Friends,
Good morning! I hope you are all well and enjoying this nice autumn weather. Thanks to everyone who came out for the final weekend of Mocktoberfest. A lot of fun was had by all and we are already looking forward to next year! You can view pictures from the third sort of annual “Cyclocross Jamboree” at http://www.mockorangebikes.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=13.
This coming Saturday, November 3 is the High Point Regional Health System Heart Healthy Pedal Push! This is a great ride that begins and ends at the Fitness Center at High Point Regional Health System. Rodney Simpson, an esteemed member of the MOB Cycling Team, has worked very hard to promote and put on this ride this year, so it is going to be great. There is a 30 mile and a 50 mile option, both beginning and ending at the Fitness Center which is located at 601 N. Elm Street in High Point. The ride begins at 9:30 am and will be held rain or shine. You can register online at www.givetohighpointregional.com or www.active.com. If you have any questions about this great ride call or come by the shop. This ride will serve as the MOB training ride for this week, so head on over to High Point on Saturday morning for the Pedal Push!
Speaking of the MOB training rides, we have amended the schedule a little bit. The training rides moving forward through the cooler months will be on Saturday at 11 am. Due to schedule conflicts with other events (the NC Cyclocross series for one, www.nccyclocross.com) Saturdays, rather than Sundays, seem to be a little more agreeable for the MOB road rides. So the rides have been moved to Saturday, beginning Saturday, November 10, at 11 am. These will three to four hour training rides in the 16-19 mph range, and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling team. When the weather is cool out there, there is nothing like a group of like-minded folks to help the motivation. So again, beginning Saturday November 10 the winter training rides will begin at 11 am. We’ll see you then!
Thanks and have a great day!
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Pics from the Cyclocross-dress Jamboree
The pics have started coming in from this year's edition of the Cyclocross-Dress Jamboree... More to come...
Jamboree Pics
Jamboree Pics
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Cyclocross-dress Jamboree and Off-Season Training Ride This Weekend!
Friends,
We hope you are all enjoying this nice mild autumn we are having here and have been able to take advantage of it! This weekend is the one we have all been waiting for, the grand finale of Mocktoberfest: the third sort of annual Cyclocross-dress Jamboree and Training Season kick-off ride!
This unique and prestigious event is a celebration of cyclocross and Halloween all at the same time. This year’s derby will take place on Saturday evening, October 27. We will meet at the shop at 7:30 for the pre-race meeting and warm-up. The course will be open for previewing at 8:45 with the official race starting at 9:00 pm. This event is as much a spectacle as it is anything and the only stipulation upon entering the “race” is that one must be costumed for Halloween. We are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 7:30!
Switching gears a little bit, the following day is your opportunity to start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace, in the 17-19 mph range. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.
Thanks and we’ll see you this weekend!
We hope you are all enjoying this nice mild autumn we are having here and have been able to take advantage of it! This weekend is the one we have all been waiting for, the grand finale of Mocktoberfest: the third sort of annual Cyclocross-dress Jamboree and Training Season kick-off ride!
This unique and prestigious event is a celebration of cyclocross and Halloween all at the same time. This year’s derby will take place on Saturday evening, October 27. We will meet at the shop at 7:30 for the pre-race meeting and warm-up. The course will be open for previewing at 8:45 with the official race starting at 9:00 pm. This event is as much a spectacle as it is anything and the only stipulation upon entering the “race” is that one must be costumed for Halloween. We are looking forward to seeing you all this Saturday at 7:30!
Switching gears a little bit, the following day is your opportunity to start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace, in the 17-19 mph range. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.
Thanks and we’ll see you this weekend!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Mocktoberfest, part 2
Friends,
We hope you are all enjoying this late season warm weather we are having and have been able to take advantage of it with some biking! Mocktoberfest has been a smashing success so far. Thanks to everyone who came out to “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” at the Children’s Home last weekend. It was a great day and fun was certainly had by all!
The second half of “Mocktoberfest” promises to be just as exhilarating as the first half. Here is an itinerary:
October 14: MTB Ride at Dark Mountain, 2 pm
Meet the MOB crew at the visitor’s center at Kerr Scott Dam Park in Wilkesboro. This will be a great afternoon of off-road biking that you’ll not want to miss! Call the shop for details and directions.
October 20: Cyclocross Clinic at Hanes Park 12-2 pm
Join MOB ‘cross rider Darryl Rains at Hanes Park at 12 noon for a nice ‘cross session. This clinic is for beginners and experienced cyclocross riders alike, and will cover the basic techniques of the sport. The afternoon will also feature several Kona demo ‘cross bikes for all to enjoy. There will also be a post clinic ride that will be very enjoyable.
October 27: 3rd semi-annual Cyclocross-dressing Jamboree at the MOB
Pre-Race meeting and warm up – 7:30 pm
Race – 9 pm
October 28: First off-season training ride with beer and brats upon return.
Start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.
Thanks and we’ll see you soon!
We hope you are all enjoying this late season warm weather we are having and have been able to take advantage of it with some biking! Mocktoberfest has been a smashing success so far. Thanks to everyone who came out to “Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day” at the Children’s Home last weekend. It was a great day and fun was certainly had by all!
The second half of “Mocktoberfest” promises to be just as exhilarating as the first half. Here is an itinerary:
October 14: MTB Ride at Dark Mountain, 2 pm
Meet the MOB crew at the visitor’s center at Kerr Scott Dam Park in Wilkesboro. This will be a great afternoon of off-road biking that you’ll not want to miss! Call the shop for details and directions.
