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Escape With FitSugar’s Giant Bike Giveaway!

FitSugar — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:23:27 PDT

Want to get away? Enter FitSugar's first-ever Twitter giveaway, and you could ride off into the sunset on a Giant Escape 1 W-2011 Bike. This $500 hybrid bike combines the best features of a road bike, a mountain bike, and a cruiser in one versatile ride; check out my review.

Ready to enter? Here's how:

First, follow FitSugar on Twitter.
Then let us know where your Escape bike by Giant will take you by tweeting at us. Include the following message and hashtag to qualify:
On my Giant bike I will "escape" _______ RT @fitsugar http://ow.ly/2c5Er #fitbike

Tweet your entry anytime between now and Tuesday, Aug. 3. One entry per person, and remember: you must be a FitSugar follower on Twitter. Click here for the official rules, and then head over to Twitter to tell us where you'll be riding.

FitSugar's Giant Bike Giveway: Tweets of the Week

FitSugar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:00:15 PDT

Are you looking to escape? Here are some tweets we've received from contestants hoping to ride away on the Escape bike by Giant we're giving away here at FitSugar.

Some will escape to help runners:
"On my Giant bike I will "escape" to Portland to sherpa for the Marathon!"

Some will escape running:
"On my Giant bike I will "escape" from running like a hamster in a wheel on my treadmill"

Some will use the Escape to rehab:
"On my Giant bike I will "escape" from being stuck at home post ACL surgery & ride into the sunset."

And some will simply try to escape:
"On my Giant bike I will "escape" a houseful of nail painting teenage girls just back from camp."

Ready to share your "escape" fantasy? Here's how to enter:

First, follow FitSugar on Twitter.
Then let us know where your Escape bike by Giant will take you by tweeting at us. Include the following message and hashtag to qualify:
On my Giant bike I will "escape" _______ RT @fitsugar http://ow.ly/2c5Er #fitbike

FitSugar's Giant Bike Giveway: Tweets of the Week

FitSugar — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:46:07 PDT

Are you looking to escape? Here are some tweets we've received from contestants hoping to ride away on the Escape bike by Giant we're giving away here at FitSugar.

You might be trying to escape from something:

On my Giant bike I will "escape" my car, traffic and my weak legs!
On my Giant bike I will "escape" from running circles through my neighborhood!

Or possibly you want to escape to something:

On my Giant bike I will "escape" to the farmer's market on a Saturday morning.
On my Giant bike I will "escape" to Acadia National Park

Ready to share your biking fantasy? Here's how to enter:

First, follow FitSugar on Twitter.
Then let us know where your Escape bike by Giant will take you by tweeting at us. Include the following message and hashtag to qualify:
On my Giant bike I will "escape" _______ RT @fitsugar http://ow.ly/2c5Er #fitbike

Bike On: The Escape 1 W by Giant

FitSugar — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:00:01 PDT

Flipping through the latest issue of Bicycling Magazine, you learn the cyclists suffering through the Tour de France are riding some seriously pricey bikes. Just the frame and fork of the fancy Giant road bike for team Rabobank prices out to around $3000. But you don't have to drop so much dough to get a sweet ride by Giant. The company loaned me its new Escape 1-W ($500) for tooling about town, and I dig it.

New to Giant's line of bikes, the Escape is a hybrid bike: a little road bike, a little mountain bike, and a little cruiser all pleasantly rolled into one. Like most cruisers, the bike has upright positioning so your line of sight is more forward than down making this a great bike for commuting. The handlebar stem is reversible, so you can choose how high or low you want the handles to be. Add to the upright positioning a total of 24 gears - an eight-speed cassette (the little gears in back) and three chainrings (the big gears, or cogs, in front). All these gears mean you can ride the Escape up some hills - another reason I would choose this bike over a classic cruiser. The shifters, mounted on the handlebars, are easy to manipulate, and the handles themselves are super comfy. Nice and wide, they're made out of supple rubber. The seat, however, is pretty stiff, which is actually better for riding (a too squishy saddle is bad for the back). The pedals are nice and big, making biking when wearing fashionable shoes, totally doable - sometimes a gal needs to bike in her heels.

