GROUP RIDES BEGIN SOON

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Next Sunday, March 14th we begin Day Light Savings and that means group ride season is finally here.
Through March all rides will commence at 5:30 sharp! Beginning Monday April 5th we will return to the usual starting time at 6:00pm.

Group-ride dynamics are interesting and ever-changing. As the pace and terrain changes, the pack stretches and compresses. The latter can cause some very tight quarters and even an occasional crash. In order to ride safely it's important to ride smoothly and avoid hard braking as much as possible. In fact, even light braking or swerving by someone in front can have a ripple effect and cause problems at the rear of the pack. Inexperienced riders who panic and touch a wheel may crash. Never fear! You can avoid problems by practicing these simple rules:

1. Stay alert at all times. Never assume that it's safe. Keep reading the dynamics of the group and always leave yourself an out by keeping on opening to one side that you can escape through if there's a crash or obstacle you have to avoid.

2. Hold your line. This means swerving as little as possible. If you need to move left or right, do so gradually after checking the area for other riders and pointing out your move to make your fellow riders aware of your intentions. If you notice that someone is swerving, he's probably tired or inexperienced. Stay away from him!

3. Don't overlap wheels. Overlapping is putting your front wheel next to someone's rear wheel. This is asking for trouble, because if they move, they'll bump your front wheel knocking you down. If you choose to overlap anyway understand then it is at your own risk. Try to always be behind the bike(s) in front unless you're passing.

4. Don't look back! Looking back causes even skilled riders to swerve, which can cause a crash. If you must look back, ask the person next to you if you can put your hand on their shoulder. That will keep you riding straight so that when you look back, you won't swerve.

5. Relax! Use a relaxed grip on the handlebars, keep your shoulders down (not up against your neck) and bring your elbows down and in so that they're slightly bent. These steps will help you stay relaxed, which allows quicker reaction time and prevents tension in the neck and shoulders that can lead to fatigue and sloppy riding.
6. Focus on the rider(s) ahead. Don’t make the common mistake of focusing on the back wheel in front of you. Look up at the shoulders of the riders ahead and occasionally look at the road ahead and the riders up front so you can see what's going on and be prepared for sudden changes.
7. Don’t brake unless absolutely necessary. If you must brake, do so lightly to scrub off a little speed. You can also slow down by sitting upright and catching more wind in your chest.
8. Warn others of hazards. Keep on the lookout for things that could cause problems and shout out a warning or point out the hazard.

9. Pass carefully. Sometimes you'll see the riders ahead starting to accelerate and you'll want to jump up to them. Be careful! Make sure you're not going to get cut off or cut someone else off. Usually, a moment's hesitation is all it takes to make the move safely.

10. If you get tired, move to the rear. Fatigue causes dangerous riding, so it's safer to go to the back of the group than to be in the middle of the action. Don't just swerve and slow, though! Tell those around you that you're dropping back so it's a safe move.

11. Aerobars are a no no in pack cycling. Less control, limited sight vision and the inability to stop makes for a nervous peloton.

WOMENS CYCLING

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Momentum with Team Revolution presents Womens Racing 101. If you want to learn the basics of bike racing or the dynamics of group cycling you will come out of with more appreciation for the Tour de France athletes.

TWO NEW LINES

We are proud to announce our new partnership with Felt Bicycles and Salsa Cycles.

Everyone loves closeouts including us at Momentum. So as a special limited run we bought several 2009 Salsa Mamasitas . A $2200 Aluminum/Carbon fiber 29er hardtail for only $1799! Check it out! It is a mostly Shimano XT build. Read more below at Bike of the Month review.

Besides Felt's sponsorship of the American Based Garmin-Transition Pro Cycling Team they are most known for their slippery fast Time Trial machines, women's road bikes and ever affordable sub $1000 cyclross bike which we believe to be the ultimate Katy Trail bike.

MOMENTUMRACING.NET

We're thrilled to launch this new website. Please take a look around and let us know what you think! Any and all feedback is welcome. Special thanks to Josh Heihn who helped make this project come together.

HELP WANTED

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Momentum is hiring a highly motivated, mechanically inclined, and a positive personality bicycle technician. He or she will be an apprentice mechanic who loves bicycles. They will learn every aspect of bicycle repair and the art of wheelbuiding.

They must be willing to accept positive construction from senior mechanics. They will be open to the Momentum way of bike repair. This means no elitist attitude about bicycles (if you only want to work on the nice bikes, look elsewhere). They will play nice and work well with others and not mind if the customer watches you work. Organized and clean a must. This can turn into a full time, year round position for the right person. It is a career position and the candidate will take on their own education.

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WINTER ROAD BIKE REVIVAL

WINTER

Revive your road bike this winter and get it ready to hit the pavement this spring with the Momentum Cycles Winter Road Revival Package:

GORE RIDE ON Professional shift and low friction brake systems

Bontrager Race X lite AC or Continental Grand Prix 4000

Bontrager Gel Cork handlebar tape

Free Installation

Full Tune up

This package normally retails for $360.

Now extended through March 15th for $240!

WINTER HOURS BEGIN

Please note our hours have changed.

Monday-Friday 10-7pm (St. Charles 10-6pm)
Saturday 10-5pm
Sunday 12-4

COMPUTRAINER SALE

Come on into St. Peters Momentum Cycles for a free demonstration and see how the Computrainer can improve your performance. Guaranteed 10% improvement.

Special pricing in effect as long as supplies lasts. Call for more details.

BMX WEBSITE IS UP!

Our new BMX website is finally up and running check it out at www.momentumcycles.com/bmx. The site has product updates and a great section for all of the parents out there who need to know how to speak the language. We are adding to it all the time and some parts are still under construction so keep checking back.

BIKE FITTING SERVICES

Now with three Level 1 Trek Certified bike fitters now on staff we can fit virtually everyone, from the commuter who seeks a more comfortable ride to the Ironman triathlete in pursuit of a new personal best. Click for an overview of the various fitting services we offer. If you have any questions, just drop by or give us a call.

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