Got plans for the weekend? May we suggest that you take your potentially rainy Saturday and clear out that garage, basement, shed, and gather your old bikes that you're not riding anymore (if you're like Kip, you've got more than a few), and get them together to drop off on Monday, April 27 thru Friday, May 1 for our Annual Bike Swap!
Or, your could wait it out for Sunday's warmer temperatures and hit the Onion River Racing Criterium at National Life in Montpelier. Or hit the road for a ride, hike, or jog. No matter what, it's spring and there's a lot going on (see below for even more good ideas) While you're out, stop by the shop, say hi, and pick up a spare tube (those potholes are killer!)
Carrie & The Folks at Onion River
Thursday, April 23, 2009
The Annual ORS Bike Swap
Vermont's Original Bike Swap
May 2, 2009, 9:30am 'til 1pm
If you're buying, get here early, doors open at 9:30am, but the good bikes go fast! Free coffee if you're waiting in line (and yes, it's good coffee from Capitol Grounds!). There will be everything from kid's bikes to sweet road & mountain bikes, come see them all!
If you're selling:
Bring your old ride to Onion River between April 27 and May 1, we'll help you set a price and put your bike out for sale on Saturday, May 2.
If your bike sells, you get to choose from:
80% in check
100% in store credit
110% in store credit toward a new bike purchased before 5/10/08
Contact:Kip or Caroline
Contact Phone: 802-229-9409
Email: thefolks@onionriver.com
May 2, 2009, 9:30am 'til 1pm
If you're buying, get here early, doors open at 9:30am, but the good bikes go fast! Free coffee if you're waiting in line (and yes, it's good coffee from Capitol Grounds!). There will be everything from kid's bikes to sweet road & mountain bikes, come see them all!
If you're selling:
Bring your old ride to Onion River between April 27 and May 1, we'll help you set a price and put your bike out for sale on Saturday, May 2.
If your bike sells, you get to choose from:
80% in check
100% in store credit
110% in store credit toward a new bike purchased before 5/10/08
Contact:Kip or Caroline
Contact Phone: 802-229-9409
Email: thefolks@onionriver.com
Onion River Racing Criterium Series
Sundays thru May 10th at National Life
Central Vermont's newest bike racing series is off to a great start, read about the first two races at OnionRiverRacing.com.
Sundays thru May 10th at National Life
These events are designed to satisfy both the elite riders in our area, as well as the newcomers to road racing. First-time road racers can join the “C” Event and ride with a few veteran racers for 20 minutes, gaining pack-riding experience and tips on cornering, tactics and above all - safety. After one or more C rides you’ll be ready to move up to the “B” Category and compete in the 45 minute full-on race.
The race will be held on a 0.9 mile closed loop (clockwise) around the National Life Group campus with one fast downhill and a two-stage climb on each lap.
Registration:
Online: www.bikereg.com
Onsite: 10:30 AM - 15 min. before
start of each event
Entry Fees:
Cat A & B: $10 + USAC License (one-day avail.)
Cat C: FREE + USAC One-day license = $10
Start Times:
11:00 AM: C Category | Learning
11:30 AM: B Category | Cat IV-V
12:30 PM: A Points Race | Cat I-III
(All Categories are men & women combined)
Prizes:
Category A: $100 in Cash or Merchandise
Category B: $50 in Cash or Merchandise
Category C: The glory of riding your 1st Crit
Posted by Carrie at 9:09 AM 0 comments
Labels: Criterium, National Life, Onion River Racing, Onion River Sports
Central Vermont's newest bike racing series is off to a great start, read about the first two races at OnionRiverRacing.com.
Sundays thru May 10th at National Life
These events are designed to satisfy both the elite riders in our area, as well as the newcomers to road racing. First-time road racers can join the “C” Event and ride with a few veteran racers for 20 minutes, gaining pack-riding experience and tips on cornering, tactics and above all - safety. After one or more C rides you’ll be ready to move up to the “B” Category and compete in the 45 minute full-on race.
