Product News: In 2019, three entrepreneurs from Freiburg founded the startup Tocsen, launching an emergency call system specifically designed for outdoor sports. The fall detection and rescue system, consisting of a fall sensor and a smartphone app, is now integrated into various helmets from well-known brands such as Uvex and Alpina. Since… read more
The stars of the international peloton are increasingly sporting aero helmets. Models from various manufacturers can also be seen in some cyclocross races. Since Mark Cavendish's World Championship victory in Copenhagen in 2011, where the Briton wore a simple plastic shell on his helmet for aerodynamic reasons, there has been significant development not only in terms of... read more
The sun is usually more blinding on winter days than in summer. Reaching for glasses is the only solution. However, not all glasses are created equal, as becomes apparent when they fog up at traffic lights or on inclines. Expensive models usually have anti-fog coatings that cheaper alternatives rarely match. From France… read more
Christophe Riblon (Ag2R La Mondiale) wore them this year during his triumphant ride to Alpe d'Huez and in the King of the Mountains jersey all the way to Paris. Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) suffers with them as soon as he starts pedaling. Klaas Vantornout is currently showing them off in cyclocross. We're talking about the products of the French company Ekoi. The brand, founded in 2001 by… read more
