The Marin Northside Trail Bike was the second of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets and one that got a big thumbs up from presenter Tim Lovejoy. The Marin Northside is apparently exceptionally light for a mountain bike and allows you to do amazing tricks, or just carry it around easily if you’re not into attempting 360 degree stunt jumps on it.

It costs around £625 according to gadget guru Seema Parmar, but we’ve found it for £599.

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The Lavod MP3 Bike Speaker and Light was the first of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets. Seema Parmar explained that this gadget was a clever combination of MP3 player with inbuilt speaker and an LED light for your bike which easily fits onto your handlebars. The Lavod gadget can be detached and use as a portable speaker/torch if required.

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The Super Sports Discs were the last of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets. Seema Parmar explained that the Super Sports Disc were 2 discs with trampoline style material and a ball which can be bounced on the discs from one to another like a game of tennis, but more fun.

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The GoCycle was the first of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets. At around £1200 the Go Cycle is not cheap, but it’s perfect for a commute to work if you don’t want to get too sweaty. Something for the Weekend gadget expert Seema Parmar explained that the Go Cycle had an electric boost function allowing you to go up to 15 miles per hour without pedalling - great for travelling uphill or against the wind.

The GoCycle is designed so that the chain and the internal mechanics of the bike are protected by an outer shell. This also protects your clothing from getting caught up in the bike chain. Tim Lovejoy said the GoCycle works really well. A red button on the handlebars turns the engine on and off.

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The start of the Queens Tournament on BBC1 means that Wimbledon is just around the corner. Andy Murray has a great chance of winning Wimbledon this year - Murray is currently ranked 3rd in the world and reigning Wimbledon champion Rafa Nadal is struggling to overcome a knee injury which kept him out of the French Open.

One major innovation at Wimbledon 2009 is the retractable roof on Centre Court. No longer will we have to sit through hours of footage from classic tennis matches whilst we wait for the British weather to improve.

If you would like tickets for Wimbledon 2009 you will have to be quick as many have already sold out. You can buy tickets for Wimbledon 2009 online or over the phone usually. Or, if you aren’t successful using the Public Ballot system, you can pay on the day and buy your tickets at Wimbledon itself.

About 500 tickets are reserved for public sale each day for each of the Centre Court, Number 1 and Number 2 courts. Around 6000 ground admission tickets are available each day depending on factors eg the weather.

More information about how to buy tickets for Wimbledon 2009

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MP3 sunglasses were the first of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets. Nikki Moore explained that the MP3 sunglasses looked like normal sunglasses but with headphones and a built in MP3 player. A button turns them on, and a play button plays your 2 GB worth of tunes which can be uploaded using the mini USB port on the side of your sunglasses. Tim Lovejoy said the MP3 sunglasses were pretty lightweight, great for running and quite cheap. We’ve found some for £27.99

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The Biggest Loser is a weight-loss challenge show hosted by GMTV’s Kate Garraway. Today it was the first weigh-in for the new teams and the Blue team were feeling confident, but the weighing scales produced a few shocking reuslts.

If you would like to lose weight like the contestants on The Biggest Loser there are a multitude of diets and fitness regimes available to try. The Biggest Loser is a known brand now and there are lots of weight-loss products available such as cardio workout DVD, The Biggest Loser recipe book and The Biggest Loser fitness workout book.

You can browse and purchase The Biggest Loser weight loss aids here

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This week The Gadget Show came up with a list of their top 5 kites. Kites come in many shapes and sizes and can be used for many things, from having fun with your kids in the garden, to kite surfing on a beach. Here’s a run-down of the top 5 kites from 5 to 1:

5. Eolo-Sport Single Line Spy Kite (£29.99 best price)

The Eolo-Sport spy kite is a very cool kite according to Gadget Show presenter Gail Porter, as it is the first to include a built in camera. The camera is attached to the bottom of the spy kite with a remote control on the handle to operate it. It can take pictures up to 25m in the air. The kite itself has a fibreglass frame.

You can get an Eolo-Sport Single Line Spy Kite here

4. HQ Yukon Sports Kite (£39.99)

The Yukon Kite by HQ is a tough all-round kite perfect for tricks in all weather. It is beautifully balanced with a deep sail and a strong frame - great for performing kite stunts. You can get one here

3. Flexifoil Rage Kite (price depends on model size)

The Flexifoil rage is a power kite which can be used on the beach for solo flying, or to power you on land or water - it’s powerful enough to act as a transport device. You can get a Flexifoil Rage here

2. Peter Lynn Vibe Power Kite (£59.99)

The Peter Lynn Vibe is an entry-level power kite. The sail is cross vented which improves stability. It’s quite deep which creates a lot of drag - a great combination of ease of use and manouevrability. Get one here

1. Aerostuff Fury (£250)

The Aerostuff Fury was the best kite according to The Gadget Show. It is a preceision kite for high speed stunts. The fury has a large ‘window’ and a polyester sail making it nippy enough to do some amazing tricks. You can get one here

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The Sony W Series Wearable Walkman was the last of this week’s Something for the Weekend gadgets but arguably the best. Seema Palmer explained that this wearable MP3 player contained 2 GB of memory which is about 300 songs. It’s designed for active lifestyles, the Sony Wearable Walkman is great for cyclists, gym-goers, runners etc because of its ultra-portability.

The sound quality of the Sony Wearable Walkman is great, and it contains new Zap In technology allowing you to choose your songs easily on the go. It retails for around £60.

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This Saturday is the world’s greatest steeplechase, the Grand National, and The One Show’s Claire Balding was on hand to give viewers a brief history of the event last night.

The Grand National is the most and gambled upon horse race in Britain. At 4 and a half miles long and with 30 purpose-built fences, it tests the stamina and skill of both horses and jockeys. Taking place at Aintree, this year’s Grand National will no doubt be as exciting and nail-biting as all that have gone before it.

You can bet on The Grand National with Paddy Power here

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