More info at:
http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net

Happy shopping!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

The folks at Rock N Road Cyclery in Orange County, CA have the next Diva Night on the schedule.

Details:
Rock N Road Mission Viejo
October 15, 2009
7:30 pm
Special guest, Allison Mann
NOTE: Please RSVP to Nicky at nicky@rocknroadcyclery.net.

Directions at: www.rocknroadcyclery.net

Enjoy the evening ladies. Julie used to love to attend these when we lived in CA.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

After taking second last year in the team competition Rock N’ Road Cyclery is back with a solid group of riders for the 2009 Cyclocross season… I might be biased in sharing this report so I will keep it simple.
The Rock N’ Road Cyclery Cyclocross group has posted their site for 2009. Check it out and pay attention for weekly results, pictures, and reports posted at rocknroadcyclocross.blogspot.com.
It’s a lengthy address so just link it from here or google rock n road cyclocross.

-DSheek
2 weeks until the season (magic) happens!

Over the Hump Mountain Bike Race Series
Orange County’s midweek Mountain Bike Race!
Location: Irvine Lake, CA
Next race: Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00pm

Photo’s for the last race:
http://picasaweb.google.com/IHarrisPhotos/OTH82609Part2
http://picasaweb.google.com/IHarrisPhotos/OTH82609

Last race they had 315 racers, and approx 200-300 spectators. It was a great “feel good family vibe” and very grassroots.

Onsite Registration: 4:00pm on-site registration till race start

Preride: Race day only- 4:30pm-5:30pm- Irvine Lake is private property, and course is a closed course. Please do not attempt to pre-ride the course, as Irvine Lake has been very generous to allow us to host the race on their property. Thank you for helping us keep this relationship in good standing.

Race Start: 6:00pm sharp!

Course : 3.75 mile loop throughout the Irvine Lake Area. Course consists of a mix of singletrack and fire roads. Climbs and various obstacles throughout. Number of laps vary by classes. Beginner [2 laps], Sport [3 laps], Expert [4 laps]

On-Site Registration at race is $25.

The best part of the series is that they are working in partnership with my good buddy Doug Grant and the 50 Mile Ride to benefit Project Rwanda. It’s also always fun to see Rock N Road Cyclery involved in local events. Miss my buddies there.

Go race!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Orange County Race

Over the Hump Mountain Bike Race Series

Orange County’s only midweek Mountain Bike Race!

Wednesday, August 26. 2009 & Thursday, September 17, 2009
Location: Irvine Lake, CA
Times: 4:00pm on-site registration. Racing starts at 6pm

Course: 4-6 mile loop throughout the Irvine Lake Area. Course consists of a mix of singletrack and fire roads. Climbs and various obstacles throughout. Number of laps vary by classes. Beginner [1 lap], Sport [2 laps], Expert [3 laps]

More info at: www.overthehumpseries.com

This series is sponsored by the good folks over at Rock N Road.

Fort Collins Race

Fat Tire Off Road Triathlon

Sunday, August 30th
Location: Lory State Park, Fort Collins CO

The Fat Tire Triathlon is a 1/2 mile swim in the clear waters of Horsetooth Reservoir (Eltuk Bay), followed by a 12 mile single-track bike over rolling terrain and across valley bridges through Lory State Park, finishing with a fun and challenging 4.8 mile (8k) run on dirt trails! This is the perfect off-road tri for beginners to experts. The course is designed so that anyone can have fun and be challenged! Entries will be limited to 275 participants, and is expected to sell-out!

More info at: www.withoutlimitsproductions.weebly.com/fat-tire-triathlon.html

Both races look super fun, hopefully you can get out to a race in your area this summer.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Big big bike sale at Rock N Road Cyclery. The Entire Store is on SALE! Everything from shoes, nutrition, tires, bags, pumps, computers, optics, gloves, helmets, all apparel, Camelbaks, saddles & of course bikes! If you purchase a bike from Rock N Road they give you lifetime service on that bike, this saves you several hundred dollars over the life of that bike.

Rock N Road carries all of my favorite brands including nutrition products from Motor Tabs and Live Fluid Recovery.

Tell my friends at Rock N Road I said hello!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Mark Sanford – good governor? Who knows. Terrible and pathetic apology – yes. Last week I enjoyed an interesting opinion piece by Dorothy Rabinowitz over at the WSJ about how pathetic our apologies have become. We have a press conference and make a big scene. So today, I own up to my humanity.

Dear Matt Ford and Greg Sellers,
This past weekend I took by friend James up on the idea of racing in the series opener of the Rim Nordic race at Snow Valley. I got to the race, signed up for the sport class and headed for the start.

The starter saw me in the back and ushered me up to the starting line. I was starting in 30 seconds – with two warm bottles of motor tabs. The temp gauge on my specialized race computer read 88 degrees. This was looking like a cooker.

