New CTS Sponsor - Dr. Bill Cameron would like to offer all CTS club members a great discount on his services to treat any of those mtb injuries that may occur... Cameron Pain & Injury Clinic is offering all CTS bike club members: 33% off New patient exams (CTS price only $50) and 20% off Regular treatment fees (CTS price only $40) You Just need to let them know you are a part of CTS and they will give you this amazing deal.
Full suspension or hard tail? This question is by far one of the most important questions to ask before you start looking for a new bike. The answer to this question will greatly affect the outcome of your purchase. You need to know what type of riding you will be doing and what your performance expectations are from your bike. Outside of dirt jumping, if I was asked whether I would purchase a hard tail or a full suspension I would now recommend a full suspension, even though I ride hard tail myself. A full suspension bike is much more comfortable, enjoyable and better controllable when compared to their hard tail counterparts. The trade off is a little extra weight, which is well worth it for all the added benefits. I use to disagree with this and in 2009 I bought a hard tail bike. My thinking was that I would have more pedal efficiency on a hard tail, this is true with the terrain is smooth but when is the terrain ever smooth on our rides? Another thought was that I might get into some cross-country racing and a hard tail mountain bike would be lighter than the full suspension. Little did I know that bike weight means very little when you are already over 250lbs. The rear shock can be set to the weight of any rider, and some endurance racers have switched over to full suspension. Unfortunately, full suspension mountain bikes are a bit more expensive than hard tails. If you can't afford a full suspension with decent and reliable components, then I would recommend buying a good reliable hard tail from a specialty bike shop like Bike Zone. So for now I will keep rockin' my hard tail, though as soon as I come across some extra cash I'm getting me a FULLY!
Wayne Legault CTS member, made the Summer Gravity Camps 2010 (SGC) video for a split second, well more his bike then him. Thou, It is a nice bike. SGC based out of Whistler, BC. is the Ultimate Week Long Freeride Mountain Bike Camp to help you take your riding to the next level! You can see Wayne at 2:37 into the video. Very cool Wayne, can I have your autograph? http://vimeo.com/14023562
Next summer CTS needs to go bikepacking. A cross between backpacking, camping and bike touring, bikepacking is an easy way to get away, ride freely, and explore a new places we can't reach in a single day. I have been trying to plan this trip for years now with no success, I suggest we give it a try before we write it off. Where and When should we go? Please leave your suggestions below.
All you can drink, and live music. for just $25. RAW is holding a “Night of the Living Deadlift” Halloween bash on Saturday Oct. 30th after the trip to JoyRide 150. If any CTS members want to continue the party into the night, their doors open at 9:00pm. We are all more than welcome. Kegs and live music will be provided. Costumes mandatory. Don't get too drunk and miss the CTS halloween Ride on Sunday 1:00pm at Total Sports.
Sweet fall photo sent in from Darryl of his Giant at Awenda Oct 17 2010. Great Shot! Enjoy other autumn mountain biking photos in these scenic spots, including Aspen, Colorado go to: Bicycling.com
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