This year has been memorable for Local Ride and all of you have helped make it so. From exciting, innovative products, to new Sunday riding buddies, to fantastic racing experiences, it’s been a blast! In this issue, we’ll take a brief look back on some noteworthy events of 2006.

Thanks for a great 2006 from Local Ride’s Barry, Andrew, Steve, Sandra, Tanya, Dave and Brian (missing)!

January
- Staff member, Sandra, signs a contract to race for Swiss team X.O-Felt.
February
- Tanya joins the Local Ride crew and quickly establishes order around the store.

March
- The Local Ride Racing Team compete in their first race together in the Langley Spring Series and quickly earn a reputation for the brick and blue jersey.

April
- Local Ride presents another successful Race the Ridge stage race with a new TT course and a challenging road race! Stay tuned for the 2007 edition.

May
- Steve and Roy place first and third in their respective categories at the Rat Race MTB Marathon on the Sunshine Coast.

June
- Brian comes on at Local Ride as the up-and-coming mechanic and gives Tanya seniority over someone.

July
- Brian buys a road bike and makes the conversion from ‘freerider’ to ‘roadie’ complete.
- Roy finishes second at the Yaletown Criterium and the B.C. Criterium Championships and places ninth in the Tour de Delta Criterium.
- Steve places seventh in the Squamish Gearjammer MTB marathon.

August
- Roy races the FloraGLO B.C. Cup stage race in Kelowna and places third in the crit.
- Shane sets a personal best time of 10:24:29 at his 8th IronMan.
- Captain Dave takes staff on a boat ride on Indian Arm, complete with beer and BBQ.

September
- Steve does his first cyclocross race.
- With Barry and Jeanine as support, Steve, Roy, Gord and Paul, compete in the 70+km Cheakamus Challenge MTB race from Squamish to Whistler. Sandra places third in the Elite Women’s category.
- The next day, Steve, Sandra and Robbie race cyclocross in Vancouver.
- Robbie finishes second in and Island Cyclocross Cup race.

October
- Roy wins his first-ever cyclocross race.
- Barry places third in his first ‘cross race.
- Steve places 13th and Sandra is fourth at the B.C. Cyclocross Championships. She finishes third overall in the series.
- Brad moves to Calgary (sniff, sniff).
- Andrew joins the Local Ride staff.

November
- Robbie, Sandra and Chris R. compete in the National Cyclocross Championships in Nanaimo.
- The next day Chris R. and Jeanine win the Island Cyclocross Cup Series finals, Sandra finishes fifth.
- Specialized’s Jason Wutke gives Local Ride staff their Body Geometry certification, which includes semi-custom insole, saddle and glove fit.
- Barry, Steve, and Rob K. get licensed to race track at the Burnaby Velodrome.

December
- Shiny 2007 bikes from Giant, Specialized and Jamis fill up the store.
- Dave fills the trench in the shop floor, so we no longer have to “mind the gap.”
- Local Ride’s resident welder, Robbie, passes his titanium frame welding course in Ashland with flying colours!
- Monday Night Spin Sessions begin at Local Ride

Weekly Specials
All in-stock Sierra Designs items, including waterproof/breathable jackets and pants, wicking base layers, and hats are 20% off.

Featured Product
Specialized has introduced a new pump for 2007, the sleek, light and compact AirTool Carbon mini pump. It has a carbon handle and barrel combined with an aluminum shaft for durable performance. It’s easy to store on the bike or in a jersey pocket, it’s Presta and Schraeder valve compatible and includes a nifty secret storage space inside the handle that comes stocked with glueless patches. The AirTool Carbon Mini retails for $70.95. If you’re looking for something a little lighter on your wallet, the AirTool Mini with aluminum construction has all the function for less. It retails for $30.95.

