By Michael Burris It is the worst feeling in the world. Your tongue’s hanging out. Your sucking the maximum amount of oxygen out of the air and your legs are on fire. You watch the gap between you and the last rider in the group…
Our sole female member punished the category 3 riders in last weekend’s Tour of the Dragons. Here is her story: The Bennington Race Report by Jessie Donavon What could be better then a stage race in my home town and a tt course that literally went right by my driveway. We put the family in…
May 3, 2011 Registration Opens for People’s United Bank VTri as Part of the 2011 USA Triathlon Age Group & Sprint National Championships BURLINGTON, VT — Vermont triathletes will soon be afforded an opportunity to showcase their talents on a national stage as USA Triathlon brings its 2011 Age Group and Sprint National Championship to…
Press Release: Barre Criterium and Bike & Fitness Festival, Barre VT Organized by Magic Wheel Community Bike Center, the Festival starts on Friday evening with a presentation on five European countries’ bicycle and pedestrian facilities bike paths and cycling in Europe; free yoga and jazzercise classes at local studios in Barre. On Saturday,the Festival continues…
By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director The team traveled all the way down to Charlestown, RI last weekend to battle on the infamous Ninigret Park course. The plan was to do the 3/4 and the 35+ races. Sounded like a good plan. Upon arriving at the course Sunday morning, Bruce Bell…
Road Tubeless Clincher Tires By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, Vermont Traditionally there have been two choices of wheel/tire combinations: tubular or clincher. Tubular tires and wheels provide superior ride quality and lighter weight than clincher wheels, however, tubulars were not as easy to mount or change as clinchers as they require glue (TUFO…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family As you may know, Fit Werx has long been a supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150. Our involvement recently became more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. Some of you may have met or remember Marleigh from one of…
REVL, by the Hive, Brakeset Reviewed by Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx in Vermont REVL brakes are manufactured by The Hive (www.bythehive.com), a relatively local company to us in Massachusetts. These brakes feature full carbon calipers, with 7075 aluminum and titanium hardware. The single pivot design saves weight, and The Hive says that the…
By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director I attended the Tour of the Battenkill as a spectator this year and as a support to the few Burris Logistics/Fit Werx riders that participated. One thing is for certain: it is a hard “bleep” race. I did enjoy watching and photographing, but I did…
Rear Derailleur Adjustment Fundamentals Adjusting the rear derailleur on a bicycle can be a daunting task. However, armed with an understanding of what the primary adjustments control, basic derailleur adjustments are not as complicated as they seem. Required Tools: Philips screwdriver #2 or 2.5mm hex (SRAM RED) 5mm Hex wrench Overview – The two primary…
HAWK RACING BOTTOM BRACKETS By Jim Weaver Service Manager, Fit Werx, Vermont Sometimes the best products show up out of the blue and from previously unknown sources – all it takes is someone to realize that something can be done better. Sven Folmer of Hawk Racing did just that when he realized that many of…
By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics – Fit Werx Team Director We have had one long, snowy winter. Skiing has been phenomenal. Bike riding…not so much. Everyone puts in the time on the rollers or trainer through the winter, but it is not the same. Bikes are not intended to stay in one place. They…