Wow! What a great Hunger Ride this year! Over 125 riders showed up and donated just about 4000 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank- all in one day! A huge "Thank You" goes out to all who participated and made this year's Hunger Ride and Food Drive a success. Bow Lemp of Estate Services Audio Visual took top honors for the person who donated the most food weighing in at 1000lbs. He also coordinated the food donations from Linked Cycling and Over the Hump Race Series. In total, Bow, Over the Hump, and Linked donated almost 1600lbs of food! We cannot say "Thank You" enough Bow! Also, thanks to Chick-Fil-A for providing us with some post ride chicken sandwich greatness. To top it off, we had the best weather conditions we have seen on any one of our previous Hunger Rides. Can't beat the high 70's and sunshine in December. We look forward to next year and smashing this years totals. Happy Holidays!
Developed
from years of working with Dr. Andy Pruitt Ed.D., PA of the Boulder
Center for Sports Medicine and found only at Specialized dealers, like Rock N' Road Cyclery, BG FIT (Body Geometry Fit Integration Technology)
is a comprehensive fitting system created to help cyclists like you ride
faster, longer and in complete comfort, while reducing your chances of
injury.
Rock
N' Road Cyclery uses the system's latest technology to ensure a precise
fit based on your exact measurements. We incorporate your athletic and
cycling background, height, flexibility and inseam to determine specific
vertical and horizontal coordinates. And, a great thing about the BG
FIT is that we can provide a thorough, cutting-edge, expert fit in a
short amount of time. Plus, if you're purchasing a new Specialized
bicycle, you're getting the best in bike technology too.
The BG FIT process:
Pre-fit interview -
Every fit, whether it's for a novice or experienced cyclist starts with
a brief interview with our trained technician that addresses your
needs, goals and injury history.
Flexibility assessment -
This evaluation provides an accurate picture of your flexibility and
other physical attributes, including assessment of foot structure, knee
position, spinal curve, shoulder extension, hip flexion and leg length,
among others.
Side view -
This is a riding-position assessment using your side view on the bike.
The goal is to find the correct neutral position that's both efficient
and comfortable by adjusting the seat, handlebars, stem and cleats.
Front view -
Analysis from a front view to optimize hip, knee and foot alignment for
optimum efficiency and balanced power delivery. This includes analysis
of the pedal and shoe placement and how squarely you sit on the seat.
Follow-up -
After a week or so, the technician calls to discuss the effectiveness
of the adjustments and to answer any other questions or concerns you may
have
Benefits of our BG FIT fittings:
Rock
N' Road BG FIT techs are trained in muscle and skeletal anatomy related
to the motion of cycling, common aches and pains associated with
cycling, and the corrections necessary to address these issues.
We
assess your pedal stroke and can install BG footbeds and varus/valgus
wedges to properly align your feet/knees/hips for maximum efficiency and
comfort.
We can help you ride longer, faster, happier, and healthier so you gain the get the most from your cycling.
With
our fitting experience, tools and unique Specialized Body Geometry
bicycles and equipment, we can recommend adjustments and products that
solve even unique challenges in flexibility, comfort, injuries and power
output.
When it comes to bike knowledge Ken Fitzpatrick is your man! Check out this video he and the crew from Rock N' Road Cyclery in Irvine made. Stay tuned, these guys plan on conducting a weekly video review!
Fizik Women's Vesta Saddle "Miss Berlin"- The 249-gram Vesta is handmade in Italy and features a channeled design with a reinforced nylon/carbon shell. Integrated Clip system ready accepts Fizik bags and lights.
The Fi'zi:k brand was born in 1996 - a high-end bicycle saddle line, designed and handmade in Italy by the world's largest saddle manufacturer. Fi'zi:k is the phonetic spelling of the word "physique" - referring to the form or state of the human body.
During the month of August RnR is giving you, a shopping credit towards anything in the store when you purchase a 2010 model bike. You could get up to $600 in free gear!
Call or Visit your local Rock n' Road to get all the details!
Service Course 1- Join us for a Free service clinic, that will be held at RNR in Irvine at 7:30pm on July 21st. The class last 45 minutes and is by RSVP only. David the service manager at Rock n Road Irvine will be conducting the class. The agenda is to teach you how to properly maintain your bike and get yourself out of a sticky situation on the road. He will show you how to patch a tire, properly tighten bolts, clean and lube your bike. Please RSVP with David today to secure your spot at this class.
Great Park Thursday Night Crit Series Presented by Rock N Road Cyclery And in association with CRB April 15th thru September (That’s 24 Races!)
Bringing racing back to Orange County on a regular basis has been in high demand. The wait is over. Every Thursday night in the summer of 2010, you can race your bike on the tarmacs at the old El Toro Marine Corps Base now known as The Orange County Great Park. Join us as we embark on a racing series that could balloon from criteriums, to time trails, to road racing, all within a closed road circuit laid out on top of the runways. Start time is 6:00pm. For More info visit www.californiabicyclingracing.org
The Dana Point Grand Prix is pleased to welcome Rock N Road Cyclery to our event. With 4 state-of-the-art bike shops in Orange County California, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, and Anaheim Hills, Rock N Road offers our community cyclists everything they need to maximize their riding experience. Visit them in our Fan Zone on Sunday, April 11th at the Dana Point Grand Prix or at one of their stores!
The 4th Annual Dana Point Grand Prix of Cycling will once again bring professional bicycle racing to beautiful Heritage Park and the downtown community on April 10-11, 2010. The Dana Point Community Cycling Foundation is proud to once donate a portion of the proceeds to the Boys and Girls Club of Capistrano Valley and the 5th Marine Regiment Support Group.
Specialized Bicycle Company is doing their part to help with the Health Care problem in America. They've announced that every cyclist who buys a Sirrus, Sirrus Sport, Vita or Vita Sport (pictured above) during April will get an Align Helmet free. If you live anywhere near Orange County the best place to get that deal is right here at Rock N' Road Cyclery.
Rock N' Road Cyclery is excited to announce that they have taken delivery on the new Command Post. In a recent article in Bike Magazine, Specialized suspension chief, Mike McAndrews said that he initially thought the need for all the cool features of this seat post might be overkill. But then he rode it:
"When we started this project, I figured I'd drop my post maybe once a ride. But when you actually use one of thee, it changes your whole riding style. You don't just drop the post all the way down for steep descents. In the Cruiser position, which is 35mm lower than the full extension, there is just so much more terrain that you can ride. I'm activating the post all the time and riding things I wouldn't even have considered trying before"
