Triathlon Packages now at Bike Religion

As many of you know I worked at Nytro Multisports in Encnitas for over five years.  I specialized in Triathlon Bike Fitting (F.I.S.T Certified) on the sales floor and worked the mail order phone sales department providing dream bikes for customers all over the world.  I thoroughly enjoyed the people I worked with/for and the customers and friends I made over the years. 

In November 2009,  I had the opportunity to become the store manager of Bike Religion in Newport Beach.  I jumped at the chance to be closer to home. I am now only 5.5 miles from home instead of 69 miles.  You can see my commuting exploits under the commuting and On My Commute labels.  Once again I'm surrounded by great people. And I'm slowly getting acquainted with the loyal (read regular) customers. 

One of my first goals as the store manager of Bike Religion in Newport Beach is to develop the triathlon market for Bike Religion.  I ask customers daily what products they would like to see in the store, who they ride with, and what clubs they belong to.  I also ask customers what is lacking in the "tri-shops" they've been doing business with in the past.  I have made many friends over the years in the triathlon community.  It's funny how when I think back to how our relationship started it's often been from them buying a bike from me.  So now years hence, these friends are outside/inside sales reps, national sales reps, VP of sales and marketing and business owners of key triathlon accessories, clothing and bike distributors.

Based on this grassroots marketing and surveying it occurred to me I would take all my years of Triathlon bike fitting, all my contacts,  the generous financial support of the amenable owners of Bike Religion and offer a triathlon package.   But instead of one Triathlon Package, as many stores have done in the past, we are offering two.

The centerpiece of the packages is the Felt TT/Tri bike which features a 76-78 degree seat-tube angle and aerodynamic tube shapes.  In a different post I will discuss the benefits of using tri-specific geometry instead of a road bike with aerobars. 

                           

The B16 Triathlon Package

2010 Felt B16 Triathlon Bike

2010 2XU T:O Wetsuit

Shimano R540 SPD Pedals & Cleats

Shimano TR-31 Shoes

Uvex Xenova Helmet

Bike Religion Water Bottle & Cage

ONLY $1999.99

reg. $2530

The B14 Triathlon Package

2010 Felt B14 Triathlon Bike

2010 2XU T:O Wetsuit
Shimano R540 SPD Pedals & Cleats
Shimano TR-31 Shoes
Uvex Xenova Helmet
Bike Religion Water Bottle & Cage


ONLY $2499.99

reg. $3030.99

You can find out more information about these packages here or call me at 949-287-7299.

Blackstar/Motorway Loop on a MTB

Brandy and I went on a mountain bike ride yesterday in the Santa Ana Mountains.  I had a good time until I crashed and went boom--- twice.  Pics to follow but for now here is the ride from GPS. Basically a 27 mile ride with almost 4,600 feet of climbing.

Here is the player on Garmin Connect


Or here on Google Earth

Orange County Friday Ride

Beginning at Peet's Coffee in Corona del Mar at 635 am sharp. You will join local
racers and avid cyclists for a MEDIUM to HIGH INTENSITY PACED ride. Click here
for Tuesday Thursday Coffee Crew and Wednesday Ride.

View the player from a Garmin GPS Download. (you will notice a small box with
four arrows next to the turtle/rabbit slider-- click for full screen mode)

You may click on "View Path in Full" for full screen interactive mode. You may
have to temporarily allow pop-ups in your website security software. Click just
above elevation profile to access overhead map and then allow pop-ups. If the
interactive view below gives you trouble click here.


You can also view these and other rides on my website. 

Wednesday Endurance/Tempo Ride

One of my favorite morning rides in Orange County is the "Wednesday Ride".  It begins at 6am at the intersection of Campus Drive and University Drive in the University of California Irvine (UCI) campus area.

Click here for a player of a Garmin GPS download. (you will notice a small box with four directional arrows next to the turtle/rabbit slider-- click for full screen mode)

Below is an interactive map of the Wednesday Ride. (you may click on "View Path in Full" for full screen)

You may also view this ride and other rides on my website

Coffee Crew Training Ride

People often ask me what rides I do.  Lately, I have been doing short early morning rides so that I can get to work by 10am.  One of the rides is called Coffee Crew in Irvine.  It meets at 615am at the corner of University and Campus Drive in the University of California Irvine (UCI). It is held every Tuesday and Thursday.

Here are a couple of links and overhead pictures for you.

Here is the player from a Garmin GPS download.  (you will notice a small box with four arrows next to the turtle/rabbit slider-- click for full screen mode)

Below is an interactive map of the Coffee Crew ride. (you may click on "View Path in Full" for full screen)

You may view this ride and other training rides on my website