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BikeSource hosts Specialized Demo Weekend and Women’s Clinic

Jeff Stephens — Mon, 17 May 2010 01:59:59 +0000

BikeSource hosts a Women’s Night Clinic on June 10 and the Specialized Demo Weekend on June 12-13.

BikeSource hosts the Specialized Demo Weekend at Alum Creek Phase 1 Mountain Bike Trail on June 12^th and 13^th. It will include Men’s and Women’s Road, Mountain and Tri Bikes. So please, don’t be fooled by the location of this event. This will have something for every “Gear Head”. We encourage all of you to hit the dirt if you are a “Pavement Punisher”, or ride the road if you are a “Dirt Demon”. Here’s a flyer for the Demo Weekend.

Also, on Thursday the 10^th, Specialized and BikeSource will be hosting a Women’s Night Clinic at their Sawmill Rd. location. The Event will not only cover Women’s Specific Bikes, Clothing and Accessories from Specialized, but also topics such as Training and Rider Safety will be discussed. Francesca DeRanzo from Specialized will be the featured speaker with help from the Ladies on Staff at BikeSource. Here’s a flyer for the Women’s Clinic.

Trek Stores Columbus offer various classes

Jeff Stephens — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:16:41 +0000

Trek Stores offer numerous educational opportunities during the winter months. From bike maintenance to yoga and spinning classes, you’ll advance your cycling prowess, even when the weather’s dreadful. Full listing below and on Trek Stores website.

January
Tuesdays-Road Bike Maintenance clinic Limited to 6 students (East Store)
Tuesdays-Trainer spin classes. Limit to 10 students. 7:15 pm (Dublin Store) $45 for 6 sessions.
Wednesdays- Yoga for cycling. Space limited to 15 students. Cost is $45 per session. (Dublin Store) – (Jan 11th to Feb 15th)
Thursdays- Yoga for cycling. Space limited to 15 students. Cost is $45 per session. (East Store) – (Jan 11th to Feb 15th)
Thursdays-Road Bike Maintenance clinic Limited to 6 students (Dublin Store)
1st-Holiday Ride Series #4 New Years Hangover Ride (East Store) – 3pm

February

Tuesdays- General Bike maintenance clinic (both stores)
Wednesdays- Yoga for cycling. Space limited to 15 students. Cost is $45 per session. (Dublin Store) – (Jan 11th to Feb 15th)
Thursdays- Yoga for cycling. Space limited to 15 students. Cost is $45 per session. (East Store) – (Jan 11th to Feb 15th)
14th- Holiday ride series #5 Couples Ride (East Side store) – 9am

Cold Weather Clinics offered by roll:

Jeff Stephens — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:12:02 +0000

All three of the roll stores are offering a nice series of clinics to help you prepare for winter riding. They have stores in Easton, Polaris, and Beavercreek (Dayton area)

Lights and Equipment – Wed. October 28th 7:00pm
Commuting this time of year requires more attention to safety and comfort. We’ll discuss our recommendations on how to set up your bike for riding through the winter.

This clinic covers seasonal equipment and lighting, covering all you need for road or mountain riding as well as commuting as the clocks go forward and the temperatures start to go backwards! Great preparation and a few simple accessories can make all the difference for a safe and enjoyable fall riding season.

Tools for Indoor Training – Wed. November 4th 7:00pm
Tips on the items needed (and how to use them!) to train indoors during the short days of winter.
Clinics are free of charge but class size is limited, so to be sure of a spot, please reserve your space online today. Registered participants will also receive great incentives and savings on the night!

The Real Commuter

Jeff Stephens — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:49:41 +0000

BIke Commuters: Improve your skills and ride the road with confidence.

Three of our area’s newest League of American Bicyclists Certified Cycling Instructors (Jamie Fellrath, Meredith Joy & Kenneth Cohen) will be jointly teaching a 6-hour, unabridged course for those who are already reasonably comfortable with mechanicals and riding on city streets. It will cover both on and off bicycle exercise dealing with cycling skills; emergency maneuvers; route and clothing selection; inclement and cold weather riding and other items a competent bicycle commuter needs to know. This lab involves riding on major Columbus arterials after sunset.

Dates/Time:

Two sessions, October 25, and NOvember 7, 2009

Location:

Summit United Methodist Church

82 East 16th Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201-1662

Fee: $35

To register for this course, contact:

Kenneth Cohen

Phone: 614.370.0514

subvertia@gmail.com

A registration form will be mailed or e-mailed to you once you’ve made your interest known. The fee should be included with your registration form.

Here’s a nice interview with Ken Cohen describing the course.

Webinar – Bicycle Commuter Encouragement for Employers

Jeff Stephens — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:02:15 +0000

MORPC will host a webinar "Encouraging and Supporting Bicycling through Employer Initiatives" on Thursday, August 27, 2009 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Throughout the nation, businesses are creating incentive programs, new facilities, and new policies to support employees who choose to bicycle to work. From offering showers to increasing secure parking, there are many ways to encourage employees to bicycle to work. A hot topic is the Qualified Bicycle Commuting Reimbursement of $20 per month added to the list of qualified transportation fringe benefits covered in section 132 (f) of the Internal Revenue Service Code. During the web conference, our speakers will provide insight into this new benefit and answer the following questions:

How does it work?
How do we implement a program?
Is the benefit pretax?
What costs are covered?
How do I track expenses?

National experts on bicycle programs will offer suggestions and examples on how to support bicycle commuting in the workplace and they will discuss how your business can strengthen its bicycle friendliness. This is a session you won’t want to miss. Speakers: Alison Dewey, Program Specialist, Bicycle Friendly Communities and League of American Bicyclists and Jeremy Doak, Director of Marketing, Accor Services with Julie Bond, Project Manager, Best Workplaces for Commuters, as your moderator.

The webinar is free but space is limited. Please RSVP (agodwin@morpc.org or 614-233-4123). The webinar will be in the Buckeye Conference Room at MORPC, 111 Liberty St., Suite 100, Columbus OH 43215.

Parking passes will be provided after you RSVP.

Further information about the webinar is below.