We can't wait to see what year 2 brings!
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Year 1 in the books!
We can't wait to see what year 2 brings!
Friday, February 3, 2012
We love Fizik
Yes we carry many different saddle brands but we do have a favorite. Check out this video about Fizik.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Not all shop jerseys are created equal
Ours is created better. Better styling, better material and better fit. Known to increase speed and increase your chances at getting a date. Come and get it! Available in sizes XS-XXXL
Fairhope Cycling Project
A small group of us have started a local cycling team. Things have been exciting as the season approaches. Many of us on the team have been apart of big teams in the past but we have never managed or done the back-end work involved with running a team, things have gone surprisingly smooth so far. Sponsors are committed, schedules have almost been finalized and team uniforms are in production. Now all we need to do is train and race hard.
Above is the 2012 team jersey. 
Our title sponsor is Lewis, Feldman & Lehane out of Birmingham. They are cycling attorneys and damn good ones. They have been a huge help in getting this team rolling.
Sponsors:
Lewis, Feldman & Lehane
Pro Cycle & Triathlon
Mellow Mushroom
Allied Waste
Infirmary Health Systems
Lincare
South Baldwin Medical Center
Regions Bank
Team Roster:
Joseph Bolton - Cat 2
Katie Bolton - Cat 2
Raland Burks - Cat 4
Eric Cheung - Cat 5
Dustin Gill - Cat 4
Stephen Hanes - Cat 2
Andrew Williamson - Cat 3
Meg Williamson - Cat 4
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Our 1st Annual Turkey Fondo!
On Thanksgiving morning we hosted our Turkey Fondo ride from the shop. We were quite pleased with a huge turnout and had a blast. The Mobile Press Register even showed up to cover the ride.
http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2011/11/for_some_thanksgiving_is_a_day.html
Post ride we enjoyed homemade pumpkin cinnamon muffins and coffee (with the Baileys Irish Cream option). Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Turkey Fondo next Thanksgiving!
http://blog.al.com/entertainment-press-register/2011/11/for_some_thanksgiving_is_a_day.html
Post ride we enjoyed homemade pumpkin cinnamon muffins and coffee (with the Baileys Irish Cream option). Mark your calendar for the 2nd Annual Turkey Fondo next Thanksgiving!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Product Review: Fizik Kurve
It's rare that I'll review a new product but every now and then I feel that it is needed. Allow me to introduce my favorite saddle, the Fizik Kurve.
We were lucky enough to be one of the first shops in the southeast to get a test ride on this saddle. Katie and I both spent 2 weeks on the Kurve Bull (Aliante shape) and the Kurve Snake (Arione shape). There are 3 shapes to this saddle that replicate the 3 shapes in the Fizik line. All of he shapes use 3 levels of carbon the achieve the perfect amount of flex where needed.
If you look at the first picture you will notice the saddle taken apart. This is easily done with a T-20 wrench. Why you ask? Because you can change out the nose clip which tunes the firmness of the saddle. The saddle comes with a soft clip and a hard clip.
Take notice of the seat rails too. You will notice a strange, yet brilliant shape. Most traditional saddles have seat rails that end right under your sit-bone causing a pressure point where you don't want pressure. The rails on the Kurve scoop through the very back of the saddle and the nose suspending the saddle like a hammock.
Looking at the top of the Kurve saddle you will notice that it has a plastic-looking edge wrapping around. This is actually a flexible material that is very durable, no more ripping up the edges of your saddle.
As far as the ride quality of the saddle, it feels great. I did a 122 mile loop around Mobile Bay without a drop of chamois cream and never felt a need for it. The saddle moves with you and has a very unique feel to it. I developed a preference towards the soft setting.
Unfortunately as with most test products we had to turn our Kurve saddles back in. We resisted but that's how it goes sometimes. Soon we will both be back on Kurve saddles and live happily ever after.
We were lucky enough to be one of the first shops in the southeast to get a test ride on this saddle. Katie and I both spent 2 weeks on the Kurve Bull (Aliante shape) and the Kurve Snake (Arione shape). There are 3 shapes to this saddle that replicate the 3 shapes in the Fizik line. All of he shapes use 3 levels of carbon the achieve the perfect amount of flex where needed.If you look at the first picture you will notice the saddle taken apart. This is easily done with a T-20 wrench. Why you ask? Because you can change out the nose clip which tunes the firmness of the saddle. The saddle comes with a soft clip and a hard clip.
Take notice of the seat rails too. You will notice a strange, yet brilliant shape. Most traditional saddles have seat rails that end right under your sit-bone causing a pressure point where you don't want pressure. The rails on the Kurve scoop through the very back of the saddle and the nose suspending the saddle like a hammock.
Looking at the top of the Kurve saddle you will notice that it has a plastic-looking edge wrapping around. This is actually a flexible material that is very durable, no more ripping up the edges of your saddle.As far as the ride quality of the saddle, it feels great. I did a 122 mile loop around Mobile Bay without a drop of chamois cream and never felt a need for it. The saddle moves with you and has a very unique feel to it. I developed a preference towards the soft setting.
Unfortunately as with most test products we had to turn our Kurve saddles back in. We resisted but that's how it goes sometimes. Soon we will both be back on Kurve saddles and live happily ever after.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Ribbon Cutting
This morning the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and the mayor came by for our ribbon cutting ceremony. It's a few months behind our grand opening but it's better late than never.
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