http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com Cycling, People, Planet Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:40:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I Had to share this email I got from Top Shelf rider Mike Piker. I think it really sums it all up... Hey Everyone, I had to email about my friends Jay and Tracey Petervary. They are nearing the finish of the 1100 mile self-supported snow-bike race across the Alaskan ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/18/jay-tracey-near-the-finish-line-start-your-cheering/ It's been 10 years since the League of American Bicyclists began gathering bicycle advocates to descend on Washington DC in an effort to raise the volume on the voice of cycling. By the look s of this year's summit, it's working! Unfortunately Jannine and I had to pass ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/16/10th-annual-national-bike-summit-a-huge-success-once-again/ We weren't sure it if it would come together, but yes... it will be on tap! Check out the new tap handle. http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/15/fitzgeralds-irish-stout-on-tap-at-the-village-wed/ Dave Byers got a surprise phone call the weekend from Jay & Tray. Check it out: http://davebyers.blogspot.com/2010/03/unexpected-call-from-kaltag-ak.html The Petervary's have been battling temps as low as -40 on their way to Nome. Keep up the strong work you two! Here's the links again to follow their progress: Leaderboard Recent News MTB Cast - Pod ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/15/jay-tracey-call-from-kaltag-ak/ [caption id="attachment_1309" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="7th Annual Fitzgerald\'s St Patty\'s Day Bash Poster"][/caption] Big thanks to Kelly Halpin for drawing our rowdy Leprechauns and Trisha Taggart for designing the posters! We obviously have a lot to live up to now! One week to go... the count down is on! http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/10/st-pats-poster-hits-the-streets/ [caption id="attachment_1300" align="alignnone" width="367" caption="Len Carlman looking like a seasoned veteran on his second ever snowbike ride!"][/caption] http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/09/big-ring-len-togwotee-winter-classic-snowbike-race/ 2010 Togwotee Winter Classic Race #2 Report Submitted by Fitzgerald's Top Shelf Rider Mike Piker Most cyclists would think 14oF is too cold for riding a bike. However, for the 15 starters of the Togwotee Winter Classic, it was perfect. The trails were freshly groomed and firm, the wind was ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/09/mike-piker-sums-up-the-togwote-winter-classic/ [caption id="attachment_1290" align="alignnone" width="225" caption="Tracey Petervary always keeps a smile handy"][/caption]After setting a new women's course record for the Iditarod Trail Invitational Snow Bike race, Tracey is not resting on her laurels, she is instead continuing on with husband Jay to complete the seldom ridden, 1100 mile complete Iditarod course. ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/07/tracey-petervary-featured-in-the-alaska-dispatch/ I just wanted to post that both Mike Piker and Jill Damman set course records yesterday at the Togwotee Winter Classic Snowbike race. Get full race results HERE. Look for pics as soon as I get them. In the meantime, check out this video about snowbiking from Park ... http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/07/togwotee-winter-classic-2010-2-two-new-course-records/ Link to Petervary Message board http://www.fitzgeraldsbicycles.com/index.php/2010/03/02/send-jay-and-tray-your-personal-message-here/