What We Have Noticed: Onitsuka Tiger, AXTRI …

We recently came across the Onitsuka Tiger California 78, the AXTRI event in Norway, the Profile Design Volna aero bars, the Dextro Energy liquid gel and an inspirational image by Rich Cruse. All this cool stuff only on slowtwitch.

Onitsuka Tiger California 78

What: You'll most likely will make quite an impression when you show up for your next group run with the Onitsuka Tiger California 70 shoes on your feet. These jogging shoes were somewhat ahead of their time then, and you could be ahead of your buddies now.
Colors: As pictured
Sizes: 4-13/14 (men's sizing)
MSRP: $70
Website: asicsamerica.com/onitsukatiger

AXTRI

What: So you have done all the races in your neighborhood and are looking for another challenge in your life, and we have the answer for you. The Aurlandsfjellet Xtreme Triathlon calls itself the World's Hardest Triathlon, and will be open for general entry on November 15th. But you better move swiftly if you want to experience this unique event in a stunning setting, as only 150 slots will be opened up.
Date: August 13, 2011
Entry fee: n/a
Website: axtri.no

Profile Design Volna

What: Mirinda Carfrae was piloting the Profile Design Volna aero bars on her Cannondale Slice en route to winning the 2010 Ford Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. We can't all be a fast and cool as Mirinda, but we can have some of the same parts on our bike.
Color: gloss carbon (featured) or white
Weight: 670 grams
Sizes: 42cm center to center
MSRP: $874.99 ($899.99 for white)
Website: profile-design.com/

Dextro Energy liquid gel

What: Dextro Energy is the main sponsor of the ITU World Championship Series and not everyone is familiar with them, especially in North America. They are actually decently well known for their dextrose tablets, but in their sports nutrition offerings they also have this very tasty truly easy to drink liquid energy gel.
Flavors: Orange (pictured) and Lemon
Size: 60ml
MSRP: n/a
Website: dextro-energy.com/

Inspiration by Rich Cruse

What: After the Muddy Buddy event in Los Angeles, Rich Cruse came upon Rudy Garcia Tolson on his way back to the car and snapped this very inspiring image. If Rudy can do it, what is your excuse?
MSRP: Check with Rich Cruse
Website: richcruse.com