Guru Cycles just announced an attractive offer on new frame orders. Any new frame order placed before August 31, 2014 will receive a 10% manufacturer’s rebate from Guru. This means that you can save up to $850! For example, receive $550 back on a Photon SL Custom, up to $390 back on a CR.701 tri…
Both Fit Werx locations will be closed on the 4th of July, but will be open again for normal hours on Saturday, July 5th. Have a happy and safe July 4th and best to you from all of us at Fit Werx!
“The Art and Science of Tapering” is by the well qualified coaches of Tri-Hard coaching and is about the exact topic it says – tapering before an event. This presentation reviews the most up-to-date science on tapering for cycling, running and triathlon. If you are a competitive athlete, the science is there, so you might…
“Long Slow Distance or High Intensity Training: What is Best For You“, by the coaches at Tri-Hard, reviews the science behind each training style, and explains why ultimately, you need each to perform your best. This is a great topic that many athletes do not think about enough in terms of their situation. Knowing what…
Our friends Will and Jason at Tri-Hard Coaching are some of the most experienced and science and research driven coaches available. Working with athletes of all levels, Tri-Hard has some helpful presentations posted on their site that can help you get more out of your workouts and training. This “Intensity Metric Triangulation” slideshow/presentation describes…
Cervelo S3 by Cervelo Cycles: Material: Carbon Fiber Geometry: Performance Road Price Category: Framesets $2000-$3000. Built Bikes $4000+. Components: Factory Specs or Fit Werx Custom. Who is it for? The Cervelo S3 is for the performance oriented rider who understands the benefits of aerodynamics and also likes the smooth and rounded lines that originally graced…
There were articles in two papers this past weekend about bike fit, the Fit Werx fit process and Fit Werx in general. The Rutland Herald and Times Argus in Vermont shared the articles. The articles only post for two weeks after they are published, so search “Fit Werx” at the paper’s site if the link…
Linda Freeman is a personal trainer and writer working out of Barre, VT. She is well worth knowing about if you want to ride more as she is a spin instructor, ride leader and has a great understanding of the body in motion and how to maximize it for activity. Linda has worked with a…
If you have not done so already, please take a few minutes and help Fit Werx repeat our inclusion in this Top 50 Bike Shop list and hopefully take the number one place again in 2014! Please note that while the survey is inclusive of both our locations, Fit Werx is noted under “Northeast” and…
Rasputitsa Race Recap – April 2014 Brian Irwin, Team Fit Werx When you host an event in April, in Northern Vermont, you should expect the unexpected. When Anthony and Heidi, of “Dirty 40” fame, decided to “listen” to our requests to do a spring version of their “Dirty 40 Gravel Grinder”, that is when…
Cervelo P2 by Cervelo Cycles: Material: Carbon Fiber Geometry: Performance Tri/TT Price Category: Framesets $1500-$2000. Built Bikes $2000-$3000. Components: Ultegra mix or Fit Werx Custom. Who is it for? The Cervelo P2 is for the triathlete or TT rider looking for a proven and reliable performer that is value priced and well equipped. Noteworthy: The…
Myles Standish Road Race – P123 Field – 7th place It was another perfect Spring day for bike racing. We had about 60 starters and would ride 7 laps of the 5-mile course through the winding and punchy roads of Myles Standish State Park. There were a handful of the usual teams at the line and…