Happy 2009 from Local Ride

Happy New Year from your friends at Local Ride! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season and are now ready and motivated to get back in the saddle, despite the less-than-stellar weather. Remember, we ride all year round, so we have the knowledge, experience and equipment to help you get through it all safe and dry – rain, sleet, wind, and snow!

Featured Product

This week we’re featuring the best and most innovative in commuter bicycle lights – the NiteRider MiNewt Mini-USB. This is the first bike light to feature a Lithium-ion battery that can be charged from the USB port of your PC or a regular outlet. Not only is it versatile, it’s tiny, light and bright too! It has a run time of 3 hours, weighs in at 175g, and its single LED puts out 110+ Lumens. – $164.95

Weekly Special

Local Ride Custom Bottles

This week, we’re taking 15% off the price of Local Ride custom water bottles. Cut down on plastic bottle use with Local Ride logo stainless steel Rainforest bottles, or pick up a squeezable blue and white Local Ride logo Specialized bottle – the best plastic bottle on the market.

50% off Clothing Rack

Another source for a good find at an even better price is the 50% off clothing rack, featuring brands like Sugoi, Sierra Designs, Sombrio and Fox.

Spin Sessions

Not sure you want to venture outside? Tired of solitary trainer workouts in your drafty garage? Don’t despair, Local Ride Spin Sessions are back! Join us here at the shop on Wednesday evenings for an intense indoor trainer workout designed by a professional cycling coach.

When: Wednesdays

Time: 6:15 pm

Cost: $10 drop-in fee

Bring: Your bike, trainer, wheel block, shoes, towels, water, desire to suffer

Please call ahead and reserve a spot as space is limited!

Local Ride Racing Sponsorship Opportunity

The Local Ride Racing Team (LRR), fresh off a successful 2008 racing season, are seeking sponsors as they plan their leap to the next level of competitive cycling in 2009. Since the team’s debut in 2006, the squad’s racers have achieved a high profile in the community and on the race circuit. The roster has expanded to include an elite women’s road team headed by Laura Brown, current National Team Pursuit Champion and Canadian record holder on the track. These inspiring women will be competitive at BC Cups and leading cycling events throughout North America. Supporting these local teams is a great marketing opportunity for businesses in the community, as the enthusiastic and dedicated team members will be sure to showcase your business at the province’s premier cycling events, including the Tour de Gastown, which attracted nearly 40,000 spectators in 2008. To request a sponsorship package or for more information, please contact Barry Lyster at Local Ride Bike Shop. Click here to visit the Local Ride Racing team web page.