5 Cutting-edge Cycling Gadgets

Looking to change-up your cycling experience? Whether you want to improve your performance, update your safety features or have fun with your cycling style, we recommend trying out any of these inventive gadgets.

1. Lumos Helmet

   Improve your cycling safety on the road with the Lumos Kickstart Helmet. This sleek helmet is the first smart bike helmet that encompasses integrated lights, rechargeable battery, turn signals, automated warning lights, waterproof, wireless remote and a smartphone app all in one! Colors and editions vary.

2. XOSS SPRINT

   This quad-GPS cycling computer does more than show cyclists where there are and where they’re headed. While utilizing an offline map for intelligent route planning, the built-in BLE and ANT+ chips monitor riding sensors like speed, cadence, heart rate, power, etc. Download the XOSS app to your laptop and/or phone to sync the cycling computer to view your data through chart analysis.

3. Garmin Varia Radar

   Say goodbye to the fear and stress of constantly having to look over your shoulder while riding with the Varia Rearview Radar. This radar alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters). Not only does it alert you when a vehicle is approaching, it’s tail light unit flashes to notify said vehicle of you up ahead.

4. Cycle-On 30-Tool Bicycle Multi-Tool

   Yup, you read it right: 30! This compact multi-tool kit incorporates 30 different tools for maintaining and fixing your bike while on the go, AND is only 12mm long making it easy to store.

5. LINKA LEO (coming this fall)

   Never worry about pesky chain locks again with one of LINKA’s smart bike locks. LINKA bike locks attach to the frame over the back wheel. When ready to lock, you simply press a button and a security shackle slides across. What makes LINKA bike locks even more convenient is the keyless access feature. As long as your phone is on you and your bluetooth is on, the LINKA bike lock will sense your approach and unlock once you’re near.

We hope you find these nifty gadgets to be as cool and innovative as we do. Share some of your favorite gadgets with us in the comments section below.

What's Going On Greenville- a Weekend Guide to the Upstate

It's a big weekend here in the Upstate. The leaves are in their prime and have really shown some spectacular color. Anything activity to do outdoors simply must be done- it's quite nearly sacrilegious to stay inside when the cool mornings and evenings are sandwiching bright, warm afternoons. So whether it's enjoying a picnic and a hike at Paris Mountain State Park or drinking a cold seasonal brew on the deck at The Community Tap, we encourage everyone to seek something beautiful in the greater outdoors. Here's what we're doing this weekend:

Greenville boasts some of the most incredible cycling conditions in the entire country. Undulating hills, epic Tour-De-France style mountain climbs, and peaceful family friendly trails. This weekend, Greenville and the surround Upstate plays host to the 2015 Hincapie Gran Fondo. Styled like a European mass start bicycle ride, Greenville and more specifically Travelers Rest is the literal stomping ground for over 2000 cyclists for the Saturday ride. And what's even better? Hincapie Sportswear's Warehouse Sale, starting at 9 am on Friday morning.

Maybe riding bikes isn't your style. May we suggest Furman University's Homecoming Football game? Situated just outside the city limits, Furman is one of the most beautiful liberal arts schools in the country. Walk along the path by the lake, take in the breathtaking rose garden, or enjoy lunch made with local meats and produce, open to all.

And finally, join us at the Inn Sunday from 4-7 pm for our First Annual Hoptoberfest. Live music, local makers, farm fresh produce, food trucks, and more. We're also giving away a weeknight's stay for the BEST child and pet costume so don't forget to bring the kids and the dogs.