FCA Endurance Gear Announcement 

August 27, 2014



We've got some exciting news regarding FCA Endurance Gear, including the addition of new products and distribution system changes.  Read below for the details. 
 
Also, we have special pricing available on our new cycling, triathlon, and sublimated running gear through September 10th.  We may never see prices this low again, so now is the time to order.
  
For the past eight years, our ministry team has been abundantly blessed by the partnership of Valley Bike and Ski as they have invested in and distributed much of our ministry gear.  Their investment in and commitment to our mission has been greater than most will ever know, and we are beyond words grateful for their amazing, faithful partnership - past, present, and future.  They are truly co-laborers in our work, and our ministry is blessed by their partnership and support!

With that shared, our ministry has grown significantly over the past eight years, and we have been exploring other possible gear distribution options that may increase our gear capacity.  For the past number of months we've been researching potential ways to increase product selection, while attempting to meet various Teammate's desires in terms of quality, price, and availability.  While the quest to do this has not been easy, we believe we have found a solution that will better serve the desires of our growing ministry team.  This solution includes a blended gear distribution approach.  

Beginning this week, we will begin transitioning our gear distribution to two primary "stores" while liquidating current gear sold through Valley Bike and Ski.  To help you understand the transition, we've created a FCA Endurance gear hub at www.fcaendurance.org/gear

This page outlines our current 3 stores:

We are excited to announce our new endurance-specific gear provider, Jakroo.  After a thorough exploration of endurance gear vendors, comparing quality, price, and service, our National Board felt that Jakroo could best serve our team - providing top-quality competition gear at a fair price with quick turnaround.  Jakroo will be supplying all our tri and cycling specific gear, along with a few running items.  And, because you will have the opportunity to order vendor-direct, you'll get the best price possible.  However, in order to get this price and increased selection, you give up immediate availability (will take 2-5 weeks for delivery after you order) and the opportunity to return merchandise if you order the wrong size. 

For details regarding what this opportunity looks like, please see our gear page, including the Q&A section at the bottom.  Please also visit the Jakroo page for additional product and distribution details.

As we announce this new vendor and online store, we also announce an amazing opportunity to purchase gear at prices you will not see again soon!  Jakroo has offered us fantastic initial order prices, through September 10th.  Visit our gear page to see what you can save by ordering in the next 2 weeks.

 

FCA Gear is the primary online store for FCA products, and "Endurance" is now represented through this store (see "Endurance" on the menu on the left).  This store will distribute the bulk of our FCA Endurance branded items, including a large selection of casual and competitive clothing.  In addition to the items currently listed, we will also have FCA Endurance running, triathlon, and cycling jersey available through this site (estimated mid-October), as well as other endurance specific training and racing items.  These items will be available to ship quickly, and this online store offers return options for incorrect sizing, etc.


 

 
Valley Bike and Ski will continue to carry FCA Endurance gear until all stock is gone.  Most of this gear is listed at a significant discount, and none of this gear will be re-ordered (supplies are limited).  Thus, order it while you can!  And again, we thank Valley Bike and Ski for their long-standing, faithful partnership and investment into our mission!

 

As a reminder, while we continue to attempt to create quality gear at a reasonable price, we are not about gear.  All items made available are created with the intent of allowing you to race boldly for Christ, prayerfully sparking opportunity for ministry.  In addition, they help build our Team through awareness and recognition.  It is our prayer that you can use this gear with joy, and that the Spirit is able to work through it as you compete for Christ.

 

For God's Glory, 
Chris Anderson
Executive Director