Last week for 18″ & 20″ Pugsley Rentals

Sadly we must return the 18 and 20 inch Pugsley rentals that are on lone from Surly. If you want to take a brake from skiing and see what the fat tire revolution is all about come on by. This week only a full day’s rental is only $30. We also have a 16″ size for those of us that aren’t long legged.

Rudy Project Sale This Week Only

Rudy Project has just let us know that they have 3,000 pairs of sunglasses they are blowing out a ridiculously low prices. Complete frame with lens prices are from $90-$150. Regular prices are from $150-$250. Not all models and lens options are available so give a call to see if what you want is available.

Enjoy the snow but don’t neglect your bike!

3rd Annual Togwotee Winter Classic

Once again Dave Byers gave the greater Teton snowbike community his yearly gift - the 3rd annual Togwotee Winter Classic. Sure, Dave doesn’t groom the trails, or mark the route, but he doesn’t need to. The very welcoming snowmobilers take care of all that. What Dave does is release the hype! “Good morning snowbikers” & “We’ll be seeing you at the Togwotee Winter Classic right?” are all you hear out of Dave for weeks leading up to this truly “classic” event. A website, a clipboard at the front desk of the Togwotee Mountain Lodge, and a route description, is enough to get the core of the local snowbike community stoked to head up to the Continental Divide and measure our winter cycling fitness.

For 2010 the trail was rumored to be faster then ever. Having missed 2009, I can’t say for sure, but I can tell you that my time of 3:45 was about 3 1/2 hours shorter than 2008. At the end of the day I was left with a sense of once again being part of what made Mt Bike racing special and popular from the beginning. Before sponsors, pros, and magazines, there were groups of friends that gathered on weekends and said something similar to what Dave B uttered at the start, “ok, the route is CD trail to the V back to the CD. You’re not officially finished until you sign back in at the desk. Ready….Go!”
Thanks Dave… classic!

Dave Byers is all business at any temp.

Fitzy and Tony ready to take their Surly Pugsleys for a 25 mile jaunt

The field. Cold at the start, but quickly warmed up.

and they're off

Jay P looks pretty casual after setting a new men's record

T-Race keeping the fuel tank full on her way to a new woman's record and 3rd place overall on the day

There was no shortage of firm trail or killer views

Snowbike Night at the Shop

Ride your bike in the winter? Are you crazy? Thanks Jay and Tracey Petervary and Dave Byers for putting on snowbike 101 at Fitzgerald’s last week. After the “how to’s”, Dave showed some images of local rides while Jay wowed the crowd with Alaskan Ultrasport images from his multiple trips on the Itditarod Trial.

Jay P shows off the original fat rim with the ultra modern 907 snow bike in the background

Dave Byers is serious about staying warm. He's also serious about his titanium snow bike!

January 5th Team Newsletter

Team Newsletter - Snow Bike Edition
In This Issue:

Snow Bike Night
Togwotee Winter Classic
Local Snow Bike Rides
Team Shared Calendar & Upcoming Races

READ FULL NEWSLETTER

Jay Hoots - Hinton Bike Park

Jay Hoots / Hoots INC designed and built the Victor Bike Park. Check out this vid to see what future phases could look like in Victor! We don’t have the grade that Hinton does, but there is some more room to work with!

Snow Biking Night Thurs Jan 7th @ the Shop

Fitzgerald’s Bicycles presents:
Snowbiking 101
with Jay Petervary, Tracey Petervary, & Dave Byers
Thursday January 7th 5:30 - 7:30p

5:30p Beers and Apps - Check out the Gear
6:00p How to Gear up - presentation by Jay and Dave on how to have a successful day out on the snowbike
6:30p Snowbiking Slideshow - Jay & Tracey Petervary’s Alaskan Ultrasport experiences

Stop by the shop this Thursday to learn everything you always wanted to know about snowbiking. Jay and Dave will bring all their gear and explain why they use what they do to have a successful day out on the bikes all winter long. After the gear discussion, sit back and enjoy the amazing tales and images of biking the famous Iditarod trail in Alaska by Jay and Tracey Petervary.

This event is geared to both the snowbiking newbies and those of you who have already dropped in on a snowbike purchase. Learn what it’s all about and maybe even get tempted to join us next weekend for the 3rd annual Togwotee Winter Classic Snowbike Race.

Jay Petervary: 2008 Iditarod Trail Invitational, 350 Mile race to Mcgrath, AK - 1st Place
Tracey Petervary: 2009 Iditarod Trail Invitational, 350 Miles to Mcgrath, AK - 1st Place
Dave Byers: Snowbiking and Endurance racing junkie