Monday Spin Sessions
On Monday, December 17, we saw seven participants, including Barry, Steve, Marie, Rob K., Alex, Barb and baby Edward. Our weekly indoor spinning sessions kick off Mondays at 6:15 p.m. Bring your bike, trainer, shoes, two towels (one for yourself and one for under your bike) lots of water and $5 for the drop in fee. If you don’t have your own trainer, we’ll have a limited number of rentals available for $5 per session. Please call ahead to reserve. Workouts generally last between one and two hours. Note, there will NOT be a Spin Session on Monday, January 1.

Want to do some indoor training at home? We offer Spinerval DVD rentals at $5 for two days. Plus, we have a new, bigger selection that includes Spinervals On the Road – Autumn Country Training Ride, and Rides: Volume 1 – The Rockies and Volume 2 – Las Vegas. Come check them out and spice up your winter training.

Sunday Ride
Sunday’s Ride is a go for New Year’s Eve. Come out for your last bike ride of the year!

Join us regularly for a Sunday road ride. Depending on numbers, we’ll try to split into an “A” and “B” group. The “A” Group normally averages around 30kph for 3+ hours, while the “B” Group hovers around 25kph for 2+ hours. Road bikes and fenders (with extenders) are mandatory. Make sure you join us for coffee before we head off:

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

Saturday Women’s Ride
We’ve had positive feedback on our idea of hosting a women’s group ride on Saturdays. This ride would slightly scale back the hammerfest mentality of the Sunday rides, but still focus on a steady endurance ride of around three hours. We’re aiming to have our first Saturday Women’s Ride on January 13. Road bikes and fenders (with extenders) are mandatory. Call or come by the shop if you have any questions.

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

Winter Hours (effective January 1, 2007)
Please note that starting in January, we will no longer be open until 7 p.m. on Fridays.
Monday-Saturday 10-6
Sunday CLOSED

Holiday Hours
Please note that we will be OPEN Saturday, December 30 and CLOSED December 31 and January 1.

Have a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Barry, Dave, Steve, Brian, Sandra, Tanya and Andrew!

December is just racing by and you’re already dreaming about your upcoming vacation, but there’s so much to do before you can sit back with that well-deserved glass of eggnog. At Local Ride Bike Shop, we can help you get there quicker. We have something to suit everyone on your list – like a Suffer-O-Rama Spinervals DVD for Grandma!

Robbie’s Back!
Local Ride’s master welder, Robbie Bitz, is back from his two-week titanium welding course in Ashland, Oregon, and he’s got the skills! Robbie’s big assignment was building a titanium road bike frame, which he passed with flying colours. Stay tuned for a great new Maple Ridge-based handmade bicycle manufacturer in the next couple of years…. Congrats Robbie!

Weekly Specials
Barry is raving about his Specialized cycling glasses, which he tested yesterday on a long, rainy ride. “They didn’t fog up, they stayed put on my face and I couldn’t even tell they were there because of the AdaptaLight lenses.” Because of his enthusiasm for Specialized eyewear, Barry is discounting all in-stock Specialized glasses this week by 20%.

The second big special of the week is 40% off all in-stock Bell and Giro helmets (excluding Bellistic model). We’re blowing them out to make room for the new Giant headgear.

Featured Product
Giant has introduced a brand new line of helmets for 2007 and we have a large variety in stock to suit all sorts of functions, colour schemes, sizes and budgets. From the slick Ares with carbon accents priced at $149.95; the fashionable Athena women’s model at $129.95; the functional Orion at $79.95, to the quality Talos at $49.95, the new line offers it all. Come check them out in store now.

Spinning!
Last Monday we saw a 100% increase in participants of our weekly spinning sessions and we had a total of seven last night! We kick things off at 6:15 p.m. Bring your bike, trainer, shoes, two towels (one for yourself and one for under your bike) lots of water and $5 for the drop in fee. If you don’t have your own trainer, we’ll have a limited number of rentals available for $5 per session. Workouts generally last between one and two hours.

Want to do some indoor training at home? We offer Spinerval DVD rentals at $5 for two days. We’ll have a bigger selection of training DVD’s available soon.

