by Jim Weaver, Service Manager, Fit Werx, VT The Cervelo P5 was a ground-breaking bike when it was introduced in the summer of 2012. As is common with many TT and tri bikes now, the rear brake caliper of the P5 is hidden behind the bottom bracket. As a general rule, hidden rear brakes are…
Former-Runner “Syndrome” Jason Gootman and Will Kirousis | Tri-Hard (www.tri-hard.com) You’ve been a runner for as long as you can remember. You’ve got several marathons under your belt. You’re lean and mean and proud of it. You’ve worked hard to be in this good of shape. You did your first triathlon, a local sprint, and…
Fit Werx is excited to sponsor the Point to Point Ride to benefit the VT Foodbank on August 10! Fit Werx is proud to be a direct sponsor of this great ride and cause and to have the Fit Werx Gives Back program and Team Fit Werx be a part of helping to raise money…
Changes from 10 speed to 11 speed on many component groups, and overstocked warehouses by many manufacturers, means that bikes are going on sale early this year. In addition, August 10th and 11th is the TAX FREE weekend in Massachusetts, making already big savings even BIGGER! A list of sale items can be found on…
Offering distances from 25-100 miles, the Darn Tough Ride is September 1 and is quickly becoming a staple of the Vermont riding season. The Darn Tough Ride offers a great mix of terrain and is also capped at 300 participants so the roads will not be overly crowded. As a sponsor, Fit Werx is running…
Fit Werx is proud to directly sponsor a large number of great charity events and rides this year as well as some great triathlon and cycling races. Team Fit Werx riders are everywhere this year and we’re happy to have donated more money to cycling charities this year through our sponsorship and the Fit Werx…
You can now buy a Stages Cycling Power Meter via Fit Werx on-line. One of the more popular and acclaimed new products of recent years, Stages Cycling Power Meters are some of the simplest, lightest and least expensive power meters on the market and they don’t do that at the expense of consistent…
Congratulations to Team Fit Werx rider Dereck Treadwell for winning the overall at the Newton’s Revenge hill climb up Mt. Washington on July 6! Results here…
Fit Werx is proud to sponsor the Prouty Ride to fight cancer – one of the oldest and most successful fund raising rides in the area! Fit Werx is happy to be a direct sponsor of this great ride and cause and to have the Fit Werx Gives Back program and Team Fit Werx be…
Tri-Hard Cooling Guidelines Tri-Hard | www.tri-hard.com Your body contains one of the most well-designed cooling systems in the animal world! That said, you can still become overwhelmed by heat in a race. Nearly 75 percent of the energy you convert during exercise is lost as heat. Only about 25 percent of the energy you convert…
Fit Werx in Vermont will also be closed on the 4th of July holiday this year. We hope that everyone has a great holiday and we’ll be back open regular hours (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) on Friday.
It was great to see over 600 people riding in the Long Trail Century this year and helping to raise $75,000 for VT Adaptive Ski and Sports. There is a summary of the day here and consider signing up for the ride next year! Fit Werx is proud to be a direct sponsor of…