Archive for February, 2010

The Race the Ridge Stage Race presented by Local Ride Bike Shop in Maple Ridge, BC, is confirmed for May 1-2, 2010 and it’s set to be the best edition in the race’s eight-year history. Registration is now open for the challenging three-stage race that showcases the diversity and beauty of the Maple Ridge area, while offering exciting, high-speed, and spectator-friendly cycling events.

“This year, I feel we have the best trio of courses ever,” said Race Organizer Barry Lyster. “Everyone loves the Golden Ears Time Trial, the Thorn Hill Road Race is the perfect mix of climbing and high-speed action, and the new and improved Town Core Crit is back by popular demand.”

Also new to the Race the Ridge repertoire is a youth stage race. “We’re adding a U17 stage race for girls and boys aged 10 to 17. This is a real stage race for kids,” said Lyster. In addition, younger children will have the opportunity to race for free at a kid’s competition in downtown Maple Ridge on May 2, during the criterium races.

“With three fantastic races combined with the new provincial category structure and a 75-rider limit on each field, we expect races to sell out quickly,” said Lyster. Along with high-quality races, $5,000 in cash and prizes are up for grabs.

Registration for the grueling stage race is now open online here and riders who register by February 28 will benefit from the early-bird discount rate.

Light Up Your Life

Light up your life and your way with new bike lights from Giant. We have to models in stock that will suit your low-light riding needs. The numen is a five-LED headlight best suited for commuting. It’s waterproof and has two flashing modes and up to 120 hours of run time. Batteries included! Make your commute safer with the Giant numen for $29.95.

If you need more wattage for really dark roads or trail riding at night, Giant has the answer in the Recon: 3.0 LED light system. This is a high-powered rechargeable headlight system at a very budget-conscious price. A single three-watt LED combined with Panasonic lighting technology and full aluminum construction offers four hours of illumination on the medium setting and two hours on the high beam. Illuminate your world with the Recon: 3.0 for $119.95.