Blue Wheel Cycling Blog

Roger Wins State Road Race

Scott — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:45:53 +0000

On July 26, our own Roger Friend, Blue Wheel President, won the State age graded road race in a two rider break away in Roanoke. The course finished with a brutal climb that saw the field disintegrate. Some of the illustrious riders in the field were current BAR championship leader Mark King, father of National U23 road champion Ben King, and Steve Heatherington, former state mountainbike champion.

At Nationals in August, Roger posted a 32:42 time in the 25.8km time trial for an 8th place finish. The time trial was won by Thurlow Rogers, lifelong professional cyclist. Roger continues to post National class results while working full time here at Blue Wheel. HUGE!

New Bikes Arriving Soon— Old Bikes Going Sooner

Roger — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 15:32:49 +0000

We've received news that some of the 2011 bikes will be available to ship as early as the end of June. This means the 'never happens' is happening at Blue Wheel--we are having a SALE!

So here's the opportunity to get the best service in Charlottesville at an even better price! All in stock 2009 bikes are now 15% off. We even have a few 2008 reduced as much as 20%. The complete list is below. Come on in and SAVE!

Brand	Model	year	size	Original $	now $

Road

Bianchi	Volpe	2009	49	1099	935
Bianchi	Volpe	2009	58	1099	935
Bianchi	Volpe	2009	61	1099	935
Bianchi	Via Nirone Sora	2009	61	949	810
Bianchi	Via Nirone 105	2008	57	1499	1275
Bianchi	Via Nirone Tiagra	2009	50	1299	1100
Bianchi	Via Nirone Ultegra	2009	53	1899	1615
Bianchi	Dama Tiagra	2009	50	1500	1275
Bianchi	Dama Tiagra	2009	53	1500	1275
Felt	S32	2008	56	1199	1000
Felt	ZW40	2009	43 w/650 whls	799	680

Mountain

Gary Fisher	Wahoo Disc	2009	17.5	619	529
Gary Fisher	Marlin Disc	2009	17.5	749	635
Gary Fisher	Pirahna Disc	2009	17.5	899	765
Jamis	Durango 3.0	2008	19	850	680

Hybrid/City

Felt	Café Deluxe	2009	16 Ladies	700	595
Breezer	Greenway	N/A	20	829	665
Jamis	Commuter 3.0	2009	20.5	700	595

Bike Week!

Roger — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:56:58 +0000

Blue Wheel is proud to sponsor the Bike to Work "Energizer" station in front of the Main St. Market Friday from 7:30 to 9:30 in the morning and again from 4:30 to 6:30 that evening.

Come see us for great carbs courtesy of Albemarle Baking Co. and coffee thanks to Calvino Cafe. You'll feel so great that you burned calories rather than gas to get to work!

Wednesday May 19 we are helping get Charlottesville's first Ride of Silence in motion. Our Monticello Velo Club has donated $200 toward the police escort cost for this event to remember our fellow cyclists who have been hit or killed in the past year. Please join us to register before 6:30 at the Charlottesville High School. Here's more:

Ride of Silence

WhenWed, May 19, 7pm – 8pm

WhereCharlottesville High School ()

Description: the 7th annual International Ride of Silence, cyclists around the world will convene for local memorial rides to honor those injured or killed while bicycling. Bike Charlottesville is organizing Charlottesville's event. Contact abewley@mac.com for more information

Bike Week will continue with events throughout the week. See www.transportationchoice.org for the complete calendar!

Saturday May 22nd will be the Bike Summit at City Space on the downtown mall. Come put in your ideas for improving cycling in our community!