Embrace the rain!

Are you going to let the weather control your life? We didn’t think so! Don’t stop riding just because Mother Nature is throwing a little bit of rain and mud in your face. Fight back with the right gear and discover why Canada’s top cyclists love southwestern B.C. — it’s the only place in Canada where you can ride year-round. At Local Ride we can help you embrace the rainy season with the right clothing, tires, fenders and other gear to make riding in the wet stuff a breeze.

Weekly Special
Barry the Price Slasher went ape on the price of the 2005 Giant TCR1 road bike! This light, high performance road bike features an aluminum frame, Shimano Ultegra 10-speed shifters and derailleurs, a carbon seatpost, and an Easton bar and stem. Regularly priced at $2349.95, we’re blowing it out at $1699.95! We still have lots of sizes left, so if you’re looking for a great road bike at a great price, check out the TCR1. The rest of our in-stock bicycles are on sale too, so you’ll be sure to find something to suit your style at Local Ride.

Featured Product
Booties! Yes, you read correctly, we’re featuring “booties,” which are designed to fit snugly over your cycling shoes and keep your feet warm and cozy while you’re cycling. We have two great styles in stock: BBB’s heavy duty neoprene version for $39.95 and Sugoi’s Resistor model for $54.95. If you’re commuting, training or just itching to ride year-round, booties are a must.

Local Ride Racing Team
Congrats to Local Ride’s Robbie Bitz, ‘cross extraordinaire, who finished a smashing second in the Masters Category at yesterday’s Island Cyclocross Race in Nanaimo!

Look for the Local Ride Racing Team at these upcoming events:
* Cheakamus Challenge, September 23
* Giant Cyclocross Series, event #2: West Point Grey Academy, Sunday, September 24.

Sunday Rides
Come learn what many of the Lower Mainland’s cycling enthusiasts have already discovered: Maple Ridge is a great place to ride! Yesterday’s ride saw seven enthusiastic riders braving the showers. We’ll be riding regularly, no matter what the season and we’d love to have you out for a Sunday ride! Make sure you join us for coffee before we head off:

Where: Starbuck’s at Valley Fair Mall, Lougheed Hwy., Maple Ridge
When: Sundays @ 8:30 a.m. for coffee; ETD @ 9:00 a.m.

Super Sunday Ride — Abbotsford to Mt. Baker
We have an epic ride planned for Sunday, October 1st — Abbotsford to Mt. Baker. The ride will be weather dependent. The ride is approximately 150km there and back, so it’s a big one. Stay tuned for more details. Let us know if you’re interested.

Fall Hours
We are closed Sundays. We hope you’ll use your Sundays for some quality cycling time and make sure you say “Hi” when you cruise by us on the roads and trails. Enjoy!