Monday, May 25

Diva Night




Join us for Diva Night:




June 4, 2009 at 7:30pm


at our Laguna Niguel Location


24281 La Paz, Laguna Niguel


949.360.8045




  • Get educated on Hammer Nutrition


  • Win fabulous prizes with bike Jeopardy


  • Enjoy refreshments


  • Win a Specialized Era Expert Mountain bike worth over $3000


Please RSVP to: nicky@rocknroadcyclery.net, the list is almost full so sign up today!


Friday, May 22

Reminder- Demo day at Laguna Niguel


The Rock N' Road Diva's are hosting a Demo Day at our Laguna Niguel Shop this weekend. Saturday May 23rd come join us for a Road or Mountain bike ride. You can either show up on your own set of wheels or you can borrow one of ours, but I strongly suggest calling ahead to reserve a demo bike. The Demo truck will be hanging out all weekend so if you can't make it on Saturday head down Sunday. If you enjoy a challenge I suggests coming on Saturday.

See ya out there!

Wednesday, May 20

WTB Tires- one ride & you'll understand



Wolverine


Max Plaxton XC world cup tough guy, shreds with the WTB Wolverine

  • Each Knob is well-supported for zero squirm on hardpack/asphalt
  • Center knobs 1mm (Fast!)
  • Transitional knobs 2m (*Easy, predictable handling)
  • .89mm these cling like Wolverine claws on hardpack
  • Outside knobs 3mm (bite into soft/loose dirt)

Comes in a 2.2 or 1.95

Tuesday, May 19

Easton Monkeylite Handlebar

Monkeylite DH Handlebar

Easton bar drop test: 3,300 pounds of force on handlebar.

225 grams. propreitary CNT composite. Limited 5 year warranty.

Why not?

Saturday, May 16

Giro d'Italia 100th Anniversary

Giro d'Italia

The Giro was inspired by the Tour de France and, just as the French race was intended to boost circulation of L'Auto, so Emilio Camillo Costamagna, the editor of La Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper, aimed to increase his circulation. The first Giro d'Italia started on May 13, 1909 at Milan with eight stages totalling 2,448 kilometres (1,521 miles). Luigi Ganna was the first winner.
Along with the Tour de France and the World Cycling Championship, the Giro d'Italia makes up the Triple Crown of Cycling. Along with the Tour de France and the Vuelta a EspaƱa it is one of the three Grand Tours.


Now in its 100th year in 2009, the Giro d'Italia, or Tour of Italy, will draw the sport's top stars-including Lance Armstrong for the first time ever. Lance will ride in support of Astana temmate Levi Leipheimer, who could be the first American winner of the Giro since Andy Hampsten in 1988. To win, he'll have to outmaneuver past champions and homeland heroes like Ivan Basso, Danilo Diluca, and Damiano Cunego, as well as rising stars like Mark Cavendish of Columbia-High Road and seasoned veteran sprinters like Alessandro Petacchi.

Schedule:
16 MaySaturday
8° StageMORBEGNO - BERGAMO 209Km In plain, undulated
17 MaySunday
9° StageMILANO SHOW 100 163Km In plain
18 MayMonday
Rest Day
19 MayTuesday
10° StageCUNEO - PINEROLO 262Km Mountain
20 MayWednesday
11° StageTORINO - ARENZANO (GENOVA) 214Km In plain
21 MayThursday
12° StageSESTRI LEVANTE - RIOMAGGIORE(Cr. Individuale CINQUE TERRE) 60,6Km Cronometro
22 MayFriday
13° StageLIDO DI CAMAIORE - FIRENZE 176Km In plain
23 MaySaturday
14° StageCAMPI BISENZIO - BOLOGNA (San Luca) 172Km Mountain / Arrival in climb
24 MaySunday
15° StageFORLI' - FAENZA 161Km In plain, undulated
25 MayMonday
16° StagePERGOLA - MONTE PETRANO 237Km Mountain / Arrival in climb
26 MayTuesday
Rest Day
27 MayWednesday
17° StageCHIETI - BLOCKHAUS 83Km Mountain / Arrival in climb
28 MayThursday
18° StageSULMONA - BENEVENTO 182Km In plain
29 MayFriday
19° StageAVELLINO - VESUVIO 164Km Mountain / Arrival in climb
30 MaySaturday
20° StageNAPOLI - ANAGNI 203Km In plain
31 MaySunday
21° StageROMA (Cronometro individuale) 14,4Km Cronometro

Thursday, May 14

Instant Rebates on Specialized Road Bikes... Yes, you read that right!

