TREK Bicycle Store of Kansas City

Trek's Breast Cancer Awareness Ride October 8th

2011-09-21T08:31:00.003-06:00

This Saturday October 8th, Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City-Shawnee will host the 6th annual Trek Women Breast Cancer Awareness ride. Featuring 10- and 25-mile family-friendly group rides, the event donates registration fees directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

There will be onsite registration from 9-9:30. Coffee, bagels, and other goodies will be available before the ride. The rides will leave at 10am.

Monday Labor Day

2011-09-04T07:05:00.001-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City-Shawnee

Will be closed this

Monday, September 5, 2011

For

Labor day.

Have a fun and safe weekend.

We are in the final stretch of The Big Sale.

2011-07-22T06:54:00.002-06:00

Remember, The Big Sale ends this Sunday. Everything is on sale. Don't be left behind.

Closed this Monday for Memorial Day

2011-05-29T14:18:00.002-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City will be closed

Monday May 30, 2011

for Memorial Day.

Someone else's wind tunnel testing...

2011-05-28T08:21:00.004-06:00

I was reading http://www.bikeradar.com/ this morning. There was an article about the new Enve wheels coming out. The interesting thing is that they tested 2 of the fastest Tri/Time Trial bikes on the market. The Cervelo P3 and the Speed Concept 9.8. The best part of this test is that it wasn't done by Cervelo or Trek. It was done by Enve to test their wheels. Look at the graphs above and you will see how much more aero the Speed Concept is than the P3. It isn't even close. We are talking up to 30%+ more aero depending on the wheelset. Something to keep in mind when you are looking for your next bike.

Carbon is seriously COOL!!

2011-05-26T09:35:00.002-06:00

Check out some of the new Carbon Toys we got here at

The Trek Store of Kansas City.

Speed Concept 9.8.

This bike is all about pure speed. If you need those few extra seconds, this is your bike.

Can you say

SUPERFLY'S IN THE HOUSE!

Both Hardtain and Full Suspension

Trek/Fisher Collection Cronus CX

Carbon CrossBike . How sexy is this!

Top Fuel 9.8.

Like many of Trek's new OCLV mountain bikes, the Top fuel is made with the new Mountain OCLV. This makes the frameset much more resiliant to impact. They test these frame by hitting it with a pointed hammer at 38mph. Pretty impressive.

2011 Fuel EX 9.7

The same Mountain OCLV and now with Carbon Armor on the underside of the downtube. Pure Trail Sweetness.

More to come from the lead in Carbon technology.

Trek Bicycle Store!

2011-04-18T15:31:00.004-06:00

Stop in!

Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City

18675 E.39th Street South
Independence MO 64057

Summer Hours
Monday - Tuesday: 10:00 - 8:00
Wednesday: 12:00 - 8:00
Thursday - Friday: 10:00 - 8:00
Saturday: 10:00 - 6:00
Sunday: 12:00 - 5:00

Trek Factory Demo This Sunday!!!

2011-04-02T06:30:00.002-06:00

Now is the time to ride the bikes you have been dreaming about!

The trails should be perfect!

Sun. Apr 3rd, 2011 @ 10:00 am—3:00 pm

Your Kansas City Area Trek, Gary Fisher Collection and Bontrager dealers will be the host of this demo at Swope Park. Stop by and check out whats new from Trek, Gary Fisher and Bontrager for 2011!

Location:: Swope Park; 6600 Swope Pkwy; Kansas City, MO 64130

Sidi is back at the Trek Store

2011-03-24T13:25:00.003-06:00

Sidi Shoes are back at the Trek Store of Kansas City.
We have:
Genius 5 Carbon Pro for men and women
and
Dominator 5 for men.

Spring is almost here!

2011-02-26T09:01:00.003-06:00

No time like the present to get ready.

Check out

www.Trekbikes.com

and create your own Madone or Speed Concept with

Project One!

HED and Zipp are not available through Project One.

But...we can order any and all of their products to complete your Dream Bike.

BIG SALE THIS WEEKEND!!!!

2011-02-16T11:57:00.004-06:00

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE.
THIS WEEKEND STARTING FRIDAY FEB 18-SUN FEB 20.
NOW IS THE TIME TO GET READY FOR SPRING!

We will be closing early today Tuesday Feb. 1st

2011-01-18T15:42:00.004-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City
will be closing early
Tuesday, Feb. 1st at 12pm.
Due to the adverse weather.
Stay safe.
Thank You from the Staff.

The Trek Store will be closing early today

2010-12-30T18:56:00.003-06:00

We will be closing one hour early today,

January 6th

for our store's Holiday party.

Todays hour will be 11am-6pm.

Thank you from all of us at the

Trek Store of Kansas City

All Winter Clothing is on SALE!

2010-12-29T08:25:00.003-06:00

All In Stock Winter Clothing is

15% Off

Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays

2010-12-23T10:14:00.003-06:00

There are 2 days left for our Holiday Sale.
We will be open

Christmas Eve 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

For any of those last minute gifts.

We are closed for Christmas, but we will open for normal hours on
December 26th

Christmas Shopping at it's finest.

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Click on the banner above to learn more about what's on sale
at
The Trek Store of Kansas City.

We want to make sure you have a
Happy Holidays.

It's never too early to winterize your bike

2010-11-30T08:18:00.007-06:00

Take advantage of our

Winter Overhaul Special

(Click picture to go to Coupon)

2010-11-08T13:08:00.002-06:00

FALL/WINTER HOURS START UP MONDAY NOV 8TH

MON-FRI: 11:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.
SAT: 10:00 A.M - 6:00 P.M.
SUN: 12:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M.

THANKS

Food Drive Sale

2010-11-02T21:07:00.010-06:00

Click here to find out how you can be awarded for your generosity. Donating food to Harvesters will save you money at the

Trek Store of Kansas City

The holiday season is a time of giving for our company. Save on bikes and accessories while at the same time making valuable contributions.

Take advantage of the specials below by bringing non-perishable food to the store for donation when you make your purchase.

WITH YOUR DONATION YOU SAVEON BIKES1% discount for EACH can of food!Up to a maximum 10 cans of food for a maximum 10% discount

ON CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES:

10% off purchases over $50 with a can of food!

15% off purchases over $100 with a can of food!

20% off purchases over $150 with a can of food!

Bring as much food as you have to donate. We'll accept extra and donate it collectively before the holiday.

