Friday, December 14, 2007

Astana to ride Trek for 2008 season and beyond


After much anticipation, Trek Bicycle Corporation officially announced today that it has entered into a "multiple year" agreement with Johan Bruyneel's Astana team. According to the arrangement, Trek will provide the Astana riders with Madone 6.9 framesets and a healthy selection from the company's Bontrager parts bin, including wheels, tires, saddles, handlebars, stems, bar tape, cages, and bottles. "We have a relatively standard agreement with the team," said Trek Road Brand Manager Scott Daubert. "We provide them with bikes; they provide us with race results and bike development and access to the riders. It's very similar to what we had with Discovery and US Postal. It's a partnership that helps us both."

The 2008 Astana team is quickly shaping up to look like last year's Discovery Channel team reborn with Bruyneel at the helm, several key Discovery riders moving over (including Levi Leipheimer and 2007 Tour de France winner Alberto Contador), and now the same bike sponsor. From an equipment standpoint, though, Astana will be more akin to a startup than a veteran team and can use little from Bruyneel's Discovery stores.

Saturday, December 08, 2007

Christmas at the Trek Store of Kansas City





The annual Trek the Halls holiday sale is upon us, and our stores are well stocked with bicycles, accessories, clothing and more at special holiday pricing. We want to make your shopping easy. Our great selection of children’s bikes are safe, durable and fit properly for all ages. And our inventory of adult bikes is the best in the area. With financing available, getting a new bike has never been easier.



Your friends in Shawnee are loaded up with footwear and eyewear, making finding deals easy. Shimano SH-M181 Mountain shoes are $30 off, all Nike shoes are 25% off, and the ultra-slick Pearl Izumi Vagabound mountain and road shoes are 15% off. All remaining inventory on Oakley glasses is 15% off, the same goes for Serfas eyewear which is 20% off. Pearl Izumi socks are discounted and there are loads of gifts under $30.



Visit our store and our friendly employees will help you find just the right gift for the cyclist on your list.





Check out our store flyer with added savings on select merchandise.






And for those of you who are thinking it's a good time to get your bike serviced, your right! Check out our Overhaul Special.




Tuesday, November 06, 2007

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!!

Maintenance, maintenance, maintenance.... All bikes need it and what better time of year to do it. Come join us for our clinics.



Do you enjoy Cycling?
Would you like to know how to keep your bicycle riding smoothly?


Join us for a maintenance class!
We are offering classes on these Thursdays this winter:

November 29
December 13
January 10
January 24
February 7

Classes will start at 6:30 and cost $10.00.




Each class will go over the tools and equipment required for basic bicycle maintenance: how to do a pre-ride check, change a flat tire while out on a ride, adjust brakes and derailleurs while on a ride, and do a post-ride clean-up. A question and answer session will follow the class.
If there is interest, beginning in January there will be an advanced class as well to tackle basic derailleur adjustments, brake adjustments, and wheel trues (one must first attend a basic class).

Limit class size to 10. Advanced classes would have limit of 5.

Sign up and pre-pay at the Trek Store to guarantee a place in the class.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

#### We're Back Online #### Breast Cancer ride this weekend!

Wow, After 16 hours of counting I can barely remember my name. But, we're back and ready to go.
I want to remind everyone that we will be doing our Breast Cancer Awareness ride this Saturday. The Ride will be going off at 10 a.m. Be sure to show up a little early if you need register.
See you then;-)

Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Reminder, The Trek Store will be closed tomorrow

I just want to remind everyone that the Trek Store will be closed Wednesday October 17 so we can count a lot of stuff. Yeah!!!

We will be open Thursday normal store hours 10 a.m. to 8pm
Thanks from all of us at the Trek Store of Kansas City

Saturday, October 13, 2007

******Breat Cancer Ride Postponed******


Due to Severe thunderstorms the Breast Cancer Awareness Ride will be cancelled for today. Don't worry if weather is permitting we will be rescheduling it for next Saturday October 20th at 9:30 leaving from Scooters by the store. Sorry for the inconvenience


All of us from the Trek Store of Kansas City

Thursday, October 11, 2007

*****CLOSED OCTOBER 17TH****

The Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City will be closed Wednesday the 17th of October so we can count everything in the store. YEEHA!! I love inventory day. Needless to say this will be an all day job so we will be closed for business. We will open for normal business hours on Thurday October 18th.

