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Archive for September, 2010
September 30 Urban Restaurant Tour – Route Details
It is on and guaranteed to be “epic”! Unless of course, you took my earlier advice to quit your job, in which case it would be something else entirely.
Anyhow, below is a map showing the routes we will be taking from one destination to the next, starting with SONO Cafe at the Tampa Museum of Art on Curtis Hixon Park and ending at Taps Wine and Beer Merchants at SkyPoint (across the street from Curtis Hixon Park).
View September 2010 Urban Restaurant Tour in a larger mapThe evening’s agenda / promotional flyer can be downloaded here.
For more information or to register for the event, please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, email us or simply reserve your spot today through secure online payment solutions provided by PayPal:
Wristbands and raffle tickets will be provided upon check in at the event.
Ride On!
Urban Restaurant Tour This Thursday Night – Sept 30
Take the night off, get a baby sitter, quit your job or do whatever it takes to meet up with us this Thursday, September 30, 2010 for our upcoming and guaranteed to be “epic” Urban Restaurant Tour sponsored by Realm, tbt* and SONO Cafe.
See our ad in tbt* this Tuesday and Wednesday!
The tour starts at SONO Cafe at the Tampa Museum of Art (TMA) on Curtix Hixon Park at 6:00 PM. Can’t make it for the 6 O’Clock start time?
Download this month’s flyer and agenda here. For just $5.00/person, guests enjoy the ultimate urban dining experience! 4 hours of mouth watering menu items from 5 different restaurants in and around Downtown. Guests also receive a raffle ticket to win prizes at the last stop and a designated attendant to watch over the group’s bicycles. In compliance with state law, we are requiring lights and strongly encouraging locks & helmets.
For more information or to register for the event, please call City Bike Tampa at (813) 225-1777, email us or simply reserve your spot today through secure online payment solutions provided by PayPal:
Please Note: This is a BYOB Event (Bring Your Own Bicycle). Participants ride at their own risk. City Bike Tampa, our sponsors and restaurants are NOT responsible for cyclists. We have asked the participating venues to provide food for our guests. The decision to imbibe is being left up to each individual rider.
Tonight’s Ride, New M.O.D. and Bianchi Bicycles
Thursday Night Ride
We will leave the shop (212 E. Cass Street) at 7:15 this evening and travel the usual route through downtown, out to S. MacDill Ave. to Interbay, Bayshore Blvd, Davis Island, Channelside and back…
The group will start together and split into packs of fast, medium and casual riders. Typically the casual riders drop off at the Tampa Convention Center – Sail Pavilion to cool off while the others finish the loop. Speed and distance traveled is entirely up to you.
The weather forecast for this evening looks great. We hope to see you there. Please keep in mind that sunset is scheduled for 7:33 pm, so the majority of this ride will be in the dark. If you are going to participate in this group ride you must have front and rear lights on your bicycle (see Section 316.2065, F.S.). Helmets are strongly recommended.
Meet Anthony G. Our New Mechanic on Duty
Anthony started his bicycle industry career with a humble beginning as a bicycle assembler at Wal-Mart…learning the basics. Soon after, the owner of Pro Serv Assembly noticed his undeveloped skills and took him under his wing. Anthony worked nearly 3 years for PSA where he learned how to build with precision and speed.
From there, he moved over to Bike Works in Brandon to learn the intricacies of higher end bicycle mechanics; maintenance and repair. When City Bike Tampa advertised an opening at the end of July, Anthony was able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to make our final cut and has been with us since early August. Customer feedback through the last 6 weeks with Anthony has been great, while the service and repair side of our business has grown exponentially.
Then next time you’re in the area, please stop in and help us to welcome Anthony. While you’re here, feel free to challenge him with a few technical questions about your bike(s). We like to keep him on his toes!
Bianchis are coming!
Last month we received notice that after a relatively exhaustive application process, BianchiUSA has authorized City Bike Tampa as a dealer for their complete line of bicycles.
Bianchi (pronounced bee-AHN-kee in Italian) is the world’s oldest bicycle-making company still in existence, having pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires in 1885. It was founded in Italy in 1885. It produced cars and commercial vehicles from 1900 to 1939 and motorcycles from 1897 to 1967. Bianchi has been associated for 50 years with the Italian Tour de France winner, Fausto Coppi.
Our first order and shipment of Bianchi bikes is anticipated for early October. As a City Bike Tampa Fan and Subscriber, we are offering 10% off of MSRP for any Bianchi bicycle that you (or any of your friends) would like to special order* between now and September 30, 2010.
*Special order means you will need to place your order and pay for it without having actually seen the bicycle in our shop or taken it for a ride. If you are unsure about fitting yourself to the proper size frame, we can help you with a free in store fitting consultation. We recommend you call ahead (813-225-1777) for a fitting appointment.
And remember…
“Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride” – John F. Kennedy
Ride On!
City Bike Tampa Custom Cycling Shorts and Jerseys
Between NOW and September 17, 2010 City Bike Tampa will taking pre-order requests for our 2011 Collection of custom cycling shorts and jerseys for Mid-November delivery (just in time for Christmas)!
Pro Cut Jersey Features:
* 14″ front zipper
* Roomier cut, with casual rider in mind
* Elastic in sleeve hems
* Gender specific cuts
2011 City Bike Tampa Pro Cut Custom Jersey
Shorts Features:
* soft elastic waist
* clean finish hem
* Canari signature silicone leg gripper
* King/Queen Pad
2011 City Bike Tampa Custom Cycling Shorts
How to Place Your Order
First - Click Here to Review the Canari Customs Sizing Chart
Next - All shorts and jerseys need to be pre-paid in full at the time you place your order (sorry, no exceptions), which you can do one of two ways:
1. Come to the store and pay for your order via cash or credit card.
2. Use the secure PayPal shopping cart below to place your order online right now via Credit Card or PayPal…
Pricing and Ordering Options
Women’s Short Sleeve Pro Cut Jersey: $69
Men’s Short Sleeve Pro Cut Jersey: $69
Shorts:
Men’s Cycling Shorts (with King Pad): $89
Men’s Bib Shorts (with King Pad): $94
Women’s Cycling Shorts (with Queen Pad): $89
Thank you for choosing City Bike Tampa. Ride On!
Please Note:
You will be contacted by email when we have a confirmed receipt date for these jerseys and shorts. If you cannot pick your order up from our shop, we are happy to ship it for you. Additional shipping charges at standard UPS Ground service rates will apply.Holiday Hours Labor Day Weekend
The weather outlook for this weekend is great! We hope you all have plans to do lots of biking and other outdoor activities over this long holiday weekend.
We have a few announcements to share with you today.
First off, our Rental Hut is open Saturday and Sunday this weekend, but will be closed on Monday (Labor Day). If you need a bike for Labor day, we suggest you place a rental reservation with us online for Saturday or Sunday pick up and return on TUESDAY. Special day rates are available to acommodate those of you who are able to reserve in advance.
Our shop at 212 E. Cass Street will be open with normal operating hours (10am to 4pm) on Saturday and CLOSED on Sunday and Monday in observance of the holiday. We will have a mechanic on duty Saturday for last minute repairs and we just received a fresh shipment of lights, tires, locks, hand pumps and other exciting parts and accessories on Friday for you to browse if you are in the area.
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend. Ride On!
