New jerseys are in!

Buy yourself a belated Christmas present and join the team... with a new Greenway Bicycles jersey! We just restocked our supply! Jerseys are $69, and then you receive 10% off all future parts and accessories!

 

Shiner Holiday Cheer!

This festive seasonal has a deep amber color and slightly toasted flavor. The initial rich malty aroma and sweetness fades to a moderately dry, hoppy finish. Made with the highest-quality Two-Row Barley, Munich and Caramel malts, along with German-grown Hallertau Tradition and Hersbrucker hops. Best when served with meaty dishes like sausage and roasted chicken, fresh, creamy cheeses, pasta with white sauces and seafood.

Available at Greenway Bicycles in both singles and six-packs!

Jittery Joe's Morning Ride

Looking for a great way to start your day... or for a great stocking stuffer? Check out Jittery Joe's Morning Ride! An organic coffee that's full-bodied, bright and sweet... just like your morning ride on the Santos trails!  Now available at Greenway Bicycles for $11.99!

2011 Florida State Championship series #9

Come on out next Sunday - December 11 - for the Gone Riding series finale, taking place at the Santos Trails!  Cheer on Donnie and the rest of "Team Greenway" as they compete in this race!

For more info and to register, please visit www.goneriding.com!

reThink Your Commuting Options in Central Florida!

Retro City Cycles and Greenway Bicycles are now in partnership with reThink Your Commute... your #1 resource for commute options in Central Florida!  Find a new way to get to work and you can save money, decrease congestion, improve air quality and conserve natural resources!

Sign up today at reThinkYourCommute.com, and you will receive a list of your potential rideshare matches.  You can contact the people on your match list, letting them know that you're interested in sharing the ride to work. 

If you commit to using an alternative mode for your commute, you may qualify for the Emergency Ride Home program!

For more info, please visit http://www.rethinkyourcommute.com/

Did you know that the Santos trails have been recognized as an IMBA Ride Center?

From the IMBA website:
Santos moves from the Epic category of Model Trails to bronze-level Ride Center recognition. Located about an hour northwest of Orlando, Santos lies within the boundaries of Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway. Once a hotspot for unauthorized stunts and unapproved trails, it’s emerged as a model trail system, with flowing singletrack, bombproof structures and a bike skills park with progressive challenges — including opportunities for huge air at the Vortex freeride area.

In addition to drawing the top riders in the region, Santos is the perfect place for beginner or intermediate riders to hone their technical skills. Progressive features let you try the small stuff before moving to the next skill set. All this, plus copious trail riding and convenient camping, bike stores and other amenities make for a great experience.

Way to go OMBA!  Thank you for making our trails even more awesome!

Visit the Ocala Mountain Bike Association website for more info.

Black Friday Sale!

Donnie is camping out to make sure he does not miss out on the great Black Friday sales!!

It's the perfect time to start thinking about the cyclist on your holiday list! Come on out for our Black Friday sale next Friday, November 25! EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!

ALL parts and accessories: 15% off!
Bicycles on sale: starting at $200!
Buy a bike: get a FREE t-shirt or water bottle!
FREE flat repair with the purchase of a tube!
Check-in on Facebook: save an extra 5%!

Looking for the perfect stocking stuffer for the mountain biker on your shopping list?

Just in:  The Niner WiseCracker!  A bottle opener that fits right on your headset... because a beer can't open itself!  Makes a great stocking stuffer at just $19.99.

Order your OMBA jersey today!

Happy Halloween! Great news: new OMBA jerseys are on their way! We have some samples if you'd like to try on the sizes, you can place your order online and you'll have your new jersey by Christmas! Socks are also available!  Place your order here:  https://www.kitorder.com/solutions/omba

It's alive! Ride of the Living Dead Take 2 - Saturday, October 29!

We brought the Ride of the Living Dead back from the dead! Please join us Saturday, October 29, for the ROLD Take 2, or as Carrie calls it, the un-ROLD! It will be a casual group ride leaving from the Ross Prairie Trailhead at 9 am, you are welcome to ride any distance you like but we will have water stations set up at 49th Trailhead and the Landbridge Trailhead. When we get back to Ross Prairie we'll have a cookout and a keg.