Thanks for you support

Monday, October 08, 2007

****Saturday October 13th****

I just want to let everyone know that the Trek Store of Kansas City will be opening late Saturday October 13th so we can join the Breast Cancert Awareness Ride. We will be opening 2 hours late at 12 p.m.

Sunday, October 07, 2007

Awareness Ride Details

Join us next Saturday for the WSD Breast Cancer Awareness Ride. While the ride begins at 10 a.m., we encourage you to meet up at Scooters Coffee of Shawnee (just to the West of the Trek Store) for coffee at 9:30. Scooters is the location of a fine weekly Saturday ride. Then head over for the no-drop ride (see post below). Afterwards we'll buy pastries and relax at Scooters.

Monday, September 17, 2007

2nd Annual Trek Breast Cancer Awareness Ride!







If you did not already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For the 2nd year in a row, Trek is sponsoring a National Breast Cancer Awareness Ride on October 13th. Many Trek stores throughout the country are hosting this ride at the same time and will raise thousands of dollars to help find a cure. The Trek Store of Kansas City is hosting this ride for the 2nd year and invite all riders to join us; whether you have a mountain bike, hybrid, fixed gear, tri bike, road bike, recumbent, or even a unicycle, we want you on this ride. We are planning different routes to incorporate all types of riders and bikes. Men, women, and children are all encouraged to attend.There is a registration fee and all of the money goes to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. You can still make a donation if you are unable to join us on the ride. To do so, register online and then send me a note/call the shop saying you will not make it to the ride. Trek has developed a website to help promote the ride and your participation which links directly to Active.com for online registration http://www.bcar2007.santu.com/. The first 25 pre-registered riders receive custom full-finger gloves on the day of the ride. All participants receive fun shwag (t-shirts, water bottles, etc.) and can also enter to win 2-custom Lime Bikes, 5 Pink Saris Bone Bike Racks, 2 Bissell Healthy Home Vacuums, 1 Bissell SpotBot Pet.
So, mark your calendars to participate in this fulfilling and exciting event. The fall colors will be blooming and the weather will be perfect for riding. We will have a post-ride party in the shop afterwards with coffee and pastries, as well as give-a-ways and raffles. Feel free to email me back with any questions you have.
Saturday, October 13th @ 10am. Trek Store of Kansas City

Friday, September 14, 2007

There's more....

Here are a few more pictures from our day with the Discovery Channel Cycling Team.



Just in case you didn't believe they were here.

Here's Popo razing Noval about his little doll...

Johny Devine taking pictures of himself and Popo...

Jessica from the Trek Store of St. Louis looks a little nervous chatting with one of the greatest minds in cycling history, Johan Bruyneel.


Alberto, George, Johan, and Levi are welcomed by massive applause as they sign some jersey's.


Welcome George Hincapie. Can you believe that he will be riding for T-Mobile next season?

It was an honor to have the Discovery Channel Cycling Team here at the Trek Store of Kansas City. It was an amazing experience for everyone involved. Again I want to thank everyone who came to share the day with us.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

WOW! What a day.

It's one thing to say that the Discovery Channel Cycling Team is coming to your store. It's another to actually have them walk in. After all the preperation that we did I was still a little stunned when they walked in. I want to thank everyone that came out to the store. It was an incredible day. One that will be remembered for a long time.

Oh wait, that's not Aberto, George, Johan, or Levi.....

Ahh, There they are... the rest of the team?





They were there also. Did I mention the number of people that came to the store. I was blown away. We had customers at the store before I got there for work, and I'm an early riser.




Again I want to thank everyone that came out.

Friday, August 31, 2007

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Ben Schloegel 7th in Ironman Louisville


I just got a call from Ben Schloegel tonight. Ben finished 7th today in the Inaugural Ironman Louisville. Way to go Ben!!!! A huge congrats from all us! Details will be posted soon.

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Sunflowers To Roses Ride


The Sunflowers to Roses ride is this Sunday at The Legends. . Please encourage your friends to ride and support a great cause.

Early registration is tomorrow, Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Trek Store at 10412 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, west of I-35.

Thanks so much for your support. Proceeds benefit Cancer Action, KU Med Center and the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

Monday, August 13, 2007

KC Women's Tri A Success




Staff from the Trek Bicycle Store of KC helped out at the 2nd Annual Kansas City Women's Triathlon at Smithville Lake on Sunday. The crew pumped tires, checked over bikes and were on hand for last minute needs like race belts and bottles. Around 400 women athletes participated in this fine event, an ideal race for first timers. Watch for this one again next year!