Some restrictions may apply. See stores for details. Offer applies November 1-24, 2010.

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride is TOMORROW!!

2010-10-08T09:58:00.003-06:00

Join us here at the Trek Store of Kansas City for The Breast Cancer Awareness Ride! Registration opens at 9 a.m. Come early for some coffee and bagels. The rides will leave at 10 a.m. Here is a map of the (almost) 25 mile route. Sorry, we wanted to keep it safe and simple. This will be at a casual pace. The 10 mile route will be our Monday night route.

If you have any questions, you can email me at Scott@trekkc.com.

10/08/2010 Route
Find more Bike Rides in Shawnee, Kansas

Look at what we just got in...

2010-09-12T05:18:00.004-06:00

29ers!!

The long awaited Fisher Collection is trickling in. This week we received the...

X Caliber

And the,

Paragon

The weather is perfect and the trails are ready.

It's time to ride!

Limited time offer...

2010-07-02T12:06:00.002-06:00

Come in before July 11th to get your custom Trek Store Merino wool jersey at a special price of $119 (reg $135) on order. Delivery date expected right when you'll need it, in early October, for those chilly fall rides.

SPEED IS NO LONGER JUST A CONCEPT!

2010-05-23T14:13:00.005-06:00

IT'S HERE!! THE SPEED CONCEPT FROM TREK.
NOW YOU CAN OWN THE FASTEST BIKE IN PRODUCTION.
YOU CAN ORDER ONE STOCK OR GET IT THE WAY YOU WANT IT THROUGH
PROJECT ONE.

New and Exciting Product is in!

2010-05-21T06:37:00.005-06:00

Capo Clothing has officially made it's debut at

The Trek Store of Kansas City.

We brought in a limted run of GS Capo Jersey's and Bibs with special Giro accents. How limited? When they are gone they are gone!

Have you seen the Oakley Glasses that George Hincapie is wearing? It is a limited run of Chrome Jawbones. We were able to snag a pair. They come with 3 sets of lenses and 3 sets of earsocks to coordinate with your kit.

Lazer Helmets have also made their way into the store. Anything from their ultimate commuter helmet, the Urbanize N'Light, to their race ready Genesis series. They feature Lazer's patented Rollsys fitting system. If you haven't tried on a Lazer helmet, be careful, you probably won't leave without one.

Trek Demo Days

2010-04-17T09:16:00.005-06:00

TREK DEMO

SHAWNEE MISSION PARK

SAT & SUN (4/17-18)10AM-3PM

Get out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather on top of the latest offerings from Trek and Fisher. Fat tires, skinny tires, big wheels, little wheels, full boingers and hardtails.

Ride this

or this

or even this

SEE YOU THERE...

We will be closed this Sunday for Easter

2010-04-02T10:18:00.003-06:00

We will be closed
This Sunday for Easter.
Have a wonderful and Safe Holiday
From
The Staff
At
The Trek Store of Kansas City

Daylight Savings time is this weekend.

2010-03-12T21:59:00.003-06:00

Spring is in the air and the days are getting longer. This also means that the famed Monday Night Ride will be starting this Monday, March 15th at 6:30. You might need to bring your lights for the first couple of weeks. We will see you here!!

Spring Tune-Up Special - Save 15%

2010-02-26T13:41:00.002-06:00

Another P1 out the door. TOO SWEET!!!

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Take a look at Todd Dicus's new P1 TTX. This is sweet. Even down to the new SRAM R2C shifters.

There are baselayers and then there are baselayers

2010-01-25T15:33:00.003-06:00

Much like power meters took the competitive cycling world by storm a few years ago,compression clothingis the next big thing.

Through targeted and precise pressure, compression garments help boost muscle power, lessen muscle fatigue and shorten recovery time. The key is using compression to enhance blood flow to and from muscles. Oxygen is more efficiently delivered and lactic acid is more quickly removed.

We're happy to have in stock several items from Skins, a leading manufacturer of compression garments (Team HTC-Columbia uses Skins, by the way).

Compression garments are perfect for:

-- Racers, both mountain and road. A two-race weekend will feel a lot better when your legs can bounce back quickly from a hard effort on day one.
-- Triathletes. What better way to recover from strenuous brick workouts than using compression to remove lactic acid?
-- Anybody who wants to ride stronger and recover faster.

Click here for more information or stop in if you have any questions.

Thank you to everyone during our Food Drive Sale

2010-01-21T14:19:00.002-06:00

We just received the tally from Harvesters. We donated 999lbs of food that help provide 769 meals.

Thanks for everyone's donations. You made a difference for a lot of people.

The Staff from

The Trek Store of Kansas City

Cycling News reviews the New Madone 6 Series.

2010-01-14T10:53:00.002-06:00

Read the full review here.

Get yours today. Remember January is the last month for 12 Months Same as Cash.

The Finest Things in Life.

2010-01-12T10:49:00.005-06:00

Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City
Thursday January 28
(6:00pm - 9:00pm)
please rsvp
www.trekbicyclestores.com/goto/rsvp
or call Scott at (913) 631- 6800

Please join us at this exclusive event and treat yourself to the finest things in life.

Meet Trek's road bike project manager for an inside line on the latest bikes. Learn about the exciting life of Trek's hottest graphic designer who creates cutting-edge bike designs for Lance.

Trek Travel will be on hand to show you how to get away this year on a luxurious cycling vacation.

EVENT SPECIALS

Wine Tasting
Discounts and *Special Financing on Trek Project One Madones and TTX's
Discounts on Trek Travel Vacations
Raffle Prizes

*January 31st is the final day No Interest and No Payments will be offered.

LAST CHANCE

2010-01-11T22:57:00.001-06:00

If you've ever wanted to order a P1 and not have to pay for 12 months now is your final opportunity to do so. This financing option is going away forever at the end of this month...
Take advantage NOW.
Must qualify for financing. Offer expires January 31, 2010. Some restrictions apply.
See store for details.

Trek to Appear on Discovery Channel's "Factory Made"

2010-01-11T22:50:00.001-06:00

This Wednesday, January 13, the Discovery Channel will be featuring Trek in their “Factory Made” series. The Trek segment will air at 4:30pm EST, 3:30pm CST. It was filmed last summer and will finally make its inaugural run on the air.

