*Remember folks, even if you were were a champion topiarist back in college, unauthorized trail work is STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
Upcoming Olmsted Trail Days - Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
SHORT TRACK SERIES FINALE JUNE 30th!
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Be sure to come out for the last race of the Series June 30th, Cherokee Park (Pee Wee Reese Rd & Seneca Park Rd)! It's gonna rock! Thanks to all the racers, friends, families, volunteers, and spectators for making this an awesome Series!
**Overall Points Standings as of Week 4: HERE (Jrs/Kids coming soon)**
PS If you haven't raced the Series yet, it's not too late - Jump in and race your butt off! Racing starts @5:30PM
Three words.
Short.
Track.
Segal.
Short Track Series Pre-Reg Now Available Online!
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Blowout Sale on bikes THIS WEEK ONLY!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Great deals on bikes May 4-8. Just how great? Some examples of our blowout bikes:
2009 Rocky Mountain Trailhead (18" & 19")....Originally $1249....NOW $859.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 10 (20.5")....Originally $1549.99....NOW $1,049.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 30 (18"& 19")....Originally $2,299.99....NOW $1,749.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Element 50 (18")....Originally $2,799.99....NOW $2,199.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Altitude 30 (18")....Originally $2,849.99....NOW $2,099.99
2009 Salsa La Cruz Cross Bike (55cm)....Originally $1,775....NOW $1,199.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo Team CXR Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $2,799.99....NOW $2,299.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo CXR Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $1,699.99...NOW $1,249.99
2009 Rocky Mountain Solo Cross Bike (54cm)....Originally $1,299.99....NOW $949.99
2009 Surly Karate Monkey (18")....Originally $1,175....NOW $859.99
*Deep discounts apply to in-stock bikes only. Once they're gone, they're gone!
Louisville MTB Short Track Series has a new home!
This year the Series is at Seneca Park near the Wilderness Loop!
For those of you who don't know where that is, it's at the corner of Pee Wee Reese Rd & Seneca Park Rd. We're very excited to be doing this in a park many people in the the area already bike. So now there is no excuse not to come out!
For more info, visit: www.louisvilleshorttrack.com
Cherokee Park Trail Day - Saturday, April 3rd 12-4pm
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
A message from Chuck Clark, KyMBA trail crew co-leader:
The next trail crew in Cherokee is scheduled for this coming Saturday (April 3rd) between 12-4. It should be a great weekend to ride beforehand and then do some work if you want.
One thing that will be changing from previous trail crews is the location. Due to a delay in trail design, we will switch gears to focus on the KyMBA Downhill or Beech Tree Hill. Most of you will probably be familiar with the large, fallen beech tree that the trail goes through on this section of trail.
There will be no major project, but several small ones including:
- improving trail section as it goes just underneath of fallen beech tree. Elimination of braking bumps, removal of logs, etc. will be focus.
- closing of rogue walking trails all up and down that hillside with branches, logs, etc.
- deberming in a few areas on hillside and flat
- if there is enough time and manpower, I would love to tune up those berms on the switchback.
If you have a spot or two you would like to focus on this popular hillside, please come on out and help. Tools will be provided. Bring gloves. I think Olmsted normally brings some water, but the temps will be warm this weekend.
This Google map link shows the parking lot near the archery range where Beals Branch Rd and the Scenic Loop come together. Walk up the hillside via the trail entrance/exit and look for the trailcrew.
Hope to see you there!
Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort - Monday, 3/22
Thursday, March 18, 2010
LADIES' NIGHT - MOVING COMFORT BRA-FITTING CLINIC
- Monday, March 22 5-7PM
Join us for a bit of wine and cheese, and some expert advice on bra fit. Kela Robinson, Moving Comfort sportsbra fit expert, will provide much-needed advice on the proper bra fit. We'll also have special pricing on Moving Comfort garments and a drawing for a free bra.
(LADIES ONLY PLEASE!)
See you all on Monday!
O'Bannon Woods Trail Day - Sunday, March 14th, 10:00am
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Remember that clocks "spring forward" one hour this weekend! Also, volunteer six hours to our local trails and receive a 25% discount in our shop or The Trail Store!
A message from Chris Ward:
If conditions allow we will ride afterward.
Cherokee Park Trail Volunteer Opportunity - Saturday, 3/6
Thursday, March 4, 2010
OK! I think it’s pretty safe to say the trail crew this weekend WILL NOT be snowed out.
Everything is as previous except the times will be 10-2 this Saturday, 3/6. Might be a good day to bring the road bike (gasp!) and venture out afterward as the temps are forecasted to be in the 50’s. Unfortunately, it will be freezing every night beforehand, so the trails will likely be very soft (which means unfit to ride!).
Please forward to anyone that might be interested. The hyperlink in the e-mail below will help anyone with directions, etc.
Thanks!
Chuck Clark
chuckc1971@insightbb.com
KYMBA Trail Crew Thread
Spring Thaw Sale
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
DRT Mountain Bike Race Series - Starts April 18th!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Received this information today from our good friends at DRT Consulting. The DRT Race Series is an excellent addition to your calendar, particularly if you are targeting the DINO race series. Many of the DRT and DINO races this year will be within a 2 - 3 hour drive of Louisville, and - as always - promise to provide the highest quality of promotion and racing!
Yucaipa Dirt Classic + Win Pua's Palace
Thursday, February 11, 2010
If you're like me, you often dream of traveling to indulge in the best riding, having your own personal restroom pre-race, having a warm shower after races, an exceptionally comfortable place to camp that doesn't leave those impossible "cricks" in your back, a kitchen where you can immediately make a meal without even having to leave the venue. Ah, the luxury!
Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort Returns! Feb. 15th
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Monday, February 15: 5 - 7pm
Join us for expert fitting by Kela Robinson with Moving Comfort and special discounts on bra purchases. We'll have wine, snacks, and a drawing for a free bra! Meet Kela, our great staff, AND get the best fit possible in a sports bra to keep you moving comfortably! Call, email, or stop by to reserve a place!
2nd Annual CX Worlds Party - Sunday, 5pm
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Our celebration is now two-fold: the annual celebration of CX World Championships AND the celebration of those very championships coming to our city!
Race coverage will start at 5pm on Sunday; we'll have some refreshments - including beverages, but you are encouraged to also bring some of your own!
$5 Raffle for a set of brand new CX tubular tyres!
Come out in your supporter jackets and cheer on your favorite racers! Should be pretty exciting racing!
See you all on Sunday!
MC
2013 Cyclo-cross Worlds To Be Held In Kentucky | Cyclingnews.com
Friday, January 29, 2010
2013 Cyclo-cross Worlds To Be Held In Kentucky | Cyclingnews.com
The 2013 world cyclo-cross championships will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, the UCI announced on Friday.
As part of the agreement, Louisville will also host the 2012 and 2013 world master cyclo-cross championships.
Garmin Edge 605/705 Rebate
Thursday, January 28, 2010
One of the most useful cycling gadgets that I've encountered in the past year is the Garmin Edge; I received an Edge 500 for Christmas, and it's one of the coolest and most useful tools I own. There are five total models in the series: Edge 205, 305, 500, 605, and 705. As you might imagine, the features improve as you scale the line. All are IPX7 water resistant for your less than dry rides, and data transfer is as simple as plugging into a USB port on your computer and uploading to a free, online account, which means you don't have to be on one particular computer to access data. For most cyclists, the three most useful versions are the 500, 605, and 705.
2nd Annual CX Worlds Party!!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Hello All, its time once again to get together for the 2010 Cyclocross World Championships! We will be showing it at the shop this Sunday, January 31st at 5pm. We encourage all to come, we had a great turnout last year, and we look to repeat it. We will provide some refreshments, but we'd also encourage you to bring your favourites.
Report from Trainer Night - The Flying Scotsman
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Ladies' Night with Moving Comfort
TONIGHT: Thursday 6-8 PM:
Sorry, guys; this one's just for the ladies!
Can't make it tonight, but still looking for that perfect fit? Try Moving Comfort's Bra Finder online, then stop in the store to see and try on the products for yourself!
Spinsday (Wednesday Night Spinema)
Friday, January 15, 2010
If you've been in recently, you've seen that we've rearranged the shop floor, so we now have plenty of space for folks to bring their bikes and trainers and join us for a workout! We also plan to screen some of our favorite cycling films, which will help to serve as a reminder of why we are riding our bikes inside anyhow. We'll start at 6pm, every Wednesday, now through February; bring your bike; bring your trainer. We'll provide water and elete will provide electrolytes! Come one, come all; work out at your own pace, and with your friends! How could an indoor ride be any better?
Old Man Winter Has Officially Arrived!
Friday, January 8, 2010
Winter is, for many of the less fortunate, repair time. Time to drop the bike off at the shop for the major projects, which means that you take some time off or pick up a new hobby with a little New Year's Resolve. Well, not this year. We are really pleased to announce that we now have RockShox demo forks available in three different models: Reba Team Dual Air, Revelation Team Dual Air, and Reba 29 Team Dual Air! If you've been toying with the idea of a fork upgrade, but aren't sure how it will change the feel of the bike, let us set you up for a demo! The three places that really determine the feel of your ride are frame, fork, and wheels. Take the fork out to your turf, and put it to your own test; it might just be the motivation you need to keep rolling right through Old Man Winter! This also means that if you are bringing us your bike for a fork repair, we can set you up with a temporary replacement so you can keep your tires in the dirt while we perform your maintenance or arrange for factory direct service.The Revelation is on an all new chassis for 2010, and with travel options all the way up to 150mm, this is one mean fork. Check SRAM's website for more info on all of the available options for each of these models, and then come in and feel one for yourself! All feature Dual Air, which allows for independent tuning of the positive and negative air spring chambers and is among the lightest air spring systems available, Dual Flow independent damping circuits (with external beginning/ending rebound adjustability), and BlackBox Motion Control, which adds "Dual Flow damping which allows separate return speeds for big and small hits resulting in suspension that floats over both stutter-bumps and root webs. The titanium spring and carbon fiber compression knob are just dead sexy." These aren't your grandpa's RockShox.
And while you're out riding in these unprecendented frigid temperatures, if you're looking for some secrets to warmth, here are my picks:
O'Bannon Woods Trail Day - Sunday, January 10th, 10:00am
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Thanks to Paul Arlinghaus and Chris Ward, there will be another trail building day at O'Bannon Woods State Park in Corydon, IN this Sunday!
This property has things you would never expect to find in Indiana: 20-foot water falls, caves with water flowing out, boulder fields, cliffs, pine forests, cedar forests, and more! There is potential for 40 to 50 miles of trail and Indiana's State Parks leadership is anxious to get 15 more miles of trail on the ground by the end of 2010. Please come down for a trail day on Sunday, January 10th. There will be hikes at 10:00AM and 12:30 AM to show off the areas the first trails will be built, with options for trail building and exploration rides. Meet at the Class A Campground at 10:00am.
