better than it would have been.

Portable DVD Player

-Photo by dno_1967 on Flickr.

Living in New England means I have to deal with long, cold, and harsh winters. This means no outdoor cycling. As a result, I switch to indoor cycling for the winter months. While I love riding road bikes, itjust isn’t the same inside. Without the scenery, passing cars, houses, and wildlife, riding indoors can be pretty mundane. Thankfully, my portable DVD player helps me to get through indoor cycling with ease. It’s nothing special, just a simple portable DVD player that works remarkably well for cycling entertainment. not only do I now watch more movies, but I cycle more because it is more fun.

I do wish my particular DVD player had a slightly larger screen, but even at 7″, it is still sufficient for my uses.

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