Group rides with the Rocky Mountain Cycling Club are ready to roll.  Rides will be leaving from CycleSmith every Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 A.M. - You DON’T need to be a club member to ride with us….Everyone is welcome to join.

Saturday rides:  These will be slightly more aggressive and fast.  Route will be determined at the start of the ride.  We will pick “stop points” where we’ll wait for all riders to re-group.  Ride duration will vary, but will typically be 3 - 4 hours.

Sunday Rides: These will be more casual and should have a fairly relaxed pace. No one gets left behind.  Ride duration will vary, but should be between 2 - 4 hours.

The weather is getting nice, so come on out and ride with us.  Bring your friends and family as everyone is welcome.

This Saturday, May 10th, is the Darek Leyde Memorial Utah State Criterium Championship sponsored by Cyclesmith

Course: 
The course is going to be FAST!  Less than 2k/lap, it has something for everyone.  Did i mention it is going to be fast?!  This is not the RMR you are used to; no oval, no circuit race.  This is a real criterium with plenty of turns and a huge finish line.  You will NOT be disappointed. 

Trophies:
The trophies are COOL!  Not only will you have bragging rights as the State Criterium Champion, you will have something really cool to put on your mantel. 

Darek Leyde:
This criterium is named after a really great guy that we raced with.  He passed away from skin cancer (something all cyclists should be cautious of), and we were all saddened by his loss.  Please wear plenty of sunscreen and keep Darek in your thoughts.
Registration:
You can register online at:
https://www.sportsbaseonline.com/Item.aspx?item_id=2511
A second race is just $15. 

See you out there!

Marek

You may have seen the above headline in one of CycleSmith’s advertisements in The City Weekly…Our other ad-line is, “Deliver us from evil.”  The intent behind both of these ads is clear - our dependence on oil is bad……bikes are good.

Now is the time to take action.  We feel the best way to help lower our dependency on oil, clean up our air and get fit, is to simply stop driving - and start commuting to work via bike.

Cyclesmith has several ‘off the rack’ commuters that can get you out of the car on onto a bike.  Here are a few alternatives to consider:

FELT:

The Café series from Felt offers a real-world answer to bicycle commuting and neighborhood grocery store runs.  The features of the Cafe series include an aluminum frame and fork and drivetrains ranging from 8 to 24 speeds, with several extra features including an adjustable stem, fenders, rear rack and a saddle bag. These additions bring the added benefits of more flexible positioning, more carrying capacity and dry riding no matter where you ride.  The Cafe series serves as the ultimate multi-purpose bike.

Check out the entire Cafe series here:  http://feltracing.com/08/thumb.asp?catid=1504,1528

 BIANCHI:

The Bianchi Milano line up, consisting of the ‘Alfine,’ ‘Citta,’ and ‘Parco’ models come in a variety of gearing options and a huge list of ‘commuter must haves’ like fenders, racks and lights.  Bianchi’s relentless pursuit of quality, attention to detail and flair for Italian design is clearly represented in this multi-purpose line. 

Check out the Milano series here: http://bianchiusa.com/08_cross_terrain.html

SALSA:

Continuing to shine as a true standout in the bike industry, Salsa offers a couple of beautiful options when it comes to commuting by bike. 

Salsa’s Casseroll Triple Complete is the take on a do-it-all road bike, perfect for everything from non-competitive road riding and commuting to credit card touring and charity rides.  An extremely versatile frameset is what makes the Casseroll Triple so…well, versatile.

Why not step it up a notch and make the cross over to a cross?  La Cruz Complete is your ticket to the mixed bag world of pavement and dirt…dirt and pavement. A fine cyclocross steed: race it if you like, but ride it you must.  This highly functional ride will carry you where ever you need to go - IN STYLE!

Check out these Salsa bikes here: http://salsacycles.com/casserollComp08.html