The race will be held on a 0.9 mile closed loop (clockwise) around the National Life Group campus with one fast downhill and a two-stage climb on each lap.
Registration:
Online: www.bikereg.com
Onsite: 10:30 AM - 15 min. before
start of each event
Entry Fees:
Cat A & B: $10 + USAC License (one-day avail.)
Cat C: FREE + USAC One-day license = $10
Start Times:
11:00 AM: C Category | Learning
11:30 AM: B Category | Cat IV-V
12:30 PM: A Points Race | Cat I-III
(All Categories are men & women combined)
Prizes:
Category A: $100 in Cash or Merchandise
Category B: $50 in Cash or Merchandise
Category C: The glory of riding your 1st Crit
Posted by Carrie at 9:09 AM 0 comments
Labels: Criterium, National Life, Onion River Racing, Onion River Sports
Friday Night Fix
Get to know your bike and other bike enthusiasts!
Twice monthly on Fridays from 6pm til 7:45pm
Join our mechanics for a clinic to get to know your bike, learn to fix a flat, and some basic bicycle maintenance. A great place to begin to learn about your bike or use as a refresher course. Clinics held on the following dates at Onion River Sports:
May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19, July 10, July17, August 7, August 21
Twice monthly on Fridays from 6pm til 7:45pm
Join our mechanics for a clinic to get to know your bike, learn to fix a flat, and some basic bicycle maintenance. A great place to begin to learn about your bike or use as a refresher course. Clinics held on the following dates at Onion River Sports:
May 8, May 22, June 5, June 19, July 10, July17, August 7, August 21
ORS Road Rides Start Next Week!
Hit the road with our regularly scheduled road rides - participants must be familiar with the rules of the road, wear a helmet, and know how to change a flat (if you don't, check out our Friday Night Fix clinics):
Ladies Ride: Tuesdays at 6 pm, leaves from the Onion River Sports parking lot
Thursday Fast Rides: Thursdays at 6 pm (beginning April 30), this ride is a fast, training oriented ride, for full description here.
Tuesday morning training rides with Onion River team: 6am - 7:30am, Early, but an easier pace with a no drop policy. Full description here.
Ladies Ride: Tuesdays at 6 pm, leaves from the Onion River Sports parking lot
Thursday Fast Rides: Thursdays at 6 pm (beginning April 30), this ride is a fast, training oriented ride, for full description here.
Tuesday morning training rides with Onion River team: 6am - 7:30am, Early, but an easier pace with a no drop policy. Full description here.
VMBA 2nd Annual Mountain Bike Film Night
Showing: New World Disorder 9 - Never Enough - preview here.
Saturday, May 16 shows at 6pm and 8:30 pm
Vermont Mountain Bike Association presents their 2nd year of mountain bike films at Main Street Landing in Burlington, VT - all the details here. Last year's show sold out with 450 people attending, it's a great way to get ready for this year's mtn. bike season!
Saturday, May 16 shows at 6pm and 8:30 pm
Vermont Mountain Bike Association presents their 2nd year of mountain bike films at Main Street Landing in Burlington, VT - all the details here. Last year's show sold out with 450 people attending, it's a great way to get ready for this year's mtn. bike season!
Way to Go! Commuter Challenge 2009
May 4-8, 2009
Join Vermonters throughout the state in their efforts to curb emissions during the first week of May. Bike, Walk, Carpool, Telecommute, take the Bus, or figure out your own creative way to save on carbon emissions caused by your commute. This event is a group effort bringing together such varied groups as bike advocates & bike shops like us with Green Mountain Transit, the company who runs the busses here in Central VT.
Does your company know they can participate? It's not just about the individual, there are all sorts of companies competing for bragging rights... and to participate in Way to Go, fill out a form at ORS and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Hunger Mountain Coop!
Join Vermonters throughout the state in their efforts to curb emissions during the first week of May. Bike, Walk, Carpool, Telecommute, take the Bus, or figure out your own creative way to save on carbon emissions caused by your commute. This event is a group effort bringing together such varied groups as bike advocates & bike shops like us with Green Mountain Transit, the company who runs the busses here in Central VT.
