Hello Colorado Multisport Faithful!!
Despite some of the winter weather we've been having here in the multisport mecca of Boulder, we have been staying very busy at CMS. We are making some exciting changes in a few key areas, all in an effort to remain at the forefront of everything triathlon, and provide you with the best experience possible.
First big news item: Colorado Multisport is now a GURU Dealer! There is no better place on the planet to go than CMS to make the bike of your dreams a reality. For more information on these Canadian masterpieces, visit the GURU website.
We are starting to see the first 2010 product trickle through the door. We do however have some 2009 product still available at very attractive savings. If you're in the market, or you've been thinking about making that new tri bike a reality, now is the best time to get the process started. Call us or stop by the Studio today!
Holiday gifts and goodies are starting to find their way to CMS as well. We want to be your Holiday Headquarters, and to that end we are going to be making it easier than ever to guarantee that Santa puts exactly what you want under the tree. Stop by today to fill out your 'Triathlon Wish List' with what you're hoping to find come this Hannukah, Christmas, or Kwanza. Your loved one can then call, email, or stop by the store and we will help them make the right purchasing decision for your triathlon gifts! And if you don't have a chance to fill out the Wish List, be sure to send friends and loved ones our way in any case, because we'll have all the fun stocking stuffers (and larger!) easily labeled and listed at prices from $10 on up!
We'd like to give a huge shout out to all of our wonderful athletes who took on the Ironman 70.3 World Championships recently in Clearwater, Florida. CMS friend Julie Dibens took top honors, winning her first 70.3 World Championship for the women, with CMS friend and athlete Joe Gambles finishing an incredible 5th place for the men. Many other CMS athletes took part in this event and we are so proud of you all!
Coming up this weekend is the Ironman Arizona triathlon in Tempe, AZ. We'd like to wish all of our friends and athletes best wishes and fast racing. No doubt we will be following along with your progress as the day unfolds!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
Friday Update
There are some big events taking place around the country this weekend in the world of multisport:
The Longhorn 70.3 event is this Sunday in Austin, Texas. CMS would like to wish all of our athletes the best of luck competing there, make Colorado proud!
Colorado Multisport's own Ryan Ignatz, bike-fitter extraordinaire is racing the XTERRA World Championship on the island of Maui, Hawaii, this weekend. Ryan doubles as a world-class off-road triathlete while he isn't busy helping others achieve their triathlon dreams as a bike fit guru here at CMS. We'd like to offer our best wishes to all of the other phenomenal athletes competing there including Rife Hilgartner, Sandi Garcia, and Julie Dibens!!
In racing closer to home, Boulder Racing is putting on the third race of their popular cyclocross series right here in Boulder at a venue familiar to all triathletes: Boulder Reservoir. Racing will be taking place all day this Sunday. Everyone should come out and either participate or spectate and catch the cyclocross bug. No better way to keep your fitness through the Fall and early Winter!!
Come one, come all: Colorado Multisport's own Blake Ottersberg is leading skill-development Cyclocross rides from the CMS/Sports Garage parking lot every Tuesday morning at 7:30am. Bring your 'cross or mountain bike and join in the fun!
Registration has officially opened (a few weeks ago at this point!) for the 2010 Boulder Triathlon Series, including the 5430 Sprint, Boulder Peak, and the Ironman 70.3 Boulder!! Don't miss out on your chance to participate in one of the best multisport experiences around next year! The Series website can be found here.
In related non-multisport news, election day is fast approaching, and CMS friend Barry Siff is up for Boulder City Council. Regardless of who you are voting for, make sure you make your voice heard and VOTE!!
The Longhorn 70.3 event is this Sunday in Austin, Texas. CMS would like to wish all of our athletes the best of luck competing there, make Colorado proud!
Colorado Multisport's own Ryan Ignatz, bike-fitter extraordinaire is racing the XTERRA World Championship on the island of Maui, Hawaii, this weekend. Ryan doubles as a world-class off-road triathlete while he isn't busy helping others achieve their triathlon dreams as a bike fit guru here at CMS. We'd like to offer our best wishes to all of the other phenomenal athletes competing there including Rife Hilgartner, Sandi Garcia, and Julie Dibens!!
In racing closer to home, Boulder Racing is putting on the third race of their popular cyclocross series right here in Boulder at a venue familiar to all triathletes: Boulder Reservoir. Racing will be taking place all day this Sunday. Everyone should come out and either participate or spectate and catch the cyclocross bug. No better way to keep your fitness through the Fall and early Winter!!
