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Freelap Personal Timing Coming To America

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Freelap Timing Coming To America

Train Faster. Race Faster!


March 4, 2008 (Vernon, New Jersey) - TerraLogic Park Industries, operators of Diablo Freeride Park in Vernon, New Jersey, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership with Swiss timing innovators, Freelap SA to be the United States distributor of the unique Freelap product line.

Creating a whirlwind in competitive cycling and motocross disciplines around the globe, the Freelap Timing System is hailed by many as an innovative tool that is revolutionizing performance training in timed-events such as cycling, motocross, track and field, among many others. Developed in Switzerland, Freelap technology allows athletes to accurately measure their personal performance progress without the need of complex and expensive timing equipment.

Available for the first time in the United States, the unique Freelap Timing System consists of a stopwatch that has a start, stop and lap time function, triggered ‘hands-free’ by wireless transmitters. Depending on the type of sport or application, the transmitters can be placed anywhere, anytime at your discretion providing an incredibly portable, accurate and affordable timing method for today’s up-and-coming athlete.

Often in the sport of competitive downhill racing, the smoothest or straightest line is not necessarily the fastest overall run. “Without actually measuring your training runs and tracking your progress on a regular basis, it can be difficult to progress as an athlete in a timed-discipline sport” said Shawn Orecchio of TerraLogic Park Industries. “With the Freelap system, racers can use this technology at their favorite bikepark, local trails or anywhere in between without the hassle of carrying an oversized, cumbersome timing system”. Measuring less than 13 inches tall the Freelap JuniorTX transmitters can be carried in a backpack to the training location of your choice!

The Freelap JuniorTX package which consists of the Freelap stopwatch and two portable, wireless transmitters will be offered in the United States for only $429. Freelap components such as stopwatches can also be purchased separately since an unlimited number of racers can train on-course using the same transmitters simultaneously. The simplistic and accurate design of the Freelap system provides the ultimate training tool for your race team or club!

As America’s leading bike park, Diablo Freeride Park will continue the tradition as an innovator by offering Freelap Technology on a permanent basis on a large sampling of bike trails for the 2008 season. “Freelap Technology will come to life at Diablo this summer and our customers will have the unique and exciting opportunity to sample this affordable technology firsthand”, said Orecchio. “Diablo will be providing this season-long timing system on many of our existing trails, in addition to some new trail concepts we are working on…Our customers should expect to see Freelap playing a major role in our day-to-day operations”.
If you are serious about racing and are not currently using Freelap Technology, you are training in the dark and not reaching your true potential as an athlete. Train faster, race faster!

For more information, visit www.freelap-usa.com or contact sales@freelap-usa.com. Consumer and dealer inquiries are welcomed.

 

source: Shawn Orecchio, General Manager, Diablo Freeride Park
www.diablofreeridepark.com

 

 


ERGON LAUNCHES CONSUMER NEWSLETTER

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March 3, 2008
Fort Collins, CO

In a continuation of superior customer service, Ergon USA, Inc is excited to launch its North American consumer newsletter. Labeled with the German term “Zeitgeist”, the newsletter will be aimed at keeping cyclists “in the loop” regarding new products, contests, sponsored events & athletes, and other information important to the brand and it’s customers.

Interested? To get signed up, simply click on the link below and enter the required information.
ERGON NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

About Ergon Components
Ergon Components is the global leader in ergonomic bicycle component development. Garnered with design accolades the world over, Ergon specializes in providing comfortable performance enhancements for every type of cyclist.

Ask for Ergon at your local bicycle dealer, and look for Ergon Components first across the finish line at major races around the globe.

Ergon product is available to dealers from QBP, BTI, Hawley USA, Todson, Action Bicycle, and Seattle Bike Supply.

Website: http://www.ergon-bike.com

 

source: Jeff Kerkove

 


Migrating South - Darcy Heads to Cali for the Winter

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It’s February. Normally at this time each year I am skiing or sitting in a cold, damp university classroom - but not this February. This February (thus far) has been full of sun, skateparks, bikes, and beaches. Why you ask? Because I’m in California!!!

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I decided to escape the dreary Vancouver Island winter this year and come down to the land of lap dogs, bleach blondes, and vanity (yep, I’m in LA) to see if I could spend more time on my bike than I could at home (which is bound to happen because it’s too cold to ride at home).

So far it’s been working out great. I drove down with my friend Toni and we took a few days to see the sights and some friends along the way in Portland, San Francisco, and Morro Bay. Although I’ve done that drive a few times, I always forget how long it really takes. I’m dreading the trip home for that reason alone!

Anyways, I’m here now and I’ve been insanely busy since I first rolled in. I first went to visit my sponsors who are based out of Cali - Oakley and Etnies - and then began my mission. Ride till I drop!

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The first weekend I was here my friend and I went to Woodward West. I’ve never been there before but I think ‘mind-blowing’ would be the right word to describe it! It was snowing like crazy up there, but thankfully we could ride indoors. I switched between my 26″ and 20″ bikes and had a lot of fun on the ramps and in the foam pit. I learned a ton and acquired a few bruises to prove it!

In LA, I have some friends with sweet hookups to skateparks in the area that are supposed to be skate-only, but somehow we are allowed to ride there! Because of that, I’ve been riding my BMX twice a day. So fun! My mountain bike friends all have “real” jobs so I’m going to have to wait until the weekend to ride trails…I can’t wait! I miss dirt.

Well, I have to get my day sorted. Let’s see. . .where to ride? What Mexican food stand to eat at afterwards? So many decisions!

Sending sunshine from California!

-Darcy

Read more about Darcy’s travels at:

NORCO.com !!

About Norco Products Ltd.

Whether you’re sportin’ spandex and cleats, or torn jeans and a bandana, if riding a bike is the highlight of your day, the one bright moment in your week, or that old faithful friend patiently hanging in your garage - then you understand what Norco is all about. We make great bikes, because we want to ride great bikes, it’s as simple as that.

Check out NORCO.com to view our entire line of 2008 bicycles.

source: Trisha Petrella, Norco Performance Bikes

 




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