CYCLE CITY NEWS

Mar

2010

Author: Drew

Well what a very ordinary way to start off the new month ! rain, rain, rain and more rain, i think i speak for all the cyclist when i say enough is enough we need to be out on the road again. When a cyclist is away from their bike for too long it is never a good thing for friends and family nearby. At-least from the forecast it doesn’t look like we need to endure it too much longer.

The News

So enough with the weather and on to the news. Some of you eagle eye individuals may have noticed the new shop logo at the head of this newsletter. So with the new logo comes a few other small changes both stores Cycle City and Cycle Scene will now be known as Cycle City Cleveland and Victoria Point. The new email address is www.cyclecityredlands.com.au it is completely new so head over and check that out we are still working on it but it is looking great so far. There will be a few other small changes as we go along so you will just have to stay tuned for those.

Being March it is a massive month for the Wynnum Redlands Cycle Club with the Mt. Cotton Kermesse approaching fast on the 28th. Once again this year we will have a tent set up with products and bikes on display as well as our tools and repair stand for any last minute repairs you may need.

We have in-stock a gramin 705 and the funky new little 500 gps cycling computer and if you have not seen or heard about these computers yet then get in to one of the shops and check them out they are a must have for every cyclist. We also have in stock a few wheel-sets right from bomb proof training wheels through to top end racing clinchers and tubular come check them out and hit us up for a deal on those, perfect for Mt. Cotton Kermesse.

The other big news is that The Kieser (Henry) will be leaving for 5 weeks to head off to South Africa for a well deserved holiday with the entire family. I will let Henry tell you about what he will be up to over there but i will tell you one thing the man is in the form of his life and Mr Lance Armstrong should be very worried.

HENRY IS AWAY???

The next few weeks, I will be away in South Africa, doing a very important race. The Cape Argus is the biggest idividually timed race in the world. This year there will be just over 36 000 competitors. Big names in the past has done it. The likes of Eddy Merckx, The Keiser – Jan Ulrich, Matt Damon(actor) and this year, Lance Armstrong is doing it as well. The race is around Cape Point in Cape Town, South Africa for a 109km. It is a very hilly race with two 4km hills in the last 20km. It usually is a good effort doing the race under 3 hours. Jo Maartins will also do the race this year – he will be starting 2 groups behind me. Jo has done well in this race in years gone by.

We will fly the flag of Australia and the WRCC club high and hope we will be able to achieve our goals. If you want to know more about the race, follow this link: www.cycletour.co.za/index.aspx

The Specials

So what is a Cycle City news letter without some store specials ? well, it’s still a damn good news letter but the specials just adds a bit. Ok so we will have a sale running this week from Thursday (4th) until Thursday (11th) let’s call it a SSSHHHH don’t tell Henry sale. We are going to have 50% of clothing in both stores, store wide. That includes all clothing from skins compression gear to shop kit. Don’t forget winter is upon us so drop in and pick up a bargain on some of that stuff.

Also since the weather has been extra harsh these past few weeks we will be doing half price services for those that receive this newsletter. We are definitely the number one choice for servicing your bike, we treat it like one of our own which means that it will have to be nothing short of perfect before it goes out our doors. In most cases we can have a service out in around 24hours but it may be an idea to phone ahead and book a time to bring your bike in.

We have 2x Dura-Ace 7900 (the 2010 model) group-sets in stock which are going out at a bargain basement price of $2199, as i see that on PBK it is $2100 not including freight i think that our price is the best price you will find going around so if you are looking to upgrade your bike now will be the best time.

We also have a 2nd hand Time road bike in the store at the moment going out for a bargin. It is full carbon with sram force, excellent condition and has just had a full service the asking price is $2500 so once again i don’t think it will be something to last long. Come down and have a look if it is something you would be after or know of someone who is in need of a good 2nd hand bike.

Well guys i think that is it for now but you will be hearing from us again soon. Thanks to everyone for your ongoing support its great having everyone come through the shop from time to time even if it is for a chat. Until next time guys whether it be on the road’s or on the bush trails we will see you out there.

Cheers,

The Team At Cycle City