Up To Speed
Test the Best Back Already!
Murarrie Recreation Reserve is the venue for May's Test The Best. What a great Mothers Day to get her a ride on a fantastic S-Works Amira.
Maintenance in May Free Workshops
Register now for the free workshops. Thursday 6-8pm 10th and 17th Beginners, 22nd and 29th Intermediate (if you have already completed last year's beginners course). Numbers limited to 10 per session so get your name in now.
Ash and Ninja on Chain Reaction Ride
This year the Chain Reaction Ride heads from Rockvegas to Brisvegas in a gruelling 1072km in just six days. We have sent Ash and Ninja to support the teams both on and off the bikes. Chain Reaction is "the ultimate corporate bike challenge" and this year aims to raise in excess of $500,000 for the Starlight Children's Foundation and the Royal Children’s Hospital and aims to raise over $500000 this year. To sponsor Ash, go to http://www.chain-reaction.org.au/events-teams-rider.php?event=6&team=53&rider=94 adn follow the prompts or for more information see www.chain-reaction.org.au. Good luck to all of the riders participating!
Women's Clinic Night 26th March 6-9.30pm
WE ARE EXCITED TO HOST A FREE WOMEN'S CLINIC NIGHT. LEARN HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR BIKE, CHANGE A TYRE AND GET TIPS FROM EXPERTS FOR THE ROAD OR TRAIL. Contact the store now to register and join in the fun! Choose from Road Bike Maintenance, Mountain Bike Maintenance or Strength and Stretching for Cycling workshops and then listen to guest speakers who will help you get more out of your cycling on topics such as nutrition and training. Call the store 38919033, email manager@planetcycles.com.au or call in to register or enquire.
Bron off to Montreal
Bronnie is heading off on Monday 7th May to the Specialized Canada Head Office for her third Women's Global Alliance Council Meeting. The group of retailers from around the world meets with the Specialized Women's and Product Design Team Leaders to give vital feedback straight from the sales floor on all of their women's products and marketing - very exciting!!
Supercoach Makes Early Strike
64^ GP Col San Martino - Trofeo PIVA (TV) Italy - UCI 1.2 U23 April 1, 2012 JAY McCARTHY has continued the tradition of recent years for Team JAYCO A.I.S. with a great team win at Trofeo Piva (Veneto, Italy). Following on from Richard Lang's win in 2011, and Michael Matthews 2nd place in 2010, Jay finished off a totally committed team effort to secure a first-up win in the Team's first European race for 2012. A slight change in direction on the circuit, saw a more difficult climb covered 8 times over an 18km circuit, with a finishing lap of 27km and 3 climbs. Damien Howson and Calvin Watson covered moves early, and made a lead group of 13 that stayed away for over 100km, with the race coming back together inside the last hour. Damien kept the Mountain points in check, always near the front over the climbs, and securing the Mountains classification in a gutsy effort to keep the lead group motivated to work. Calvin was also on a great individual ride together with Damien in the break, and after the race came back together, was still able to play the trump card to get Jay onto the back of the winning move leading into the last climb. Jay was always in control covering all the crucial moves on the final circuit, and then powered home comfortably in the sprint from a final lead group of 10. Calvin was still able to secure 12th place, only 8 seconds from Jay's group, with the main group at 35secs. Michael Freiburg, Aaron Donnelly and Nick Aitken supported the team extremely well and were all still there at the business end of the race to ensure Jay was well protected going into the crucial last lap. Always great to start the European campaign with such a fantastic team effort. The U23 Nations Cup starts next week with Tour de Flandres (April 7th), Tour de Picarde (11th) and ZLM Tour (14th) with Australia also having a team in Liege Bastogne Liege Espoir on the 14th as well. 64^ GP Col San Martino - Trofeo PIVA (TV) Italy - UCI 1.2 U23 Result ( 186 starters, 47 finishers ) 1. JAY McCARTHY (Aus, Team Jayco AIS) 171 km in 4h38'15 " 2. Stanislau Bazhkou (BLR, Team Palazzago), st. 3. Klemen Stimulak (SLO, Team Radenska) 4. Manuel Senni (ITA, Team Colpack) 5. Daniele Dall'Oste (ITA, U.C. Trevigiani) 6. Manuel Bongiorno (ITA, Hoppla Vega) 7. Jan Tratnik (SLO, Team Radenska) 8. Fabio Aru (ITA, Team Palazzago) 9. Jan Polanc (SLO, Team Radenska) @ 3s. 10. Mattia Cattaneo (ITA, U.C. Trevigniani) s.t. 11. Enrico Barbin (ITA, U.C. Trevigniani) @ 8s. 12. Calvin Watson (Aus, Team Jayco AIS) s.t. regard James _______________________________ James Victor Cycling Australia / AIS U23 Men’s Road Coach Team JAYCO A.I.S., Sports Director
Team Mainline Launch
Planet Cycles is happy to anounce the Sponsorship of Team Mainline. The team aims to build on its success and become a force to be reckoned with both locally and nationally on their new S-Works machines.
Thankyou!
Heartfelt thanks to Kenrick Tucker, our special guest for our Official Launch. Also to the CEOs and sales reps from Specialized Australia, Cannondale Australia, BMC Australia, EMC Bicycles and Shimano Australia who were able to share their expert knowledge first hand with customers on the day. Kids loved Domino the Jester and Trace the facepainter whilst their parents enjoyed a Gallery Cafe coffee and a burger on us. whilst marvelling at the spectacle of the Balmoral Cycling Club's Roller Derby. Head to our Facebook for an album of photos of the day.
