Join Amy for the Ride Of Silence Wednesday 6 pm.

Join cyclists worldwide in a silent slow-paced ride (max. 12 mph/20 kph) in honor of those who have been injured or killed while cycling on public roadways.

The ride will leave from Battenkill Bike Shop.

The Friday Social Ride got off to an exuberant  start !

The season has finally gotten under way. Join us Thursdays and Fridays at 6pm. Multi level groups.

…and BIKE  SWAP today ( Sunday), ….maybe pick up a new-to-you bike !!

These bikes Must-Go!

If you are are a tall man…this could be your lucky day ! If you are a 5 foot tall lady…have I got a deal for you !

Don’t forget this Sunday is the 2nd Bike Swap. Bring bikes to sell at 9am or come to buy !

Tour of the Dragons. A 62 mile road race starting in Manchester, included 5 of the toughest climbs the organizers could find.

Over 400 people took the challenge on a beautiful day.

Battenkill Sports provided morning Tech Support for last minute adjustments.

Join other riders at 6 pm from the shop. Fridays 6pm for the Social Ride, 10 to 15 miles and Thursdays 6 pm for the Enthusiast Ride , 15 to 35 miles.

Have you tried the new Honey Stingers  Bars, Gels,  Chews or Waffles ?        100% Organic made with Honey

We’ve got ‘em all – Hammer, ProBar, GU, Cytomax, Sun Valley, Clif and Nunn  nutritional supplements.

This is the last call for help for the Tour of the Dragons bike race. Volunteers are needed to be course marshals at this important event.

The Tour of the Battenkill has attracted 3000 riders and their families to the Cambridge area. The Tour of the Dragons will do it for Manchester and the Mountains.
Not only do visitors spend money in our community but it makes non riders more aware of cyclists on the road.

Please go to Tour of the Dragons and click “volunteer ”. Kindly select an affiliation with Manchester & the Mountains Bike Club.

Battenkill Sports will be there at the start providing technical support.

It was 42 degrees and windy …but after coffee and Bagels the girls took off !!   and they all made it back !

Amy Herrmann with Kimberly did a 12 mile route and Amy Verner with Beth and Ellen did a 25 mile route.

This event was sponsored by Battenkill Bicycle Shop and Specialized Bicycle Company.

Want to join a Sunday Women’s Ride Day ? Contact  Amy@BattenkillSports.com or call  802-362-2734

Women across the nation are gathering for Women’s Ride Day to enjoy a ride together on their local roads  to celebrate women in cycling. Whether you’re an accomplished rider or a first-timer, Women’s Ride Day events will help you strengthen your relationship with your bike and with other women in your area who ride!

Join Amy at 9 am Sunday April 29 at Battenkill Sports for registration and refreshments. Ride starts at 9:30 from the shop, and will end at noon.

Questions or Pre-registration call Amy at 802-362-2734 or email Amy@BattenkillSports.com

Here are a few carbon bikes we’d love to move.

2010 Trek Madone 6.5  Ultegra Triple  54cm. Was $ 5000 new. Now $3000 lightly used.  I built this Project One for myself. The frame is Carbon  US made top of the line OCLV . Complete bike weighs 16 pounds has Race X Lite wheels, Carbon handle bars and new tires. This bike is a rocket and will make you fast.  Cash only.

New 2010 Specialized Dolce Comp 48 cm. Shimano 105 triple.  Partly carbon frame. This bike was originally $ 1649  and has been reduced by $ 250 to  $1299. To buy the 2012 Dolce Comp is  $1800 and doesn’t have any carbon.

2000 Trek 5200 54cm Ultegra Triple. OCLV Carbon. This was Amy’s bike. it has lot’s of miles but is in good condition. $800 cash.

Join us every Friday night  6 to 7:30 pm. There will be 2 groups.

1)  Instruction will be offered by Amy L Verner who is a certified League Cycling Instructor (LCI).  It will include basic bike know-how, shifting gears, rules of the road and will be followed by a short ride.

2)  Rob Verner will lead a group on an easy paced ride  between 10 and 15 miles. He will be happy to answer any questions.