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male in search of m/f for race in Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the www. burn24hour.com. race in the 2person category.date may 24/25-2008 $190.00 team. this price is for the earlybird special ending 2-28-08 $20.00 more after date. est. time for trip 8hrs. with one stop lunch-dinner. will pay for gas round trip.

requirements- lights, experience some, willing to go the distance priceless!

my stats.

mtn.biking 20yrs. racing 19yrs. one day races numerous, in PA, OH, & WV 24 hr. races 12 and counting.

contact

e-mail, jimbikeruff1@aol.com

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The new kid in town...

Hello again from inside the walls of TRM. Today I am pleased to introduce the world to our latest addition. He is world renown mechanic and former Downhill Racer, Jay Humphrey! Jay joined us this winter and is still getting used to where Rick hides everything. We are really excited to have Jay added to the Service ranks to help Rick and Greg out this summer. We have BIG plans for Jay! Stop by and say hello.

Here are his ten questions so you can get a glimpse into the world of Britney...I mean, Jay...

1) What was your first adult bicycle?
A Fuji

2) What will be your next bike?
cyclocross

3) What is your favorite place to ride?
Mt. Snow

4) What is the ultimate place to ride?
Italy

5) How many bikes do your currently own?
3

6) Spandex or Baggy shorts?
Baggy

7) What is your favorite post-ride food?
Sushi

8) When was the last time you rode your bike?
Yesterday

9) Who is your favorite riding partner?
Someone who doesn't complain

10) Do you prefer a water bottle or a hydration pack?
Bottle

XXX Hot Dirty Girls!!!

Now that I have your attention...you should all check out the latest Trek of Pittsburgh community Blog from the lovely ladies of Trek of Pittsburgh. They talk about riding, women's friendly products, and life in the saddle. Check them out and see what they are up to.

http://topladies.wordpress.com/

Get out and ride!

English and Bike Shops don't always Mix

So I am sure that many of you know Jeffers but, many of you don't know that Jeffers is our resident English Major. We wish him all the best with his studies!

1). What was your first adult bicycle?
An IRO fixed gear from my brother. He had cross-threaded the bottom bracket, so I was perpetually tightening both it and all of my chainring bolts, and there were times when I had lost two of the chainring bolts and didn't realize it til after the ride...sold it and got an old Italian steel frame that had been in the Tour de France. Good stuff.

2). What will be your next bike?

Hmm..either a big fat cruiser or the Bianchi Roger with the Surly Dingle Cog, or maybe just a Cross-Check.

3). What is your favorite place to ride?

Oakland/Shadyside area on the fixie...Heartwood and Bavington are fun for the woods.

4). What is the Ultimate place to ride?

Umm...intersection of Forbes Ave and Bigelow Boulevard around 11:52 AM, during Pitt's class changes. If you run the yellow/red light, people are already starting to cross in the opposite direction, so you get to cut through the 1-2 foot gaps between oblivious crossing pedestrians at 10 mph.

5). How many bike do you currently own?

1..2..3..4..5..and a unicycle.

6). Spandex or Baggy shorts?

Spandex, but I mostly ride in jeans.

7). What is your favorite post-ride food?

Vera Cruz burrito.

8). When was the last time you rode your bike?

Thursday...it's Sunday now.

9). Who is your favorite riding partner?

Soupie, Mike McCracken, or Brian Reyburn, in that order.

10) Do you prefer a water bottle or a hydration pack?

Camelbak MULE.

Group Winter Mountain Bike Rides are Starting Again!

Hello all, I want to start up south park mtb rides again. Check the website for details. Let everyone know that this is a really fun time to ride off road! If they don't have all the winter gear,thats fine. Just tell them to dress warm. I will be starting out with really easy rides due to the fact that I'm phat and out of shape. I'm thinking on Sundays and a weeknight. Not sure which day yet.

-Sam Kaufman

Don't worry I speak Joki

Well, it took a little bit of doing but I got Rick to answer the questions. After some heavy editing and a few rounds with the spell checker they are ready to post. I hope you enjoy them.

1). What was your first adult bicycle?

1975 free spirit

2). What will be your next bike?

a cyclocross bike with gears I do not which one yet

3). What is your favorite place to ride?

on my bike

4). What is the Ultimate place to ride?

Lebanon Hills Park MN

5). How many bike do you currently own?

two

6). Spandex or Baggy shorts?

spandex

7). What is your favorite post-ride food?

yes

8). When was the last time you rode your bike?

