Overcoming Adversity – A truly inspirational YMX story

Take a pause out of your hectic day and reflect on the meaning of this inspirational story from a loyal YMX fan:

Heidi Dohse wears YMX's Flower Clouds jersey in the Tour de Palm Springs.

When Heidi Dohse was only eighteen years old doctors told her she had a rare heart disease. Since then she has been through countless medical procedures,  including six different pacemaker implants. But the adversities did not stop the passionate, strong-willed part of her heart that has fueled her recovery.  Here is what she has to say:

When I learned that I was going in for open heart surgery last year I asked three of my girlfriends to ride with me as a relay team in the LOTOJA Classic event.  I needed a reason to get better! We wanted to have matching jerseys.  When Heather, one of the riders and buyer at Sturtos, mentioned that YMX was now making cycling jerseys… well… it was a done deal. That is what I wanted us to wear.  Together we all voted on the Flower Cloud jersey because of the beautiful and inspirational colors and flowers.  I have to say that I LOVE that jersey! 

Heidi Dohse and her friends voted on YMX's Flour Clouds jersey to commemorate her one-year anniversary of heart surgery.

Though I have a drawer full of cycling jerseys, my YMX is my favorite. I love the way it looks but even better is the way that it performs.  I am riding mostly 100 mile and 200 mile events and my YMX jersey breaths, wicks, and feels good against my skin the whole time.  When it is cold I layer one of my YellowMan base layer tops underneath. 

Heidi Dohse crossing the 2010 LOTOJA finish line in YMX's Flower Cloud jersey.

The above photograph was featured in Las Vegas 2010 Go Red for Women where Heidi Dohse served as the key note speaker.

You can get some veteran advice from Heidi at http://www.lotojaclassic.com/main/index.html. Navigate to Event Info > Veteran Advice > Heidi Dohse.

More about Heidi Dohse here.

YMX salutes Heidi Dohse for rising above Life’s obstacles and carrying on a winning spirit! Do you have a YMX story? Let us know or join the discussion on the new YMX Facebook page.

Last Minute Halloween Ideas from YellowMan and YMX

Looking for unique ideas for Halloween? Perhaps you need something you can wear to a formal dinner before a party, or you need a comfortable base layer accompaniment to your costume. The great thing about YellowMan and YMX clothing is it can be worn in so many ways!

Check out some of our suggestions below that will easily get you into the festive spirit. Our selections cover a wide range of prices and possibilities to fit your needs, including Limited and Standard Edition long sleeve shirts, cycling jerseys, and t-shirts.

You might want one of these original, wearable art shirts for Halloween, but you’ll find yourself wearing it all year!

YMX Cycling Jerseys with matching Armwarmers for Women are in!

YMX "Flower Clouds" cycling jerseys with matching armwarmers have arrived.

Newsflash! The long awaited YMX “Flower Clouds” cycling jerseys with matching armwarmers for women have arrived! Many of you have already placed advanced orders and have been patiently waiting. For the rest of you, act quickly if you want to order. These are our most popular items so far, so they are moving fast! You can check them out here.

Vote For YMX at the BrandNew Awards!

This Summer YMX is introducing some stunning new athletic wear. One of the items, the YMX Flower Clouds Cycling Jersey for Women has been entered in ISPO’s BrandNew Awards Competition. You have a unique opportunity to sway the judges, by voting for YMX. All you have to do is locate theYellowMan LLC – Women’s YMX Cycling Jersey and click the “Like” icon. The more votes YMX gets, the more likely we will be able to expand our offering. So VOTE, COMMENT, and SPREAD THE GOOD WORD!

You can influence judges and expand YMX product offering by voting now!

A Terry Tribute to Peter Mui

Odessa Gunn wears a YMX jersey at California's GranFondo cycling event. - photo by Ron Wu

Athleta VP for Marketing, Paula Dyba, recently participated in the California GranFondo cycling event. Luckily for YellowMan/YMX, she brought along her photographer, Ron Wu. She chronicled her experience at the event, and wrote a heart-felt tribute to commemorate YellowMan founder Peter Mui. It’s a good read.