Thursday, July 26, 2007

Tour de France Finale Ride

Watch the last stage of the Tour De France with Pastries from Napoleons Bakery and coffee from Scooters! Meet here at the shop at 8 a.m. on Sunday morning for a no-drop ride. We'll cruise for an hour to an hour and a half then hang out and watch the finish.

How many of the new Madones will be ridden to podium finishes?

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Super Sale Summer




Our biggest savings event of the year is happening July 18-29th! Visit our SuperSale for a great selection of the best brand-name parts and accessories. We also have in-store specials on bikes, clothing and more.
All in stock 2007 Madone 5.2's Regularly $3299 on sale now from $1999 to $2199.
All 2007 Demo Bikes now at Rock Bottom Prices! These won't last long, so get yours today! Models from Trek, Gary Fisher, Yeti, and Serotta

Plus many more in store Bike, Clothing and Accessory Specials during the Super Sale.
It's also a great time to join the Midwest Cycling Community, our sponsored club for riders of all abilities and interests. Check out the details on our new website: www.midwestcyclingcommunity.com

Thursday, July 05, 2007

Tuesday, June 05, 2007

New Madones Arrive



Trek introduces a completely fresh line of Madone road bikes. Sean unpacks one of the first. Get the technical details here on some revolutionary design features:

New models include WSD and Performance models with taller head tubes. Plus lighter framesets than ever, radical new seat mast/cap technology, and great looks.






Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Bike To Work Week/Bike Month

The Monday Night Ride from the store stops for Ice Cream at Old Shawnee Town. This event was part of many around the metro, demonstrating bicycle usage as a practical means of transport (as well as fun). Check out Noah's commuter blog coverage of the ride and his daily journeys: http://kc-bike.blogspot.com/

Tuesday, May 08, 2007

WSD Night

The third annual Women's Specific Design night was THE party to be at last Friday. Good information, food and beverage was served. You can check out a full gallery of the fun at www.midwestcyclingcommunity.com


Friday, May 04, 2007

Test Ride Some Cool Bikes

WSD Demo / Clinic @ Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City Sat. May 5th, 2007 @ 10:00 am—4:00 pm

The Trek WSD Fit for Women demo tour will be offering Trek Women Specific Design Bikes to test ride. Come out and try the WSD difference! Our WSD specialist, Ross will be there to fit you to bikes and answer any questions you may have about women's bikes and accessories. Bikes for guys to try too!

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Earth Day Activity


Here's a fun incentive to ride your bike more: Choose2bike.com. Register and be eligible for monthly prizes (the first drawing on May 21st will be for a cool messenger bag). You can find out more about this and other bike friendly programs this Saturday at the Earth Day (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) festival at Shawnee Mission Park. The festival will also be the start and finish of JCBC's fine Spring Classic.
Come visit our booth and learn some tips on using your bike for everyday errands.

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

Women's Specific Events

Ladies Night Out @ Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City

Fri. May 4th, 2007 @ 6:00 pm—8:00 pm
A casual evening to thank you for your support and to welcome new women cyclists! Join Ross and learn how to change a flat in seconds in our Bike Maintenance discussion or how to ride longer in our Bike Fit discussion.

AND

WSD Demo / Clinic @ Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City

Sat. May 5th, 2007 @ 10:00 am—4:00 pm
The Trek WSD Fit for Women demo tour will be offering Trek Women Specific Design Bikes to test ride. Come out and try the WSD difference! Our WSD specialist, Ross will be there to fit you to bikes and answer any questions you may have about women's bikes and accessories.

Watch this space for more details or give us a call.

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

SuperSale Starts Tomorrow


Bicycles and accessories from Trek, Bontrager, Nike, Shimano, Accelerade and more all go on sale during our SuperSale, which starts on March 28. Get ready for the new season now!

Monday, February 12, 2007

Women's Triathlon Workshop

Ladies: join us March 4th from 8am to 5pm for a comprehensive triathlon workshop at the Kirmayer Fitness Center. Some of the top female athletes will be ready to answer your questions and share valuable tips and personal experiences. The registration form is available online.

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Thanks to Everyone!!!!
Our Customer Appreciation Night was a huge success. We owe that to everyone that attended and those who couldn't.
Again
Thank You!
From All of us here at the Trek Store of Kansas City

Thursday, January 04, 2007

Customer Appreciation Night 2007

TREK Kansas City wants to say thanks to our customers. Join us Saturday evening, January 27th, for store-wide discounts and introductory specials. We hope to see you there!