The French are winning Stages!

So far it's been a crazy Tour. Crashes, DQs, and lots of aggressive racing. Cavendish has done HTC proud with a trio on fantastic stage wins. The Pyrennes should bring out the real shake down for the GC duel.

For today and tomorrow's TdF stage sale the featured item will be a Di2 demo group. This group spent about 300 miles on my demo Serotta Meivici AE and is in perfect condition. The demo/sale price is $2800.00. A lot yes, but a far cry less than the $4800.00 regular price for a complete group. Anyone who has ridden around me on a road bike has heard me ramble about how good this stuff is. Good riding!

Come 'cross with us!

Come out and take a fun spin race at the Hyde Park City celebrations Cyclocross Race. A great time for all-beginners, kids & families to experienced competitors. Free race entry. Any mountain or 'cross bike will do. Registration at 11:30 AM with the kids race at 12:00 Noon and men/women at 12:30 PM. 40 minutes plus for the race time. Lion's Park, Hyde Park, UT. See you there!

Finally!

Cavendish has picked up his first stage win of this years Tour today. He rode great and his team rode great. So on Friday, July 9th, all Scott bikes will be on sale for 25% off. 20% off 2010 models. The blog TdF sale must be mentioned for this price. Check out the great photo from Cycling News!

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.