Make sure you set your DVR’s or tune in so you can get your own tour of Trek’s carbon fiber production process. To learn more about the series, visithttp://dsc.discovery.com/

Snow and more snow

2010-01-07T12:54:00.002-06:00

Wow, when was the last time we had this much snow?

It's time to think about training indoors.
Mention this post and get a
Free Track Block
with the purchase of any CycleOps Trainer.

NEW YEAR'S HOURS

2009-12-29T12:32:00.002-06:00

December 31, 2009: 11am-3pm
January 1, 2010: closed

We will resume regular business hours on January 2nd.

Have a happy, and safe, holiday.

HOLIDAY HOURS

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The Trek Store of KC will be closing at 5:30pm Friday Dec. 18th for an employee holiday celebration.

We will be open 11am-3pm on Christmas eve for your last minute shopping needs, but closed on Christmas day.

We will resume our regular hours on the 26th.

We apologize for any inconvenience and wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.

Winter has arrived

2009-12-10T11:45:00.005-06:00

Winter has decided to to finally arrive. Now is the time to continue your training inside.

All Rollers and trainers are on sale.

Click here for a coupon for a free wheel block with your purchase.

Plus:
We have the CycleOps Indoor Spin bikes.
Save 10% on these with 10 cans of Food

With your donations you save $$$$$.

2009-11-30T11:22:00.003-06:00

With holiday shipping in full swing remember your donation to Harvester's saves you money at
The Trek Store of Kansas City

**********

10 cans of Food saves you 10% on any regularly priced bike.

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It also saves you money on clothing and accessories.

10% off purchases of $50
15% off purchases of $100
20% off purchases of $150

We have the barrel here so just bring you food in and save. Christmas is right around the corner!!!

Winter Maintenance Clinics

2009-10-25T12:04:00.001-06:00

Our winter maintenance clinics will be starting soon! Sessions for Basic, Ladies Only, and Advanced maintenance are available.

- Basic clinic will cover pre-ride, flat change, and post-ride maintenance.
- Advanced clinic will cover derailleur and brake adjustments.
- Ladies Only will cover the Basic/Advanced clinics in a ladies only atmosphere.

All scheduled dates are on Wednesday evenings, starting at 6pm. There is a $10 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot, once you have completed the clinic, you will receive a $10 store credit for your participation and completion of the clinic. Space is limited so call ahead to make sure you get a spot at (913) 631-6800.

Dates
Basic Clinics: Nov 11, Dec 9, Jan 13.
Ladies Only: Basic Clinics on Nov 18, Dec 16, and Advanced Clinic on Jan 20
Advanced Clinics: Dec 2, Jan 6, Jan 27

Marco and Joel will also provide One-On-One training for those who would like more in-depth knowledge about maintaining your bicycle. Call for pricing information or an appointment at (913) 631-6800.

Pure Speed and Enjoyment

2009-10-22T09:39:00.003-06:00

Look at what we got in;-)

If you haven't read the reviews check it out click here!!!

The ride:
The ride was natural and telepathic. That’s what you want to hear on a fairly short test ride session right? It was very easy to get used to as the position seemed natural and not to high off the ground. Acceleration was awesome and traction seemed like it was always there.

Descending on the bike seemed really easy as it carved through the singletrack of Park City with ease. I never locked out the platform suspension yet the steep pitches that surprised me were never an issue. The only real problem was my lungs not quite ready for the 9000 foot elevation!

It was easy to forget that this was a 29er since it rode very similar to a 26er. But when the going got real rough on rocky fire roads, the trails did seem smoother than they looked. And at the Wasatch Crest trail, as my guide Photo-John coasted in front of me on his 26er, I had to grab a handful of brake to avoid ramming into him as I was coasting too.

Like I said, these are just first impressions and I hope to ride it more. But color me impressed so far.

Winter Hours

2009-10-21T10:48:00.001-06:00

Just to keep everyone up to date. We have switched to Winter Hours this week.

Monday-Friday 11am-7pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 12pm-5pm

Thanks from Staff at
The Trek Store of Kansas City

Cold weather is coming.

2009-10-20T14:15:00.005-06:00

We have a full line of Winter Clothing to help tackle any and all conditions this cold season might present.

For those who would rather stay toasty warm in your own home, but would also like to stay in shape, we have something for you.

We have CycleOps trainers, rollers, and all the accessories in stock. Coming soon will are the CycleOps Indoor Cycles. We can help you stay fit and not lose everything you accomplished this year.

Cyclocross Season is here.

2009-10-20T14:08:00.003-06:00

As most of you know Cyclocross season has already started.
Look at what we brought in:

We even have the 24 inch for the young Cross racer.

The Redline Conquest retails for $1399.99. Mention you saw this post and we will take off $100. Your price is then $1299.99.
This sweet deal for Cyclocross bike.

News and Schedule for the Trek Store

2009-10-20T12:34:00.002-06:00

Tomorrow, Wednesday Oct 21, Closing at 7pm.

The Trek Store will be closing at 7pm to do some training with the crew from Shimano.

Thursday, Oct 22nd. We will be closing at 6pm.

-Lance Armstrong and the 2009 Leadville 100 will be staring in "The Race Across the Sky". It plays at a number of theaters throughout Kansas City. We will be closing at 6pm so we can get our groove on and get some popcorn. Come join us at the Cinemark Merriam at 7pm.

COMING SOON: For those who want to learn about working on your own bike, we will be posting the schedule for Maintenance Classes by the end of the week.

This year the new twist will be that personal classes will be available by appointment. For pricing on these classes just give us a call, 913-631-6800.

Thank you from the Trek Store of Kansas City.

Monday Night Recovery Ride

2009-10-19T10:33:00.002-06:00

We are still rockin' and rollin' on Monday night's for the recovery ride!! Because we are starting to lose daylight, it is a 6:15pm start. Remember to bring your lights so we can see you!!

Thank you BCAR Participants!!

2009-10-13T12:00:00.002-06:00

Thank you to everyone for coming out to support Breast Cancer Awareness!! We had a record number of participants this year and look forward to increasing that number again next year!!

Race Across the Sky

2009-10-13T11:59:00.007-06:00

Join us for an exclusive one night event!

“Race Across the Sky”

A documentary covering the 2009 Leadville Trail 100 bike race, one of the most intense endurance races of all time - and candid conversations with Lance Armstrong, Chris Carmichael, Dave Wiens, and other elite and amateur cyclists who overcame extreme challenges to participate in this
grueling race.

Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00pm
Merriam Cinemark 20
5500 Antioch Rd
Merriam, KS 66202

Join Us Saturday for the Breast Cancer Awareness Ride!

2009-10-06T14:50:00.003-06:00

Join us on Saturday, October 10th @ 10:00am for the annual TREK Breast Cancer Awareness Ride!

WHO: 5000 Riders nationwide, to raise awareness for prevention, screening, treatment, and in the name of breast cancer research!

WHAT: 10 or 25 mile route option

WHEN: Saturday, October 10th @ 10:00am

WHERE: The TREK Store of KC (10412 Shawnee Mission Parkway)

Rider registration is $25 (100% of all registration fees donated to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation). Pre-Register at www.trekbikes.com by clicking in the BCAR Save the Date icon, or register the day of the event at our store.

Receive a special gift if you are one of the first 20 registered riders! What are you waiting for? Get in the PINK and join us!!

25 Mile Route Map
Breast Cancer Awareness Ride 25
Find more Bike Rides in Shawnee, Kansas

10 Mile Route Map
Breast Cancer Awareness 10
Find more Bike Rides in Shawnee, Kansas

Breast Cancer Awareness Ride

2009-09-09T17:28:00.004-06:00

The Store will be closed Sunday, September 13th.

2009-09-03T14:05:00.001-06:00

We will be closing Sunday, September 13th, 2009 for the Stage of the Tour of Missouri that will be held here in Kansas City. Come join the staff at or around the Westside Local at 17th and Summit.
Thank you
From the Staff at the Trek Store of Kansas City.

Closed Monday September 7th for Labor Day

2009-09-03T14:03:00.001-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City will be closed Monday September 7th, 2009 in observance of Labor Day.

Have a great weekend and safe travels to everyone.
From
The Staff at the Trek Store of Kansas City.

THE Progressive Sale!

2009-08-27T03:07:00.000-06:00

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.

The facts on the 2010 6.9 Madone.

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HRES

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Be part of a great event get more info here.

Out with the young and in with the old...

2009-08-11T12:45:00.009-06:00

It's that time of year again at the Trek Store when our staff undergoes major changes. The season is winding down after another crazy summer (just look what it did to Julia) and school is just around the corner.
Here that means it's time to say good-bye, or at least see you next week, to the students and teachers that work so hard over the hot summer days. Tex, Vince, J-Pa and the Hybrid King will be teaching or learning here in KC and will continue to grace us with their presence. While the Schapkers will be leaving us to study on opposite sides of the US hopefully to return once again next summer.
But at least an old familiar face has rejoined us to make the partings less painful. Joel 'Big Grin' Dyke will be turning a wrench a few days a week between bouts of welding, fris and general shenanigans with the Mrs. Welcome back, study hard, and safe travels.

2009-08-10T12:37:00.000-06:00

Hincapie Clothing is HERE!!!

2009-06-07T19:40:00.003-06:00

We have received great pieces from Hincapie Cycling.

The Jersey's have Hincapie Quadretto™ fabric, with SmartDry technology, keeps you cool and dry, while the unique unidirectional stretch properties of the material provide an exceptional fit. The special Sun Smart fiber construction provides a 30+ Ultraviolet Protection Factor to help protect the skin from the harmful effects of UVA and UVB radiation.

We also brought in the Power and Metric Bib shorts. They both have strategically placed moisture wicking Resistex® Carbon panels in the quadriceps and lower back improve power and reduce fatigue by decreasing the concentration of lactic acid in the muscles. The anti-static carbon material oxygenates blood cells by improving circulation while also helping to regulate body temperature.

Check out

Trek Pro Deal Promotion. Save up to $1000 on Select Madones and Fuel EX models.

2009-05-08T09:37:00.005-06:00

Now is your chance to save a ton of money on Trek's Tour winning Madone and their ever popular and award winning Fuel Ex Mountain Bikes. You can save up to $1000 on select models. This sale will last though June 30th. Stop in or call for details. Now is the time to ride.

*Does not include Project one Madones.

Save Money. Feel Good.

2009-04-30T18:37:00.002-06:00

May brings National Bike-to-Work Week and we are celebrating all month with special discounts to help you participate. You can make a difference. Please ride to work. Help a friend ride too.

Visit our stores to find the store to find a huge selection of gear on sale. And visit www.trekbikes.com for a complete checklist of handy commuter items as well as useful facts to help you Go By Bike!

The staff wanting to be pro bike racers.

2009-04-23T01:36:00.000-06:00

Closed for Easter

2009-04-10T10:04:00.001-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City will closed Sunday, April 12 for Easter.
Have a Happy Easter
from
The Staff

THE ULTIMATE TOURING BIKE! SURLY'S LONG HAUL TRUCKER

2009-04-06T11:46:00.004-06:00

Check out Dan's new ride. A Surly Long Haul Trucker that he plans on using to commute year-round back and forth to work. This thing is ready for the long haul with fenders, rack, panniers, etc.. One way trip to work is 15 miles! 150 miles per week. That's 7,800 miles per year. Way to go Dan! Enjoy!!

Trek Dirt Demo @ SMP has been cancelled

2009-03-27T14:17:00.003-06:00

The Trek Demo that was scheduled tomorrow at Shawnee Mission Park has been canceled. The Demo Truck will try to find it's way here to the Trek Store. If the weather is permitting we will try to have the bikes available to ride.
Thanks from Trek and the Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City

LADIES NIGHT IS TONIGHT

2009-03-27T11:38:00.003-06:00

It looks like the weather isn't going to cooperate for the ride portion of tonights evening. Just to be safe and stay healthy the ride will be canceled. The festivities in the store are still on and will start at 7:30 p.m. Women's clothing will be 20% off and all WSD bikes will be on sale. Food and drink will be provided. Come learn some basic mechanics to make your riding experience more enjoyable and worry free
thanks
scooter

Spring Super Sale This Weekend | March 26-30

2009-03-25T12:41:00.001-06:00

I hope to see you this weekend. Spring Super Sale is Thursday through Monday and it looks like pretty much everything is on sale. All bikes are at least 10% off, with a bunch of them marked down way more. The online flier shows some of the pricing but you should swing by to see for yourself.

Oh, BTW, if you are one of the first 100 customers to spend 50$ or more you get a FREE 2009 Velonews Calendar.

