Purgatory Road Race – Masters 35+ Field – Mass State Road Race Championship The course was an 11-mile circuit that we did 5 times for 55-miles total. The highlight was the final 200 ft steep-flat-steep stair step climb at the end before leveling off for the finish. There was a long steep sweeping shaded…
The Burris Logistics – Fit Werx crew headed to the Killington Stage Race over Memorial Day Weekend. Tim and I competed in the 40+ field while Stephen and Philip competed in the 50+ field. The race more than lived up to its reputation as the "Beast of the East." We arrived at our condo Friday…
In 2011, we had been looking for a new wheel line to compliment what we have been offering and replace some holes left by other brands. As arguably the inventor of the carbon fiber bicycle rim/wheel in the ‘80’s, Corima kept coming up as a brand that really was offering some excellent riding wheels that…
From the internet to the increasing number of local shops and fitters putting their “sign out” for business, we realize that you have more options than ever when it comes to where you buy your bikes, parts and service and who you use for bike fittings. You (and your bike) deserve a level of fit…
I have never been so anxious for a bicycle race as I was last week. It made for a few sleepless nights, intestinal distress, and an inability to focus on anything important. The Tour of the Battenkill will do that to you. I consider this race to be one of the hardest, if not THE…
Dear Fit Werx Friends and Family, Fit Werx has been a long-time supporter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the MS150 charity ride. My involvement became even more personal when my sister, Marleigh, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in May 2009. It is with my heartfelt commitment to ending MS, I am asking you…
By Mike Burris, Burris Logistics-Fit Werx Team Director Last weekend Claude Raineault and I made the trek down to Rhode Island to race the Chris Hinds Criterium. Claude loves this race and I love the area, having spent the majority of my childhood summers nearby. After traveling for 6 hours, we arrived in North Stonington,…
Ironman Arizona – Total Time 9:24, Swim 1:09, Bike 4:54, Run 3:15 In the beginning of the 2011 season I came up with a lofty goal of getting my pro card in triathlon so that I could compete in my first Ironman in the fall. Any of you familiar with Ironman knows that the races…
One thing that is interesting about the current cycling marketplace is that there are some real opportunities showing up to be able to buy products that used to only be available at much higher price points for a lot less – there are some great values. You can get the Ferrari for the price of…
PARLEE STOCK TT IMPRESSIONS By Jim Weaver, Service Manager Fit Werx, VT This is the story behind my acquisition of a tri bike frameset, and why I chose a Parlee Stock TT. For those who do not know me, I am a very occasional triathlete, not trying to be competitive, just trying to stave off…
Human Interest Prologue – In the days leading up to the race it appeared that our 4th child was joining us as my 9-month pregnant wife had a number of false labor episodes. The night before the race my always-supportive wife gave me the blessing that if things were calm the following morning I should…
By Christian Verry Race was good, sort of. I expected to get my arse handed to me, and that didn’t completely happen. I definitely got the hard day in I was looking for, and felt better than at Catskills. It rained from beginning to end. The course was 3 laps on a 22 miles circuit…