1/22/11

Bicycle Friendly Fashion - Stylin' in Durango!



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Women's
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• 100% preshrunk cotton
• Double-needle stitching throughout
• Seamless collar; taped shoulder-to-shoulder
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These 100% cotton tee shirts are for sale to benefit the City of Durango's efforts to improve bike and pedestrian conditions in town. Thanks to Amber Blake, Durango's Multi Modal Coordinator, for getting the tee shirt campaign underway and for her continuous efforts to improve the bike-ped environment in Durango. Plus, you'll both look and feel fabulous wearing one!
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Price: $15
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Click HERE to order from Boure, or visit Mountain Bike Specialists!
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Wade Moore
Boure Bicycle Clothing
888-889-9242
970-247-0339

Durango's Ben Sonntag - Signed with Jamis for 2011 !

At La Ruta (Costa Rica) in November
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Ready to race: Trans Andes (Chile) currently (Jan '11)
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Ben Sonntag, "The German"
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German Ben Sonntag is one of four new signings by the Jamis mountain bike team for 2011.
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In November, the 30-year-old Sonntag, who resides in Durango, Colorado, became one of only three non-Costa Ricans to have won the La Ruta de los Conquistadores. As a former two-time Winter Triathlon World Champion, Sonntag has groomed himself into one of the best endurance stage racers in North America.
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"Ever since moving to Durango to go to Fort Lewis College, I've been enthralled with mountain bike racing in the US," said Sonntag. "Continuing to develop my career and to have found a home with Team Jamis is certainly a highlight to this journey."

Shimano Dura Ace Tubeless Wheelsets - It's the Wheel Deal

Wheel Deal - Dura Ace Tubeless
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The USWCDP has a new wheel sponsor for 2011 so we are selling off all our Shimano Dura Ace tubeless wheelsets. All wheelsets will include the tires currently on the rims AND I will include a free pair of Hutchinson Fusion2 tubeless road tires or a free pair of Hutchinson Bulldog tubeless CX tires ($140 value). Shimano wheel bags are also included.
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Shimano Dura Ace WH-7850-C24-TL $675.00
Carbon and Scandium , tubeless ready. 1,458g a pair
http://www.bicyclebuys.com/wheels/WheelRoad/0508002
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Shimano Dura Ace WH-7850-SL $550.00
Scandium, tubeless ready. 1,514g a pair
http://www.bicyclebuys.com/wheels/WheelRoad/0508006
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contact: Michael Engleman
United States Women's Cycling Development Program

Steve Ilg wins big in Chama


Coach Steve Ilg (and daughter)

Local Yoga Teacher and Fitness Trainer, Steve Ilg, won 3 medals in two days of nordic events at this past weekend’s 38th Annual Chama Ski Classic, in Chama, New Mexico.  Ilg, representing Durango Nordic Club, won Bronze in 40-49 age group in the 15-kilometer Freestyle Competition,  an overall Silver in the 10-kilometer Classic Race, and Gold in the 40-49 5-kilometer Snowshoe Race.

1/12/11

Durango's Tad Elliot - 2011 US National Nordic Ski Champion


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Tad Elliot
Wins the US National 30K
in Rumford, Maine - January 2011
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"I kept getting splits and knew I was leading," he said. "But my lead kept dwindling by a couple seconds every time I got a new one. I ended up lunging across the finish line really hard. I crashed and I was able to beat Lars Flora by a tenth of a second. I'm definitely happy."

1/10/11

Joe Burtoni - Cyclocross Survivor

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Durango's Joe Burtoni
US National Cyclocross Championships
December 2010 - Bend, Oregon
(Racing 50-54 age bracket)
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Joe suffered severe hypothermia at the end of the race
and was saved from certain death by
Dave Hagan, Team Manager FLC Cycling
while losing conciousness and bodily functions.
After recovery, Joe said, "I really, really LOVE Cyclocross!"

Keith Ashmore - Singlespeed Podium at the Puzzler

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Keith Ashmore
Keith placed 2nd in the Singlespeed Mens division
2011 El Paso Puzzler 50 miles
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Our Local Colavita Team is star studded!
Click HERE to see the Roster of Local Riders