Reynolds Spin It Up Test Ride Program

Colonel's Bicycles is now participating in the Reynolds Spin It Up wheel rental program. If you have a big race or event coming up, then Spin It Up is your chance to rent and test a set of Reynolds wheels. Stop by or give us a call for details.

Humbled by the Red River Riot

For the last two months I've been preparing for this ride. I've done rides of 70-80 miles every weekend with rides of 25-30 miles during the week. Some of the longer rides being as much as 40% gravel. But nothing I did prepared me for the hills that the Red River Valley had to dish out. Kevin had said he wanted the course to be as scenic and tough as possible and I think he succeeded on both counts. I went in feeling pretty fit and ready but found myself pushing my bike up several hills that were extremely long and crazy steep. Maybe I rode too hard the week before; maybe I could've run thinner/lighter tires; maybe I was carrying more gear than I needed; but after 68 miles of gravel, wind, and hills I was done. I never really thought I could pull off the full 130 mile route but I was pretty sure I could handle 100, boy was I wrong. I was happy to finish the 68 mile leg and more than happy to call it a day at that point. I'll definitely give it another shot next year, better prepared with the lessons I learned from this year, and a goal in mind of completing the entire distance.

Colonel's Sale 15% of all long fingered gloves

Now through Mother's day we will be selling all our long fingered gloves 15% off. We have Giro DND, Giro Gilman, Giro Tessa LF, and Westerly Wool. Stop on by and grab you a pair.

1 Legged Cyclist Blog

As you may have read in a prior blog, long time Colone'ls friend David Regier will be embarking upon the Million Dollar Challenge this October. The ride will start in San Francisco and end in San Diego and proceeds will benefit the Challenged Athletes Foundation. To learn more about Dave and the CAF, make sure to check out his blog! http://www.1leggedcyclist.blogspot.com/

Dave feels like he has been fortunate to be able to enjoy different athletic activities, even with his disability, and he wants to help others do the same. Seriously folks, take a minute and give it a look.

Electra Mother's Day Sale (now through May 8, 2011)

If you've racked your brain trying to come up with the perfect mother's day gift and are still stumped...then we have a possible solution. Now through Mother's day we are having a sale on all in stock Electra Cruisers. These babies are perfect for camping trips, neighborhood rides with the grandkids, or treks down the Trinity Trail. Get your mom to something special this year.

Check out our Electra album on Facebook for individual pictures of in stock bikes http://www.facebook.com/media/set/fbx/?set=a.10150219088036077.350513.214823411076

Bikes we have on the floor (while they last):

Surf 3i- Reg: $599.99 SALE: $499.99

Hawaii Custom 3i (lilac)- Reg: $499.99 SALE: $399.99

Hawaii 3i (pink)- Reg: $499.99 SALE: $399.99

White Betty 3i- Reg: $499.99 SALE: $399.99

Red Betty 3i- Reg: $499.99 SALE: $479.99

Huli Huli 3i- Reg: $499.99 SALE: $399.99

Gypsy/Karma 3i- Reg: $619.99 SALE: $529.99

Super Deluxe 3i (mens')- Reg: $699.99 SALE: $579.99

Cruiser 1 (womens')- Reg: $299.99 SALE: $269.99

Cruiser 1 (men's)- Reg: $299.99 SALE: $269.99

2011 Red River Riot

The 2011 edition of the Red River Riot is upon us. The Rambler and I are gearing up for the ride this weekend, him on his new Moots PsychloX and me on my Vaya.

Check out info here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Red-River-Riot-Off-Road-Endurance-Bicycle-Ride/170439707690 and here: http://www.spinistry.com/

Also, check back in a week or so for pictures and a full ride report.

This Saturday's Special (4/16) 10% off all in stock Electra Cruisers