The ride is sponsored by Greenway Bicycles and Ocala Bicycle Center! We will be providing the drinks, beer and meat for the grill... if you'd like to bring a side, chips, cookies, etc you are welcome to! We also have prizes for the Halloween costume contest!

There is no cost, but we are encouraging donations to go to OMBA. Please spread the word about this great ride!! Thanks everyone for your support of OMBA and the un-ROLD!!

We are selling off our rental fleet!

Looking for a great mtb at a great price?  We are selling our 2011 rental bikes!  GT Avalanche 3.0, lightweight aluminum frame, disc brakes, trail ready!  Purchased in January 2011 and expertly tuned after each rental.  Get yours today, they're going fast!

Bike sale! Free firewood!

Big sale!  Just in time for camping weather!

Buy a new bicycle... get a free bundle of firewood!

Stop in today!

Greenway Bicycles is now a Jamis dealer!

Huge news! Greenway Bicycles is now a Jamis dealership! We are so excited to offer their awesome bikes in both of our locations!

The Niner Demo Truck is Landing at Santos November 5!

The Niner demo truck is making its way back to Santos... and will be fully stocked with all of their 2012 models!  Demo will take place from 12 noon - 5 pm at the Santos Trailhead, followed by a cookout at Greenway Bicycles.

This is also an OMBA workday from 8 am- 12 noon... OMBA volunteers will get first dibs on their demo bikes!

Thanks everyone and see you then!

The Striker Has Arrived!

The Striker has arrived!  Check out the newest helmet from FOX, the follow-up to their awesome Flux. Still with the same 22 vents but lighter and more aggressively sculptured to better channel cooling air over your noggin. There’s the same dramatically dropped rear section, which Fox say gives the wearer more protection than other XC race helmets, and here there are all-new ‘structural honeycomb venting inserts’ to further assist in keeping your head cool.
Available in three sizes and four colors... stop in today and check it out!

We will be open on Labor Day!

Yes, we will be open on Labor Day - Monday, September 5!  Enjoy the holiday weekend by going for a bike ride!

We now have Road ID!

We now have Road ID!  Road ID is one of the most important pieces of gear that you'll ever own... a wrist, shoe, ankle or necklace ID will be your lifeline to proper medical treatment and immediate contact of family members in a time of need.  Starting at $15.99, and shipping is free with our coupon!

CLIF Climber Pouch Simplifies Wine Tasting in the Great Outdoors!

Beginning Thursday, August 25, we will be stocking the CLIF Climber Pouch in both Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon!

If you’ve ever tried to bring bottles of wine with you on a long hike or camping trip, you know that toting big glass bottles around is neither lightweight or easy. And if you manage to break a bottle on the way, good luck with that. Red wine-soaked sleeping bags don’t make for a good start to a weekend in the woods. Clif Family Winery & Farm has come up with an environmentally-friendly solution for wine drinkers who also happen to be adventurers. The Climber Pouch ($17 for 1.5L) is ultra-lightweight and easy to carry just about anywhere. The packaging has a tiny carbon footprint in comparison to glass bottles, and the pouch can be resealed to keep wine fresh for up to a month. The Climber pouch is available in Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon varietals and even has a built-in carrying handle. The company is also a member of an organization that donates one percent of sales to help the environment, and we can always get down with that.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day!

IMBA, OMBA and Greenway Bicycles are teaming up to celebrate the eighth annual International Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on Saturday, October 1, 2011. This is a great opportunity for you to pass your passion for pedaling on to kids!

In support of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, IMBA has pledged to get 30,000 children participating in 300 cycling events October 1.  Plan to go mountain biking... and bring the kids along for the ride!

Cost is free, and we will have a cookout after the ride!

Any questions and to RSVP:  tkmbd@omba.org

See you then!

Sports Nutrition Lecture - Monday, August 15

Increase your cycling performance by making simple changes to your diet! Please join Dr. Laura McChesney, Chiropractor and Exercise Specialist, Monday, August 15, at 6 pm as she discusses the importance on an anti-inflammatory diet. Learn how your diet can help to increase your energy and performance, while decreasing your pain and disease!

