4th of July Sale

Jack & Adam's Bicycles 4th of July Sale - Now through July 3rd

4 for $4 (reg $1.25 each)
Clif Shots
Powerbar Gels
Hammer Gels

2 for $4 (reg $2.50 each)
Gu Roctane Gels

2 for $4 PureSport Perform (reg $2.99 each)

$4 Easy Laces (reg $5.95 each)

$40 All Women's TYR Swim Suits (save $20-$36)

$400 TYR Hurricane CAT 3 Wetsuits (save $50)

$4000 Frame sets: Guru Photon, Praemio & CR901 (Save $900)




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4th of July Sale

TOP 10 REASONS TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN

The Austin Cycling Association's recent newsletter provided some reminders about why all cyclists should stop at stop signs. Here are their Top 10 Reasons:

1. It is the safest way to negotiate a stop sign controlled intersection. Period.

2. It is the law and you are breaking the law when you don't stop. A ticket for running a stop sign in Travis County can set you back $200.00.

3. Want respect from people in cars? Respect the rules of the road.

4. You're a good rider. You can spot potential dangers at an intersection without stopping, so you glance around and roll through. This approach works every time until the time that it doesn't. Then, what is the cost? A broken arm? A broken neck? Worse? A quick stop for time to double-check is worth it.

5. Future generations of cyclists are watching you. Help parents who are teaching their child to ride safely around the block by setting a good example.

6. Every time you maneuver your bike at slow speeds and every time you stop and start your bicycle, you deepen your relationship with your bike. You know how the bike feels the moment before you need to put your foot down. You know where to put your pedal for a smooth transition from stopped to moving. Eventually, your body does all of these things so naturally that you can focus your attention on the conditions of the intersection. That is safer for you and for everyone else on the road.

7. Fitness. Once you're safely rolling, take a few hard pedal strokes. You'll be surprised at how quickly you are back up to cruising speed. That little burn in your legs is what getting stronger rider feels like.

8. Clipping back in sounds cool, especially in a group.

9. Get flipped off less.

10. When not racing Mark Cavendish stops at stops signs. It's true. I read that somewhere.

The bottom line is that your safety is your responsibility. By being good road users, Austin cyclists can be part of establishing an ethos of safety. Ultimately, isn't that more fun for all of us?

--David Tietz, ACA Ride Director

TOP 10 REASONS TO STOP AT A STOP SIGN

Shop ride Sundays: Steiner time and getting wet

This Sunday see's the shop ride return to the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, a ride thats become hugely popular with both regular shop riders and a whole new Steiner Ranch ride crew. The ride will start promptly at 8:30 am from the Steakhouse parking lot, and will be followed by the customary, excellent, and great value Steakhouse half price brunch. See the shop web site for additional details, including maps.

One request, please remember that the staff, our servers at the Steakhouse, are doing it for love AND tips. They start work early to come serve us. Please remember to share the love not by just telling them how great tight spandex is ;-) that way we might get a few more out to help!

No Drop! As always we'll have "Jack's famous" no-drop ride, lead by James and Hugo this week, a 20-mile out and back along RR620 and through a neighborhood with a few short hills.

Advanced/Intermediate: There will be intermediate and advanced rides with myself(Mark), Jack and Drew from the shop, and Sid Steiner on duty as ride leaders. The Advanced and Intermediate routes are 30-ish miles, and its a good chance to challenge yourself and start towards the back of the Advanced and try to hang-on. If you can't, just spin and the Intermediate group(s) will come along afterwards and pick-you-up!

Swim time: As promised last time we were at the Steiner Ranch, we are going to start a pre-ride open water swim. We'll meet at 6:15 a.m. at the Low Water Crossing below Mansfield Dam. The water there is cold, mostly colder than Barton Springs, and the current can be strong, so you can swim towards the dam and go nowhere. The TCEQ no longer monitor the Low Water Crossing, but you can find some details and pictures here. Wetsuits required, swim at your own risk. We'll plan to start at 6:30 a.m. and head over to the Steiner Steakhouse at 7:30. [Here is a write-up of the swim from Pam LeBlanc on austin360.com]

Shop ride Sundays: Steiner time and getting wet

Austin Duathletes Tour de Meat

Looking for a fun way to start your Fourth of July festivities? Then check out the "Tour de Meat" ride starting and finishing in Elgin, Texas on Saturday, July 2nd. If you're wondering why it's called "Tour de Meat" it's because each ride in the series finishes at a BBQ restaurant.