Specialized is offering an instant rebate on select road bikes.
Below is a list of the models that this offer applies to.
Come in today & pedal out on an incredibly cool
New road bike!

Tarmac Comp………..$400
Tarmac Expert………..$500
Tarmac Pro………..$750
Tarmac S-Works………..$1200
Roubaix Comp………..$400
Roubaix Expert………..$500
Roubaix Pro………..$750
Roubaix S-Works………..$1200
Ruby Comp………..$400
Ruby Expert………..$500
Ruby Pro………..$750
Ruby S-Works………..$1200
Transition Comp………..$400
Transition Expert………..$500
Transition Pro………..$750
Transition S-Works………..$1200

Offer ends on May 31st 2009
For details contact or come to any of our 4 Rock N' Road locations.

Wednesday, May 13

Niner Bikes

Rip 9

The all new, redesigned R.I.P. 9 for 2009: same travel, same weight, drastically increased stiffness. The CVA™ suspension technology still gives the rear wheel 4.5” of smooth, efficient, active suspension travel while the geometry has been tweaked to utilize the latest 120mm travel forks – giving the R.I.P. 9 that perfect all-mountain balance.
Order your today at RockN' Road

Tuesday, May 12

New Oakley Jawbone glasses- Pre-Order today!



JAWBONE SUNGLASSES


Oakley’s legacy of sports performance innovation continues with the new JAWBONE™. The latest evolution of a coveted design, this frame is like nothing ever seen in the world of sports. Every aspect is engineered around the clarity and protection of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®).
With Oakley’s new SWITCHLOCK™ Technology, the lower part of the frame rim opens to allow easy access for quick lens changing, letting you optimize performance in any light condition. The revolutionary design holds the lenses with a suspension system so stresses on the frame won’t affect the optics. With ordinary frames, flexing can change the surface contours of the lenses, causing optical distortion. The new architecture ensures there’s nothing to diminish the unbeatable clarity of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®), and you still get the optimized comfort and fit of a flexible frame design.
Pivot the nose piece to unlock the lower jaw and open it for easy lens changing. There’s minimal handling involved, so dirty fingers don’t get all over the lens. The quick-release system closes with a cam that locks each lens securely in place.
Oakley engineered the pivoting system with a release mechanism that lets you remove and replace the nose piece with a different size to customize the fit. A comfortably secure fit is essential for athletic competition, so Oakley started this new design with the company’s legendary Three-Point Fit. Instead of hooking the ears like conventional frames, a Three-Point Fit ensures the frame touches the wearer only at the bridge of the nose and the sides of the head. Oakley combined the proprietary fit with specialized bridge geometry and strategically placed flex zones to give the frame a broad range of flexibility while directing stresses away from the lenses. That way, the optics can do their job without the distortion of subtle bending and bowing.
  • Oakley SWITCHLOCK™ Technology for an interchangeable lens design that helps you keep up with changing light conditions and maximize performance in any environment.
    UNOBTAINIUM® stem sleeves for a secure fit that increases grip with perspiration.
    Durable yet comfortably lightweight O MATTER® frame material that optimizes protection while maintaining a flexible fit.
    Interchangeable nose piece for a customizable fit.
  • Unbeatable clarity and visual fidelity with the patented innovations of HIGH DEFINITION OPTICS® (HDO®), optimized by an entirely new frame architecture that translates frame stresses away from the lenses.
  • Full range of optional lens tints for glare reduction, improved color perception, enhanced contrast and optimized depth perception.
  • Convenience and clarity of Oakley HYDROPHOBIC™ a permanent lens coating that repels dust while maintaining a smudge-resistant barrier against skin oils, fingerprints, lotions and sunscreens and even repels water to prevent streaks and sheens from corrupting your vision.
  • Impact protection that meets all ANSI Z87.1 standards for high velocity and high mass impact resistance.
  • XYZ OPTICS® to extend clarity across lens contours that open peripheral vision and improve side protection against sun, wind and impact.
  • PLUTONITE® lens material for 100% filtering of all UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light up to 400nm.
    Also available in: Polarized Transitions Livestrong

