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Breakaway Bikes and Training Center
Winter News 
December 2008
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RPM Indoor Cycling and Coaching at Breakaway
Our popular indoor cycling program is beginning for our winter session. Don't be left out in the cold, come join us indoors for the most advanced training around.
Head Coach, Joe Wentzell, was the first in the area to develop and offer these power-based RPM classes to the Philadelphia cycling and triathlon community. Twelve (12) years later, Joe continues to coach and oversees the entire coaching component at Breakaway. 

Use RPM to maintain your cycling fitness or kick start your training program.  It can also be used as a cross training tool for any endurance athlete, especially runners. 
 
Class meets two days a week at Breakaway and is always lead by a certified RPM coach.  Your fitness improvement is tracked throughout the entire program. After the first class, the coach will determine your baseline fitness including your Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and your power profile which outlines your strengths and weaknesses on the bike.  Your baseline information allows us to customize your experience so that you will work at your individualized power and heart rate levels.  You will also be given personalized instruction on how you can improve your bike fitness.  At the end of the program, you will receive a report showing your progress throughout the training.

Online registration is just a click away!  Register here today!  Spaces are limited.
Breakaway also offers individualized coaching for Cyclists, Runners and Triathletes.  Getting started is easy. Simply fill out the questionnaire located here, and one of our coaches will contact you within 24 hours.   
 
Breakaway Spring Training Camp in Girona, Spain
Make this your best season ever! Join Head Coach. Joe Wentzell, in Gerona, Spain for the Annual Breakaway/Bike Cat Training Camp. Ride the same roads that helped Lance Armstrong reach 7 Tour De France victories. Train daily with other U.S. and European professionals in what has became a cycling mecca.
Most importantly, have fun with the Breakaway group as we challenge your legs and fill your heart and belly with the best that Gerona has to offer: Heart pumping climbs, breathtaking views, thrilling descents, delicious cuisine, remarkable medieval villages, and a coastal ride that will leave you wanting to stay.

Initial deposit and registration forms are due by January 15th. Download registration information here.  Space is limited.
 
 
Breakaway Introduces Felt to Its World-Class Line of Bicycles
We didn't take the decision to bring Felt into our store lightly. Breakaway must maintain its reputation for providing and committing to bicycle lines that lead the industry in technology and workmanship.

Since Breakaway opened its doors in 2002, we have been the area's largest Giant dealer. We were also the first in the area to carry Scott bicycles. Both brands are still major part of our store today. Loyalty to our brands ensures that you, our customers, can count on Breakaway to service your bike and honor your warranty, if needed. 

After considerable research, we chose to carry Felt. Felt has a proven track record garnering Olympic Gold, world championships and setting world record in cycling, mountain biking and triathlons. What do the Olympic gold medalists in triathlon both women and men have in common?  They both ride felts....Check out some of the pros and athletes who made Felt their bike of choice:

Garmin/Chipotle Team
Michael Blatchford (USA) Multiple National Champion, US Record Holder Team Sprint
Tim DeBoom (USA) Two Time World Ironman Champion
Sarah Hammer (USA) Multiple World Cup winner and 2 time World Champion
Michellie Jones (AUS) Ironman World Champion
Becky Gibbs Lavelle (USA) Life Fitness Series Champion 2008
Taylor Phinney (USA) Junior World Champion Time Trial and Junior World Record Holder Individual Pursuit
Andy Potts (USA) World champion 70.3, 2007 
Emma Snowsill (AUS) Olympic gold medal for the triathlon, 2008

Let Felt make you a champion by reaching your goals and let Breakaway show you how.  For an introduction to Felt, visit Breakaway for a fitting and check out the line here.
 
Our exclusive 10 year service plan:
 
Did you know when you buy a Bike from Breakaway you get 10 years of free service?  We are the only shop in the area who offers free tune-ups for 10 years with the purchase of a new bicycle.  At most shops you will pay as much as $39 each time you need a tune-up which could be as much as 3 times per year.  Buy your next bike from Breakaway and save big.  We offer the largest selection of Road, MTB, Single Speeds, and Hybrid bicycles in the city, with over 100 bikes on display right now! View our bike catalog online now at www.breakawaybikes.com.
 
Gift cards make great gifts!
 
Not sure what to purchase that special cyclist or triathlete in your life, try purchasing a gift card from Breakaway.  Nothing could be easier or better than a Breakaway gift card.  Simply go online right now to www.breakawaybikes.com and purchase your gift card, it will be mailed to you today!
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Contact Information
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Breakaway "We care for your equipment and your health"
phone: 215-568-6002
1923 Chestnut St. / Philadelphia, PA 19103
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