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Road + Back To School / July 2015

IN THIS ISSUE

Tech, Trends, & Know-How 6 Roll With The Changes 14 A Mom Walks Into A Bike Shop 22 A Lesson In Space 26 On The Road To Success

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Road + Back To School Product 4 Onyx: Resistance Is Futile 10 Michelin: A Tire For Every Road 16 Vittoria: Trusted Advisors 21 Foundry: A Modern Classic 24 Kryptonite: Lock ‘Em Up

lead out / about this issue Wool Jerseys, Toe Clips, & Benotto Tape

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y name is Dana Carson, and I’m QBP’s International Business Development Manager for Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. I started riding on the road in 1984, on a mid-1970s Peugeot; soon I was racing every weekend and a passion was ignited that has consumed my life ever since. I didn’t know it at the time, but bike racing was laying the foundation for the rest of my personal and professional life. I’ve been a racer, team manager, directeur sportif, and coach. I’ve worked at the Tour de France, Paris Roubaix, Flanders, and Cyclocross Worlds. Being able to work alongside some of my cycling heroes has been an honor and privilege.

Working at QBP is a great fit for me and my love of all things road. Our product offering is always packed with new innovations— the wool jerseys, toe clips, and Benotto bar tape that were part of my early cycling days are long gone. Our brands and vendors are constantly developing new cutting edge products, and our purchasing team is always hunting down those products to bring to you, our customers. For this issue of Call Up, we talk about some of the recent innovations we’ve seen, and we feature the newest and best road products we could find. Also in this issue, we’ll talk a little bit about women’s racing. This is a subject close to my heart, as I co-founded and managed a women’s development team. We’ll hear from Jennifer Picciolo of ISCorp cycling as she gives us the lowdown on how she went from being a mom who commuted by bike to standing on the podium.

And let’s not forget about back-to-school purchasing. I know the challenges of working in a college town bike shop well; in a matter of days, shops go from calm to chaos. New bike purchases, tune-ups on old garage bikes, and accessory purchasing all spike at the same time. Locks, lights, commuting tires, and tire sealant fly off the shelves. Be sure to check the back-to-school dates in your area, and order accordingly! See you on the road!

Our brands and vendors are constantly developing new cutting edge product

on this page: The Louis Garneau team out on a fast paced training ride.

Photo courtesy of Vittoria

Cover photo courtesy of Highway2

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HU7368 / CE231Y

HU7320 / DK684C

Onyx road bike front hubs use ceramic hybrid bearings for smooth spinning and reduced drag.

Onyx road bike rear hubs pair a dual sprag clutch design with ceramic hybrid bearings to keep you rolling smooth and fast.

The Brawn Behind The Beauty Onyx Racing’s hubs utilize a sprag clutch, a mechanism commonly found in automatic transmissions, helicopters, motorcycles, and other large machinery. A sprag clutch consists of a series of steel wedges, or sprags, housed between hardened inner and outer races. The sprags are positioned at a slight angle, allowing for easy rotation in one direction but instant back stopping in the other direction. In a hub, this equates to instant engagement and virtually zero drag. Additionally, due to the absence of any pawls or ratchets in the rear hub, they are completely silent.

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The people behind Onyx Racing got their start manufacturing ship unloaders and pneumatic conveying systems before moving on to produce some of the best hubs the BMX world has ever seen.

Today, the brand has taken those years of precise machining expertise and turned their attention to making premium road hubs—utilizing the same sprag clutch mechanism used in the brand’s BMX hubs and housing it in a beautifully machined shell with ceramic bearings.

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Tune up / tech tips and info to boost your know-how

Roll with the Changes Road cycling technology has come a long way since the days of downtube shifters, toe straps, and wool jerseys—from adding a bit of extra tire girth to losing the front derailleur.

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f you’ve been a fan of road racing over the past decade or two, chances are you’ve noticed that the bikes you see around the shop are drastically different from the ones you see while rewatching your VHS copy of Greg LeMond winning the ’89 Tour. Times have changed, and so have the bikes.

