July 2018 | Volume 7 | Houston, TX
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You may not find epic mountain stages, amazing castles, or rolling French countryside in Houston, but you will find the spirit of the Tour de France. Join us Sunday, July 29th for
Tour de Bike Barn
at our Clear Lake shop as we embark on a FREE ride to celebrate the final stage of the 2018 Tour de France. After a 40 or 60 mile ride, join us for food, drinks, and viewing the final stage of the Tour!
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The new
2019 Trek Madone delivers advanced aerodynamics and a new disc brake option. Plus, the new Madone also features a redesigned adjustable IsoSpeed technology. This new design enables you to fine tune the vertical compliance allowing you to dial in the comfort to your preference.
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Peter Sagan just won the 2nd stage of the Tour de France on the new
Specialized Venge. Designed to be the world's fastest road bike, Specialized has redesigned not just the frame but the brakes, seatpost, bars, and more to ensure maximum performance and further their "Aero is Everything" design philosophy.
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Local Houstonian Lawson Craddock has been showing the world just what Texas Grit is all about. Despite crashing on the first stage of this year's Tour de France, Lawson hasn't veered from his mission not only to finish the Tour but also give back to the Houston cycling community in 2 ways!
First, Lawson is auctioning off a pair of custom
HoustonStrong shoes, just like the ones he is wearing in the Tour. These will be custom made for the highest bidder and only 1 other pair exists (Lawson's). Also, Lawson has pledged to donate $100 for each stage of the Tour he completes, and has
challenged others to do the same. All proceeds from both fundraisers go to the Greater Houston Cycling Foundation. Join Bike Barn in our support to help restore the Alkek Velodrome after Hurricane Harvey.
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Rides, Events, Clinics, and more!
(click on any photo for more info)
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Ladies, join us at the Custom Fit Studio on Thursday, July 19th for an
amazing fit clinic for women cyclists. This free clinic will discuss common bike fit issues relating to saddle, foot and hand pain. This is a great environment to ask questions and learn about unique women's fit issues. Whether you race or ride easy with your friends, being comfortable on the bike is important. Learn how making small changes in your fit will make a big difference in your comfort and enjoyment on your bike.
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Come out to 11 Below Brewery
tomorrow night, July 11th, for a FREE showing of
North of Nightfall, Redbull's new feature film. Hosted by GHORBA, this film follows several mountain bikers as they explore the relatively unknown land above the Arctic Circle. Bring some friends and bring some cash for the food truck and beer. Don't forget to RSVP!
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Want to win a
FREE 4-night trip to Outerbike in Crested Butte? Current and new GHORBA members are eligible to win airfare, lodging, and passes to one of the coolest mountain bike events in the country. Test ride the newest bikes on the market in the beautiful Colorado mountains. Not a GHORBA member? Sign up today! The deadline for entry is Thursday, July 12th.
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Don't miss one of the best sprint triathlons in the area with the
Shadow Creek Ranch Triathlon
on Sunday, July 15th and packet pick-up at our West University location on Thursday, July 12th. The race starts with a calm swim in a neighborhood lake and continues by bike and by foot through the beautiful neighborhood of Shadow Creek Ranch. This is a great event for beginners and veterans alike.
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For 4 weekends this summer, Bayou City Racing will be hosting a
HTX Short Track Series. This casual race series is designed for mountain or cyclocross bikes and tons of fun. Anyone looking to hone their handling skills on the bike should be sure to join in. The first race kicks off on July 21st and there are races for every skill level, plus a relay!
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Bike around the Bay is one of our favorite rides of the year. It is fun, well organized and highlights the great work the Galveston Bay Foundation is accomplishing for all Houstonians. This 175 mile, 2 day ride takes you around the Galveston Bay with an overnight stay at Moody Gardens. When registering,
join the Bike Barn Team! All team members get our iconic "Houston's Toughest Mountain Stage" t-shirt.
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The Figueroa Mountain Gran Fondo is an amazing one-day Gran Fondo in beautiful Santa Ynez California. Bike Barn is looking for fun Houstonians to join us November 8-10th on
this special offer we have from Chris Carmichael. This is an exclusive VIP package which includes a pre-ride with Chris and former 7-11 Team members as well as a VIP dinner, special start location, and much more. Check it out!
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STORE HOURS
M-F 10am-7pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
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