Gray Cat Cycle Worx

10/03/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
It's been quite awhile since I had something to share but , I now have a much over due new webpage ( I'm still working on it ) . It was past time to update . The web address is " graycat cycling.com " . I should have it completed within the next week .

Now for something I'm really enthusiastic about . Northshore Cycling LLc ( find them on FB ) are putting on a skills clinic . Group riding has become so dangerous in no small part because so many riders are afraid to crash . The groups don't display any etiquette and basic riding skills are poor to say the least . Some of the new group riding rules are just..... Well , I'm not inclined to say " on your left " to everyone in a line of ten people when I'm three feet to their left . Is their pack awareness that poor ?? I'm not just referring to local group rides and charity tours , the masters racing is not exempt . Anyway , TRoy is the real thing and you will seldom , if ever , have the opportunity to ride with someone with the experience this guy has . I strongly urge every cyclist I know to attend these clinics . I promise you will become more confident an thus relaxed in the group , which means you will be safer . And that means more fun . Hey , you might even be faster ( actually , a proper group will be significantly faster . Hope to see you .

03/08/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
The weekend is here and it looks mostly dry tomorrow morning so , we will try to leave here by 8:30 for a morning ride . If any new riders want to come out ill do a ride for them that gets back to the store for 10 . We can try for a 15-16 mph average .
The rain will stop , one day . Get ready for it now by stopping by the store to get your bike ready ( tune up , new tape or tyres ) or some new shorts or possibly a new car rack to carry your fun machine . Stop in to the store and get ready to ride !

03/01/2019

Hello Cyclists , again !
Tomorrow is Saturday and time for a group ride . Anyone that wants to ride from the store is welcome to join the small group that meets here . They usually do approx 40 miles in about 2 1/2 hrs . I will be focusing on the new riders and staying with them . We will review shifting and removing the wheels . If the rain holds out we might go to the park and do some skill drills ( I'll try to get video ). I'll attempt to answer all the cycling questions and try to make it fun . If you are a it new to cycling I urge you to come give us a try . We will meet at the store for 8 on Saturdays rain or shine ( plenty of stuff to learn about cycling inside ) .

03/01/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
Today is my good friend and buddy General Lee's birthday . 17th birthday in fact ! Some of you know him and know how he goes everywhere with me . I so fortunate to have him as my buddy ! Getting him to hold still for pics is not my strong suit especially when he gets fig newtons as a treat !

02/08/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
If anyone wants to show up for the morning ride , we can do a new rider ride . The length will be approx 50km and should take almost 2hours to complete . Hope to see you then !
This is an awesome product for all the gravel riders ( all riders actually ). Keep most of your tools tucked safely away inside your handlebars . And , it comes in a pretty cool presentation box .
If anyone is interested in a pair of very lightly used giro shoes , I have two pair . One pair is empire slx and the other pair is a factor tech lace . Both pair are size 43 . Also I have a Kask bambino .

02/07/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
At last the sun is starting to come out for more than a few moments at a time . It will get cool again before summer but , we have a reprieve from the wet / cold . Now is a great time to get your bike and gear sorted out . Get your bike ready for the spring by getting a tune-up , new bar tape or some colorful bottle cages . Don't forget your tyres , bottles and shoes/cleats . Don't miss any rides because your gear is not right . We have about two day turn around ( if I don't have to order parts ) , stop by and we can look at your bike to help determine what to do .
The Saturday morning ride from the store is designed for newer cyclists . The ride is approx 28 miles and will take about 2 hrs . Come ride with us , maybe you'll pick up a few tips that will make your riding more fun !! Hope to see you soon .

02/06/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
This weekend was the cyclocross world championships in Denmark . The super star from the nederlands became world champion for the second time . Mathieu Van der Poel rode a superb race against a strong Belgian team ( 2nd,3rd,4th and5th ) to take the title . Mathieu's father was twice world cross champion and 6 time silver medalist . His grandfather is the famous" Pou Pou " the eternal second at the Tour de France Raymond Poulidor . Wout van Aert took home the silver medal . And Toon Aerts finished out the podium .
The women's race was won by the two time world champion Sanne Cant . She battled a strong team from the nederlands including 7 time world cross champion Marianne Vos (3rd ) . The Dutch riders took 2nd through 5th with Lucinda Brand getting the silver medal . Both races were great to watch and a wonderful conclusion to the cross season . Our super star Katie Compton didn't have a good ride and I'm certain she was hugely disappointed .Chapeau to every one involved !!!

02/02/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
It looks like the shop ride tomorrow won't happen because many of the core riders had commitments. If anyone wants to ride on Saturday mornings please call the store during the week .

02/01/2019

Hello Cyclists ,

Tomorrow is the big show "Women's Cyclocross Worlds " !
It look like a battle royal of the big favorites with up to 10 potential winners according to some participants . The reining champ (two years in a row ) is going for her third tittle . This year she also won her 10th Belgian national title . The might Marianne Vos is back ! After winning the World Cup this year she is challenging for her 8th world championships . And for America is Katie Compton who took her 15th elite national tittle this year !!! Katie has trouble with asthma and the below freezing temp always make the world championships a gamble for her . That said , she was flying last weekend in the last World Cup event . Only a fool would count out katie , they don't call her KFC for nothing . This could be the best race of the weekend . My wild card gues is the little Italian Alice Arzuffi .

01/31/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
GRAVEL. GRAVEL. GRAVEL
Gravel riding is newest trend to attend ! The Mississippi Gravel Cup had a great turnout last weekend with over 100 riders ! Don't miss out get a gravel bike and join the fun .
BH offers the Gravel X disc . This bike is built around a hearty aluminum frame , a carbon fiber fork , through axles front and rear and disc brakes . It com s in two build version to fit your budget . Stop by the store so we can determine what size you need and start out on your own adventure !

01/30/2019

01/29/2019

Hello Cyclists ,
If anyone is in the market for a great deal on a very lightly used 54cm road bike , I have a deal for you . This is a 54cm Cannondale evo ( 2015 I think ) . It has 10sp SRAM force crank and rear derailleur . SRAM red shifters and front derailleur . Fizik bar and tape . A carbon seat post and pro logo saddle . Zipp 404 wheels with zipp tubular tyres . Also a pair of Cannondale Carbon bottle cages . This was one of several bikes I raced on four years ago . It's been very lightly used and never crashed . I'm asking $2200 barely the price for a carbon bike with 105/ultegra with alloy wheels . It's in the store so , feel free to stop by and take a look .