Saturday

9). Who is your favorite riding partner?

me

10) Do you prefer a water bottle or a hydration pack?

50/50

Tracking a Wild Calvetti in his natural envorinment

We have round two in the series, "get to know your local Bike Shop". Greg is a part time mechanic and an expert in all things science. prepare to be enlightened...

1). What was your first adult bicycle?

A used Soma Cosmopolitan was my first true adult bike, but a Bridgestone 500 was my first real serious bike.

2). What will be your next bike?

If I were to spend money, I'd build up a Surly Cross Check like half the rest of the world, but it will probably be whatever somebody gives me as a freebie!

3). What is your favorite place to ride?

Hilltop out of Heidelberg, past Nevillewood is lovely in the springtime.

4). What is the Ultimate place to ride?

Joki Mountain.

5). How many bike do you currently own?

I have three, but I maintain the family fleet of an additional eight bikes.

6). Spandex or Baggy shorts?

Spandex.

7). What is your favorite post-ride food?

Cocoa Krispies with the fam.

8). When was the last time you rode your bike?

Today. I commute most every day to work.

9). Who is your favorite riding partner?

For long road rides, my friend and former boss, Tim Steinhauer. Otherwise, I have eight great partners in my home for rail trail rides.

10) Do you prefer a water bottle or a hydration pack?

Bottle.

More than you wanted to know...

In an effort to introduce you to some of the new faces around TRM, I took it upon myself to ask everyone some deep probing questions and here are Nick's answers. Now i have to warn you in advance that his views and opinions are not that of TRM Cycles and Parental Supervision is required. You may want to have the younger readers leave the room...

1). What was your first adult bicycle?

Bianchi Cross Concept.

2). What will be your next bike?

Something with wheels and preferably handlebars; possibly tricycle.

3). What is your favorite place to ride?

South Park in the day, Bavington at night, Rollers in the cold.

4). What is the Ultimate place to ride?

Coopers Rock WV is sweet, Moab UT is sick. Haven't been to moab since I
was 14 and last time I was at Coopers I broke my foot. SWEET.

5). How many bike do you currently own?

One, The Carnegie Cruiser Custom.

6). Spandex or Baggy shorts?

Depends on my level of friskiness

7). What is your favorite post-ride food?

Rhythm House Rueben and Heinekin. Not so healthy, it will fill ya up good though.

8). When was the last time you rode your bike?

Last night, It was cold so I was on rollers in my living room watching "Scrubs"

9). Who is your favorite riding partner?

Anyone.

10) Do you prefer a water bottle or a hydration pack?

I prefer to do the camel thing (drink alot before I ride and hope it lasts). But for longer rides, camel back all the way.

The 2% Club

First off let me say that I am really sorry the blog postings have been a little slack lately. We have had a few staffing changes and then the Holidays and then Inventory...you get the idea.

This morning I was walking the dog enjoying the cold...finally...and I was reminded of a survey that I read when I was first started in the bike industry. The survey was talking about how people use their mountain bike (this was long before they had comfort and hybrid bikes). Long story short, they concluded that only 2% of mountain bikers ride their bikes off-road in adverse conditions (mud, rain, rocks and roots), at night, and year round (winter time).

Well I for one love riding this time of year for a few reasons. First off the trails are fun, fast and in good shape (once they freeze up). Second, there are a lot less people on the trails. You don't have to worry about getting chased off the trail by the 50+ group rides. and Finally, Riding in the snow is just FUN, especially a 29er. They really excel in the snow and frozen terrain. You dress right and let a little air out of your tires (or if your Rick you ride your studded tires) and go for a ride.

A couple of tricks that I have learned over the years are to dress for it. Dress in layers and plan a route that brings you past the car a couple of times. Don't forget to drink. Even though it is could and you are probably not sweating you still need water. Don't bother with a bottle it will freeze. If your hydration pack tube freezes up tuck in into your jacket/jersey and it will de-thaw. Or better yet put your hydration pack on under your Jacket. BUY WINTER SHOES! Don't waste your time with booties or shoe covers. Cough up the $170 and get the Shimano winter shoes (in stock now). You will be surprised and pleased with how big of a difference they make. If your feet are still cold add some toe warmers to your socks.

But most importantly get out and ride in the winter. Try a night ride! we have demo NiteRider lites that you can try. Get a 29er from the Two Ninerest shop in town and join the 2% club.

later kids,
Mike