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Tuesday - 3/8, Advanced Indoor Cycling (Trish), 6-8:30pm, $12.
Thursday - 3/10, Beginner Indoor Cycling, (Trish), 9-10am, $10.
Thursday - 3/10, Lactate Threshold Testing with Doug Bush, by appointment. Email Doug
Thursday - 3/10, Performance Night, 6:30-9:30pm. Cervelo, Zipp, and PowerTap reps show off their stuff! RSVP to trish
Saturday - 3/12, Ironman/Century Indoor Cycling (Trish), 8:30-11:30am. $15.
Monday - 3/14, Beginner Indoor Cycling, (Jaime), 6-7pm, $10.
Saturday - Sunday, 4/30-5/1, NYC Five Boro Bike Trip. Women on Wheels is going to NYC! Email trish for more info. You must already be registered for this ride!
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| Giro Shoes Now In Stock! | |
Helmet and Eyewear Pros Launch Road Shoes!
The Prolight SLX is Giro's flagship, ultralight road shoe. Claimed weight on a size 42 is just over 200 grams, and the retail price is $350. Pro cyclist Levi Leiphiemer already made these shoes famous by wearing them in last year's Tour de France. They feature titanium hardware and uppers made from very light, thin (1.1mm), and supple microfiber. The sole is Giro's top of the line, 60-gram Easton EC90 SLX with high-modulus carbon. The SuperNatural Fit Kit footbed system is included.
For $200, you can get all the fit technology of the top-end shoes (minus the SuperNatural Fit kit) in Giro's Trans shoe. Slightly heavier materials keep the cost down but the shoes are based on the same architecture and patterns as the lighter, most costly models. Even so, the Trans claims a weight of just 270 grams, which for anyone counting, is about 60 grams less than many premium Italian shoes that cost twice as much. The sole is a carbon/glass fiber blend.
For women, there's the sweet-looking Espada, built on a female-specific foot form. It's a $200 shoe that mimics the Trans in terms of materials. |
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Cycling and Triathlon Performance Night
Who: Cervelo, Zipp, PowerTap, Syracuse Bicycle and YOU!!
When: This Thursday, March 10th! 6:30pm-9:30pm at Syracuse Bicycle
What: Product presentations and clinics by representatives from of the industry's fastest brands. Come enjoy some food & drink on us while learning what makes Cervelo, Zipp and PowerTap the absolute best in their respective categories. It should be a fun filled and very informative night. If you've been to our "Cervelo Night" in the past, you know this should not be missed. We'll even have USA Cycling & Triathon Coach Doug Bush on to answer questions pertaining specifically to Power and how it relates to your training.
Why: Simple! Why train when you can buy speed? This stuff is expensive and these guys are coming all this way to tell us why...let's hear them out! And a few incentives too...see below.
*First 25 people through the door will receive a FREE Syracuse Bicycle pint glass. This is hands down the coolest pint glass currently available, anywhere. Don't even question it. DO NOT pass on the opportunity to get yours for free!
*All cold weather Cycling apparel will be discounted 30% . Thursday Night ONLY
*All other apparel & accessories - 15% Off. Thursday night ONLY!
*Any Zipp or Powertap purchase Thursday night will receive 15% OFF!
*Food. Drink. Fun!
How: Please RSVP to Trish. It would really be appreciated if you could simply rsvp if you there is a possibility you might attend. Beer and food is very expensive for a bike shop when there is three feet of snow on the ground! |
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Coming Soon! Mountain Bike Group Rides
Get Off Road with Syracuse Bicycle!
Many of you know us as a great shop for road cyclists and triathletes. What you may not know is that most of us here at the shop are also avid mountain bikers and we carry a full line of "fat tire" bikes from Scott, Gary Fisher, and Trek.
Mountain biking can be somewhat intimidating to a first timer. Maybe you're not sure where to ride or if you even have the skills to handle off road terrain. That's where we'd like to help!
Coming this June, we are offerring organized group mountain bike rides on Thursday nights and Saturday mornings, specific dates/times as yet to be determined. The rides are no-drop; meaning we'll all stay together as a group and the focus is on skill development.
Why mountain bike? Here's your chance to get outside in nature and enjoy some spectacular scenery. It's a relief not to have to worry about dodging cars. And you'll see a big improvement in your bike handling skills after a few weeks of picking your way up and down twisty single track. Most of all, you'll get to spend time with a great bunch of riders!
Look for our Information Session sometime in May! In the meantime, take a look at some of the sweet rides currently on our showroom floor...
Scott Scale 29er Elite 
This big-wheeled bike is light and agile so you'll blast off the starting line and zip up the climbs. Plus, you'll keep your advantage when the trail levels off and points down, too, thanks to the fine all-around handling of this 29-inch wheeled cross-country champ.
Trek Rumblefish (Gary Fisher Collection)
Big wheels with big travel equals big fun. Welcome to Trek's Rumblefish I. It's got 120/110mm of travel, making this a fully capable trail bike with all the monster-truck benefits of big wheels. But the real deal comes in the form of a tight wheelbase along with a well-proven G2 29er geometry. Fox steps it up, too, with a custom fork to make steering and overall handling neutral while still being snappy, quick and playful.
Trek Fuel EX 8
Trek's Fuel EX 8 is primed for backcountry rides, hard-charging action and fun spins after work. This cool ride boasts Trek's Full Floater suspension technology with 120mm of ultra-smooth, tunable front/rear travel thanks to Fox. The rear shock was co-developed with Trek and has 2 chambers: a small one for bumps at low speed and a larger one for big hits, making your Fuel pedal incredibly well AND giving you that bottomless feel at speed.
Scott Spark 40 Scott's Spark 40 will light a fire in you to shred as much trail as humanly possible. It boasts a lightweight Scott aluminum frame with 110mm of smooth travel to keep your tires glued to the trail on techy uphills and challenging downhills alike.
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Lactate Threshold Testing
Are You Training With All the Facts?
THURSDAY, March 10th, by appointment
One of the most important parts of any structured training plan is to train at the correct intensity. Using a heart rate monitor or cycling power meter are both excellent methods to monitor intensity during workouts and races.
When using intensity monitoring devices, it is crucial to establish training zones based around your lactate threshold (LT), Sports Science research has shown that using lactate threshold to establish training zones is the most precise way to set up training zones.
Initial Exercise Assessment Test includes:
· VO2 Max. and Anaerobic Threshold data
· Results report
· Heart Rate training zones
Cost: $120
Please email doug to schedule your appointment.
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Patagonia Winter Apparel 30% Off!
 With all the snow hanging around, come pick up a warm fleece jacket or vest from our Patagonia Winter 2010 apparel line. It's all on sale right now - 30% off!
And you're also going to find some great deals on Pearl Izumi running wear and Louis Garneau triathlon tops and shorts from last season. Come and check it out while it's still here! |
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