Cyclo Claus 2009!!!

Hello All,
Bob's Red Mill/Rocky Mountain and Mountain Bike Depot & Cross Supply have once again teamed up to bring a new event to Louisville. Bend is a long way from Louisville, and not everyone can make it out there (Good Luck Redzoners!), but, if you still have that cross bug, you have one last chance before packing it up.

We bring you Cyclo-Claus 2009. It will be held Sunday, December 20th at Briar Hill Park. It is a new venue to the cyclocross scene, but has all the ingredients to make for great racing and spectating. This is a fun, family oriented event and all are invited to come enjoy the day.


This is also a time of year to think of others, and we will be offering reduced entrance fees to those that bring either a toy for Toys for Tots, or a backpack for Blessings in a Backpack. These are both great organisations, and we hope that we can provide some help.

We also ask if anyone has any holiday lawn ornaments, inflatable (insert holiday item), Christmas trees, Menorahs, reindeer, anything, bring it on out Saturday.

We will have Pre-registration available at Mountain Bike Depot in the Westport Village, and there will be a $5 day-of fee.

Course set-up will take place Saturday night, and all help is welcome. We will post more details here and on our website,

www.mountainbikedepot.net

Thanks everyone, and we look forward to it!

Cyclo Claus 2009!!!

Red Zone Pancake Breakfast - Saturday 12/05

Who doesn't like pancakes??

WHAT: RED ZONE JUNIOR CYCLING PANCAKE FUNDRAISER AT APPLEBEE'S

WHEN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH

TIME: 8AM - 10AM

WHERE: APPLEBEE'S RESTAURANT, 9921 ORMSBY STATION ROAD, LOUIS. 40223

WHY: Our goal is to raise $2,500. Your support with this fundraiser will help our team accomplish things that wouldn't otherwise be possible. ( And for those of you racing...it's a great pre-competition carb meal )

COST: $5 PER PERSON....includes pancakes, juices, milk, coffee

HOW: Tickets can be purchased at the door the morning of the 5th OR you can buy in advance from a Redzone family. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND WOULD LIKE TO DONATE ANYWAY....100% OF YOUR TICKET PURCHASES WILL GO TOWARD OUR TEAM.
THANK YOU TO ALL FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEAM.....WE WOULD NOT BE WHO WE ARE WITHOUT YOUR HELP AND THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Just an FYI - We are taking 14 kids across country to compete at the USAC National Cyclocross Championships. There will be more on that later...but we hope to make the OVCX proud of Red Zone. Some proceeds from this breakfast will help us to be Bend.

Good luck, Red Zone!

Red Zone Pancake Breakfast - Saturday 12/05

Black Friday Sale

Hello all,

After you've had your fill of turkey on Thursday, stop in the shop on Friday to
take advantage of some great discounts:

25% off all clincher tires
25% off all jackets/jerseys
All Fox Apparel 20% off AND Buy 1, Get 1 Free (of equal or lesser value)
50% off Bell, Giro, and Fox helmets

Happy Thanksgiving,

Mary

Black Friday Sale

Liz Hatch Likes Our Embro!

Liz Hatch recently joined the ranks of Winston's Brand Embrocation users:

"Digging this Winston's Brand Small Batch embrocation from our @RoadID gift bags. Smells amazing. Almost edible..."


You can also read Molly Cameron's review of our spring blend, Winston's Knickers, here.

Made here. By hand. With Love.
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Liz Hatch Likes Our Embro!

Harry Lam Donation Fund

Many of you may have also seen this on Cyclocross Magazine's site yesterday.

I met Harry Lam three years ago at collegiate mtb nationals as he was out inspecting the course the prior to the races. I had some trouble with one particular section, and without hesitation, Harry walked over and asked if he could make some suggestions; as a result, even in thick, sloggy mud, I had my fastest race ever on that course. When I later learned that he was an official, I was surprised and simultaneously thrilled to have an official who truly cared about the racers' experience. He is also a UCI official, and many of you may have met him through the USGP and our other UCI races in OVCX.

Please keep Harry in your thoughts; he is one of the good ones!

"Harry Lam, a USA Cycling Official, was injured during a Cyclo-cross event last Saturday in Massachusetts. Harry was accidently struck by a cyclist sprinting at the conclusion of an event. Harry was knocked to the ground, suffered a broken nose and internal head injuries. Initially in a medically induced coma for about 24 hours to control bleeding on the brain, Harry has since been woken up and continues to make improvements. Harry was released from the hospital today in Massachusetts. He will be taken to Virginia for a lengthy recovery. Harry is from Salt Lake City, Utah; however, he has extended family in Virginia with whom he will be staying with. His recovery precludes his returning home for some time, so he faces an additional hardship of being separated from his family during this recovery. There are a lot of difficulties ahead for Harry and his family between medical expenses, separation of the family, no work, etc. Please continue to hold Harry and his family in your thoughts and prayers for a full recovery. Like many of you, I want to help. The New England Bicycle Racing Association (NEBRA) and other officials around the country have been working to set up a fund to assist Harry and his family. Today, NEBRA has worked with BikeReg.com to set up a donation fund for Harry, his family and medical expenses. Let's give generously and get him back up, home and working again!

http://www.bikereg.com/events/register.asp?eventid=9607%20

Randy Shafer"

Harry Lam Donation Fund

Easton EA 30 Stem Recall

Hello all,

Easton has issued a voluntary recall of their EA 30 Stems. These stems have been sold individually as well as stock componentry for several bicycle manufacturers. Attached are the recall posters that will help to identify whether or not your stem is among the January 2007 - August 2009 affected pieces.

If you own a stem coded A7 - H9, you may either call Easton directly at 1-866-892-6059 or bring it to us at the shop and we will gladly handle your recall and installation of a replacement stem!

Easton EA 30 Stem Recall

Test an Ibis Mojo against your bike, on your turf. We dare you.

We are pleased to announce that we now have two Ibis Mojo, full carbon, 140mm travel mountain bikes on the floor for your demo and rental use!

Our bikes are sizes M and L, and feature the highly acclaimed DW-Link w/ one piece Lopes Link for added stiffness, a complete SRAM X.9 Build Kit with a RockShox Revelation 20mm Maxle up front, and the industry leading Fox RP23 following closely behind. You'll be rolling on Stan's Flow hoops and Ibis hubs with Kenda El Moco 2.35 tires; all for the low, low weight of 26.5lbs! Just imagine what you could do with all that...!

The Mojo, two time Best of MTBR winner, also received Outdoor Magazine's 2008 Gear of the Year accolades. And it's the prettiest bike on the market. Come see for yourself. $65 gives you all day long to put it to the test; but we bet you'll find your own limits before the Mojo's. Call, email, or stop in to reserve one and find out for yourself.

Oh, and after you fall in love, we'll even put your rental fee toward the purchase of your very own.


For more reading about the making of the Mojo, check out:
Dirt Rag Article
Dirt Rag Interview
Cycling News - Suspension Designs

Test an Ibis Mojo against your bike, on your turf. We dare you.