Fitz-Barn : Barn-Fitz

The Fitz-Barn ride is a 400+ mile self-supported dirt adventure connecting two of the best Rocky Mountain bike shops!

This annual ride alternates between riding to/from Fitzgerald’s Bicycles in Victor, ID and Red Barn Bicycles in Hamilton, MT. The 2013 edition will start in Hamilton on Friday August 9th. Check out all the details at http://fitz-barn.blogspot.com/

Fitzy Team News

Our Team is off to a great start this racing season. Here’s some of our recent race reports from our team members.

AJ, Kim and Dave all raced and podiumed at the Boise 9 to 5

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2013 Run & Ride Report

Kathleen Crowley spent last Sunday at the 2013 Run & Ride…here is her race report.

My heart is pumping. I’m clearly anxious about the start in 5 minutes. Do I have everything I need? Did I prepare well enough? Finally, I count down, 5…4…3…2…1…GO! I step aside, and…they’re off! Kids of all ages run through the first set of cones and on to the pathway. Phew! They’ve begun the running leg of their mini-race with eager looks in the eyes and lots of encouragement from parents and spectators. Within minutes, they return and grab their bikes for the 1 mile leg in the other direction. I race to reset some cones on the tight, sandy corner near the finish, hoping to avoid any wipeouts. Eventually, they all pedal across the finish line and receive a blue ribbon for participation. Smiles all around! (more…)

Fitzgerald’s University: Nutrition 101

Fitzgerald's University: Nutrition 101

Have you ever eaten a salted, cooked potato on a long ride or in a race before? Me neither. Apparently, it’s all the rage because it’s a good source of potassium, sodium and carbohydrate while in motion. And, do you drink coffee? If not, you may want to think about adding caffeine to your morning routine because it can help make your fat stores more available to burn. I know, right? It was tidbits like these that made me glad that I went to Therese Metherall’s Nutrition 101 talk with a dozen folks at Fitzy’s University last Wednesday. (more…)

Scott Spark 900 sl: Guest Blog

Scott Spark 900 sl

We’ve pulled in Fitzy Team Rider Dave Byers’ blog about his initial ride report on the Scott Spark 900 sl. Enjoy his review.

2013 Spark 900 Hotness

When Fitzgerald’s Bicycles generously offered the team a chance to buy a 2013 Scott bike/frame on a “one-time only” offer” I knew exactly what my choice would be. I wanted to lighten up the race bike for 2013 and the Spark 900 PR definitely saves some weight over my previous Giant AnthemX 29. I really like the way the AnthemX 29 rides so I was a little nervous about whether I would like the Scott as well as the Giant. (more…)

Road Trip to Sun Valley & A Orbea Occam Demo!

Kathleen Crowley, our new Events Coordinator, took a trip over to Sun Valley to ride the Orbea Occam H30. Here is her trip report with beautiful photos from John Slaugther.

Kathleen on the Orbea Occam 29er

Truth be told: I rode my first 29er ever last week. Yes, that’s right. I finally sold my thirteen year-old mountain bike this spring. It was a beautiful relationship, but when the shocks broke, we were doomed. I had no choice but to start demo-ing other bikes. (more…)