2 MORE PROJECT 1 MADONES OUT THE DOOR. THERE MUST BE SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT THESE BIKES!!!!

2009-03-23T07:48:00.007-06:00

Two more fancy bikes left The Trek Store of Kansas City this week. Jamie picked up her competition ORANGE Madone 5.2 with a full Ultegra Sl gruppo and Bontrager Race Lite wheels. Dave got in on the action with his new Madone 5.5 with a sweet black, white, and yellow Criterium color scheme with full Sram RED and Bontrager Race wheels. This new project one website is fantastic. Come by the store and check out the NEW Project 1 catalog. This thing is truly a work of art.

Ladies Night March 27th

2009-03-13T12:08:00.002-06:00

Ladies, Keep the night of March 27th open. Lindsay from Trek will be here to talk about everything WSD. More Details to come.

Train with Power at the Trek Store of Kansas City

2009-03-13T11:33:00.006-06:00

Training With Power!

Join Source Endurance at Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City Thursday March 19^th from 7:30-8:30 PM for an evening of fun while learning how to maximize the benefits of training with power. Source Endurance’s Midwest Endurance Consultant Adam Mills will cover the basics of how to train with a powermeter to make your workouts efficient and progressive. Adam will use real-world examples of training files from current athletes to show how it’s done.

After the presentation, Adam and Source Endurance marketing manager Joseph LaFico will be on hand for Q&A and good ole’ fashion social hour complete with food and beverages.

About Source Endurance

Source Endurance is the premier provider of training design and management, physiological testing, nutritional analysis and psychological preparation for endurance athletes. Over the past 18 months Source Endurance has produced and trained 4 current USAC National Champions from Masters Road and Track Nationals, to Jr. Track and time trial events. Source Endurance works with a broad spectrum of athletes and skill levels, ranging from World and Olympic class competitors to highly dedicated amateur athletes.

COME RIDE WITH "OLD SCHOOL"! MONDAY NIGHT RIDE STARTS BACK UP ON MARCH 9th

2009-03-06T17:34:00.004-06:00

The famous Monday night ride is coming back for the season. This year Mark from the shop will be your fearless leader. Ride starts at 6:30 at the shop and will last about 1 hour. BRING YOUR LIGHTS!!!!!! SEE YOU THERE!!

Look at what we just got in......

2009-03-01T15:45:00.003-06:00

CERVELO!!!

That's right the Trek Store of Kansas City is now a Cervelo Dealer. We now can get you the 2 of the fastest carbon machines in the world. Be like Lance and Levi or you can be like Carlos Sastre and Thor Hushovd, your choice!

Spring is almost here! Normal Store start March 2nd

2009-02-26T10:33:00.002-06:00

We will be going back to normal store hours this Monday, March 2nd.

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm*
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Friday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

Thanks! Now go ride you bike;-)

ANOTHER!!!! P1 MADONE GONE!!!

2009-02-21T11:46:00.004-06:00

We're up to it again. Another happy Project 1 Madone customer. This time Andrew picked up a 5.2 in the Black/Blue color with blue housings to match the pinstriping. Outfitted with a full Sram Force kit, Bontrager Race X Lite wheels, XXX Blade bar, Carbon cages, and Dura-Ace pedals. It's a 58cm and weighs in at a scant 16.4 lbs. That's with cages, pedals, saddle bag, and polar computer!! One sweet ride. Enjoy Andrew.
Come in and talk to our lovely staff about how we can set you up with your own custom Project 1 Madone.

PROJECT 1 MADONES ARE FLYING OUT THE DOORS!!!

2009-02-12T16:41:00.003-06:00

Another sweet Project One bike out the door! Check out Lane's new P1 Madone 5.2. He went with a signature series paint scheme Silver on Silver with red highlights. Looks awesome in person!! Nice mix of parts, mostly Sram Rival with Bontrager Speed Limit brakes, Race Lite wheels, and Speedplay pedals. Topped it of with a XXX Lite Stem. Bike weighed in just under 17lbs. Very nice for a 58cm. Come in let us help you pick out your dream ride!

Lance Is Back!

2009-02-09T11:21:00.003-06:00

Lance is Back Sale

This is the perfect time to start getting ready for another great year. Get prepared with all new gear and a perfectly tuned ride, all at great low prices. Check out the online flier for more details, including what categories have mark downs of up to 50%! Print the service coupons and save up to $50!

NEW PROJECT ONE MADONE!!!!

2009-01-28T15:02:00.004-06:00

Check out Lyle's new ride! He ordered up a Madone 5.2 Project One. With a Sram Force gruppo and Bontrager Race X Lite wheels, Blade bar, and XXX-Lite Stem, and a weight of 15.7 lbs. this is one bad machine.

The new Project One website is absolutely awesome. You can customise your bike down to the color of the housing, quite cool!!! Come by our store and see how we can set you up with your own custom Project One Madone. Check out the P1 website at www.trekbikes.com/us/en/projectone/

WINTER MAINTENANCE CLINICS

2009-01-10T12:39:00.004-06:00

The Trek Store of Kansas City is finally starting up their winter maintenance clinics. We ask for a $10 deposit to hold your spot in class which will be credited to towards any purchase following completion of the clinic.

This year we will be offering three different classes;
Basic Maintenance - Includes pre-, during and post- ride tips on cleaning, lubrication and basic roadside repairs.
Women's Only - The first Women's Only class will cover the same topics as the Basic class, while the second will follow the Advanced class outline.
Advanced Maintenance - This class will cover drivetrain and brake adjustments for road and mountain bikes.

Basic Maintenance Clinic
January 14, February 4
Women's Only Clinic
January 21, February 11
Advanced Maintenance Clinic
January 28, February 18

All classes begin at 6:30pm and will last approximately one hour.
Call now and reserve your spot today!!!!
****Limit 10 people per class****

Chris Wallace World Championship Travel Fun!

2009-01-09T22:05:00.003-06:00

Congratulations to KCCX/VERGE rider Chris Wallace for being selected as a member of the 2009 Junior World Championships Team in Hoogerheide, Holland. After a successful inaugural Euro-Cross Camp, Chris will head back to Europe on January 23rd to prepare for Worlds. This is very prestigious honor for any rider. Many work their entire life to make the Worlds team and never accomplish their goal. Chris is fortunate enough to have reached this goal at a very young age. In an effort to help with the travel expenses we ask the cycling community to pitch in to help a local rider make a dream come true.