What I like most is the detailing. There are small mint green accents on the silver bike. Even the underside of the seat has a bit of green, as well as the handles, head tube, and wheels. It's cute. My only complaint is that even though the frame is lightweight (made out of aluminum) the back end is a little on the heavy side, which isn't a problem unless you have to carry the bike up several flights of stairs. This is a great around town bike that would also work for light fitness on paved trails.

You can find the full specs on the bike here. Take one for a test drive by finding your local dealer.

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Talks About His Mesmerizing Pecs and Teenage Hijinx

Katie Henry — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:42:00 PST

Giant butterflies, miniature elephants, and hidden ruins spring to life in 3D form in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island. Returning for the sequel Josh Hutcherson shares the big screen with newcomers to the franchise Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Vanessa Hudgens. I sat down with Dwayne at a recent press day in Honolulu where he shared what it was like shooting on location in Hawaii, where he grew up, and how he mesmerizes ladies with his rock solid pecs. Muscles were a hot topic with "The Rock" who also filled me in on his number one fitness tip. Check out our interview and catch Journey 2: The Mysterious Island in theaters on February 10.

Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson Jet Home Following the Super Bowl

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 20:00:08 PST

Jessica Simpson stepped off of a private plane in LA yesterday while her fiancé, Eric Johnson, followed behind carrying her bags. The couple made a quick trip to Indianapolis, where they watched the Super Bowl from a private box. They were just two of many celebrities at the Super Bowl this year, including Chace Crawford, Nina Dobrev, and Matthew Bomer. Jessica and Eric were rooting for the Patriots, but the New England team was defeated by the NY Giants in the final minutes of the game. Eric is a former NFL player himself, having been on the 49ers and the Saints during his seven-year career. He's since turned his focus to family now that he and Jessica are expecting their first child together.

Baseball Gets Real in Showtime's Trailer For The Franchise: A Season With the SF Giants

Shannon Vestal — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 12:10:00 PDT

We learned of Showtime's new reality series about the San Francisco Giants back at the Winter TCA, and as baseball season approaches, we now have a peek at the trailer. The show, titled The Franchise: A Season With the SF Giants, will follow the 2010 World Series winners over a 10-month period as they train for a new season and seek to defend their title. The series begins on July 13, but look for a special preview on Showtime on April 13. Until then, watch the trailer when you

Sarah Michelle Gellar Shares Her Late Show Visit With Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning

Lauren Turner — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:50:57 PST

Sarah Michelle Gellar stopped by the Late Show in NYC to chat with David Letterman about Ringer yesterday. She was just one of the famous faces to sit down with Dave, since Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning was also a guest on the show. SMG apparently tried to meet the NY Giant backstage, but told Dave that "his security wouldn't let me near him. It was weird. I was trying. I was like, 'No really, I'm just a big fan.' I think that's where I went wrong. 'I just want an autograph and a lock of his hair!' But they said 'no' Awkward." She continued press this morning with an appearance on The Covino and Rich radio show at SiriusXM Studios and a visit to Live With Kelly. SMG debuted new bangs during the trip, which coincides perfectly with tonight's new episode of the small screen drama.

Super Finds For Tiny Super Bowl Fans

Rebecca M Gruber — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:44 PST

Are you ready for some football? With Super Bowl week in full swing, pigskin fever is quickly spreading across the country as tots everywhere choose their favorite teams. New York Giants and New England Patriots gear is selling out fast, but it's not too late to gear the lil one up for the biggest football weekend of the year. Today's the last day to order some of these great finds that will help even the smallest fans to show their allegiance on game day! Check them out!

See All the Stars Who Partied During Super Bowl Weekend!

Katie Henry — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:22:48 PST

The hottest singers, actors, models, and athletes congregated in Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI. The NY Giants went home victorious, but before kickoff many stars partied throughout the weekend at pre-game VIP events. Mom-to-be, and longtime football fan, Jessica Simpson couldn't miss out on the fun and tweeted a photo of her baby bump from a luxury box. Nina Dobrev, Chace Crawford, and Magic Mike costars Matt Bomer and Joe Manganiello participated in DirectTV's annual celebrity beach bowl. Twilight alum Kellan Lutz and Nikki Reed mingled with football fans while newly single Seal met up with John Legend and Michael Strahan following the game. All that and more happened, so click through to see all the star-studded Super Bowl party pics!