Reverse Gear Blog

Reverse Gear has created a new website Adaptive Sportwear - to make its extensive line of sports apparel available to anyone participating in adaptive sports, such as handcycling or wheelchair sports. 

Reverse Gear clothing, which was originally designed for people who ride recumbent cycles, is suitable for any activity done in a  sitting  position. The jerseys have straight bottoms so you are not sitting on a tail. Jerseys also have zippered pockets on the front or sides that keep your valuables safe while riding. Most pockets are large enough to carry food, cell-phones, small cameras, credit cards or money. (Judi carries all of these while riding, and sometimes a small tape recorder too.)

We continue to improve the fit and functionality of the Reverse Gear line as well to appeal to our diverse range of riders, including our wounded warriors. For example, the new Boab fits a little looser in the neckline and shoulders. We discovered from riding in our own gear and from customers’ feedback that in the sitting position your clothes slide up at the neck so we have improved on the fit. You will see more of these innovations in future designs as well.

We are excited about introducing the first Reverse Gear “Collector” jersey this month – starting with an original “little red tricycle” painting.

“Jazzed about triking” is the first in our new series of an artistic sublimated unisex line. This sublimated jersey was inspired by the art work of Vergie Banks of Lafayette LA. Her work can be seen at www.littleredtricycle.com  We first saw one of her designs on a Zydeco jersey that someone was wearing at the Catrike rally. We contacted the artist

Jazzed about my little red tricycle - an original painting by Vergie Banks, Lafayette, LA

and commissioned this first original work of art just for the recumbent jazz lovers out there. (The original art, shown here, is one of many available for purchase directly from Vergie.)

This is what one website says about her: “A Lafayette native and renowned artist, Vergie Banks doesn’t just revel in the culture of south Louisiana, she shares it with others and helps them appreciate the unique lifestyle enjoyed in this vibrant corner of the world. Looking at her work of Zyde-Cajun musicians jamming, of jazz flowing from brass instruments, or her trademark Creole girl pedaling a tricycle with gusto down a country lane, it’s easy to see the connection with the passionate, colorful Louisiana lifestyle that reflects the soul.”

We hope you will enjoy her passion in what we call “wearable art”. In the future, we will be seeking other artists to feature.

This latest jersey in the extensive RG product line will make a great Thanksgiving or Christmas present for that special him or her on your list. Be the first to get yours before they sell-out. You can pre-order now at:   www.reversegearinc.com and get free shipping on your pre-order.

Reverse Gear can also create custom jerseys similar to these for your team or shop.

The 2010 U.S. Handcycling Season Finale – which takes place in Greenville, SC — includes a U.S. Handcycling Series Time Trial on Saturday, September 18, and the Roger C. Peace Hospital-Rehabilitation U.S. Handcycling Criteirum Championships, presented by Paralyzed Veterans Racing, on Sunday, September 19, 2010.

Please let us know of any recumbent-cycling events in your area too and we will post them on our blog.

Reverse Gear will be providing “winning yellow” jerseys to the winners of the 11th annual World Human Powered Speed Championships being held in Battle Mountain, Nevada during the week of September 13 – 18, 2010. Cyclists from around the world will gather to ride 200 meters on SR305.  This road was newly refinished in 2009, with a smooth surface specially prepared for human powered cycle racing by the Nevada Department of Transportation. Wouldn’t we all love to have a road surface like that to ride on? If you read our blog entry on PEI you will understand why we are envious. ;o)

Please let us know of any recumbent-cycling events in your area too and we will post them on our blog.