I was now in the second row of the starting line and ready to rock. Off went the buzzer. The course began on a decent fire road and quickly climbed turning into single track. In the spring I bet this place is beautiful. Today it was dry. I fell to last place within 5 minutes. The single speed mashers left me. Soon I was being passed by every remaining Cat 2 racer. My friend James passed me with a – “your doing great”.

By the top of the climb I was in terrible shape. My internal temp was maxing. I could not get my heart rate to slow even after getting off my bike for a few minutes to calm down. I pushed my bike through silt up to the fire road. At the first water stop I grabbed two cups of water and drenched myself. My legs felt empty and were feeling like liabilities in the downhill.

Lap 2 was better but still warm. I climbed in virtual desolation having been passed by everyone. Pathetic. I got to the first water station again and stopped for a good 60 seconds. After emptying 6 cups of water all over my kit – I was off. I pedaled along the fire road and flew down the singletrack back. The temp gauge now read 93 degrees and my feet were sloshing in the water that had filled my shoes. I focused on my line and pedaled to the finish.

I finished 15 minutes behind the second to last finisher. Yep, last place. By a country mile. Or two.

My head was pounding and would not quit until close to 6 PM.

You know what though. It was a blast.

Back to the apology. I am sorry Greg for not using your product to its fullest potential. I showed up to the starting line with borderline hot water in my bottle and proceeded to allow everyone to pass me. And Matt. You have hooked my up with sweet service at Rock N’ Road and helped me secure a sweet specialized epic and I pay you back by finishing last.

I am training and will be back in August to have a better showing.

It was close to 6 on Friday afternoon and I was heading from San Diego to LA. My Specialized Epic needed a little attention. I decided to make a stop at the Irvine Rock store and hope they might have time in the next week to adjust the shifting, check the brakes and the shocks. I pushed the bike into the store and I was met by a mechanic. He grabbed the bike and said – do you have 15 minutes? Surprised, I blurted yes.
Soon I was driving home with a race ready bike. Being that I bought my bike at RN’R I owed nothing.
Thanks.

It’s always fun to see Rock N Road Cyclery be successful. Congrats to Matt Ford and team…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bicycle Mag Names Top Bike Shops In America – OC’s Rock N’ Road Named Top 100 Bicycle Retailer for 5th Straight Year

The bicycle industry leadership has determined what Rock N’ Road Cyclery’s customers already knew … Rock N’ Road excels in “market share, community outreach, and store appearance.” What made reaching the Bicycle Retailer and Industry News Top 100 Retailers of 2009 especially satisfying was that Rock N’ Road was one of only 37 bike shops in America to reach the Top 100 five years in a row.

Yahoo reviewer Dwainew says it this way, ” These guys ROCK!: I’ve NEVER been denied help by these guys when in need. They do get back-logged for detailed work, like everybody else, but here you’ll find friendly, helpful people that want to help you! If it’s a quick fix, they’ll probably do it right there for you!”

Click here to read the rest of the article.

Way to go guys, you have always treated your customers the best!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Crystal from Rock N Road send over this info…

Rock N Road Diva Night
June 4, 2009, 7:30pm
More info at: www.rocknroadcyclery.net

If you’re a female cyclist get out and support your local shop, if you’ve always wanted to start riding, the summer is the time to try it out.

Andy B
outsideallday.com

About Team Sho-Air
Sho-Air Blog
Rock N Road Cyclery

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NAME: Allison Mann

AGE: 28

HEIGHT: 5?8

HOMETOWN: Murrieta, CA

YEARS RIDING: 3.5 years

YEARS PRO: Almost one month! No, seriously.

HOURS SPENT TRAINING PER WEEK: 8-10 hours on the bike, 1-2 hours off the bike

TYPICAL TRAINING DAY: Breakfast, full-time job, usually an hour or so interval session at lunch, back to work, home around 6 for dinner, core/yoga, and in bed before 10. Not very glamorous, I know!

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Click here to read the rest of the interview with Allison.

I love this type of stuff, she’s has a full time job and yet manages to be a professional mountain biker. Good for her!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

There are few things I enjoy more than super sweet bikes. Rock N’ Road Cyclery is where I’m purchased my super sweet bikes for the last 5 years. Right now get the best deals of the year on 2008 closeout bikes along with free holiday lay-a-way ($100 down at a time baby!). Their inventory levels are the best of the year and they have all the latest 2009 bikes from Specialized in stock including the new Epic and new dura-ace Tarmacs. Crap, I love bikes!

Click below for more details on the 2008 Rock N Road Cyclery holiday sale:
http://www.rocknroadcyclery.net/

Go buy stuff!

Andy B
outsideallday.com

Road N’ Road Diva Night with guest speaker Amber Neben
Thursday, October 23, 2008 – 7:30pm
Hosted at Rock N Road Irvine

Thye have a very special evening planned.� GREAT raffles (someone will walk away with a new bike), VERY special pricing, Amber Neben will be speaking, and we’ll be raising money for a great cause…
Doors open at 7:00 and the program will begin at 7:30.

Click below to see the flyer with all the details:

Enjoy ladies!

Andy B
outsideallday.com