*IMPORTANT* Mark your calendars - Warner Park Master Plan Meetings‏

From Carolyn Heichel - SORBA Mid TN

These are the meetings we have been waiting for….Warner Parks will be holding public meetings to determine the use of the new Warner Parks land acquisition (on the other side of Hwy 100). It has been a dream of many to have mountain bike trails in Warner Parks (myself included). This is our opportunity to have our voices heard. It has been documented and understood by the Metro Planning Committee that mountain biking is an underserved community in Nashville. Let’s show up in numbers to drive this point home. If you ride a mountain bike, know someone who rides a mountain bike, or would like to ride a mountain bike, PLEASE come out to these meetings and show your support!

I will send follow-up reminders a week in advance of each meeting, but please set this time aside on your calendar and get the word out to EVERYONE!!!

The Master Plan meeting dates are held at the Warner Park Nature Center (7311 Hwy 100 Nashville, TN 37221) at 6:30pm and the dates are:

Thursday, January 27^th

Tuesday, March 22^nd

Thursday, May 5^th

Hope to see you there!!!!!

2011 event preview

January 22nd 6pm
Saturday Night sprints III featuring works by Sheppard Jones, Seth Reynolds, and Ryan Mccauley.
The dates for the fourth - in Feb - and fifth (final race) in March, will be coming soon.

Next up is the 4th Annual Nashville Scavenger Hunt. Home base will be the East Nashville Beer Festival!

May will bring walk Bike Nashville's Tour de Nash. ...and we have something lovely planned for this year.

Thank you.

We have had a wonderful first year, and we just want to thank everyone that helped in anyway. This bicycle shop would not be possible without all the people that helped build before we opened, helped or partnered with events, and our customers. Every one of you are a huge part of this shop having such a wonderful first year, and with your continued support, we'll have year after year of great times with bicycles. This is your shop, your made it.

Thank you for a great 2010. We so look forward to seeing all of you help make 2011 even better.

Dan and Holland
Nashville Bicycle Lounge

Bern Helmet and Shimpagnolo

I've been testing the "Shimpagnolo" for more than two months now, and so far it has performed quite nicely. What is Shimpagnolo? Well, Shimano 8speed shifters pull 2.5mm of cable per shift, and so do Campagnolo 10speed. So you get Campy shifting with bombproof Shimano 8speed.

The current set up is Veloce shifters actuating a Record front derailleur as well as an XTR short cage rear. Set up took a little longer than usual, but wasn't bad, and once everything was dialed, it has worked well both on and off road.

I used the group for a few 'cross races and it was just nice. The mud had no effect on the shifting (though it froze the cables on the underside of the BB shell) and the Campy trim on the front derailleur was a joy.

The ease and reliability of Shimano 8speed, with Italian actuation: perfect.


Bern Watts Hard Hat with Brock Foam.

This helmet kicks ass. It vents well. Seriously. I've used it for hard rides all over town, a cyclocross race, and daily commuting. The visor is in just the right place to keep the sun out of your eyes without blocking the view when hunched over. With a cap underneath, it kept my head much warming than any over-vented race helmet and wicked sweat and breathed well enough to keep me from looking like I just got out of a pool.

I have used it only in cold conditions (sub 45degrees), but it will be my go-to helmet until the summer heat makes even going without a helmet unbearable.

I have not tested it in rain yet, but it seems quite promising... stay tuned.

Showers Pass Hybrid Zip Off Test

OK, sure, I'm using the events page for a write up. BUT, we test most everything we sell, because that's our job, not yours - and I needed a place to put it.

I have been riding in the Showers Pass Hybrid Zip-off Pants every day since Saturday, and they were absolutely perfect with it being dry and hovering between the high 40's and low 50's. As full length pants, the felt just like a comfortable pair of slacks, and with the bottoms of the legs zipped off, they became the perfect knicker. However, yesterday afternoon's cold rain would be the perfect way to see what these really have to offer.

With a pair of bibs, wool socks and a base layer and jacket that have worked well for me in these conditions, it was up to the pants to do their part.

(remember to stay hydrated... even when it's cold)

The drizzle bounced off like a newly waxed car, and the thin insulation kept my legs warm the entire day. As the rain passed, the temperature dropped significantly, and while my hands were frozen, my legs and feet were as warm and dry as they could be. The small tabs and snaps on the calf portion of the pants allow me to "pin them tighter" around the tops of my shoes keeping the pant leg out of the chain as well as creating a tighter seal at the cuff. They felt like a nice pair of slacks from the time I put them on until they came off, and not once did I ever have to worry about being wet or cold, which is what you want in a winter garment.

This morning, with the temperature hanging in the mid 30's, they went right back on for the ride to work. Armed with no base layer on the legs, they still performed magnificently, keeping me warm and comfy for the 25 minute ride in.

So far, there is nothing about these pants I do not love, and they are much more comfortable and relaxed than the heavy rain pants I've been using for the last few years, by leaps and bounds. As I wouldn't put them on to the test in an absolute downpour where heavy weight touring type gear is required, they not only fill the need for a casual pant that performs well for any other type of weather, they look really good too.

If you are looking for that piece of clothing to allow you to get out on the bike more this winter without looking like you're getting ready for a stage race or a moon landing, these are perfect... and at $100 how can you go wrong?

Cannonball!

The Music City Cannonball
Alley Cat
Roller Races
Party
Fundraiser

Hosted by:
Halcyon Bike Shop & Nashville Bicycle Lounge

Alley Cat:
First to the finish does not mean first prize... hint hint

Sign-ups start:
4pm at Halcyon Bike Shop
1118 Halcyon Ave.

Race starts:
5pm at Halcyon Bike Shop
Everyone is encouraged to participate.
Any rider of any level has a chance to win first prize.
Race ends at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
NO ENTRY FEE

Roller Races:
Faster legs will definitely get first place in this one.

Sign ups start:
6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
961 Woodland Street

Races start:
7pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Single Elimination Tournament Style Event
NO ENTRY FEE

Party:
Duh...

6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Refreshments provided by Yazoo Brewing Co.

Fundraiser:
Raffle will be held for sponsored prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation.

Starts at:

6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Raffle drawings will be announced throughout the night, and a grand prize winner will be announced at the end of the night.

Prizes for all events!
Sponsors include:

Yazoo Brewing Co.
Cinelli
all sponsors to be announced soon...

If you are a sponsor and would like to contribute to the event please email:
devan.m.council@vanderbilt.edu

Open Sprints!

Music City Cycling Saturday Night Sprints
October 23rd
No entry fee
Single-Elimination Style Roller Race Tournament
Head-to-Head Format
Prizes for top finishers
Grudge matches between final rounds by request
Sponsored by Yazoo Brewing Company!

Nashville Bicycle Lounge
961 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206

DOORS OPEN & SIGN-UPS START at 6pm
Shop will be closed between 5-6pm for setup

RACES START AT 7pm