Donations can be made online

Or join us on Tuesday, January 20th at the Trek Store of Kansas City. The festivities will begin at 7:00 P.M. and end at 9:00 P.M. We will have some tasty Famous Dave's BBQ and Boulevard Beer. All proceeds will go directly to the travel fund. We hope to see you at the Trek Store of Kansas City.

Thank you for supporting the KCCX/VERGE Elite Cycling Team.

Brought to you by:

Famous Dave's BBQ

Boulevard Beer

Midwest Cycling

KCCX/VERGE Elite Cycling Team

30 Day Price Protection Guarantee

2008-12-10T10:16:00.003-06:00

If we lower the price on any item you purchased from us within 30 days, or if one of our local competitors advertises* a lower price within 30 days, we will gladly refund the difference in price when you bring in your receipt (even if it is crumpled and coffee-stained). Price matching applies at time of purchase as well. If you find a locally identical product in stock at a lower price, we will match the price (sorry, does not include mail-order or web pricing).*Proof of advertised price must be presented to qualify.

Learn more about our Customer Loyalty Programs

Santa is coming to town on his sleigh at the Trek Store.

2008-12-09T09:00:00.004-06:00

Rudolph the Superfly is leading the way.

Come on in and check out the discounts.

-10 cans of food for The Harvesters gets you 10% of a regularly priced bike

-1 year same as cash on purchases over $250

-Free money when you buy a gift card(10% of the amount, buy $50 get $55)

-There are also many instore specials, click here

Storewide Savings Throughout the Holiday Season

2008-12-04T22:22:00.000-06:00

The Chase for Start Position

2008-11-17T09:23:00.003-06:00

Toronto International Cyclocross Race (UCI-1)

In the third month of my quest for UCI points, I boarded a plane to Buffalo with a final destination of Toronto to be accomplished by car. Why fly to Buffalo and then drive two hours to Toronto? The green back, my friends. One way trip to Buffalo: $88. One way trip to Toronto $325. The auto trip rout also included a lovely stop at Niagra Falls which I had never seen.

I arrived just before sunset on Friday, November 7, 2008; quickly put the bike together and rode over to the course which was about 4 miles from the hotel. It was cold, below 45 and windy and cloudy. Thankfully, the course was set up.

The course set up for the next day, Saturday, was excellent and suited my riding style: A long flat section in the beginning, followed by a steep up hill which u-turned to a quick descent with a hard left at the bottom. The neatest part of the course was a bowl of technical ups, downs, and off-camber turns that reminded me of the Nationals course in 2005 and 2006 in Providence, RI. I practiced the more technical parts of the course several times and then headed back to the hotel to set up for the next day.

Saturday arrived as a cold, extremely windy day typical of late fall cross racing. I lined up in the first row based on current UCI standings which is always an advantage. I got a good start just behind Natasha Elliott who is having a phenomenal year. As we went through the barriers, I lost a few spots and a few more as we headed into the wicked head wind. There’s not much drafting in cross! I settled into about 12th place and, then, started picking off riders in the more technical spots, like the wheel-eating mud ditch that only three of uscleared each lap. Ultimately, I rode into 8th place and secured the ever treasured UCI points.

The TREK bike handled great on the technical aspects of the course and TREK’s light frame was much appreciated up the steep, short, power climbs. I rode SRAM Red, as I always do, and it shifted perfectly through some very thick, wet mud. I’m always amazed how well that stuff works in the worst of conditions. The top three riders that day were Natasha Elliott of Canada; Dawn Anderson of Canada, and Kristin Wentworth of the U.S.

Day Two of the Toronto International Cyclocross Race arrived in similar fashion with considerable wind, cold, and clouds; but, also lurking was a new course. Unfortunately, a significant part of the course was up a ski hill that resembled a mountain bike race because of the steepness. The steep up-hill course was lengthy and made more difficult by extreme mud created by a hard, long rain the afternoon before. (The deluge on Saturday occurred at the start of the Elite Men’s race and turned their course into an almost unmanageable icerink on which few excelled.)

As I talked to my fellow racers, we all agreed that those with micro-drive gearing that included a 34 front chain ring were going to be the ringers of the day. While I normally would have loved Sunday’s course with it’s climbs and multiple twists and turns, it proved almost impossible with my gearing in terms of competitiveness. I slogged through to finish 12th. I wasn’t nearly has giddy as I had been the day before. But, that is the joy (and pang) of racing that definitely has kept me on point this week as I waited not so patiently for this weekend’s racing. The top three riders on Sunday were: Natasha Elliott, Kristin Wentworth, and Rebecca Wellons.

Over and Out. Catherine

Donating can save you money at the Trek Store

2008-10-30T11:56:00.005-06:00

Your Donations Make a Difference

Each of our stores has partnered with their local food bank to collect food for local families in need. By bringing in a can of non-perishable food to donate and you will save money on your purchase!

Bikes

1% discount for each can of food up to a maximum 10 cans of food for a total of a 10% discount on your bike purchase

Winter Clothing / Accessories

10% off of clothing and accessory purchases of $50
15% off of clothing and accessory purchases of $100
20% off of clothing and accessory purchases of $150

Midwest Cycling's Economic Stimulus Package

We know times are tough, so we are finding a way to help your money go further. For a limited time, purchase a gift card (GC) of $50 or more and receive an additional 10% return on your investment.

$50 GC = And get an extra $5 FREE$100 GC = And get an extra $10 FREE$150 GC = And get an extra $15 FREE$200 GC = And get an extra $20 FREE

Offer good between now and November 26th.

Special Holiday Layaway Hideaway

Make sure your gifts are not discovered before the holidays with MWC layaway plan. We've extended special layaway terms. All you have to do is put 20% down on your qualifying purchase and we'll store your items until December 24 at no additional charge.

Holiday Financing Available

Make your purchase of $250 or more before December 24th, and you can qualify to receive 12 months no payments, no interest financing with a Trek Credit Card Account.

Inventory Wednesday.

2008-10-27T16:21:00.002-06:00

This Wednesday the Trek store will be closed till 5pm for inventory.
We will reopen at 5pm to 8pm
Thanks from the Staff at the Trek Store.

REMINDER: BCAR this Saturday

2008-10-09T09:32:00.003-06:00

Click the banner to sign up early or come into the shop Saturday before the ride. We will have bagels and coffee at 9am to get you fueled up and ready to ride. Door prizes will be raffled off after the ride.

