I feel spring a comin'

I had a revelation Thursday night as I was riding home from work around 5pm.  It wasn't pitch black out!  I still had my headlight on flash mode by the time that I arrived at my home around quarter to six.  I hope that you can understand my giddiness.

For about the past month or so even before I left the door of the shop to head home it was dark and all you could see were the twinkle of cars headlights.  But this little piece of excitement has just reminded me that there is an end to this thing called winter and it is slowly but surely on the way.

Happy riding.

Race Team Meeting

February 27th, at 3:30 pm. 

We will have our first Team meeting of the year.  It should be relatively short, with introductions (we got new peeps to introduce) and some business to attend to, and then hopefully all of you can stick around for Goldsprints.

If anyone is interested in joining the team let us know.

Hope to see everyone there.

T.H.O.R. Annual Meeting

Taken from T.H.O.R.'s blog:

 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FEB 6

YOU'RE INVITED!

SAT. FEB 6

10AM - NOON

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE (down by ped bridge)

The THOR annual meeting is open to the public. Encourage your riding and non-riding friends to attend. We have a big agenda for 2010 and we need everyone's help. If we do it right, trail building is going to be just one of many things we do really well but we need a lot of help to meet our goals.

WHO'S WITH US?

(And we guarantee there are positions open that have nothing to do with moving dirt but DO involve riding, smoked meat and wearing costumes.)

So come on out and help us get this party started.

A reminder that membership dues will be collected. Individual member $20 , Family $30

Hope to see you all there.

Something to keep ya warm

In efforts to keep everyone warm during the return of the bitter cold here are some pics of a few custom or semi-custom builds that have come through the shop recently.

Santa Cruz Nomad
XTR Cranks
Specialized Command Seatpost
Rock Shox Totem Fork

Sycip Unleaded Steel frame
650B wheels
Moots Stem and Seatpost
Chris King headset
Fox fork

Sycip Unleaded Steel frame
650B wheels
1x9 Drivetrain
Rigid Carbon fork

Santa Cruz Blur XC Carbon 2009
XTR build kit

2010 S-works Roubaix SL2
Dura-Ace 7900 kit
Pro Components carbon handle bar
As shown 16.5 lbs.

2009 Specialized SX trail
Saint cranks
XT wheels
Chris King 1 1/2" and 1 1/8" headset

2009 Specialized S-works Stumpjumper FSR
RaceFace Next SL Carbon Cranks
KMC X9 sl chain

2009 S-works Stumpjumper Hardtail
With 650B wheels
XTR cranks
Truvativ Carbon Bar
X.O rear derailleur
As shown 21.8 pounds

2010 Specialized Langster Steel frameset
Thomson Elite silver seatpost
All City Cranks
All City hubs laced to Velocity Deep V rims
Flip flop rear hub
46t x 17t




Keep dreamin' of better weather.  Leave a comment with descriptions and pics of your favorite rig, new or old.

Happy pedalin'

OMAHA SPRINTS!

For those of you who can't make it down to Lincoln this weekend for the KC Sprints, fear not!  You will not have to travel far to partake in some sprinting action.

The Bike Way will be hosting it's version of roller races using the CompuTrainer 3D program, February 27th, registration @ 5pm, Go @ 6:00 pm.

The Low-down:

-Random pairings

-Best two out of three races - one minute rest between

-Double Elimination

-Will have Women's category

-Prizes for top finishers

-BYOB

-Spectators welcome

And best of all this event is FREE.  We will have to limit the field at some point so please call in and/or show up early to get registered.  So come on out and lay your claim to braggin' rights in Omaha.

We will also have an informal after party at the Liar's Club near by.



GOLDSPRINT Dresden from veloheld. on Vimeo.

Citizen Activism at it's finest....

Thanks to Guerrilla Trail Crew, fellow Omaha riders are taking matters into their own hands and picking up where the city officials have fell short clearing the area trails.  If you want to check them out and lend a hand click HERE.

Want to ride?

Local shop boy, Sean, is planning a ride regiment to train for his Dirty Kanza experience.  Anyone is welcome to join in on the rides but beware that the mileage is high.  Check it out HERE.

What is a Dirty Kanza?

NO, it is nothing sexual.  Get your mind out of the gutter.

It is a 200 mile gravel road race through the Flint Hill region that starts in Emporia, Kansas.  How long would someone have to finish this race?  One day.  Yes, you read that right.  One, uno, single day, and you have time cutoffs as well through the check points.

Why would someone want to do such a thing?  Well you can ask any of the current 127 out of 150 confirmed registered competitors.  Including shop employee, Sean Licari.

Other Omaha and Lincoln natives have stepped up to the plate as well at this point.  Such as the likes of Eric Brunt, Rafal Doloto, Corey Godfrey, Brent Johnson,  and Christopher Cronin among others.

Cheers to everyone that has signed up.  Good training and good riding.

If you want to try your hand at endurance gravel road riding, check out the link and video below and get your self registered.  Hurry!  It's filling up fast (correction: It is Full.  160 confirmed registered riders.  14hrs fill up time.)

http://www.dirtykanza200.com/ 

Seat Bag Mechanics Class

We at The Bike Way feel that even though we can supply you with top-notch service and repairs any day of the week, you should have the knowledge of some basic repairs so you can be a more confident rider in your pedaling adventures.  So we present to you our first series of maintenance classes.

The Seat Bag Mechanic

Here's the rundown--
 
Meet two (2) evenings, one evening a week= 2weeks- Feb. 24th and March 3rd @ 6pm

Cover basic trail-side repairs and adjustments

Class Entry Fee: $60 (total) please pre-register
Cost of class includes: (2) Pedro’s tire levers and (1) Specialized EMT Multi tool
Class description:  Class is focused on the new rider or someone looking for the skills to be able to go for a ride and feel confident that they will be able to handle most of the common place trail-side repairs.

Class covers:
-Pre-ride Safety checks (check bolts, bearings, tire pressures, quick release skewers)
-Explain chain basics (cross chaining, chain tension, difference in chains (single speed/8/9/10), chain sizing/repair)
-Changing tires (order / tips for less flats) and patching tubes (self adhesive, vulcanizing)
-Adjusting Derailleurs Front + Rear (cable tension, explain limit screws)
-Adjusting brakes (rim and disc, no hydraulic)

Notes:
-We will field peoples questions as they come up during the class also
-Feel free to bring your own bike so you can greater understand the in and outs of what you ride
-We will have repair stands available

Monday night indoor rides

Due to the wonderful Nebraska winter weather riding outside is not an option for most.  Here at The Bike Way, we feel your pain.  If you want to get in some ride time and not freeze your toes off, come on over to the shop (15115 Industrial Rd) on Monday nights at 6pm, starting January 18th, and participate in our Monday night indoor ride.  Setup begins at 6pm, riding should start by 6:30 and we will ride up to a couple of hours.

Bring your bike (with a smooth tire on the rear), shoes, towel, water bottle, your helmet (if you have a tendency to fall of your trainer) [;-)], and your trainer.  If you don't have a trainer we can supply you with one $5 and limited availability. 

Otherwise, this is free of charge and open to any ability range.

We will continue this series until the weather turns nice enough to ride outside.

Hope to see you all there.