Does your company know they can participate? It's not just about the individual, there are all sorts of companies competing for bragging rights... and to participate in Way to Go, fill out a form at ORS and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Hunger Mountain Coop!
Bike Safety Workshops with Becka Roolf
at Hunger Mountain Coop & Kellogg Hubbard Library
May 4 at Kellogg Hubbard Library and May 6 at Hunger Mountain
Weathering the Storm: Transportation Tips to Go & Save Green at the Kellogg Hubbard Library: Receive tips for saving money by walking, biking, driving and taking public transit with Becka Roolf, Going Green Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning & Design Expert.
Workshop: Bicycle Driver's Ed (for Adults)
You know how to ride a bicycle, but traffic can be intimidating. This workshop will help you feel safer and more confident on the streets! Bring your bicycle & helmet. Ages 15+ (anyone under 18 needs to sign a waiver in advance). Please pre-register at Hunger Mountain Coop.
May 4 at Kellogg Hubbard Library and May 6 at Hunger Mountain
Weathering the Storm: Transportation Tips to Go & Save Green at the Kellogg Hubbard Library: Receive tips for saving money by walking, biking, driving and taking public transit with Becka Roolf, Going Green Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning & Design Expert.
Workshop: Bicycle Driver's Ed (for Adults)
You know how to ride a bicycle, but traffic can be intimidating. This workshop will help you feel safer and more confident on the streets! Bring your bicycle & helmet. Ages 15+ (anyone under 18 needs to sign a waiver in advance). Please pre-register at Hunger Mountain Coop.
Mud Season Trails Reminder
When hikers tramp on saturated soils, they cause irreversible erosion and damage to the trail and surrounding vegetation. Some of the Long Trail has been worn down to bedrock by soil erosion over the years. Higher elevation soils take longer to dry out, and their higher content of organic material slows the drying process. A trail may be dry at the trailhead, but it will get muddy if you climb very high this time of year.
Trails at lower elevations, dirt roads, and recreation paths provide excellent opportunities for early spring walking. More info about spring hikes here.
Trails at lower elevations, dirt roads, and recreation paths provide excellent opportunities for early spring walking. More info about spring hikes here.
Muscles Not Motors News - April 8, 2009
Happy April! After a brief taste of springy weather, I watched snowflakes this morning.... but don't let that deter you from busting out those bicycles and getting your bike season going! Bike commuters are out in their cool weather gear, the mountain bikers are still waiting for the trails to dry out, the kids are clamoring to ride up and down the drive way, and the racers... well the racers are way ahead of all of us.
In fact, they're racing this weekend. So if you're looking for an alternative to coloring eggs and chocolate bunnies, try
The Onion River Racing Criterium Series
Sundays, April 12th thru May 10th at National Life in Montpelier (more details below).
And, mark your calendars for May 2, 2009, because The Bike Swap is coming, The Bike Swap is coming! Check out the details below for all the info about the "Original" bike swap!
Carrie & The Folks at Onion River
In fact, they're racing this weekend. So if you're looking for an alternative to coloring eggs and chocolate bunnies, try
The Onion River Racing Criterium Series
Sundays, April 12th thru May 10th at National Life in Montpelier (more details below).
And, mark your calendars for May 2, 2009, because The Bike Swap is coming, The Bike Swap is coming! Check out the details below for all the info about the "Original" bike swap!
Carrie & The Folks at Onion River
Cannondale Morphis Shell Jacket - for men & women
Cannondale's answer to the the average windbreaker, and frankly, this thing is way better than average. This is a jacket, a vest, windproof, water resistant, lightweight, and it's made of 30% post consumer material. Oh and did I mention - it's got magnets! The sleeves convert it from vest to jacket and back again by attaching with magnets sewn into the fabric. Sleeves come off as one piece and stowe in a zippered back pocket, or slide on and attach themselves with their hidden magnets in a snap. Talk about easy to use while you ride - Cannondale has that covered!
