Stovey and I were checking out what we need to do over the next couple of weeks in the new Bury shop. Lots of work to be done, but look at all the space!
New Shop
February 28, 2010
February 18, 2010
We’re expanding! New Bury St. Edmunds Shop
Revel Outdoors is about to open a new cycle and tri shop in Bury St. Edmunds. The shop will open mid-March, 2010.
Revel Outdoors Bury St. Edmunds Shop
The new shop will have over 4,000 sq ft of showroom space, spread over two floors. We will be stocking it with bikes from Cannondale, Giant, Orbea, Ridgeback and Orange, catering for all cyclists from kids to mountain bikers to triathletes.
The shop will expand the Revel Outdoors reputation for high quality service with a professional workshop and friendly, knowledgable staff.
We hope to see you there soon!
February 14, 2010
Rollapaluza Cambridge
Three members of the Revel Outdoors Race Team took part in the Cambridge Rollapaluza organised by Team Cambridge, at the British Legion in Bottisham.
Jamie Wightman qualified 4th while Neil Payne and James Dyke were just outside the 16th place required to get through to the next round. A late 2nd attempt at qualifiying by James put him right up into 7th securing himself a place in the knockouts.
Neil Qaulifiying
James continued into the quarter-finals where he was knocked out.
James in the Knockouts
Jamie made it all the way to the semi-finals where he was beaten by last year’s champ, although they posted the fastest two times of the night. Jamie then won the minor final against Jef Sharp to secure 3rd place.
Jamie heading for 3rd
January 24, 2010
2009/2010 Thetford Winter Series Rd 3
3 Members of the Revel Outdoors Race Team took part in the 3rd Thetford Winter Series race of ‘09/’10. We were all racing in the 2 hour categories. We had our team pit near the start line and Sarah was out with the camera.
Results:
Jamie Wightman: 16th, 2hr male 16-39, 4 laps 2:00:51
Rob Balaam: 70th, 2hr male 16-39, 4 laps 2:26:08
Richard Muchmore: 12th, 2hr male 40+, 4 laps 2:05:45
Team Pit
Jamie
Rob
Richard
January 11, 2010
25% off everything – 1 week only
It’s our January sale, and we’ve got 25% off everything in the shop, or on the website, excluding 2010 bikes which are 10% off.
January 8, 2010
Holidays over – back to pedaling
I haven’t been outside training on the bike for about 3 weeks now, and it’s driving me nuts. Am I just being a softie? I had all the right intentions when I took the Orange R8 up to the Lakes, but here’s what happened:
Going snowhere
To be fair, the trails up there were almost impossible to walk on without crampons, so I probably wouldn’t have spent much time upright on the bike. Even the local bike shop in Ambleside seemed to be discouraging customers from test riding bikes because of the conditions.
So the holidays are over, and it’s time to get pedaling (and peddling!) bikes again. We have a lot planned for this year, so I’ve decided not to race the BMBS (NPS) races this year. I’m going to try to stick to more local events, team events, and possibly more road.
December 23, 2009
Oranges in the Snow
Snow and ice makes for some interesting and enjoyable riding (on a Mountain Bike anyway). No, it’s not me in the video, but it’s where I’ll be over Christmas, and I’ll have my Orange with me!
Hebden Bridge from Rich Norgate on Vimeo.
December 7, 2009
2009 Thetford Winter Series Rd 2
3 Members of the Revel Outdoors Race Team took part in the 2nd Thetford Winter Series race of ‘09/’10. We were all racing in the 2 hour categories. There was an awful lot of rain falling when we arrived, but it cleared up for the start and the course handled the wet surprisingly well. There was some excellent flowing singletrack, as well as some more boggy sections.
Results:
Richard Muchmore: 3rd, 2hr male 40+, 4 laps 2:33:30
Jamie Wightman: 8th, 2hr male 16-39, 4 laps 2:35:33
Rob Balaam: 76th, 2hr male 16-39, 3 laps 2:26:28
Richard
Jamie
Rob
- Rob Again
All picture are available from MTB Race Photos
December 4, 2009
Orange R8 – improvements
I’ll be using the Orange R8 for Sunday’s race at Thetford, so I’ve put together some nicer bits on it:
Orange R8
I’ve converted the rims to tubeless and put Continental Supersonic Speed King boots on (2.3 for comfort), as well as a (white obviously) Fizik Gobi saddle.
But the most significant new part is the fork: Suntour Axons. What? Suntour? Well, yes. They’re an air fork, so weigh in at a respectable 1600g, and look pretty well made. They certainly seem to work ok, and the remote lockout is super-smooth.
SR Suntour Axon
Remote Lockout
They’re also made in Taiwan, which is a good thing. And the colour is perfect! For about £275, they’re a steal.
Overall, the bike’s not all that light, but it’s really smooth to ride – I’m loving it!
November 24, 2009
Compression Clothing
We now carry 2XU compression clothing. These products are designed to maximize performance by improving circulation and recovery, reducing fatigue and damage to your muscles and heightening your natural abilities. All this, just from wearing some different clothing!
2XU Compression Clothing