Bike Barn Red Crank Monthly
May 2013 | VOLUME 5 | HOUSTON, TEXAS 
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Join us on May 5th at our West University Store when we ride to the Houston Grand Criterium race in downtown Houston. Enjoy some great neighborhoods before we stop downtown to enjoy the race. Stick around and enjoy the excitement 
or head back to the store, we are racing all day!

 

If you were not one of the lucky people that signed up for the 2013 Tour du Rouge... then put it on next year's bucket list. It's a challenging and fun 6 day ride from Houston to New Orleans, benefiting the Red Cross and has all the perks of a full luxury cycling vacation. Follow them on Twitter @tourdurouge
 


Houston SpinStart 2013 provides an opportunity for kids between the ages of 7-14 to participate in group rides. This year the program will include two organized rides designed to help kids feel confident and safe on their bicycles, and showcase some of Houston's best cycling pathways.  
Rides are  May 5th
and June 8th.

 

A new unique event that is one to share with your friends. A combination race consisting of a 25k Mountain Bike Race, 50k Road Bike Race and a 15k trail run. You can participate in one of the events or get a team together to do all 3! The mountain bike, road bike and trail run will all start at the same time... pick your sport and be a part of the fun!

  

Join I Tri Events and Bike Barn for the 2nd Annual Cross Creek Ranch Kid's Tri on Sunday, May 19th at the beautiful Cross Creek Ranch subdivision in Fulshear. Enjoy a pool swim, safe bike route and a nice run all in the subdivision.  Kids ages 6 to 14 can compete!!  Bring out the kids and the family and 'tri' something new!!

For more information and registration:

  
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Join Bike Barn in their support of Bike for Mike in Fulshear. This is a wonderful ride in a community all of us know well. Proceeds from the ride directly benefit the community of Fulshear. Distances include a 19,35 and 68 mile routes.  Keep riding after the MS 150... join us and support this wonderful cycling town.  
 

Come join us for our first Beginner Triathlon 'brick' workout on Saturday, May 11th from our Katy store - we will 'layer' a 8 to 12 mile bike ride (NO DROP!!!) with a 1 to 2 mile run.  Meet between 7:00-7:15am for airing up tires, and a safety discussion.   

Wheels down at 7:30am!

 

Plus, join us at 10:30am for a Kids Brick. Ride and run will be on the bike path with Bike Barn Tri Club volunteers.

Questions?  Email us at [email protected] 

 

All questions are welcome!!  
Enjoy Mothers Day with a fun sprint triathlon. Come to Lake Houston for a 200 yard swim, 8 mile bike and 2 mile run. It is a wonderful event for the whole family to enjoy and a perfect way to jump into your first triathlon. This is a beginner friendly race with a diverse group of racers and no pressure. You don't need a time trial race bike, just a great attitude and desire to race. Get more information below.
  
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Meet  Chris Carmichael on June 13th and find out how you can join him at the USA Pro Challenge in Colorado on August 19-25.
Discover  how you can participate and ride the actual race course, eat with the pro's and share the same hotels. For us mere mortals, this is as close as you can get to participating in a professional race.   Join Chris Carmichael at our University store on June 13th to find out more!

Come witness the 3rd annual Ironman Texas in the Woodlands Saturday, May 18th... This grueling race will push professional and amateaur athletes to their limit! Bike Barn is happy to support all of our local triathletes participating in this great event, as well as welcome travelers from all over the world coming to participate! Come check out the Ironman Expo on Thursday and Friday and stop in and see us!

 

You have another chance to save BIG on road bikes from Specialized and Trek! Deals vary depending on the model but some discounts are up to $1,000 for key bikes. This is a great chance to buy... check out some of the great deals.

 



Join the Houston Parks Board June 1st for a tour of some of the new Bayou Trails. Meet at Market Square Park in downtown. Discover what the plans are for new trails and trail connectors. This will be informative and fun.   

After a 10 month pilot program...Houston B-cycle has hit Houston in a big way. Now with 21 stations and 175 bicycles...you will find b-cycle bikes in Downtown, Midtown, Montrose and the Museum District/Zoo. Look for one at a corner near you.

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May 23 - Thursday - 6pm 

 

Triathletes - Five tips to help you increase your comfort, efficiency and speed!  The fit experts at Bike Barn Custom Fit Studio can share advice on how to help you improve your aero position to maximize your performance on the bike.  This informative session is free, but please RSVP so that we know to expect you.

 

RSVP here


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