Comes in yellow for men or blue for women, both bright enough to be seen on the road. Come check it out and all the new Cannondale apparel we just got in!
Comes in yellow for men or blue for women, both bright enough to be seen on the road. Come check it out and all the new Cannondale apparel we just got in!
Onion River Racing Criterium Series
Sundays, April 12th thru May 10th at National Life
Onion River Racing invites you to join the action of Central Vermont’s newest bike racing series. These events are designed to satisfy both the elite riders in our area, as well as the newcomers to road racing. First-time road racers can join the “C” Event and ride with a few veteran racers for 20 minutes, gaining pack-riding experience and tips on cornering, tactics and above all - safety. After one or more C rides you’ll be ready to move up to the “B” Category and compete in the 45 minute full-on race.
The race will be held on a 0.9 mile closed loop (clockwise) around the National Life Group campus with one fast downhill and a two-stage climb on each lap.
Registration:
Online: www.bikereg.com
Onsite: 10:30 AM - 15 min. before
start of each event
Entry Fees:
Cat A & B: $10 + USAC License (one-day avail.)
Cat C: FREE + USAC One-day license = $10
Start Times:
11:00 AM: C Category | Learning
11:30 AM: B Category | Cat IV-V
12:30 PM: A Points Race | Cat I-III
(All Categories are men & women combined)
Prizes:
Category A: $100 in Cash or Merchandise
Category B: $50 in Cash or Merchandise
Category C: The glory of riding your 1st Crit
Onion River Racing invites you to join the action of Central Vermont’s newest bike racing series. These events are designed to satisfy both the elite riders in our area, as well as the newcomers to road racing. First-time road racers can join the “C” Event and ride with a few veteran racers for 20 minutes, gaining pack-riding experience and tips on cornering, tactics and above all - safety. After one or more C rides you’ll be ready to move up to the “B” Category and compete in the 45 minute full-on race.
The race will be held on a 0.9 mile closed loop (clockwise) around the National Life Group campus with one fast downhill and a two-stage climb on each lap.
Registration:
Online: www.bikereg.com
Onsite: 10:30 AM - 15 min. before
start of each event
Entry Fees:
Cat A & B: $10 + USAC License (one-day avail.)
Cat C: FREE + USAC One-day license = $10
Start Times:
11:00 AM: C Category | Learning
11:30 AM: B Category | Cat IV-V
12:30 PM: A Points Race | Cat I-III
(All Categories are men & women combined)
Prizes:
Category A: $100 in Cash or Merchandise
Category B: $50 in Cash or Merchandise
Category C: The glory of riding your 1st Crit
The Annual ORS Bike Swap!
May 2, 2009, 9:30am 'til 1pm
If you're selling, bring in your bike/bikes during store hours Monday, April 27 thru Friday, May 1. If you're buying, get here early, doors open at 9:30am, but the good bikes go fast! Free coffee if you're waiting in line (and yes, it's good coffee from Capitol Grounds!).
If you're selling:
Bring your old ride to Onion River between April 27 and May 1, we'll help you set a price and put your bike out for sale on Saturday, May 2.
If your bike sells, you get to choose from:
80% in check
100% in store credit
110% in store credit toward a new bike purchased before 5/10/08
If you're buying, get here early, the line starts at 9am! There will be everything from kid's bikes to sweet road & mountain bikes, come see them all!
Contact:Kip or Caroline
Contact Phone: 802-229-9409
Email: thefolks@onionriver.com
If you're selling, bring in your bike/bikes during store hours Monday, April 27 thru Friday, May 1. If you're buying, get here early, doors open at 9:30am, but the good bikes go fast! Free coffee if you're waiting in line (and yes, it's good coffee from Capitol Grounds!).
If you're selling:
Bring your old ride to Onion River between April 27 and May 1, we'll help you set a price and put your bike out for sale on Saturday, May 2.