Come one, come all: Colorado Multisport's own Blake Ottersberg is leading skill-development Cyclocross rides from the CMS/Sports Garage parking lot every Tuesday morning at 7:30am. Bring your 'cross or mountain bike and join in the fun!
Registration has officially opened (a few weeks ago at this point!) for the 2010 Boulder Triathlon Series, including the 5430 Sprint, Boulder Peak, and the Ironman 70.3 Boulder!! Don't miss out on your chance to participate in one of the best multisport experiences around next year! The Series website can be found here.
In related non-multisport news, election day is fast approaching, and CMS friend Barry Siff is up for Boulder City Council. Regardless of who you are voting for, make sure you make your voice heard and VOTE!!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Style Points...CMS Gear is Here
represent your favorite triathlon store. We had a small run of pre-
ordered clothing come in and go right out.
Well now we have lots more for those of you who missed out on the
first round. Both mens and womens specific cuts in both cycling and
triathlon clothing. Swing by to look stylish and be a part of the CMS
triathlon community.
Thank you Jenn Downey, Fast Forward Athlete and CMS customer, for
modeling for us.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Interbike Report
This past week I [Geoff] was fortunate enough to attend the Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. This year's show seemed a bit more subdued than in years past: most of what is coming down the industry pipeline is already out, or we've already seen it and know it is on the way. Nonetheless, it was the products that lurk just below the surface of the cycling heavy-hitters that were the highlight of Interbike this year.
Interbike is in fact a week-long show, with two days of Dirt Demo just outside Las Vegas held in the famous Bootleg Canyon trail system. While many manufacturers bring road and TT/triathlon bikes for demo, the 'course' that is set up lacks inspiration. If doing circles on a paved service road tickles your fancy, then road cycling at Dirt Demo would be your Shangri-La. The mountain biking, on the other hand, is at the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm green in Colorado with regard to my MTB riding, but used to mix it up with the local crew on a regular basis back East. The trails in Bootleg are a mix of loose, sandy and rocky sections intertwined with sweet rock drop offs and fast berms. With my recent CX riding I was a fairly quick study to keep up with my riding mates at the Demo. I was able to ride both a Santa Cruz Blur LT and a Rocky Mountain Altitude 70, both available from our sister shop Sports Garage, and neither bike disappointed.
The next day at the show was fruitful to say the least. I was heading out the following morning on a 6:45am flight, so had to make the most of my time. We had some very productive meetings with some key players in various aspects of the cycling and triathlon industry, and needless to say you can expect Colorado Multisport to be on the forefront of what is cool and hot and continue to supply you with those items that you just can't live without. Below is just a handful of the highlights of the show. Enjoy!!
The new Guru Crono 2.0 was a show-stopper. $4500 for a custom carbon frame and fork, tailored to your every individual need right down to the color scheme.
The Garmin 500 is a new Ant+ cycling computer with GPS functionality that can also display power data from most popular power meters.
The new Focus TT bike was designed by Walser, who are famous for making bikes that other companies labeled as their own to have their Protour teams race (Gerolsteiner and Jan Ullrich both rode Walsers that were labeled as Specialized and Bianchi respectively in the Tour de France).
The new Focus TT bike had this rather interesting and aero looking fork from 3T. The very thin fork legs are to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
The Focus TT bike also had this innovative rear derailleur setup, with the cable housing exiting the razor-thin seat stays just above the quick release. Very trick.
The LOOK 596 comes available with a standard stem option and no Zed crank for 2010, while the original 596 complete with Zed and integrated stem gets a color and graphics update.
Specialized had their new Shiv on display, but not in a place that allowed easy access to the punters.
The Specialized aero helmet will finally be available to the masses for 2010. Look for the first ones to hit stores in the next couple of months. CMS will be sure to have them so stop by and check them out!
One of the best things about Interbike is when manufacturers brings superstars' bikes for all to inspect. This one is a Scott that belongs to sprint ace Mark Cavendish, in case you couldn't figure, it's been nicely labeled!
Bamboo is the new titanium. There were bikes all over the place that would make a panda drool, this one happened to catch my eye as it's a cyclocross bike. COOL!
You would be forgiven for not identifying this muddy bike as a Kuota Kross. The Italian firm cleverly disguised this one in a thick layer of mud and leaves. Ha ha, that's just like cyclocross!!
CMS friend and triathlon superstar Matt Reed was at the Interbike show, if not in person as a life-size advert for the Fuji D6, which is offered in a Matty Reed Signature Edition.