There is no cost, and participants will receive a discount the night of the lecture!

Tank is taking a bite out of high prices!

Stay cool with these hot summer savings!  Now through August 15!

Turn your bicycle into a work of art!

Who says your bike does not belong inside the house? The Cycloc comes in green, orange, white and black... now available for sale at Greenway Bicycles!

Cyclocross Race added to the Urban Crit July 16!

Urban MTB crit is just around the corner... July 16th

If you have not heard we have added a new race event to the night of racing fun.
We have added a cyclocross race to the event. All bikes (cyclocross or MTB) are welcome.
If you were leery of the steps in the past years and wanted to join in on the fun you can do this event.

The course will be ran backwards and you just carry your bike UP the stairs.

Only $25 –Race will be 6 Laps.

Men’s Fun Class (Open)
Men’s Serious Class (open)
Woman’s (Open)
Men’s 50+ Class (Open)
Jr’s Class (17 & Under)

For this CX race you need to register at the event. No late fees
MTB Crit format remains the same as years past.

Also the Trail to Trail Race is August 28th -Register online at www.redtrailracing.com

Niner YAWYD Top Cap instock!

Niner YAWYD Top Cap
Replaces Your Existing Top Cap so that you can snap your favorite beer bottle crown over the built in lip to customize your ride. YAWYD - You Are What You Drink. Instock and ready to install.

Chill out with a Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat!

Jess and Dano are heading up to visit the family in Wisconsin this weekend, and plan to enjoy lots of delicious Leinenkugel beer!  The Sunset Wheat is one of their favorites... it pours out a hazy golden color almost like movie theater butter. This beer produces a thick creamy head that laces on the glass as well while enjoying.  It also contains hints of oranges and bananas.

Cool off with a Leinenkugel's Sunset Wheat today... available in singles and 6-packs!

XTERRA in Charlotte July 9-10

Looking for a way to beat the heat?  How about an Xterra race in Charlotte, NC?

We are right at 3 weeks away from the XTERRA Whitewater weekend (July 9th & 10th).  The weekend features both an off-road triathlons and trail running events on the beautiful trails along the Cawtaba River and hosted at the US National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Last year, 275 runners and triathletes representing 15 states joined in on the fun.

  

Races include Saturday's XTERRA North Carolina Whitewater 8.25 / 3.5 Mile Trail Run is race number one of a three-race XTERRA North Carolina Trail Run Series.  Remember, you can run in as many or as few of the events as you would like, but if you are trying to qualify for series points... the more you run... the more you get!

  

Sunday is the XTERRA Whitewater Off-road Triathlon which includes a half-mile, two-part swim (which includes both the Cawtaba River and the US National Whitewater Center man-made pond), 16.5 mile mountain bike and 5 mile trail run through some challenging, technical, rough-n-tough, single-track trails.

  

Can't decide which to do?  Race both the 8.25 mile trail run and the triathlon to qualify for the Weekend Warrior award!

  

For more information including registration, directions, awards, & more, visit www.XTERRAWhitewater.com 

Have you heard of the "Red Death Challenge?"

Dano and Donnie have created the Red Death Challenge... and will be timing laps tomorrow night at 6:30 pm!

Red Death includes the following trails:  Cowbone, Magic Mountain, Rattlesnake, John Brown, Canopy, Marshmallow, and Sinkhole.  Fastest time so far is 23 minutes!

Ride with Team Greenway leaving the Santos trailhead every Wednesday at 6:30 pm!

Bicycle rentals... we've got the bikes you want to rent!

Our bicycle rental fleet is growing!  Check out the IMBA-Epic Santos trails today!  Our 26" hard-tail rentals start at $20.  Our full-suspension and 9'er rentals start at $50.  We also rent road bikes!  All rentals include a helmet, and we will offer discounts on multi-day rentals.  Stop in today and check out our great trails!

Introducing the Toolmanator 3

It's new and we've got it!  The Blackburn Toolmanator 3, a 17-function multi tool!  All of the tools you need to keep your bike riding smoothly... including a mini shock pump for trailside adjustments!  Ultra slim design fits in the palm of your hand!

OMBA Trail Work Party - Saturday, June 4!

