The ST stands for "Step Through". This is the easiest boarding of Rans Crank Forward bikes which have been big sellers for bikes@vienna for the last two years.
These are light and comfortable bikes. The seats are very generous (large). People appreciate that the Crank Forward style allows them to stay seated when they come to a stop and to be able to place their feet flat on the ground.
This combination of comfort and feeling of enhanced control has made the Fusion popular with individuals returning to cycling. This easy to step through model should have further appeal for returning cyclists. For more information go to
http://www.ransbikes.com/FusionST09.htm. For a test ride, I invite you to come to bikes@vienna located at 128A Church Street, NW in Vienna, VA 22180
Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cycling. Show all posts
Friday, May 08, 2009
Sunday, March 01, 2009
2009 Rich Rau Memorial Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, May 16th is the fourth annual Rich Rau Memorial Bike Tour and Pancake Breakfast beginning in downtown Berryville. The registration is from 7:30 to 8:45 AM. The breakfast will be served from 7:30 to 10 AM. The tour begins at 9 AM.
The Tour has either a 15, 30 or 50 mile course. All courses start and end at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church located at 210 East Main Street in Berryville. The funds generated from the event will be used for the safety programs sponsored by the the Town of Berryville and the Berryville Police Department.
More details are available at http://www.berryvilleva.gov or call 540-955-4081. You can also email planner@berryvilleva.gov
The Tour has either a 15, 30 or 50 mile course. All courses start and end at the Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church located at 210 East Main Street in Berryville. The funds generated from the event will be used for the safety programs sponsored by the the Town of Berryville and the Berryville Police Department.
More details are available at http://www.berryvilleva.gov or call 540-955-4081. You can also email planner@berryvilleva.gov
Fantastic Friday Event
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Friday we packed the trailer and van with cycling equipment and drove to the Gum Springs Rec Center off US 1 in the southeastern section of Fairfax County to participate in a Fantastic Friday event organized by the Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation Services for families with Autistic children. The slide show that Ces has created does a better job of telling the story than I can with words. Please notice the smiles.
I learned from our participation in this event. The Kidz Tandem was perhaps the best cycling equipment for a high number of those families. With the child in front the Kidz Tandem gives the adult better control of the riding situation. I had a young rider bail off while I was riding with him on the Bike Friday Family Tandem. The Kidz Tandem is easier to transport than our side by side or the trikes connected in tandem. The only draw back is the cycling ability of the adult. For some people it takes time to adjust to the balance and length of the Kidz Tandem. With excited young participants we did not always have the time to work with the adult and settle their concerns.
It was a good event. My thanks to the Fairfax County Therapeutic Services for the opportunity to participate.
Monday, February 02, 2009
Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival --- July 25th
I received this information by email.
Experience the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley by bicycle: Come ride 100, 50, 25 or 5 miles of scenic roads in the 18th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival on July 25thand support Our Community Place. Your small donation includes the registration fee, a t-shirt, ride maps, ride support, rest stops, mechanical support, water and Gatorade, and shower facilities. Stay for a free homemade lunch afterward. An informational pizza dinner will be held in advance for those interested in volunteering instead of riding. For more information and registration, go to ourcommunityplace.org/bikefest/ or Active.com. Questions? Call (540) 442-7727 or (540) 433-7738.
Experience the beauty of the Shenandoah Valley by bicycle: Come ride 100, 50, 25 or 5 miles of scenic roads in the 18th Annual Shenandoah Valley Bike Festival on July 25thand support Our Community Place. Your small donation includes the registration fee, a t-shirt, ride maps, ride support, rest stops, mechanical support, water and Gatorade, and shower facilities. Stay for a free homemade lunch afterward. An informational pizza dinner will be held in advance for those interested in volunteering instead of riding. For more information and registration, go to ourcommunityplace.org/bikefest/ or Active.com. Questions? Call (540) 442-7727 or (540) 433-7738.