Mavic had these cool triathlon kicks on display. Two-strap design with a heel loop for easy on and off, and a bright yellow color-way will make these attention grabbers at any race.
Vision had this new UCI compliant base bar on display at their booth. Many manufacturers have been left scrambling for the drawing board as the heads of International Cycling have decided to re-interpret a rule that was already on the books, necessitating design changes to many of the aero goodies for 2010.
Day 1 of the Interbike trade show concluded with a hotly contested CrossVegas cyclocross race. CMS friend and clothing supplier Champion System actually flew in a flotilla of Belgian superstars to compete, including 3-time World Champion Erwin Vervecken. The American superstars put on a show of force in front of an appreciative crowd, defending the homeland and taking 4 of the top 5 places. A good time was had by all!
Interbike is in fact a week-long show, with two days of Dirt Demo just outside Las Vegas held in the famous Bootleg Canyon trail system. While many manufacturers bring road and TT/triathlon bikes for demo, the 'course' that is set up lacks inspiration. If doing circles on a paved service road tickles your fancy, then road cycling at Dirt Demo would be your Shangri-La. The mountain biking, on the other hand, is at the opposite end of the spectrum. I'm green in Colorado with regard to my MTB riding, but used to mix it up with the local crew on a regular basis back East. The trails in Bootleg are a mix of loose, sandy and rocky sections intertwined with sweet rock drop offs and fast berms. With my recent CX riding I was a fairly quick study to keep up with my riding mates at the Demo. I was able to ride both a Santa Cruz Blur LT and a Rocky Mountain Altitude 70, both available from our sister shop Sports Garage, and neither bike disappointed.
The next day at the show was fruitful to say the least. I was heading out the following morning on a 6:45am flight, so had to make the most of my time. We had some very productive meetings with some key players in various aspects of the cycling and triathlon industry, and needless to say you can expect Colorado Multisport to be on the forefront of what is cool and hot and continue to supply you with those items that you just can't live without. Below is just a handful of the highlights of the show. Enjoy!!
The new Guru Crono 2.0 was a show-stopper. $4500 for a custom carbon frame and fork, tailored to your every individual need right down to the color scheme.
The Garmin 500 is a new Ant+ cycling computer with GPS functionality that can also display power data from most popular power meters.
The new Focus TT bike was designed by Walser, who are famous for making bikes that other companies labeled as their own to have their Protour teams race (Gerolsteiner and Jan Ullrich both rode Walsers that were labeled as Specialized and Bianchi respectively in the Tour de France).
The new Focus TT bike had this rather interesting and aero looking fork from 3T. The very thin fork legs are to increase aerodynamic efficiency.
The Focus TT bike also had this innovative rear derailleur setup, with the cable housing exiting the razor-thin seat stays just above the quick release. Very trick.
The LOOK 596 comes available with a standard stem option and no Zed crank for 2010, while the original 596 complete with Zed and integrated stem gets a color and graphics update.
Specialized had their new Shiv on display, but not in a place that allowed easy access to the punters.
The Specialized aero helmet will finally be available to the masses for 2010. Look for the first ones to hit stores in the next couple of months. CMS will be sure to have them so stop by and check them out!
One of the best things about Interbike is when manufacturers brings superstars' bikes for all to inspect. This one is a Scott that belongs to sprint ace Mark Cavendish, in case you couldn't figure, it's been nicely labeled!
Bamboo is the new titanium. There were bikes all over the place that would make a panda drool, this one happened to catch my eye as it's a cyclocross bike. COOL!
You would be forgiven for not identifying this muddy bike as a Kuota Kross. The Italian firm cleverly disguised this one in a thick layer of mud and leaves. Ha ha, that's just like cyclocross!!
CMS friend and triathlon superstar Matt Reed was at the Interbike show, if not in person as a life-size advert for the Fuji D6, which is offered in a Matty Reed Signature Edition.
Mavic had these cool triathlon kicks on display. Two-strap design with a heel loop for easy on and off, and a bright yellow color-way will make these attention grabbers at any race.
Vision had this new UCI compliant base bar on display at their booth. Many manufacturers have been left scrambling for the drawing board as the heads of International Cycling have decided to re-interpret a rule that was already on the books, necessitating design changes to many of the aero goodies for 2010.
Day 1 of the Interbike trade show concluded with a hotly contested CrossVegas cyclocross race. CMS friend and clothing supplier Champion System actually flew in a flotilla of Belgian superstars to compete, including 3-time World Champion Erwin Vervecken. The American superstars put on a show of force in front of an appreciative crowd, defending the homeland and taking 4 of the top 5 places. A good time was had by all!