Where:
New Blue Trail, Limerock Road west of CR484, look for the OMBA sign and banner on the west side of CR484!

When:
Saturday, June 4, 2011, 8 am, Join us if you can!

Why:
We will continue with construction of the new Blue trail between CR484 and SR200.  We need lots of folks…this is going to be a great trail, but involves lots of bench cutting and shellrock hauling!

Who:
XC riders, racers, freeriders, bmx'ers and everyone you know who enjoys the Santos Trails! Get your friends involved!!!

Sponsored By:
Ocala Mountain Bike Association, and Greenway Bicycles .  You can contact Greenway Bicycles at info@greenwaybikeshop.com, or by dialing 352-351-3475.  Greenway Bicycles is located at 3085 SE 80th Street, Ocala, right across the street from the Santos Trailhead. 

The workday is also sponsored by the Bikes Belong Coalition, who awarded OMBA a $10,000.00 grant to assist with construction of this trail!

Volunteers will be provided with lunch and drinks. Greenway Bicycles will generously be giving away swag to all volunteers, so show up, do your part to build new trail and maintain our awesome trail system, and walk away with a sense of accomplishment and free stuff!

New beer!

It's new and we've got it! 

Dogfish Head 90-Minute Imperial IPA - Available in singles and 4-packs.

Stella Artois 14.9 oz can.  Available in singles and 4-packs.

Donnie Takes 2nd Place in the Hammerhead 100!

Congratulations to our mechanic and local pro, Donnie Harries, who took 2nd place in the Gone Riding Hammerhead 100 on Saturday, May 7. Donnie completed the 100-mile race in 7 hours! Way to go!!!

Support the MS Bike Tour for just $1!

Greenway Bicycles is selling MS "pin-ups" for just $1!  

Buy yours today, and help to create a world free of MS.

Greenway Bicycles is Going Social!

Follow us on Facebook, and stay up-to-date with the latest rides, races, events and sales!

"Ride the Divide" Award-Winning Documentary Film Coming to Ocala April 26

Ride The Divide, the award-winning feature-length documentary about the world’s toughest mountain bike race, will descend on Ocala on Tuesday, April 26 at the Marion Theater. The event will be a fundraiser for the Ocala Mountain Bike Association.

The film chronicles the story of several mountain bikers who attempt the 2,711-mile race named the Tour Divide along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The movie was named the best adventure film at the 2010 Vail Film Festival.

This film has become an instant cycling classic, and made its television premiere in September on the Documentary Channel. But the Adventure Cycling Association said the film should be seen on the big screen: “The cinematography is stunning!” Added UpaDowna, “Ride The Divide is one of the most inspiring real cycling movies … in a long time.” Epic Riding summed the movie up as follows: “In a word? Fantastic. In more words? Moving, funny, inspiring.”

Ride The Divide embraces the inspiring stories of three of the racers who experience the immense mountain beauty and small-town culture as they attempt to pedal from Banff, Canada, to a small, dusty crossing on the Mexican border. There’s Mike, a 40-year-old family man who uses this challenge to chart a new course in life; Matthew, a leader in extreme endurance racing who’s competing for his fifth time; and Mary, the first female rider to race this route. As they set out, they will attempt to accomplish what very few have been able to. Over the course of a few weeks, they’ll attempt to climb over 200,000 vertical feet along the backbone of the Rocky Mountains.

They’ll experience mental breakdowns, treacherous snow, hellacious blisters, and total fatigue. Above all, they’ll race with no support – at times in total isolation. The tests of endurance and the accomplished moments throughout Ride the Divide prompt us to reflect on our inner desires to live life to the fullest.

Ride The Divide made its debut at the Vail Film Festival and was named the best adventure film at the event. Outside Magazine proclaimed that “(t)he toughest bike race in the world is not in France,” after reviewing the film.

Ride The Divide will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Marion Theater, located at 50 S. Magnolia Ave., in Ocala. Tickets are $15 at the door, and $10 in advance at www.IMAthlete.com/Events/RideTheDividemovie. The presenting sponsor of the event is Brick City Bicycles of Ocala.
Media contact: Garry Harrington  603-209-5010  gharrington3165@hotmail.com