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03.23.12Weekend of March 24th & 25thSpring has officually sprung, people. That means warmer weather, more daylight and more riding. It also means Coppo e Bartali, Volta Ciclista a Catalunya, Ghent-Wevelgem and Criterium International all running over the weekend. The Thursday ride is slowly picking up steam again. We saw 8 intrepid riders peel to the Booty Loop, 9 when you count a run-in with Bill Allen on course. Great to have Alap as a new resident of Noda, and super fun to see Becky "Beck" Miller back in town. Thursday is an easy spin for most, and a great entry level ride for newcomers. It's ...
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12.22.11Weekend of Dec 23-26Kids, Here's to a great holiday weekend. Hope everyone is getting much needed time away from the office, easy riding, and perhaps even squeezing in an adult beverage or two. Reminder, the 2012 kit order is underway. Yes, we know you don't like to be rushed. Yes, we know you're unsure of sizing, and yes, we know it's the holidays and budgets are tight. NOW BUCKLE UP SALLY AND GET YOUR ORDER IN QUICKLY. Friendly tip, you must be registered and signed in to the team discount area of Shopuptowncycles.com to view the Club and Race packages. Click here for ...
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11.04.11Weekend of Nov 5 & 6[caption id="attachment_1913" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Hennie Kuiper at \'79 TdF. Via Hennie Kuiper Flickr"][/caption] Hope everyone has recovered from the first week of computrainer sessions at Uptown Cycles. I'm sure Farina's voice is hoarse - she got way too much of a kick out of the torture. Congrats to David "The Flying Scotsman" Hay for putting on a show Thursday night. From Z's live reporting, it sounds like someone is the new king of the "Watts Per Kilogram" club. The sad news is, only Dave and Malcolm know what a kilogram even is. Lots going on this weekend, and seems the cold ...
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07.13.11Holstee Feature: Orontas Bike Care ProductsHere at HQ, we're big fans of the fine folks at Holstee, and their Curated x Holstee emails. "Following the mantra 'Curating with a Conscience' the Holstee team seeks some of the most beautiful and innovative sustainable designs and shares them with their community though their video reviews, newsletter and shop." This week, the Curated x Holstee newsletter featured a company called Orontas. We've come across Orontas in the past, but the Holstee feature made it worth another look. Their story in their own words: "ORONTAS IS NOT A BRAND. ORONTAS IS WRECKLESS COMMITMENT TO DO BETTER. ORONTAS ISN’T GREEN. ORONTAS ...
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07.13.11Giant Sponsors Real RidersGreat idea from the folks stewarding the Giant brand in Australia.
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06.13.11Summer Kit Re-orderKids, it's time for our summer kit re-order. We will be using Veloce' Speedwear again. We've tried to keep the price low, seeing only a slight increase to cover credit card processing fees. Ordering and fulfillment will be handled through the new Team Discount area on the soon-to-be-launched ShopUptownCycles.com e-commerce site. Deadline for orders is Monday June 27th. Follow the steps below: Step 1: Register as a new user by following this link and click 'register' in the upper right corner. If you are already a previously registered user "Sign In", then move to step 3. Step 2: New users: once registered, ...
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06.10.11Weekend of June 11 & 12Kids, it's time for our summer kit re-order. We will be using Veloce' Speedwear again. We've tried to keep the price low, seeing only a slight increase to cover credit card processing fees. Ordering and fulfillment will be handled through the new Team Discount area on the soon-to-be-launched ShopUptownCycles.com e-commerce site. Deadline for orders is Monday June 27th. Follow the steps below: Step 1: Register as a new user by following this link and click 'register' in the upper right corner. If you are already a previously registered user "Sign In", then move to step 3. Step 2: New users: once registered, ...
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01.13.112011 Kits Are Ready For OrderAfter much gnashing of teeth, the design and sponsors for our 2011 kit are final. We'll give everyone until January 24th to get your order in. Please pay close attention to the sizing charts when ordering. No excuses if the items don't fit. Go to the store and place your order. Big thanks to our 2011 sponsors for jumping on board: Uptown Cycles, Classic Cycling, Shuffle Magazine, Dolce Vita, and Growlers Pourhouse. Make sure you say hi and support them when you can. I'm also pleased to say that 36th Street Racing is officially a USA Cycling registered team for ...
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10.15.10Big Stampede Bike Expo, November 7thWorld HQ recently received a curious email here that has us contemplating a drive out of the city into the heart of Nascar country. The Big Stampede Bike Expo and Swamp meet bills itself as the "biggest bicycle expo and swap to hit the Southeast". What truly has our interest - Big Stampede benefits local non-profit Trips For Kids Charlotte. A worthy beneficiary always in need of more funding and participation. More: Big Stampede features 25,000 square feet of manufacturers, retailers, clubs/teams, and individuals buying, selling, and swapping new and used cycling and triathlon equipment. WHEN: The expo/swap is from 9AM until 3PM. Details: WHERE: ...
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10.04.10Espada Re-Opens in NoDAIn between beers, our man on the street Joey "Lifts" snapped this candid of the grand re-opening of Espada Bicycles. They recently englarged their shop after taking over the street facing spot at 3206 N. Davidson. More to follow on the shop expansion as well as offerings, parts, and service.
