Battenkill Sports has added an ONLINE STORE !!

Selecting the “Shop Now” button on the right will take you to a new feature at Battenkill Sports.

Bicycles are in store only.

The first Manchester & the Mountains Bike Club Potluck was a huge success !!

About 40 people showed up and shared good food and good intentions.

Joe Miles provided the venue and the momentum. He  gave an update on the trail the Club is working on in Dorset and introduced one of the landowners whose property the trail might cross.

Joe Wagner introduced John Sihikian, who outlined an ambitious “Vermont Challenge” which will take place next August and will grow into a major Vermont attraction.

Robin Verner (me) told of the 4 weekly rides that take place in summer  and outlined several projects that the club is working on. One of the goals is have bike routes on the club website.

John Sutton has  graciously created our  website     MMBC

                          

Some of you might remember we gave away the  ”barn find De Rosa”  this summer to Matt Webb who planned to resurrect the bike for his son to ride.

Well, it was finished late in the summer and Matt did an outstanding job !!

Bill Cheney was the original owner that purchased the bike in Europe back in the day and campaigned  it around Dorset. After he stopped riding, it sat in his barn for years collecting bird droppings. One day he brought it in to Battenkill Sports and said  ” here, see if anybody wants it “.  We ran the offer on this web site and on Facebook.  Matt was the  lucky (?) recipient.

Many hours spent sourcing obsolete Campy 8 speed parts and Voila here she is !  Below is the original.

The Manchester and the Mountains Bike Club (MMBC) is a newly formed club dedicated to the promotion of safe road and mountain biking, and environmentally conscientious trail construction and maintenance.

Please visit The Manchester & The Mountains Bike Club website to learn more.

The MMBC invites the community to join them for a potluck dinner on Thursday, January 19th at 6:30PM on the second floor of the rkMiles business offices located to the right of the Hardware store – go around the fence. Come learn more about the projects the group is working on and plans for 2012. Enjoy a slide show, brief presentations on projects and mingle with other outdoor enthusiasts. This is a great time to get involved and become part of the region’s newest recreational effort.

PLEASE RSVP to milesj@rkmiles.com) to take part in the first gathering of the MMBC Bike Club.

Bring your favorite dish to share with the crowd! All Ages welcome!

…for new trails.

The National Forest Service’s  Kate Walker took

* Patrick Kell – Vermont Mountain Biking Association
* Robin Verner – Manchester & the Mountains Bike Club  and  Battenkill Bike Shop on an exploration of a possible riding area on Mad Tom Trail.

There was snow on the ground and  Irene’s handy work to step over but we managed a nice hike.

We’re standing in front of what’s left of a bridge that washed out in the seventies.

Get a gift for your favorite cyclist !!

The shop is open Everyday  10 to 5:30  …and we will gladly make appointments. Please call 802-362-2734

40% off  all  Short Sleeve Jerseys
Sale on left over bikes.

Stocking stuffers :
Cyclometers,  Tools,  Water Bottles,  Socks, Gloves,  Pumps and Inflators,  Bells,  Safety Lights, Trainers….

…the perfect gift for the person who “has everything” !     a gift certificate?

anybody like my artwork?

A fine selection of new 2012 Specialized bikes are here.

From Allez to Dolce road bikes , from Ruby to Roubaix performance bikes and Hardrocks to Stumpjumper 29ers for the mountains.

All kinds of Kids bikes. What a great Christmas present !!! …and the new Giro Wheel to teach youngsters to ride without training wheels.

We do layaways.

I have now helped 4 people save money on a new bike.

Some saved a few hundred dollars and one person saved $1000.

There are apparently a ton of leftover new bikes that manufacturers are putting on sale.

If you are interested let me know the size and type of bike you want and I’ll  see what is available.

Offer only good through Monday 10/31.

Time to take your training indoors?

We have the new LeMond Revolutions in stock ! . . . . and we have one to demo.

You mount your bike on the trainer, but instead of relying on friction from you tire, your bike drives the trainer directly. 

The progressive wind resistance more closely resembles real riding conditions.

It’s smooth and because the base is so stable it is virtually vibration free.  

Check it out  http://www.lemondfitness.com/products

…and we  have the basic Blackburn units starting as low as  $169.99

Manufacturers are clearing out inventory.
I can go online and view their inventory and find good deals.  

Typically 25% off  and the 2012s are going up 1o%. ( or will have lower spec)

Example:  Trek Women’s Carbon Frame road bike for $ 1500    the 2012  is $ 2000
Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Comp  $ 1900    The 2012  is $ 2700
Cannondale Slice 4-D Triathlon $ 1900   The 2012   is $ 3100

If interested Email me  ( use the Contact button in the upper right corner of the web page)

I need to know the size ,  type of bike and price range.

Robin