This Austin Duathletes ride starts and finishes in the parking lot of the Southside Market in Elgin, Texas. Wheels go down at 8:30 AM, and there will be distances of 20, 30, 40, and 50 miles, over mostly quiet country roads, through ranch land and farmland.

Lunch afterward at the world famous Southside Market, regularly on top 10 lists for the best barbecue joints not only in Texas, but America. Everyone is welcome, all levels of rider, and the ride is free, but bring some $ for the meat. Just show up and be ready to ride at 8:30 that morning.

Austin Duathletes Tour de Meat

Escape the heat with the 2011 Durata Training's Ultimate Triathlete Training Camp

Durata Training, a local Austin based endurance coaching company, has teamed up with Colorado Springs Recreation Center to offer triathletes the ultimate training camp July 13th-17th.

Train with the Pros! Come take advantage of some of the best training grounds in the country as you ride, run and swim alongside the biggest names in the triathlon world like Kelly Williamson, Richie Cunningham, and Hillary Biscay. Personal Attention Guaranteed! This camp is developed around athletes of all levels and is limited to 20 participants ensuring the highest level of coach athlete attention and interaction as well as personal attention from the pros! Enjoy fully sagged rides and runs, unlimited nutrition and hydration products provided by Power Bar as well as full access to the Colorado Spring Rec Center and its partners. Beautiful Training Ground and Recreation: Come experience the Recreation Center's beautiful outdoor Wilson Ranch Pool nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Wilson Ranch Pool's family friendliness is the ideal setting for family members to spend the day as you attend the camp. For additional information please check out the site: http://duratatraining.com/camps/coloradosprings.htm

Escape the heat with the 2011 Durata Training's Ultimate Triathlete Training Camp

Shop ride Sundays: Doing it together!

This sunday is the Lake Pflugerville Triathlon, and this year it is one of the races in the 2011 Texas Tri Series. As is customary on Tri' series race days we don't schedule a full ride. We do see a significant dip in ride participation, people racing, volunteering and spectating!

It also eases the load on the ride leaders, many of us are triathletes and like to race, and this time a couple couldn't get in, so if you are racing you'll come across a few familiar faces volunteering. My season will finally be getting underway after two DNS, more than any year in 13-years. So see you out there!

For the shop ride then, as is customary for Tri' series race days, we've only scheduled the No Drop ride, as always 10-miles out, 10-miles back. However, we expect to have a few additional folks show up, so the forecast for a pick-up ride is looking good. We don't lead or support the pick-up rides, but if you are not doing anything Sunday morning and want to come along, wheels down at 8:30 from the shop, as always.

For next week, 6/26, we are back at the Steiner Ranch Steak house and they'll be NO ride from the shop.

Shop ride Sundays: Doing it together!

Primo Performance & Rehabilitation Visits J&A Core Class

Jessica Tranchina of PRIMO Performance and Rehabilitation will be onsite at Jack & Adam's Bicycles core class, Wednesday June 8th for any Physical Therapy/Personal Training questions athletes may have. Tranchina has been in practice for over 12 years and specializes in the treatment of athletic injuries and is an athlete herself. She has recently gone out on her own and opened up a boutique clinic and practices inside Texas Running Co. at 5^th/Lamar. She provides one-on-one direct client care. She uses her unique combination of Active Release Techniques, her doctorate degree in Physical Therapy, and years of competitive racing to set herself apart from other providers. She utilizes her insight, training, and experiences to provide her clients with the best possible treatments available. You can learn more about her and her treatments at www.primorehab.com and www.activerelease.com .

Primo Performance & Rehabilitation Visits J&A Core Class