Meet Dave Chapman

2008-09-19T12:01:00.004-06:00

Meet Dave; cycling enthusiast, all around nice guy and easy to talk to. I always enjoy our chats when he comes in the store and recently he shared a little about himself and his bike rides.

Dave's first bike was a red Schwinn, which he got in kindergarten (in the 60's), and he's been riding ever since... not that one of course. While living in Boulder, Colorado his love of cycling grew while watching the Coors Classic with some of the great racers like Davis Phinney, Rebecca Twigg, Greg Lemond and Bernard Hinault. His dream now of a 5.5 Madone will have to wait just a bit longer for his girls to get through college. Being a real family guy, his wife and the kids come first...that's the way he wants it. In his college days he reminisced of several years, riding 23 miles to class each day to save cash (don't all parents have a story like that?). Now he rides for pleasure, health and the all important stress reduction factor. He says it makes him feel young. I think we can all relate.

Dave's love of riding includes going fast. He used to be a downhill & super-g alpine skier...I'm impressed! Then came a back injury and surgery. His current ride, a 22 year-old Bianchi Specialissima steel road bike is a classic that he appreciates but would like to replace with, hmm...something in maybe, carbon? He recently did a Lawrence ride with a bunch of guys on REALLY nice bikes, most of them 10-15 years his junior. Dave usually averages around 16-18 miles/hr. with his daily rides around 30 miles. These guys averaged 25 miles/hr. and the ride they took him on was 65 miles. He says one of them let him suck his rear wheel most of the way...I should say! We ain't no spring chickens here! Good work Dave!!!

One more thing I got from Dave that I liked was how he feels about encouraging others. Basically the same way he encouraged the kids he coached in archery years ago. Do it if it feels good, pursue what you love. Good advice that works for just about everything. Thanks Dave!

Never too late....

2008-09-16T10:59:00.006-06:00

Here is the recap from my first day at the Tour of Missouri. I had the opportunity to ride the Kelly Benefits Team car for Stage 1. It was an amazing experience to witness this level of race from this vantage point. Listening to Jonas Carney and Kent Mills as the gave out instructions to the team. Ken was a mad man behind the wheel getting through the field as Johnny Sundt bridged up to the brake. Imagine the Dukes of Hazard, but in a VW Passat wagon. Once we made it through the field we were moving at about 60-70 mph to catch the break away. I don't think Ken was aware of the rollers in Missouri. As we hit the top of the first one he had to slam on the brakes in order to keep the car on the ground. Yee Ha!!!

I need to talk to the owners about getting this type of support before I race.

We are starting to make our way through the field to get to Johnny Sundt and the break away.

Say cheese Ivan!

Here the main field is with Garmin/Chipolte (George Hincapie leading the way) at the front driving the pace to catch the break away.

After that I never had a chance to really get more pictures. Well, except for our friend here with his co-pilot.

What an amazing event to have in our backyard and to have the hometown team of Garmin-Chipolte take the victory. Christian Vandevelde has the best season of this career and topped it off here winning the Tour of Missouri.

####CLOSED MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH####

2008-09-05T12:40:00.002-06:00

The Trek Store will be close Monday September 8th for the Tour of Missouri. Come down and join the festivities.

*Ladies Night Out August 28th***

2008-08-20T11:39:00.005-06:00

Trek Bicycle Store of Kansas City presents
Ladies Night Out
Bike demo, ride, and Cook out.
August 28
Thursday
5pm - 9pm

Please join us for an evening of friends and fun on us.
The Trek Womens Specific Design Demo team will have
great bikes to try. Group rides will be social for all levels.

Shawnee Mission Park Near the Tennis Courts
5:00 - 6:00pm Trek WSD Demo
6:00 - 7:30pm Ride the Streamway Path
7:30 - 9:00pm Cookout, Demonstrations, Q&A

This free event is for any woman who likes bikes and
likes making new friends who share your interests.

Contact Scott at scott@trekkc.com
to let us know you are coming!

!!!Women's Inform Saddles are here!!!

2008-08-06T16:30:00.005-06:00

Ladies, they saddles you have always wanted are finally here. Meet the new Bontrager Inform F.I.T. Womens Saddles

For more information to learn all about these saddles click the photos!

Attention Bike Mechanics.

2008-07-24T08:54:00.002-06:00

Career Opportunities

TREK Bicycle Store of Kansas City is a fast growing bicycle retailer with one location in the Kansas City metro area is now hiring mechanics.

We offer competitive wages, benefits and a partnership atmosphere.

Are we the perfect match for you?

We are:
Progressive and cutting edge
Growth oriented
Perfect for employees seeking advancement opportunity
Fresh and exciting with the a great atmosphere

Bike riders, enjoying bikes like a kid is what we are about.

You are:
Passionate about cyclingGreat with people
Ready to learn
Dedicated and take ownership in your work.
Good PC Skills
Long term employment plans

Interested?If this seems like a good fit for you, then please contact us today.

Summer Season in Full Swing

2008-07-10T10:01:00.005-06:00

Things have been extremely busy at the Trek Store this month. Gas prices are driving more people to pedal, 4th of July rodeos and celebrations, the Shawnee triathlon plus the start of the Tour de France have us all busier than ever.

Well, at least Cam manages to look busy while Tom and Jerry catch up on the live coverage of Thursday's mountain stage - nice bid VandeVelde - between repairs and helping customers.

We have live coverage on every morning and repeats all day long, so grab some coffee from Scooters and stop on in to get your Tour fix.

July 4th, 2008

2008-07-01T10:05:00.004-06:00

The Trek Store will be closed in celebration of the 4th of July. However, not everyone will be taking the day off and relaxing by the pool. Join our staff at Villagefest where we will be working the bike rodeo with Headstrong for Jake. Please click on the photo for a map and schedule of events.

We apologize for any inconvenience and will resume regular hours on Saturday, 10am - 6pm.

The Gas Savings Calculator

2008-06-24T09:13:00.001-06:00

Give it a try!

Demo Days This Weekend June 14th and 15th

2008-06-09T16:53:00.004-06:00

Celebrate Dad's day by stoking him out with test rides on cool new bikes from Trek and Gary Fisher. Representatives from our staff will be on hand to answer questions, along with the Trek Factory Demo Rep.

