Meet Romin

No, it is not Roman Craig, the smarmy Uncle from The Great Outdoors, which is a great movie and one of the best roles Dan Aykroyd has ever played.

It is actually Specialized new saddle for 2010, the Romin. I have used a variety of saddles over the past few years; some winners and some losers. This one is a big winner, and today became my saddle of choice for road this season. In the past 2 years I have used a variety of saddles including(in no particular order); Fizik Arione, Fizik Aliante, Fizik Antares, Bontrager RL Inform, Selle San Marco Concor Light, Selle San Marco Regal, and now I have moved on to the Romin.

Specialized Body Geometry(BG) saddles are designed with pressure mapping and blood flow tests to make sure they are maintaining a minimum amount of normal blood flow. Click Here for a link telling you about their BG saddles.

The Romin and SL version are designed for the rider that spends time in the drops on a road bike, and wants to be comfortable while doing so. The channel/cutout is extended to the tip of the saddle for better hip rotation as well as an overall better fit on a bike.

First impressions of this saddle were mixed. One quick look and you want to say it is 'too thin' or 'too hard,' but ultimately it is comfortable when you sit on it with a pair of bike shorts. So with that, I went into Sunday's ride with an open mind. Literally, 5 minutes into the ride I was hooked. The saddle just felt good from the word 'GO'. Once I put some power to the pedals, and motored down the road the saddle felt great. I ended up doing about 40 miles on it with a lot of climbing and some flats on my way out to Fort Calhoun and back. I had no numb feelings over the course of my entire ride, which is not something I can say about any saddle I have ever ridden. It truly is a revolutionary saddle that can certainly make any bike ride more enjoyable. This will be gracing all my bikes soon, it really is a wonderful saddle that is the best I have ever ridden.

Don't just take my word for it. Here is Frank Schleck telling you about it.

The Romin is new for 2010 and it is making a big splash. Here are some of the features:

• Patented BG Design is lab tested to assure blood flow to sensitive arteries
• "Medium" rated ultra-light padding for longer rides
• "Medium" rated carbon-reinforced shell for all-day racing and durability
  
• Tough, light and water-resistant Micromatrix cover
• Length: 270mm
  
  The Saddle comes in 2 versions:
  
  
• The Romin SL which has Durable, lightweight solid titanium rails $150
  OR
  
• The Romin which has Lightweight hollow chromoly rails $110

We have both the Romin and Romin SL at The Bike Way. We also have the new version of the assometer and we can get your measured up for the saddle and get you out on the road in style. Come on in and take a look.

Sorry Tim S.

Tim S. sent this to me last night.  Unfortunately I goofed and didin't get it posted but check it out and maybe they will be doing it again.

Coach Matt Richardson of EFP Fitness (www.efpfitness.com) is offering a FREE

Core Strength/Spin Class Saturday morning at 7 am.

WARNING: It will be a very intense session.

Cost: FREE

Date: Saturday Morning, 7am to 8 am (so won’t mess up your weekend)

Location: Endless Possibilities Gym, 84^th & L

Directions: http://www.endlesspossibilitiesomaha.com/endless-possibilities-directions.html

Bring your bike and trainer.

Wednesday Night Ride

All reports say that baring any rain tomorrow Tranquility will be rideable again.  Instead of regular scheduled Platte River we are going to move the Ride this week to Tranquility.  Meet at the trailhead around 6:00pm ready to roll by 6:10pm.  Bring a light if you want to do more than two laps.  Hope to see you all there.

;-)

MONDAY NIGHT RIDE MOVIN' TO THE ROADS

With temps reported to be in the 50's tomorrow, plan on riding outside for the Monday Night Road Ride.  Meet at the shop at 6pm and be ready to roll out by 6:30 at the latest.  We will have our A and B groups heading out.

Tranquility is rideable......

So with Tranquility being rideable I am going to head up there after work tonight.  Hopefully will be at the trail head around 6pm.  A lot of people are going to be out tonight so be aware of other people and reports of some soft spots still.

Want a free pair of shoes?

Check this out!  Don't know how legit it is but Chrome is offering a free pair of shoes.

http://www.trackosaurusrex.com/pblog/index.php?entry=entry100317-135549

OK, it is confirmed.  Chrome has it posted on their Facebook.  Sent my pair in this morning.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Omaha-NE/The-Bike-Way/121983367658?ref=ts#!/chromebags.sf?ref=ts

Tranquility deemed OPEN to ride.

Check this out THOR has given the OK to ride Tranquility.

http://thor-trails.blogspot.com/2010/03/tranquility-trail-conditions.html

Lake Manawa ride Canceled

Again some wishful thinking about being able to ride.  As long as we don't get anymore snow or rain for a while we should be able to hit Platte next week.

Flatwater Spring Training Series

Bike Pedalers and The Flatwater Cycling Team are hosting an early season training series.  This weekend there is a Criterium on Saturday and a XC Mountain race on Sunday.  Both days registration starts at 11:00 am and entry fees are only $7.00!  Great way to see if all your time on the trainer has paid off, BRUCE!

We know that Brian Tangen from The Bike Way Race Team is planning on testing his legs on Saturday's Crit and Sean is wanting to get down there for the XC MTB on Sunday. Anyone else?

Leave a post and we can see if we can get a carpool put together.

Store Winter Sale

Like the heading says, we are having a sale this weekend.  Starts Friday, March 19th to Monday, March 22nd.  All 2009 bikes are 15% off.  All fall and winter apparel is 20% off and select items are up to 75% off.  Come check out the deals on Friday and get them while they are here.

Manawa Trail Conditions???

We are assuming a bit that the trails out at Manawa are still soupy, if not still snow covered but anyone been out there lately?

Let us know.

Tranquility Ride Cancelled

Had some wishful thinking planning a ride at Tranquility today.  Needless to say, the trails are WAAAY to wet to even begin to think of riding.  Please stay off wet trails and we will hope for warmer weather for next week.

Omaha Sprints was a Success

Thanks to everyone that showed up and who participated in the Omaha Sprints on Saturday.  We had way more of a turnout than we ever expected for our first run at it.  30 people competed and we had close to 50 people in total in the shop.

As a shop we learned a lot and how to do this even better next time.

Check out some of the photos on our Facebook page and look for some videos to surface in the near future.

Here's a quick rundown of the top finishers:

1) Brad Z.
2) Clint R.
3) Matt S.
4) Shane S.
5) Nate H.
6) Glenn H.
7) Matt N.
8) Gene R.

Highest Watts seen for the night: Brad Z. with 1054
Highest cadence seen for the night: Joe S. with 190

Thanks again to all and hope to see ya at the next one.