Congrats to Thor!

Well we don't sell some of Thor's equipment but we are the area dealer for Castelli. Anyone coming in and mentioning the TDF sale today can pick up any Castelli item in stock for 30% off.

Tour de France Sale

Tour de France Sale

Here's how the sale will work. Follow the Tour de France with us and pursue the Maillot Jaune with some of the same equipment being used by the Worlds' best racers. For each day check with us to see who won and on what equipment. The days certain wheels, tires, clothing, bikes and equipment win; we'll have that equipment on sale. Expect 25-50% off some of the hottest equipment going. It's kind of a Bike Race Fantasy for Equipment. If Zipp wheels win today they'll be on sale today and tomorrow for 25% off! Allez!

Come ride with us!

Come out and join us for a great demo ride Wednesday, July 7th, anytime from around 4:30 pm till 8:30 pm. Green Canyon, North Logan, UT. There will be fun, food and riding! The food is from Rocky Mountain, the fun will be provided by you and the riding will be on some of the new 2011 and 2010 Rocky Mountain bikes. The demo bikes will include the redesigned 2011 Rocky Mountain Slayer and the popular Altitude 29er. No cost to participate. Bring your gear, shoes and pedals. Helmets are mandatory. Minors will require a guardian signature. Ride anything from great cross, to XC to trail bikes from one of the best in the industry! I'm told anyone who shows up riding a Rocky Mountain bike gets a free t-shirt!

A little late but found I this picture of Brent Carpenter's retirement.

Anyone who has lived in this Valley for any amount of time knows Brent Carpenter. If they don't know who he is then they've at least been likely to see his enthusiastic smile and wave to all he passes, along with a honk from his horn - from the saddle of his bicycle. Rain, cold and snow, or blistering heat doesn't keep Brent from the bike. He rode for years through the back roads of Cache Valley to get to and from work. His dim headlight could be seen late at night and his blazing orange flag could be seen throughout the day. Brent is a person who truly characterizes all who live in Cache County as we hope to think of ourselves - good, cheerful and always positive. It was only fitting that Brent was chosen to represent us and what the fire from Greece represents as he carried the Olympic Torch into the Spectrum to the cheers of thousands.

I've known Brent for about 15 years. I've worked on his bike at numerous times and occasions. Sometimes it's been an easy fix - a zip tie to his American Flag. Sometimes it's been a free adjustment that ends up becoming what I feared considering the poor quality of some of his past bikes and the expected condition given the use it was exposed to. Through all of those visits with Brent it's been a joy to help keep Brent's bike on the road.

Recently Brent retired from his job at USU food services. His co-workers celebrated with the perfect gift for Brent - a new bike. We were lucky to be part of that and help set up Brent on his new bike - but I'm sure not his last. This sort of thing is the kind of instance that make this job truly fun. Brent was as excited as ever. The bike was 'customized' to be the perfect utility machine.

Brent now lives in Logan so his miles have probably gone down. Even so, I still see Brent often. Sometimes he's on his old bike when he's not riding his new GT - maybe it's the rain bike? It was an occurrence that brought a smile to my face last month as Brent pulled up next to me and waved to me through my window, smile at 100% and sharing the best contagious happiness. Thanks Brent, for letting us be a part of your journey down the road - and for being part of ours.

Bikes for X-Mas Sale -- Joyride Bikes Biggest Sale Ever!

With the Holidays fast approaching and the chill of Winter settling in Joyride Bikes is having our biggest sale ever! We'll have discounts the week of December 7-12 with some crazy prices on Friday and Saturday.

Bikes and frames as much as 50% off!
Clothing 40-70% off!
Demo Items(bikes, wheels etc.) up to 60% off!
All bicycle Tubes Buy 2 get 1 free!
Energy Food and Supplements 40-50% Off!
Scott CR1 Bikes Sale $1299.99-1599.99 For the complete bike!
Remaining 2009 Serotta Bikes up to $2000.00 Off!
Scott Contessa Speedster Womens Road Reg. $1299.99 Sale. $849.99
Trainers 20% Off!
Schwinn Roadster Trike Reg. $109.99 Sale. $69.99
Sole Sandals Reg. $69.99 Sale. $29.99
Sole Custom Insoles Reg. $42.99-47.99 Sale $22.99
Bianchi Valle Ultimate Commuter Reg. $1049.99 Sale $699.99
All Remaining Kevlar-Beaded Road Tires Save 40%
Zipp Carbon Fiber H2O cages ½ Off!
All Mini-Tools 35% Off!
Ducati/Bianchi LS Jersey Reg. $149.99 Sale. $69.99

There will be lots more on sale at huge savings. Many items at or below cost! We don't have sales often so come on down and check us out for the best deals of the year!

World Champion Eric Carter comes to Logan!

That's right, Joyride Bikes is super stoked to be welcoming Eric Carter, factory pro for Mongoose bicycles and '99, '03 and '04 Dual Slalom and 4-Cross World Champion to Logan, UT on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.

EC should be pulling into the shop midday and hanging out with us. Come down, meet EC, say 'hi' and ask questions about riding and life as one of the top pros on the international race scene!

In my years in the bike industry I've met many of the celebrities and professional athletes of our sport. I've had a few of the major decision makers and movers from companies large and small in my store. It's truly unique to have an athlete, World Champion, and ambassador of the sport of EC's caliber under our roof.

One of the coolest things I noted when I first met EC was that he 'get's it', or rather when you hear him talk it's clear it's NOT about him but about YOU. He's stoked to share his passion for riding, the same passion that 'regular' riders like us get stoked about. EC is a consummate professional and a genuine rider that simply loves to ride!

We've got that.

In the same vein and complete ignorance to any alleged 'recession' we present the worlds' most obscene crankset. Come down and check it out in person. Please provide your own bibs for drool.

This crankset will be going on a project Serotta Meivici AE that will showcase some of whats possible with the current state of technology.