Sunday Ride
Sunday’s ride was a blast. Despite the wet weather, eight riders met for coffee and rode off into the rain for a jaunt through the backroads of Maple Ridge and Mission. They took to the Thorn Hill area and even veered off-road for a bit of an adrenalin rush as they navigated on wet leaves and melting snow patches with skinny slick tires. It was a rough ride, but only two mechanicals happened – Steve’s fender came loose and Mike bent his derailleur hanger. All in all, a success!

Join us regularly for a Sunday road ride. Depending on numbers, we’ll try to split into an “A” and “B” group. The “A” Group normally averages around 30kph for 3+ hours, while the “B” Group hovers around 25kph for 2+ hours. Road bikes and fenders (with extenders) are highly recommended. 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.

Saturday Women’s Ride?
We’re throwing the idea out there. Sandra has suggested a women’s group ride on Saturdays in the New Year, because we know there are a lot of you out there. Saturday’s ride would slightly scale back the hammerfest mentality of the Sunday rides, but still focus on a steady endurance ride of around 3 hours. What do you think? Please e-mail us if you’re interested.

Holiday Hours
Please make note of our holiday hours.
Monday – Thursday 10-6
Friday 10-7
Saturday 10-6
Sunday CLOSED
CLOSED December 24, 25, 26, January 30, 31, 1

Have a great week!

Last week, Specialized Canada’s Jason came in and filled our heads with knowledge on the company’s popular, functional and well thought out Body Geometry line of saddles, shoes, footbeds, grips and gloves. The staff at Local Ride are now Body Geometry certified and will be happy to help you get the right Body Geometry accessories to make your ride more comfortable. Barry was especially excited about the big S’s accessories, such as the stylin’ Toro sunglasses with Adaptalite photochromic lenses.

Weekly Specials 
Sugoi’s “Wired” long-sleeve is a full stretch wicking midweight base layer that is fleeced on the inside for amazing comfort. Its unique functional, integrated electronics pocket is the best way ever to take music on the go. We’ve taken 20% off the regular price of $94.95 this week. They’re available in men’s and women’s. Come try one on today. This versatile piece of clothing is a great gift idea! Have a cyclist on your list? We have lots of other gift ideas, so stop by the shop. 

Featured Product 
One of the most exciting developments with Specialized is the Body Geometry footbed system. Specialized Body Geometry footbeds are designed to maximize comfort while cycling, decrease the risk of injury and increase performance by offering a near-custom fit at an affordable price. With Specialized’s Arch-o-meter, we can measure your feet, set you up with the correct insoles for your arches, and adjust the canting of your shoes with shims to ensure your knees track straight while pedaling for greater efficiency and comfort. At $69.95, Specialized Body Geometry footbeds are a small price to pay for more comfort and power during cycling. Most Specialized shoes include the standard Body Geometry footbeds, but the after-market upgrades will fit any cycling shoe and come in different arch heights. 

Spinning! 
Our weekly Monday Night Spin Sessions have started! We kick things off at 6:15 p.m. Bring your bike, trainer, shoes, two towels (one for yourself and one for under your bike) lots of water and $5 for the drop in fee. If you don’t have your own trainer, we’ll have a limited number of rentals available for $5 per session. Workouts generally last between one and two hours. 

Want to do some indoor training at home? We offer Spinerval DVD rentals at $5 for two days. We’ll have a bigger selection of training DVD’s available in December. 

Sunday Rides 
Unfortunately our Sunday Morning Ride was cancelled due to black ice on the roads. We hope you all managed to get out and enjoy yourselves anyway. Sunday Morning Rides will be up and running again this weekend, since the temperature has risen above ‘0′ and the roads are clear.  

Join us regularly for a Sunday road ride. Depending on numbers, we’ll try to split into an “A” and “B” group. The “A” Group normally averages around 30kph for 3+ hours, while the “B” Group hovers around 25kph for 2+ hours. Road bikes and fenders (with extenders) are highly recommended. 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.  

Fall Hours 
10-6 Monday-Thursday 
10-7 Friday 
10-6 Saturday 
CLOSED Sunday  

Have a great week!