Monday, May 11

Specialized Gets Serious About 29ers

By Michael Frank
Morgan Hill, California


You can say that 29ers have jumped the shark, that the trend is no longer a trend. It’s so mainstream, in fact, that Specialized is going to offer an Epic (as in, seriously fast race bike) 29er in 2010. How serious? Serious as in, it will be spec’d with SRAM’s super Gucci, not even out yet, XX group. This isn’t going to be a bike for noodling around on; Specialized thinks it will be for earnest racers, especially in marathon categories, and they’ve put their best minds on the project, especially when it comes to tuning the bike’s FSR suspension.

We had a brief ride of the Epic 29er today and we’ll salt a few minor ride impressions throughout the following, but know that these are initial musings, not conclusions of hard testing. Also note that we didn’t test bikes with final spec, etc., so the murky waters are even murkier. Here are the details on the Epic 29er; we’ll get to the Stumpjumper S-Works carbon HT after we’ve ridden that as well.

Sunday, May 10

NEW Shimano Di2, S-Works Tarmac in stock now!

Dura-Ace Di2 redefines the highest level of component performance and solidifies the brand as the benchmark for professional cyclists and road cycling enthusiasts alike.
You gotta ride this at least once! In stock today at all 4 locations, S-Works Tarmac Sl2 models built with the New Shimano Di2.

Wednesday, May 6

Spring Bike Giveaway Winner






Congratulations to Mary C., The proud owner of a Nirve Lahaina Cruiser.


Monday, May 4

Demo Day at Laguna Niguel May 23-24

Test the best with the
Rock N' Road Divas at Rock N' Road Cyclery

27281 La Paz Road Laguna Niguel, CA, 92677
949.360.8045
May 23-24
Memorial Weekend
There will be organized road & mountain rides on May 23rd

Road ride- will leave the store’s parking lot at 8:00am- Route TBA
Advanced Mountain ride- will leave the store’s parking lot at 8:30am, Route- Aliso Woods & Canyon (Lower fire road & coyote trail)
Beginner Mountain Ride- will leave the store’s parking lot at 9:00am. Route- Aliso Woods & Canyon (Mathis, Meadows Cholla, Lynx)

For further inquires & to reserve a demo bike contact
Carlos, Carlos@rocknroadcyclery.net

Saturday, May 2

MTB Baja Adventure June 13-20, 2009

Rock N' Road Cyclery presents an action packed week of Mountain biking with your Punta San Carlos host SoloSports Adventure Holidays.











Rock N' Road’s Adventure Package
June 13-20 2009
$1299Van or $1899 Fly-in
1week- 8days 7 nights


Your all-inclusive holiday includes :



  • Roundtrip transportation via van or private plane from San Diego to Campo SoloSports, Punta San Carlos
    Deluxe camping accommodations on a protected carpeted tarmac
  • All specially prepared meals by our staff of cocineras, snacks, beverages and a well stacked, hosted bar
  • Hot showers, internet, use of surfboards, SUPc, kayaks & more

Sign up today for an action packed week of adventure on and off the trails. For more information & reservations contact Kevin Trejo, owner SoloSports Adventure Holidays.
949.289.7779 Click here to visit the website a http://www.solosports.net/

Friday, May 1

Wheels 4 Life Update

  • Big thanks to all the people who came & donated at the stores! I hope everyone had a great time on the mountain bike ride in Laguna.

    Total bikes donated: 13

  • Money Raised: $500

  • This Event all Together: Priceless

http://www.wheels4life.org/

Brands we carry:

Specialized, Intense, Nirve, Haro, Niner, Cervelo, Oakley, Pearl Izumi, Fox, Shimano, Zipp, Bell, Giro, Vittoria, Continental, WTB, Mavic, Easton, Crank Brothers, Look, Serfas, Fizik, Campagnolo

Products we sell:

Road bikes, Mountain bikes, Triathlon bikes, Youth bikes, Comfort bikes, Commuting bikes, Components, Pedals, Saddles, Tires, Wheels, Helmets, Clothing, Food/Supplements, Eye wear, Footwear