Ian gave his thoughts on the Catlike helmets, and I thought I would add my two cents. I have historically had a problem with finding a helmet that would fit me well. Most are too narrow, or too long, or my head is too big for a medium but too small for a large. I…
By Philip Beliveau Well the dust has settled on another Coupe and I am currently eating and drinking my way out of race weight. Here is my story and I am sticking to it. The prologue hill climb started on a lovely evening for pain and fresh pavement into Sutton from the border and the…
Dear Fit Werx Family: I’m writing to say thank you for your support of the Fit Werx/MPB Team. As you know the team participated in the MS Society’s Cape Cod Getaway on June 25th and 26th and we had an amazing time. As the MPB in Team Fit Werx/MPB I’d like to share my experience…
Dear Rider: On behalf of Impulse CYCLEsport of Shelburne, VT and Fit Werx of Waitsfield, VT, I would like to invite you to participate in the 2011 Prouty Bike Ride. This event is one of the most challenging and rewarding cycling events in the North East. From the Prouty website: Participants in The Prouty and The…
By Bruce Bell Sunday’s morning rain in Vermont gave way to clearing skies during my drive to Saranac Lake. Unfortunately, as soon as I parked at the race venue it started pouring. Matt and Steve were warming up in the downpour and would soon be racing in it. It was pretty ugly. It seemed to rain…
By Alberto Citarella So here’s how the 3/4 race went down on Saturday: It was Christian and I from the Burris Logistics-Fit Werx team, and a few guys from ORR and a group of 50-60 riders. Lap 1: Moderate rain. About 58 or 59 degrees out. Group stays together with no major action. Going up…
By John Painter, Burris Logistic – Fit Werx Team Member Claude, Matt, Eric, and I made the trip to CT for the Nutmeg State Games Criterium in New Britain. I was pretty certain the weather conditions would be better than last year, but as Matt drove through the pouring rain in MA, flashbacks of last…
Harpoon Point to Point Ride to Benefit the Vermont Foodbank Whether choosing to tackle 115 miles from Williston, 50 miles from Bethel, or 25 miles in Windsor, all riders will find a beautiful course and great support along the way. Everyone finishes and celebrates together at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor with hot showers, fresh…
By John Painter, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Member. There is a frenetic pulse that moves backward through the peloton when the road turns upward. The acceleration starts at the front and moves like electricity through the group. You can hear it coming; the crunching of chains and cogs as the riders try to…
By Michael Burris It has been an exciting few weeks for the Burris Logistics – Fit Werx squad. With a solid team of experienced riders, we have been able to make our presence know at some of the best races Vermont and New Hampshire have to offer. For Lake Sunapee, we had 5 riders in…
Catlike Whisper Plus Helmet Review Reviewed by Ian Buchanan Description: The Catlike Whisper Plus is a top of the line road helmet made by Catlike, a specialty helmet company out of Spain. Some of the design intentions include lightweight, maximal cooling, fit/comfort, safety, style and functionality/design. Let’s break it down by each item: Weight: The…
Congratulations to Fit Werx 2 Co-Owner Dean Phillips on his victories at both the LL Bean Time Trial on in Freeport, ME on 5/15 with a time of 39:40.5 and at the Crank the Kank in NH on 5/21 with a time of 1:01:22.