BikeTober Sale!

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Blog special... Belt drive District

On sale this week... $999.99. Stop in and check out this great bike!

Put a lid on it!!!

Today is National Bike Helmet Day! Did you know the number of people injured in 2010 by not wearing a bike helmet was 51,000...enough people to fill Nationwide Arena in Columbus 2 1/2 times. Stop in the store today and receive 15% off any helmet in stock!

Blog special... 25% off all jerseys!

Stop in and check out our selection of jerseys and get 25% off any in stock jersey purchase this week.

Hueston Woods mountain bike trip

Everyone had a great time Sunday mountain biking, hope more of you can join us. There's a time trial series going on at Hueston Woods for the next 4 weeks so if any of you want to watch some mountain bike racing after riding this would be the time to join in with the group trips on Sundays!

Flying through the woods!

Ladies having fun in the woods

Road rider on his way to being converted

Your support does matter!!!

The U.S. Senate affirmed its time-tested support of bicycling Thursday by forcing Senator Tom Coburn of Oklahoma to withdraw his proposal to eliminate dedicated funding for the Transportation Enhancements program.

Peopleforbikes.org supporters and our advocacy partners influenced this outcome by sending close to 50,000 emails and making thousands of phone calls to their U.S. Senators in just 48 hours. Thank you!

As a result, funding for all federal transportation programs has now been extended to March 31, 2012. The key, cost-effective programs that make bicycling safer and easier -- Transportation Enhancements, Safe Routes to School, and Recreational Trails -- will continue to receive modest, dedicated support -- about 1.5 percent of the total federal transportation investment.

Every U.S. Senate office received an unprecedented number of well-crafted emails and articulate phone calls this week from people who bike. This powerful show of support for bicycling made a strong impression on Congress and influenced the positive outcome.

We reminded the Senate that bicycling investments support a growing number of transportation trips coast to coast, and save government agencies money on road repairs, parking infrastructure costs, and health-care costs. They recognize that this is a small investment with a big payback that makes Americans safer.

A huge thanks to the thousands of Americans, our supporters, who rallied quickly to contact their elected officials on this challenge. We will continue to keep you posted on key issues and opportunities that affect the future of bicycling in the United States.
I hope you'll join me in taking a ride this weekend to celebrate!
Tim Blumenthal
Director, Peopleforbikes.org

Bike Safety 101

Bike Safety 101: Bike at least two feet to the left of parked 
cars to avoid getting “doored”.

Deals on Wheels!!!

Don't miss out on this Deal...Bontrager SSR 650c wheelset only... $149.99

Professional bike fittings this weekend

Bob Duncan and Cody Bohachek of Veritas Fit Systems will be in the store Saturday the 17th and Sunday the 18th of September, 2011 to provide professional bike fittings. Bob and company come very highly recommended by one of our friends who has been fit by Bob multiple times as his riding skills have improved. These fittings are above and beyond getting the right size frame for you, and will take into account many other facets of your riding style and position on the bike. A fitting will help fine tune any discomfort you may have and will help you maximize your efficiency on your rides. You will be fitted on your personal bicycle, so be prepared to bring it along for your appointment.

Sign up sheets are at the store, and the service costs $150, with a $75 deposit required to reserve a time slot. Appointments are in 1.5 hour increments starting at 8AM on Saturday. We suggest you allow for 2 hours at a minimum for your session.

Benefits of a professional fitting include:

Proper fit allows you to get maximum efficiency and comfort from your bicycle. This results in greater power output and performance.

Alleviate chronic cycling issues such as chronic pain in your back/neck/shoulders/wrists/knees/ankles/feet.

Greater overall comfort while riding. This means you'll get out and ride your bike more and that's our ultimate goal!

Get in and sign up before all the slots are filled for the weekend, we'd like to maximize our time with Bob and Cody.