If your bike sells, you get to choose from:
80% in check
100% in store credit
110% in store credit toward a new bike purchased before 5/10/08
If you're buying, get here early, the line starts at 9am! There will be everything from kid's bikes to sweet road & mountain bikes, come see them all!
Contact:Kip or Caroline
Contact Phone: 802-229-9409
Email: thefolks@onionriver.com
We're On Facebook
So become a FAN!
Join our Fan Pages by searching for Onion River Sports, Onion River Kids or The Shoe Horn and Join the extended Onion River community online! And hear about all that we do first!
Join our Fan Pages by searching for Onion River Sports, Onion River Kids or The Shoe Horn and Join the extended Onion River community online! And hear about all that we do first!
Close for Easter Sunday, April 12th
Onion River Sports, The Shoe Horn, & Onion River Kids are Closed on Sunday, April 12th for the Easter Holiday
Have a great weekend!
Have a great weekend!
Way to Go! Commuter Challenge 2009
May 4-8, 2009
Join Vermonters throughout the state in their efforts to curb emissions during the first week of May. Bike, Walk, Carpool, Telecommute, take the Bus, or figure out your own creative way to save on carbon emissions caused by your commute. This event is a group effort bringing together such varied groups as bike advocates & bike shops like us with Green Mountain Transit, the company who runs the busses here in Central VT.
Does your company know they can participate? It's not just about the individual, there are all sorts of companies competing for bragging rights... and to participate in Way to Go, fill out a form at ORS and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Hunger Mountain Coop!
Join Vermonters throughout the state in their efforts to curb emissions during the first week of May. Bike, Walk, Carpool, Telecommute, take the Bus, or figure out your own creative way to save on carbon emissions caused by your commute. This event is a group effort bringing together such varied groups as bike advocates & bike shops like us with Green Mountain Transit, the company who runs the busses here in Central VT.
Does your company know they can participate? It's not just about the individual, there are all sorts of companies competing for bragging rights... and to participate in Way to Go, fill out a form at ORS and be entered to win a $50 gift certificate to Hunger Mountain Coop!
Bike Safety Workshops with Becka Roolf
at Hunger Mountain Coop & Kellogg Hubbard Library
April 29 at Hunger Mountain Coop, May 6 and May 4 at Kellogg Hubbard Library
Educate your family on bike safety, bike commuting and bicycle drivers ed 101 with the Hunger Mountain Coop's series of bike trainings. Get comfortable with the rules of the road, for more information check out Hunger Mountain's Event Calendar
And, don't miss Weathering the Storm: Transportation Tips to Go & Save Green at the Kellogg Hubbard Library - more information at www.kellogghubbard.org.
April 29 at Hunger Mountain Coop, May 6 and May 4 at Kellogg Hubbard Library
Educate your family on bike safety, bike commuting and bicycle drivers ed 101 with the Hunger Mountain Coop's series of bike trainings. Get comfortable with the rules of the road, for more information check out Hunger Mountain's Event Calendar
And, don't miss Weathering the Storm: Transportation Tips to Go & Save Green at the Kellogg Hubbard Library - more information at www.kellogghubbard.org.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Easter, Swap, Crit Series
Group Rides have Begun!
Thursdays at 5:30 in the Onion River Sports parking lot
These are billed as training rides and are roughly 30+ miles per ride. This is a fast ride. There is no no-drop policy on this ride, however they’re nice people, so hang on. The route will be announced beforehand, but you need to feel confident to get home on your own. A helmet is a must and be ready to practice riding in a pace line. Please know how to fix your own flat, should you be unlucky enough to have one.
Thursdays at 5:30 in the Onion River Sports parking lot
These are billed as training rides and are roughly 30+ miles per ride. This is a fast ride. There is no no-drop policy on this ride, however they’re nice people, so hang on. The route will be announced beforehand, but you need to feel confident to get home on your own. A helmet is a must and be ready to practice riding in a pace line. Please know how to fix your own flat, should you be unlucky enough to have one.
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