Abstract: A body cover, or clothing, for athletes is disclosed. The body cover is comprised of a first material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the body of the athletes. The first material portion is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "NEOPRENE" having a thickness of preferably from about 1 to 3 millimeters. The first material portion is waterproofed, provides insulation and wind protection, and is adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the athlete's body such that the liquid absorbs body thermal energy. A second material portion adapted to be placed over the posterior portion of the body of the athlete is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "LYCRA". The second material portion allows evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the body of the athlete and radiation of thermal energy therethrough. Third material portions attach the first material portion and the second material portion to form the body covering.

Abstract: A harness for securing a neck strap of a neck-worn article remote from the neck of the wearer is disclosed. The harness includes a padded band adapted for placement of the neck strap of the neck-worn article therethrough. The padded band includes a buckle for opening and closure thereof, and is adapted to be oriented adjacent to the back of the wearer such that the weight of the neck-worn article is borne and/or dispersed by the padded band. An elongate strap is attached to the padded band and includes a fastener for attaching the harness to the clothing of the wearer to secure the padded band while it bears the weight of the neck-worn article.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel lever for removing a tire from a bicycle wheel rim is disclosed. The bicycle wheel lever has an elongate rod having a first end and a second end. The first end of the elongate rod is substantially planar and has a broadened face portion and a curved lip. An arm on the second end of the elongate rod is oriented substantially perpendicular to and angled upwardly from the elongate rod. The arm has a hexagonal cross-section. The bicycle tire lever separates a bicycle tire from a wheel rim by placement of the first end of the elongate rod between a bicycle tire and a wheel rim, by pivotal movement of the elongate rod toward the wheel spoke, and by bracing any portion of the length of the arm against the wheel spoke to secure the bicycle wheel lever.