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First Annual Mtn Bike Race
The Big Sky Cyclery Race Team organized the first annual 'Unravel the Scratchgravel' mountain bike race on May 17th in the Scratchgravel Hills on the northwest side of Helena. It was an exciting early-season race with cash prizes for the top finishers. There were a total of 78 racers, 24 of which were junior racers. It was awesome to see so many kids excited about mountain biking. More Information Race Results Photos
Queen City Triathlon
In 2008 , the Big Sky Cyclery Race Team hosted its first annual Queen City Triathlon. This triathlon was primarily for beginning triathletes so they could have a positive introduction to the sport and hopefully feel comfortable in competing in future triathlons. 39 triathletes participated in the triathlon and gave great reviews of the event. The event is scheduled for May 30,2009. The event is limited to 80 participants and has filled up for this year.
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Felt Demo Day
Our Felt Bicycles rep will be bringing the entire Felt demo van to the Queen City Triathlon for free demos of road bikes, triathlon bikes, and mountain bikes. Be sure to come down to the YMCA on May 30th and check them out!
Dirt Divas Mtn Bike Clinic for Women
This has been a very popular all-day clinic for women. Whether you don't know anything about mountain biking or are an experienced rider wanting to learn something more, there's a class for you. The clinic is scheduled for Sat, June 13th from 10am to 4pm. More Information.
Big Sky Cyclery Race Team
If you're interested in racing mountain bikes, competing in triathlons, or just finding others to ride with, then this is a great opportunity!
For more information about the team, please contact us.
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The Helena Bicycle Club continues to host a variety of rides, including the Double Divide Ride, The Helena 100 Century Ride and weekly road and mountain bike rides. Visit their website for a complete ride schedule listing.
Big Sky Cyclery is proud to support the Helena Bicycle Club.
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The sport of bicycling involves a highly adaptable huma n body and a semi adjustable mechanical device. The fit between the two is often the determining factor in the cyclist's entusiasm to continue riding. The common denominator of riders who enjoy and excel at the sport of cycling is an efficient position on the bicycle. This proper positioning allows the rider to be more comfortable, have better energy conservation, perform up to their potential and prevent overuse injuries that can result from poor alignment on the bicycle. (Paul Swift)
We recently had Paul Swift of Bike Fit Systems come and train our staff on how to conduct systematic bike fits. Not only did the training include how to measure for appropriate seat height and handlebar reach, but it also included how to line up the feet with the knees for the most efficient and comfortable riding.
The Bicycle Fitting System (BFS) fits the bicycle to the cyclist in their natural position. The foot's position on the pedal is the special focus of the BFS as it is the power enerating connection to the bicycle. A systematic fitting process works its way from the foot up to the knee, hip, trunk, shoulders, elbows and ends with the hands. Special considerations will be given for road, mountain and track bicycles throughout the BFS fitting process.
The goal of the BFS is to improve the bicycle/body relationship so cyclists of all levels may achieve maximum satisfaction from the sport of bicycling.
A full bike fit usually takes about two hours to conduct. We are now offering this service by appointment. All bike fits will be conducted in the evening. For a limited time, we are offering this service at an introductory rate of $80.00. Ifare inte rested in more information or scheduling a bike fit, please feel free to give us a call or stop in.
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