Impromptu mountain bike ride tonight starting at the city creek trail head (by the little pond) at 5:00. 

We will head up City Creek to Dry Creek then home….come on out and play.
Chris C.

 RMCC/CycleSmith had a great weekend of racing at the Xzude Bear Lake Classic on Sat and Sun. Nick Ekdahl (club president) took 3rd and Carl Majors (good guy) took 6th in the CAT 3 race. Then Pete Archambault, Nick Ekdahl and Chris Colgan took 3rd in the Masters TTT on Sunday. Good racing with friends, food, fun and beer = A GREAT weekend.

Sunday Group Rides Update:

Meet this Sunday at 9:00 AM at Einsteins for bagel’s and coffee.  Marilyn Colgan is leading this Sunday’s ride.

In an effort to appeal to many of our shop patrons - and anyone who is new to road cycling - our Sunday group rides will be a ’no drop,’ casual road ride geared for new to intermediate riders.  Ride route will change based on multiple factors like wind direction, previous routes ridden and desire of participants on any given Sunday.  Women and Jr’s are encouraged to join us.Rides will typically range from 1 - 2 hours with opportunities for people to drop off early, or stay for the whole ride.  Rides will have an emphasis on rider safety, road etiquette, fun and socialization.

Location: CycleSmith 250 S. 1300 E. 

Start Time: 9:30 A.M.   Come early and have a bagel and coffee at Einstein’s next door to CycleSmith

Ride Time: 1 - 2 hours with opportunity to drop-off the ride early to accomodate your schedule

Ride Routes:  Will typically have an focus on flat rides along some of SLC’s more popular routes.

NOTE:  If it is raining, snowing, or there is a weekend race, the shop sponsor will not be on the group ride.  Ride updates will be posted to the CycleSmith website on the Saturday prior to a Sunday ride if there are any changes.

Come on out and play….Thanks

Chris C

Arguably one of the most storied names in all of cycling, the famous Reparto Corse (Race Shop) of Bianchi has been churning out high-end and high-fashion road bikes for over 125 years (Edoardo Bianchi opened up his first shop in Milan in 1885). Names like Galletti, Coppi and Gimondi are part of the Bianchi racing mystique and history as well as more recently, Marco Pantani and Jan Ullrich. The Infinito emerges from this storied past as an extension of the popular 928 C2C design from Bianchi but features a slightly longer head tube (1.5 centimeters longer), longer chainstays and a longer wheelbase for a smoother and more comfortable-feeling bike.

THE RIDE
After riding the other high-end offerings in our Euro Roundup, the under-$3000 Bianchi sat in the corner for a while, playing second fiddle to the more expensive bikes. Once we saddled up and took the Infinito on our first ride, however, it shined in almost every category. While not in the featherweight class, the Inifinito climbed remarkably well and with confidence. On descents, the bike was a smooth partner, not prone to make quick moves, but responsive enough to encourage speed and confidence. On two long rides, the Infinito stood out as not only a comfortable bike for longer days in the saddle, but it also has some more performance-focused attributes when we needed to sprint or corner at speeds. We would upgrade from the Fulcrum Racing 7 wheels that come on the Infinito and keep this bike for a long time of fun riding. 
 

Thank you Road Bike Action!
Come down to the shop and saddle one up…. You will love it!

Tonight’s Women’s only clinic at CycleSmith is ON!  This a free clinic with an emphisis on flat tire repair.  No need to bring anything with you.

Clinic starts at 7:00

Discount coupons from Market Street Broiler for dinner afterward.

Meet at the shop at 7:00 (250 S. 1300 E.)

Thanks

CycleSmith

Women’s Only Bicycle Clinic at CycleSmithCome for the Fun…..Stay for the Food! 

What: Women’s only bicycle clinic focusing on flat repair, road safety/etiquette, and basic bike related definitions.

When:  Thursday, April 29, 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Where:  CycleSmith – 250 S. 1300 EAST.

Why:  So you can feel comfortable and confident handling one of the inevitable parts of enjoying your bike – Changing a flat tire.

Who:  YOU

RSVP:  Please RSVP directly to:  chris@cyclesmithslc.com

Food:  Our excellent neighbor, Market Street Broiler, is providing all participants with a coupon for a free Bay Shrimp appetizer, or Key Lime Pie with the purchase of any entrée valid through May 2^nd.  Additionally, Market Street Broiler is giving all participants a free Frequent Diner Card, valued at $15.00, for attending the CycleSmith Women’s Only Bicycle Clinic.

Valet Parking:  Given limited parking, we are working with Market Street Broiler to provide valet parking for $4.00/vehicle.  If you can’t find street parking, please use the Valet service at Market Street Broiler

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With spring upon us, many people are out on the roads enjoying their bike.  CycleSmith has received A LOT of requests to host a women’s clinic with a focus on flat repair.  This will be a “hands-on” clinic, so please come casual.  We will also cover some basic biking etiquette and road safety, as well as some bike related definitions every rider should know.

The clinic is limited to women only….although we will have guys from the shop in attendance to help with teaching.  If you are interested, you must RSVP directly to: chris@cyclesmithslc.com.  Your RSVP will greatly help us with planning the clinic.

Come for the Fun….Stay for the Food – Market Street Broiler (MSB) has some excellent dining options for you after the clinic.  Take advantage of the coupons that MSB will provide all attendees, and grab a bite to eat with your biking buddies.

CycleSmith is starting our standing, weekend, group rides again.

Starting 4/25/10, we will have a group ride leaving from the shop at 9:30 A.M. on Sundays.  If it is raining, snowing, or there is a weekend race, the shop sponsor will not be on the group ride.  Ride updates will be posted to the CycleSmith website on the Saturday prior to a Sunday ride if there are any changes.

Come on out and play….

 Thanks

Chris C

Let’s go pound out some miles.  Meet at the shop @ 9:30 and we’ll make a plan from there.  We may have some hard core riders and some recreational riders, so we may split up into two groups.  Everyone is welcome to join! 

Thanks

Chris C.

If you’ve lived in Utah long enough you’ve probably heard rumors of a velodrome to be built for as long as you can remember.  It finally appears the dream is being realized.  A velodrome is in the plan to be built as part of the Field House Multi-sport Complex in Ogden, Utah.

Velodromes don’t come cheap though. So come on out to theTour De Drome, a benefit ride,  on Saturday May 1st to show your support for this long awaited bike track ‘o fun!

For more info on the tour and to register check out the website: http://tourdedrome.com/

I can picture it now…get out of work on a week night, spin on up to Ogden on the Legacy Parkway bike path for some track racing and a serious adrenalin rush! Finish the night up with some Ice Cream and beverage of your choice and a spin back home to Salt Lake as the raging sun dips behind Antelope Island.

It’s hard not to romanticize something we’ve been waiting so long for!  See you there!

This photo was taken(with my phone…sorry for the low quality) on my ride over to East Canyon, about a 1/4 mile past the gate(ride-able to this point), just this past Sunday. It looks like we’re on track to be riding this classic lung buster of a climb to Big Mountain a bit earlier this season. The snow pack seems far less this year and we also have warm weather in the immediate forecast. 60’s early next week! Bring your bike in for next day service to ensure your bike is ready to see how East Canyon is thawing out!