It’s coming…

After the first wind storm of the season, you’re suddenly getting those flashbacks from last year of whipping winds, biting cold, driving rain and even – gasp – snow! Calm down, put on a pot of mint tea and be reassured by the fact that the folks at Local Ride can help get you through it – and you’ll be stronger, fitter and happier come spring! 

Local Ride Racing Team
Robbie hasn’t had enough yet! He had a great double-header long weekend of ‘cross racing on Vancouver Island last weekend, where he ripped up the Master Men’s category, placing 5^th in Saturday’s race in Cumberland and 6^th on Sunday in Errington. Not only did he get two solid results, he won the most aggressive rider award on Saturday. Grrrrrrrrr Robbie! Nice work! 

For 2008 we’d like to go bigger and better, but that naturally requires a larger budget. We’re in the process of preparing a sponsorship package and proposal that we’ll be bringing to businesses in the community. We’d love to have the local business community involved in our team and we think a partnership with Local Ride Racing would be a benefit to any business. With the huge amount of positive exposure our riders have in the community, be it on the bicycle or in the press, backing the Local Ride Racing Team is a smart choice.   

Featured Product 
2008 Specialized bikes are rolling in the door! It’s like an early Christmas present. Whenever the newest of the new bikes come in, we get all giddy and start pulling open the boxes and building up the shiny two-wheelers. We also strangely start craving eggnog and plum pudding…. Come check out the bikes! Donations of Christmas treats are gladly accepted. 

Weekly Specials 
This week, all of our in-stock LAKEN aluminum bottles are 20% off. If you’re looking for an alternative to those unhealthy plastic bottles, LAKEN is a great one! They come in lots of sizes and are adorned with fun graphics. They’re made from extruded aluminum and the inside is coated with a food safe lining. They make great stocking stuffers. 

Spinning Sessions 
Getting to spin with the gang at Local Ride is your favourite thing about winter. Local Ride’s Spinning Sessions are coming back! We’re still working out the details, but we’ll announce the schedule later this week! 

Sunday Ride 
Last Sunday’s Remembrance Day ride was fantastic. Paul, Steve, Mike, Dave, Dave’s neighbour, Ryan, Stacey, Tanya, Sue and Marie (sorry if we missed anyone) did a solid loop in Pitt Meadows/Maple Ridge, despite a raucous headwind. It’s great to see so many people out. 

Join us this Sunday for a great group ride. We plan to split into three groups as needed: “A” Group for stronger riders looking for a longer, quality workout, “B” Group for more recreational riders aiming to build their fitness and the Women’s Group for women who want to improve their fitness and cycling skills in a fun, supportive and social environment. 

- Helmets and road bikes with fenders and fender extenders are mandatory.
- Make sure you have appropriate clothing.
- Also note that we sometimes get adventurous and stray from paved roads for some
cyclocross-style fun.
- Please call or come by the shop for a pre-ride briefing. 

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

Women’s Ride – Now on Sundays! 
Okay, now we’ve gone and done it. We are officially moving the Saturday Women’s Ride to SUNDAY. 

Those of you who are still riding Saturdays, that’s great! Keep it up! Just make sure you join us on Sundays too! All groups will meet for the rides at the same time and place and then split accordingly. See the Sunday Morning Ride info above for meeting details and recommendations. 

Have a great weekend and see you on Sunday!