Epic year ahead and here is how it will be captured.

This is a must have for anyone with a GoPro.  This is an amazing accessory kit with everything you need. This GoPro accessory kit includes 

floating grip

selfie-pole

flexible mini tripod

bicycle mount (will fit either the handlebars or seat post)

window / car suction cup mount

head strap

chest strap

twelve anti-fog inserts

wrist strap

wrench for tightening the thumb screws super tight

two flat and two curved adhesive mounts

a flat and vertical quick clip

as well as a “doohickey” or what they are calling a locking plug

and an 8GB Micro SD card (class 4) with adapter. The slow write speed of the card is the only drawback I see in this kit as a whole.

The carrying case is great for storage of theses mounts adding your cameras to it. The foam insert can be customized to the mounts and other accessories you have. Why purchase each piece separate when this accessory kit has it all. The mounts are of very good quality. 

Lupine Lighting Wilma 2400 Lumen Kit

With the daylight hours being decreased due to winter, lights are a needed item when out training.  I am super impressed with the Lupine Lighting Wilma 2400 Lumen kit I have been using.  First off, the light produced by this small unit is similar to a car's headlamp in the terms of brightness.  When the German engineers produced this gem, they put a lot of thought and care in the design and function of this light.  The light comes with a headband mount, which is perfect for running, walking or trail hiking.

View a quick video on the great features of this powerful light.

  It throws off a 26 degree pattern, which after a quick adjustment can be directed out farther or directly down right in front of you.  I have both the headband and bike helmet mount and switching the lamp between the two is a quick "no tool needed" process.  The rechargeable 8.4 Ah battery lasts a long time.  There is a nicely thought out gauge on the battery to let you know how much power is left.  The button on the top of the lamp itself is used to turn it off and on, hitting the button once cuts the power of the light back by half, while pressing and holding the button turns the lamp off.  The kit comes with a 12-volt car charger.  Once again, very well thought out.  I could see this coming in handy for a quick charge on the way to meet a fellow group of riders, or to charge during a long race when a household outlet will be hard to find.

Winter rides are perfect now, being visible to others on the road, as well as being able to see what's in front of me out on the trails or roads, either running or biking. When the sun does begin to rise earlier in the summer months, you can bet I will be out even earlier to avoid the heat and sun getting my rides in.