October 20: Cyclocross Clinic at Hanes Park 12-2 pm
Join MOB ‘cross rider Darryl Rains at Hanes Park at 12 noon for a nice ‘cross session. This clinic is for beginners and experienced cyclocross riders alike, and will cover the basic techniques of the sport. The afternoon will also feature several Kona demo ‘cross bikes for all to enjoy. There will also be a post clinic ride that will be very enjoyable.
October 27: 3rd semi-annual Cyclocross-dressing Jamboree at the MOB
Pre-Race meeting and warm up – 7:30 pm
Race – 9 pm
October 28: First off-season training ride with beer and brats upon return.
Start the off-season with a bang! We will begin our off-season road rides on Sunday, October 28 at 1 pm from the shop. These rides will be three to four hours in length and will be at a steady “training” type pace. They will be held each Sunday through the fall and winter and will be led by members of the MOB Cycling Team. To commemorate the beginning of the “training season” Charles will be preparing his famous bratwurst hot off the grill, complete with beverages and all the trimmings, for riders upon their return to the shop. This will be a spectacular way to close Mocktoberfest for the year as well as begin the training season, so do not miss this great autumn ride.
Thanks and we’ll see you soon!
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day; final "Tuesday Night Special" party
Hello friends,
This is a quick reminder about this coming weekend’s “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” and next Tuesday’s “Tuesday Night Special” rider appreciation night and sale.
The first event in our “Mocktoberfest” celebration will take place this Saturday. We will be commemorating “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” out at The Children’s Home in Winston-Salem, located at 1001 Reynolda Road from 11 am to 3 in the afternoon. This is a day that basically is set aside on the calendar to grab a kid and hit the trail! Originally this day was put together as a way to honor Jack Doub, a local young mountain biker who passed away suddenly several years ago. It has gained momentum and grown into a national observance and is a lot of fun! All are welcome, burgers and dogs will be provided compliments of Jay Doub. All we ask are that participating kids rsvp via info@mockorangebikes.com or by calling the shop at (336) 722-6678, as limited bikes and helmets will be available. Feel free, though, to bring your own and ride some bikes with the MOB crew! CycleSafe.org will be on hand with kids helmets for sale for $5. Of course, we could always use some volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out let us know. Our normal mountain bike ride will leave the shop at 9:30, and will end at The Children’s Home for this event. We will not have a road ride this week. We’re looking forward to Saturday, so we will see you then!
“Mocktoberfest” continues this coming Tuesday with our season concluding “Tuesday Night Special.” The ride will be followed by a “Rider Appreciation Night” party on the porch of the MOB. Since our daylight hours have been lessening by the day, the ride will leave from the shop promptly at six o’clock. It is probably a good idea to bring a rear flashing light for this evening ride. As for the Rider Appreciation celebration, we will convene post-ride on the veranda at the MOB to enjoy each other’s company and the nice fall weather. As an added bonus, we will have some clothing super-specials going on. By that we mean that there will be some great deals on various articles of biking clothes. These deals are one time only and are “first come first serve” in nature. We will also provide some nice refreshments. We are really looking forward to this. We have had lots of fun with the Tuesday Night Special this year, and this will be a great way finish out the season!
All of our previous model year bikes are on major sale this month for “Mocktoberfest,” so if you are in need of some wheels this is a great time to take action.
See you soon!
This is a quick reminder about this coming weekend’s “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” and next Tuesday’s “Tuesday Night Special” rider appreciation night and sale.
The first event in our “Mocktoberfest” celebration will take place this Saturday. We will be commemorating “Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day” out at The Children’s Home in Winston-Salem, located at 1001 Reynolda Road from 11 am to 3 in the afternoon. This is a day that basically is set aside on the calendar to grab a kid and hit the trail! Originally this day was put together as a way to honor Jack Doub, a local young mountain biker who passed away suddenly several years ago. It has gained momentum and grown into a national observance and is a lot of fun! All are welcome, burgers and dogs will be provided compliments of Jay Doub. All we ask are that participating kids rsvp via info@mockorangebikes.com or by calling the shop at (336) 722-6678, as limited bikes and helmets will be available. Feel free, though, to bring your own and ride some bikes with the MOB crew! CycleSafe.org will be on hand with kids helmets for sale for $5. Of course, we could always use some volunteers, so if you’re interested in helping out let us know. Our normal mountain bike ride will leave the shop at 9:30, and will end at The Children’s Home for this event. We will not have a road ride this week. We’re looking forward to Saturday, so we will see you then!
“Mocktoberfest” continues this coming Tuesday with our season concluding “Tuesday Night Special.” The ride will be followed by a “Rider Appreciation Night” party on the porch of the MOB. Since our daylight hours have been lessening by the day, the ride will leave from the shop promptly at six o’clock. It is probably a good idea to bring a rear flashing light for this evening ride. As for the Rider Appreciation celebration, we will convene post-ride on the veranda at the MOB to enjoy each other’s company and the nice fall weather. As an added bonus, we will have some clothing super-specials going on. By that we mean that there will be some great deals on various articles of biking clothes. These deals are one time only and are “first come first serve” in nature. We will also provide some nice refreshments. We are really looking forward to this. We have had lots of fun with the Tuesday Night Special this year, and this will be a great way finish out the season!
All of our previous model year bikes are on major sale this month for “Mocktoberfest,” so if you are in need of some wheels this is a great time to take action.
See you soon!
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