Cannondale EVO
We are expecting our first delivery of the new Cannondale evo next week. see this review on bike radar - http://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/cannondale-supersix-evo-2012-introducing-the-695g-frame-30125/
Race Away on a 2011 Tarmac or Roubaix and get FREE GEAR!
Race Proven 2011 Tarmacs and Roubaix at discounted prices plus FREE S-Works Road Helmet and Pro Road Shoes! For Terms and Conditions go to http://www.planetcycles.com.au/up_to_speed/specials/
Rio Tinto Ride to Conquer Cancer
152 riders joined Aussie Cycling Legend Kenrick Tucker and our own World Champ Ashley Hutchinson and Brisbane Lions Coach Michael Voss for our first training ride for the 2012 event. Congratulations to everyone who supported the event and thanks to Echelon Sports, Specialized and all of the volounteers on the day.
Why 29ers?
There’s no doubt that the popularity of 29ers is continuing to grow, and riders of every level are starting to catch on to the general benefits of big wheels. Float Over Obstacles 29” wheels “float” over bumps, rocks, sand, etc., which gives the rider more control. Roll Over Bumps Thanks to a 6.1% lower angle over a 130mm bump, 29” wheels don’t get hung up on ledges or shelves. Boost Control A longer section of tire touches the ground. This expanded “contact patch” translates directly to increased control. Go Faster Once rolling, a 29” wheel maintains momentum much better than the standard 26”. check out the full Specialized range of 29ers (PDF)
Free Women's Ride
Join like-minded women for a no-drop, guided road ride around the Brisbane River Loop. Join us for a light breakfast after. Start riding 5.45am Friday 20th April, return by 7.30am.
Planet Launch - 20 November
<- Remember this? Early in 2010 we decided to renovate our shop with the dream of making it a Cycling Boutique second to none. Out of the dust, dirt, soot, blood, sweat and yes, tears has risen a new Planet. To celebrate we are having a massive party and we want to invite all of our cycling family, even those we are yet to meet! Of course we will start the day with a RIDE! Our friends from Ride to Conquer Cancer will be joining us as 7am for a ride around Wynnum. Ride guides and support vehicles will make this enjoyable for all so please join us! Stay for a BBQ breakfast. Starting at 9am, Balmoral Cycling Club are running a ROLLER DERBY. Come and see some of the best cyclists around going head to head over a stationary 500m to determine the Brisbane Roller Champion. The store will open at 10am with plenty of bargains on the day – Mark is going crazy!! Representatives from our major wholesalers will be on the floor to give you insight into their products, as well as our highly trained staff. Be there on the day to enter be in the draw for over $10000 in give-aways including a $5000 trip to the 2012 Tour de France and a $500 Specialized Team Racing Outfit. The OFFICIAL LAUNCH is scheduled for 11am with special guests, prize draw, food and drinks. If you haven’t been in for a while, come in every day or still haven’t been to meet us, this is the day! Come and see what all the fuss is about!!
S-Works Prevail Helmet
The S-Works Prevail helmet is in-store now! Kevlar-reinforced inner matrix creates an ultra-lightweight, aerodynamic helmet with great ventilation. Mindset Microdial ensures a perfect fit. Medium/white here now, more on the way!
Qld Chain Reaction Ride
Ashley Hutchinson and 37 other riders were cheered on as they rolled past Planet Cycles on their way into Brisbane on Friday (13th May) having completed 1000km from Forster NSW in only one week. The inaugural Qld Event has raised $592 033 for the Starlight Foundation. Planet Cycles was proud to send Ashley as a Ride Ambassador and our vehicle as support. Congratulations to all the participants, sponsors and supporters on a remarkable achievement! More info: http://www.chain-reaction.org.au/events-home.php?event=2
Renovations on Track
The next stage in the development of the second generation of Planet Cycles is coming with a gorgeous new fitout in our upstairs space. In a few weeks time the open-plan will be filled with road bikes, kids bikes, clothing, shoes and helmets in what will the first major stage to be experienced by our customers. Here is a sneak peek at the works....we're excited!!
Specialized TDF bike package winner
A big congratulations to Lea Diffey who has won the bike package from Specialized. Lea has won a $5000 package and will be heading out on her new Amira next week!
Every Day Super Saver Tyres
Pro Race 3 $59.95, Lithion $35.00, Continental Road tyres Grand Prix 4000 $59.95, Gator Skin $49.95
Outside Finished!
We are ecstatic about our new paint job! Thanks to the many people who had a hand in the design - Scotty Hutchison, David Votava, Gabe Sullens, Jude Johannessen, Trace Deans, Stefan Ackery. Thanks also to Vernon Sarri from the Sarcon Group (painters) and Matt Walton from Simply Signs whose guys all did a great job. Love it when a plan comes together!
2011 Specialized Womens Alliance Council
Bronwyn and Mark are back from California. We spent a challenging and rewarding 3 days at the Alliance Council meeting. Mark sat in on most meetings and was amazed to see the process. It was great to see the council members again and meet a few new additions to the team. A definite highlight was riding the new Fate carbon hardtail 29er in the Napa Valley!!
