Friday, March 26, 2010

Save the Date: Reser Bicycle Outfitters Ten Year Birthday Bash!

Woah! We're almost ten years old. This obviously calls for a celebration, so plan on joining us March 27 (6 pm to 9 pm) at our birthday party. We would call it an anniversary party, but birthday just sounds better. We'll provide great music, Newport Pizza, beer, and there's a strong possibility of a birthday cake. We'd like you to provide the good cheer and merriment as we look forward to celebrating another ten years with great people and bicycles!

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Groupon Offer details

We've been getting a lot of emails about out Groupon offer, here's what you need to know:

  • Yes, the Groupon is real.
  • You can use it toward our other services (or bicycles) as you would a $45 gift-card, but not toward general merchandise.
  • You can even use the Groupon as $45 toward a new bike if you decide not to repair your current steed.
  • And when you visit with your Groupon, you will also be able to purchase helmets, cycling clothing, padded biking gloves, or cycling/spinning Shoes at a special 10% discount.
  • No need for appointments! Just bring your bike in and drop it off. First come- first serve.

Get your Groupon!

Monday, March 15, 2010

Extended springtime hours

The birds are chirping, the Ohio River didn't quite flood, and the sun isn't setting before you eat lunch. Here at Reser, we're celebrating the gorgeous weather, receeding water, and longer days with extended springtime hours. Come in Monday and Friday from 10 am 'til 8 pm. That's right, a whole extra hour of quality time with us! Stop by and get that tune up you've been meaning to, or that new pair of shorts, or just to say "hello." We'd love to see you!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Google Biking Maps

Google Announces Google Biking Directions at the League of American Bicyclists' h2010 National Bike Summit

Washington, D.C. - March 10, 2010 - The League of American Bicyclists is proud to be the forum for Google to announce what all bike riders have been waiting for - Grab Your Bike and Go with Google Maps. Google is announcing at the Opening Plenary Session at the National Bike Summit that they are adding biking directions in the U.S. to Google Maps."This new tool will open people's eyes to the possibility and practicality of hopping on a bike and riding," said Andy Clarke, President of the League of American Bicyclists. "We know people want to ride more, and we know it's good for people and communities when they do ride more - this makes it possible. It is a game-changer, especially for those short trips that are the most polluting,"

Users can now choose biking when deciding how to get to their destination, starting today, March 10, 2010. If you're one of the 57 million Americans who ride a bike, mapping your daily commute, and planning recreational or trail rides just became easier. According to Google this has been the most requested addition to Google Maps, and the League is delighted that they have chosen the National Bike Summit to unveil this new feature. Google's announcement further proves the importance of the Summit and the bicycle movement in helping our nation become a more Bicycle Friendly America. The Google biking directions will make it that much easier for bicyclists to get to work, school or play.

This new feature includes: step-by-step bicycling directions; bike trails outlined directly on the map; and a new "Bicycling" layer that indicates bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly roads. The directions feature provides step-by-step, bike-specific routing suggestions - similar to the directions provided by our driving, walking, or public transit modes. Simply enter a start point and destination and select "Bicycling" from the drop-down menu. You will receive a route that is optimized for cycling, taking advantage of bike trails, bike lanes, and bike-friendly streets and avoiding hilly terrain whenever possible.

Visit http://maps.google.com/biking to try out this new feature. Biking directions for Google Maps is currently in Beta. Follow the League's news feed on the new Google feature on the League's Blog, Facebook and Twitter. If you have any further questions, contact Meghan Cahill at 202.822.1333 or meghan@bikeleague.org.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Don't Let Sunny Days Pass You By

It's starting to warm up a bit! Hurray! It's still early in the season, so come in to beat the springtime rush and enjoy fast turn around time on early season repairs and service. Our factory certified mechanics will handle your toughest service needs and are trained to repair disc brakes, suspension forks, and electric shifting.

Weather forecast for the weekend

Friday: Sunny and nearly 50 degrees
Saturday: Cloudy and 50 degrees
Sunday: Cloudy and 50 degrees with 30 percent chance of light showers