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Fitzgerald’s Bicycles Team Spotlight: Dave Byers
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Did you know that Fitzgerald’s sponsors (along with Kate’s Real Foods, Snake River Brewing, Athlete 360 and Orthopaedic Associates of Jackson Hole) a cycling team? And our team races everything – road, mountain, snow bike, ultra endurance, 24-hour & 12-hour races, LOTOJA – you name and our team has ridden it. We’ve decided to highlight our team this summer and we’re going to start with one of our team managers, Dave Byers. Dave just set a personal record down at 12 Hours of Mesa Verde finishing a solid 7th in the Men’s Single Speed Solo division. Dave took a few minutes to talk about his favorite rides, the Victor Emporium milk shakes and Ergon grips:
SKH: How long have you been on the Fitzgerald’s Team?
DB: Since 2006.
SKH: What kind of riding do you do?
DB: Mountain, Road, Cross, and Snow, with the occasional digression into Downhill and Pump Track.
SKH: What is your favorite ride?
DB: Mid-Mountain Trail, Park City, UT in late September when the Aspens are ablaze.
SKH: Tell us about the 12 hours of Mesa Verde?
DB: I raced the 12 Hours of Mesa Verde on Saturday, May 12th in Cortez, CO. It is one of my favorite races of the entire year because it has an awesome 16-mile course, great organization and festive vibe. I raced the Solo Singlespeed and took 7th out of 43 Solo singlespeed men with 7 laps in 11 hours and 41 minutes.
SKH: What’s next?
DB: The Boise 9 to 5 mountain bike race on June 9th.
SKH: What one thing have you purchased from Fitzgerald’s that you can’t do without?
DB: Ergon grips. They absolutely save my hands during long training rides and races.
SKH: What song gets stuck in your head during long rides?
DB: During Mesa Verde I was singing “Everybody Hurts” by REM.
SKH: What note do you write on your stem?
DB: “Eat, Drink, Smile.”
SKH: What is your favroite post ride treat?
DB: A milkshake from the Victor Emporium…. The best milkshakes on the planet.
Dave’s favorite grips, the Ergons, are available on our website and you can follow Dave on his blog. And most importantly, those milkshakes can be had just down the street from us on Main Street in Victor at the Victor Emporium!
Grand Opening & 10th Anniversary Party Recap
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Thanks to everyone who came out for our Grand Opening & 10th Anniversary Party.
We had a great time meeting all our new neighbors, seeing old friends, chowing down on Bill Boney’s BBQ, and throwing back a few cold ones from Snake River Brewery and Grand Teton Brewery.
Also a big thank you goes to our Fitzgerald Team Members Chris, Dan, Melissa and Kim who helped tend the bar and David Hudacsko for the help with the sound system.
Enjoy a National Treasure by bike… without cars!
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YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK NEWS RELEASE
Bicyclists Allowed On Some Yellowstone Roads while cars are not!
Now through April 19, the road between West Yellowstone,
Madison, Norris and Mammoth Hot Springs is open to travel by adventurous
and prepared bicyclists. There is no spring bicycle access to Old
Faithful or Canyon.
A bicycle trip into Yellowstone this time of year is not to be undertaken
lightly. The quickly changing weather can be blustery, snowy and brutally
cold. Snow and ice may cover sections of road. Bears, bison, elk, wolves,
and other wildlife could be encountered at any time. No services are along
these sections of road. Cyclists should expect to encounter — and yield
to — snowplows or other vehicles operated by park employees or
construction workers traveling in conjunction with park operations.
Bicyclists are required to ride single file and follow all other rules of
the road. They are strongly encouraged to carry bear spray, should be
prepared to turn around and backtrack when encountering wildlife on the
road, and must stay out of closed areas.
Cyclists are urged to call 307-344-2107 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
weekdays for updated road access information, or call 307-344-2113 for
24-hour weather information before traveling to the area. Additional
planning information is also available online at
http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/springbike.htm
Togwotee Winter Classic this Saturday!
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Greetings Fat Bike Racers & Potential Fat Bike Racers,
You need to speak up for Cycling!
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The current Senate transportation bill (MAP-21) weakens walking and biking programs. To improve the bill, we’re asking senators to vote for a bipartisan amendment to guarantee local governments a voice in transportation decisions and allow them to build sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways that keep people safe.
In the House, we are asking representatives to oppose the House transportation bill. Despite the fact that walking and bicycling infrastructure is a low-cost investment that creates more jobs per dollar than any other kind of highway spending, the House bill eliminates dedicated funding for walking and biking altogether.
Will you contact your Representative and Senators today and ask them to save our streets? Take Action Now!
Senate: Support the bipartisan Cardin-Cochran amendment
As written, the Senate’s transportation bill removes dedicated funding for walking and biking and (more…)
Another Fat Bike Race Announced!
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Race starts at about 4:45pm on February 11 in the Rope Tow area.
Registration is from 3:45pm to 4:30pm before the race at the start. $5 entry fee.
Three classes: one lap, two laps, the third will be made up of teams of two making one lap each.
There will be snow bike demos on the day of the race.
Fitzgerald’s Awarded Top 100 once again!
Fitzgerald’s Bicycles awarded Top 100 Bike Retailer in the US!
Thanks for voting Fitzgerald’s “Best Bike Shop” 2009, 2010, 2011!
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