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
A Decade of Multisport
It's been ten years this fall since I became a runner. Then a cyclist. And a swimmer.
One beautiful morning in Georgetown, the leafy northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., I ran my first 10k. It was also my first competitive running race. I finished feeling great and couldn't believe what a fun, optimistic, good looking crew had assembled on a Sunday morning to run hard and then drink beer before 10 AM on the edge of the Potomac River. Normally me and my friends would be sleeping off our hangovers at this time. I was 22 and hooked on the lifestyle.
Running was the gateway drug for me. Pretty soon I was riding to work to get more training time in as I prepped for my first marathon. Then I needed to learn how to fix my bike, which was getting a lot of miles on it, so I began moonlighting from my research job in international finance at a triathlon bike shop in Northern Virginia. I was running and riding so much I figured I might as well learn to swim and give triathlon a shot. Nine years ago today, on my 23rd birthday, I did my first triathlon in Sea Colony, Delaware.
Fast forward through my move to Boulder, full time Ironman training, learning the ropes of the cycling industry at Sports Garage, business school, and then the opening of Colorado Multisport in February of 2006. The multisport lifestyle consumed my life and my work. How lucky I am to have that opportunity!
What makes me reflect on this is the fact that I raced in the Oktoberfest Triathlon this past weekend. The race was produced by Without Limits, a two year old company founded by the Panigutti brothers, one of whom, Lance, is a former CMS athlete-scholar. Lance and his crew did a fantastic job on the race, sponsored by Colorado Multisport and others.
Once again, ten years later, I had the feeling of being amazed at all the wonderful people assembled on a beautiful fall morning. Customers, sponsored CMS athletes (including overall winner Kirk Nelson and a whole bunch of CU triathletes), other vendors -- it seems like I knew nearly everyone at the race. How lucky I felt to be surrounded by healthy, happy friends.
I don't race as much as many folks, but in 10 years I've indulged in 13 triathlons, 18 running races including 4 marathons, a bunch of mountain and road bike races including the Vail Ultra 100, and thousands upon thousands of training strides, revolutions, and strokes.
Thank you to the Colorado Multisport community for keeping me healthy, happy and addicted.
One beautiful morning in Georgetown, the leafy northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C., I ran my first 10k. It was also my first competitive running race. I finished feeling great and couldn't believe what a fun, optimistic, good looking crew had assembled on a Sunday morning to run hard and then drink beer before 10 AM on the edge of the Potomac River. Normally me and my friends would be sleeping off our hangovers at this time. I was 22 and hooked on the lifestyle.
Running was the gateway drug for me. Pretty soon I was riding to work to get more training time in as I prepped for my first marathon. Then I needed to learn how to fix my bike, which was getting a lot of miles on it, so I began moonlighting from my research job in international finance at a triathlon bike shop in Northern Virginia. I was running and riding so much I figured I might as well learn to swim and give triathlon a shot. Nine years ago today, on my 23rd birthday, I did my first triathlon in Sea Colony, Delaware.
Fast forward through my move to Boulder, full time Ironman training, learning the ropes of the cycling industry at Sports Garage, business school, and then the opening of Colorado Multisport in February of 2006. The multisport lifestyle consumed my life and my work. How lucky I am to have that opportunity!
What makes me reflect on this is the fact that I raced in the Oktoberfest Triathlon this past weekend. The race was produced by Without Limits, a two year old company founded by the Panigutti brothers, one of whom, Lance, is a former CMS athlete-scholar. Lance and his crew did a fantastic job on the race, sponsored by Colorado Multisport and others.
Once again, ten years later, I had the feeling of being amazed at all the wonderful people assembled on a beautiful fall morning. Customers, sponsored CMS athletes (including overall winner Kirk Nelson and a whole bunch of CU triathletes), other vendors -- it seems like I knew nearly everyone at the race. How lucky I felt to be surrounded by healthy, happy friends.
I don't race as much as many folks, but in 10 years I've indulged in 13 triathlons, 18 running races including 4 marathons, a bunch of mountain and road bike races including the Vail Ultra 100, and thousands upon thousands of training strides, revolutions, and strokes.
Thank you to the Colorado Multisport community for keeping me healthy, happy and addicted.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Oktoberfest Packet Pick-up
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th
10am - 2pm @ Colorado Multisport
2705A Spruce St, Boulder, CO 80302
Thursday, September 3, 2009
World Champion wheels!
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