South Platte River Cleanup / Sunday April 26th

The 3rd annual South Platte River Cleanup is on Sunday, April 26th in celebration of Earth Day in Denver, Colorado. This is an all volunteer event to pick up trash along the South Platte River and Bike Paths.

Last year, we saw over 200 rafters, kayakers, cyclists and pedestrians that successfully removed over 2 TONS of garbage from the river and bike path. The event garnered local and regional media coverage as the lead story on several news channels, as well as appearing on the front page of the Rocky Mountain News the following day.This year we anticipate an even larger turnout.

We will be starting at Grant-Frontier Park located at Evans and South Platte Dr. Registration starts at 9:00 am and we will start the cleanup at 11:00
am. There will be a free BBQ at the take out, City of Cuernavaca Park,
starting at 3:00 and participant raffle starting at 4:00. There is no available
parking at Grant-Frontier Park, but there will be a complimentary shuttle
from City of Cuernavaca Park Downtown, where there is ample parking
(even for trailers). The shuttle will be running from 9:00 to 10:30 am.

Event Information Contacts
Rafters: Down River Equipment, 303-467-9489
Kayakers: Confluence Kayaks, 303-433-3676
Cyclists: Golden Bike Shop, 303-278-6545
Sponsorship & Event Coordinator: High Point Ventures, 303-868-6243
Updated information is available at www.southplattecleanup.com

GBS has ten 2009 Niner RIP 9s on the way!

GBS has ten 2009 Niner RIP 9s on the way! Still have 5 available if you want one :-)

SCB Blur XC Carbon!

Please lend a hand for the arrival of the totally new and completely awesome, carbon fiber Blur XC!

Since it would be tacky to try and stretch a metaphor about domestic and/or global policy any further to somehow validate our new bike, we'll cut straight to the chase:

-105mm travel, next generation VPP suspension
-Super efficient bump absorption, incredible pedaling response, no lockouts or platforms required
-Reliable, serviceable, stiff - next generation VPP links are core of the most evolved suspension on the market
-Ultra-lightweight, incredibly strong carbon fiber frame (4.2 pounds, frame and shock, size medium)
-That wasn't a typo. It's really light.
-How light? 22 pounds, 6 ounces for the XTRxc complete

Custom Shop - Intense Tracer w/ Iodine Wheels

Maybe I'm biased, but I've got to say this custom Intense Tracer is one of the sweetest rides we've built for a while! Thanks to all the guys working the stands for stripping the parts off my Chumba XCL (which will now be going into demo with a new SLX build) and transferring them over to the Tracer.

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2009 Intense Tracer size LG / Crank Bros Iodine Orange All Mt Wheels / Full XTR / Fox 36 Talus RLC Fork with 1.5" Steerer / Chris King 1.5" Mango Orange Headset / Chris King Mango Orange Bottom Bracket (coming soon) / Gravity Stem / Salsa Carbon Bars / Ergon Grips / Saddle to be determined

29.5lbs

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Shimano Shoe Custom Fit now at Golden Bike Shop

Fit plays a major role in what can be a good or bad experience in cycling. To help improve one of the vital connections points with your bike, we are now offering heat moldable / vaccuum fit Shimano cycling shoes.

The idea is simple - minimize extra volume / reduce movement within the shoe / improve comfort, power, and efficiency.

2009 Niner Rip9s are now in demo

Golden Bike Shop is the proud new owner of Niner's 2009 Rip9 demo bikes from Interbike! We have a Medium and Large now, and a small is on the way. Come take them (or one) for a test ride and increase your anticipation of the February release...

This is a bike to put on your "short list" if you're looking for a full suspension, all mountain 29er. It climbs incredibly well and descends more like a freeride bike - super fun!

...fuzzy pink seatbag not included :-)