Hope to see you there.

Location: Shawnee Mission ParkDate:

June 14th & 15th

Time: 10:00AM to 4:00PMBikes:

Trek & Gary FisherStyles:

Road & Mountain

Directions: Exit 435 (North or South) at 87th and go West 1 block to Renner Road. Take Renner road north about 2 miles. The Park entrance is on the West side. You can't miss it. Follow the park roads West to the very end of the lake. Park where the road begins to cross the dam.

Bicycle Friendly.

2008-06-02T11:25:00.006-06:00

Now that's something I didn't know ...

Recently the folks from Trek were in Kansas City to help promote
becoming a Bicycle Friendly Community. I had a chance to meet Rebecca
Anderson, Trek's Director of Advocacy who was hired to lead the One
World, Two Wheels effort. She brought along a group of folks from Omaha
... what an amazing group! The folks from Omaha told me how they had
raised $600,000 in private donations to get the city started on creating
a better bicycling environment in Omaha. That is quite impressive ...
way to go Omaha! With employees like that being active in the community
Trek can certainly be proud of their accomplishment.

The same night I met Rebecca and the gang from Nebraska, we also heard
from the League of American Bicyclists about their awards program that
recognizes communities that actively support bicycling
http://www.bicyclefriendlycommunity.org/. As they went through the
presentation, they talked about how the awards program had changed since
it's inception. For a community to be recognized (at either the Bronze,
Silver, Gold or Platinum levels), various criteria are evaluated
covering the five "E's" ... engineering, education, encouragement,
evaluation and enforcement. There are only two cities at the platinum
level ... Davis, CA and Portland, OR. Something I saw that evening got
me to thinking (which some say is when I am most dangerous). It was a
sign from the early days of the program. I remembered seeing one
recently and it was actually in my city (Overland Park, KS). A few days
later I stopped by that location and sure enough it was one of the
original signs (installed in 1995). Once upon a time we were also
recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Community. Now it's time we see where
we stand in 2008 so later this year we will submit our info. If anyone
has any advice, drop me a note.

Brian and his mental short list.

2008-05-27T07:51:00.003-06:00

Great Ending to National Bike Week

After my chain suck problem on Wednesday, I've had three straight days of great biking. On Thursday and Friday I rode my bike to work (about 8.5 miles one way). Along the way I stopped at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center on 119th Street (Thursday) and then the Matt Ross Community Center in Historic Downtown OP (Friday) where the city was sponsoring energizing stations. It was great to see other riders there and also to check the sign in sheet to see how many had already stopped by. It's interesting to see what's happening at work this year ... a couple of my employees car pooled this week, another rode the bus and another rode his bike to work. That's a lot of change since last year (when we did nothing), and I hope we all will be able to keep it going.

My trips to work are north-south oriented from where I live. That means crossing over or under I-435 (which means there are a limited number of crossing points). I opted to go up Antioch the first day and Metcalf the second day. Now I'm not crazy enough (yet) to actually ride on either of these streets since they carry about 40,000 vehicles per day so I stayed on the sidewalks (I have to confess that I had to ride in the travel lanes across the bridge just north of 103rd and Metcalf since it is under construction and there is no sidewalk yet ... try that in the morning rush hour to get your heart pumping). I have developed a mental shortlist of things to watch for ... broken glass, people jogging with their ipods and not paying attention, drivers exiting driveways or turning right ... I've also developed a shortlist of irritations like people that plant bushes that encroach into the sidewalk and people that don't keep their trees pruned up high enough so I can ride under them. One other thing of interest has been the continuity of the sidewalk system ... it looks great 95% of the time and then in the blink of an eye there will be a short piece missing. Both days I had to be home rather quickly after work so I rode part way and caught the JO for the remainder. It was only $1.25 to ride on Thursday and free on Friday. I was mildly surprised to actually see 20 other people riding the bus (that's actually a pretty amazing number for the burbs).

This morning my daughter and I rode to have breakfast ... what a beautiful morning ... nothing like a little fresh air to build up your appetite. After chowing down on pancakes, we headed back home with a brief stop along the way to see a friend who had just had surgery and was home recuperating. If next week is anything like this week, I think I will be well on my way to a permanent change in my car only lifestyle.

Memorial Day.

2008-05-25T15:29:00.000-06:00

We will be closed Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day. Have a safe and happy holiday!

Brian and a case of chainsuck.

2008-05-20T03:02:00.004-06:00

Dean to the rescue

Chainsuck

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

I have not been able to ride for two days, but this morning I was ready to go for my first try at a weekday commute to work. I hopped on the trail near our house so I could head over to Fire Station #3 where Overland Park was sponsoring an energizing station for morning bike

commuters. I got about a mile from home when my carrying bag became dislodged from the back of the bike and started dragging on the ground. I stopped and fixed it real quick but when I got back on something else had happened. Apparently during my shifting to come to a stop the chain had become kinked between the front gears and the bike frame. I quickly found there was no easy fix to this problem (at least for me). So I headed back home pushing my bike along the trail (luckily I had not gone too far) so it was only about a 10 to 15 minute walk back home.

On my way back home I was thinking about the whole notion of riding a bike for short trips or to work. Was this an omen of things to come? But then I started thinking about something that had happened with my old Toyota one afternoon. I was about two miles from home when a belt

broke in the engine and similarly, I was out of commission. The difference was that I had to wait for a tow truck (for an hour) and then spend several hundred dollars to get the car fixed. At least I was under my own power right now, got to avoid the cost of a tow, and figured that any repair cost would be minimal.

Once home I called one of the bike experts that I work with (Lisa actually was the one that got me to enter the Go By Bike Challenge) and I described what had happened. She gave me the technical term for it ... it's called 'chain suck'. So later in the day I made a visit to the Trek store. Dean was the person that helped me and it seemed to take him no time at all (having the proper tools sure is a big help ... probably something I'll need to invest in soon ... maybe for Father's

Day, hint, hint). Anyway, Dean also explained that I shouldn't be using the smallest gears on the bike very often since that puts a lot of wear on the chain (so that's my tip for the day for the rest of you novices in case you've read this far). I especially liked it when Dean said 'No charge' for his time! They definitely know how to keep a customer wanting to come back to their store.
Well, I'm all ready now for tomorrow when I'll once again try this commuter bike challenge. For what it's worth, I hear there was a good turnout at the fire station.