While technologies in the sport are constantly evolving, this past year has seen some pretty substantial innovations.

Disc brakes, 1x drivetrains, stronger tubular tape, and wider rim and tire profiles are just a few of the most prominent technical innovations that we’ve noticed. While not all of these innovations are necessarily new, they have all played a key role in changing the face of road bikes over the course of the last year in terms of safety, efficiency, weight, comfort, and performance.

Disc Brakes One of the biggest and most noticeable innovations we now see on road bikes is disc brakes. Disc brakes have immensely increased the versatility of road bikes. By removing caliper brakes, frames are able to accept wider rims and tires, thereby increasing the types of surfaces they can be ridden on. While disc brakes have been used on road bikes for a few years, they’re now in the early stages of being legitimized for road racing. Last year, USA Cycling officials allowed them to be used in competition at a local level—meaning any race that didn’t abide by the UCI rule book. In April of this year, however, the UCI announced that it would begin to allow limited testing of disc brakes to occur during the 2015 and 2016 professional road calendars. While this doesn’t come as a surprise to many, it is a huge step forward for both professional racing and the industry at large. The UCI announcement states that professional road

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teams will be allowed to utilize disc brakes in two events of their choosing in August and September of 2015, with continued testing to occur in 2016. If all goes well during these test phases, disc brakes will be allowed during the full 2017 UCI WorldTour and eventually will be allowed at all levels of road racing.

Wider Rim Profiles & Tires The days of seeing 23mm tires on 19mm wide rims are dwindling. Riders of all levels—from casual weekend riders up to UCI WorldTour pro racers—are realizing the benefits that wider rims combined with wider tires offer. Let’s start with the wider rims. Wider rims—25mm for example— allow the tire to have a rounder profile, eliminating the “lightbulb” effect caused by narrower rims.

The rounder profile in turn allows for a more secure connection to the pavement and increased predictability and control while cornering. These wider rims allow a 23mm tire to have the same contact patch as a 25mm tire.

Since we’re on the subject of contact patches, that’s one of the advantages that wider profile tires offer. The increased contact with the ground provides more grip and traction, which is extra important when cornering or during rainy conditions. Wider tires also allow riders to drop their PSI. This lower pressure absorbs vibrations from the road for added comfort and allows the tire to roll faster overall. When wider tires are mounted to wider rims, the benefits of each are even more noticeable and open the rider up to additional route possibilities. With a 28mm tire mounted to a 25mm rim, a rider can confidently add some gravel into their road ride or not have to be as concerned about avoiding pothole-filled city streets.

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1x Drivetrains Drivetrains on road bikes are evolving just as much as wheels and tires—except instead of beefing them up, brands are trimming the fat. At Sea Otter this past April, SRAM announced that it would be hitting the road with its 1x technology with the launch of Force 1 and Rival 1. Available in an extremely wide range of gear combinations, these two new groups have gearing for everyone, from flatlanders to those who enjoy climbing for hours at a time. As discussed in the June issue of Call Up, in the past couple of years, 1x drivetrains have taken over as the standard on mountain bikes and even more recently on cyclocross bikes. More technical details can be found in that article, but the general setup consists of a narrow/wide tooth profile chainring, a wide-range cassette, and clutch rear derailleur.

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1 Effetto Mariposa Carogna Road Tubular Gluing Tape RS0120 / YT24T Designed and tested to perform flawlessly on any rim material, with any tubular, on and off-road.

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2 Stan’s NoTubes Grail Road Disc Rim RM8319 / KL106J A premier disc-specific rim for road that offers a wider and deeper design than any other road option in NoTube’s lineup.

3 HED Belgium Plus Road Disc Rim RM0183 / VB198M A tubeless-ready rim that provides a 25mmwide clincher for improved cornering and ride comfort, all while reducing rolling resistance.

The road bike is a constantly evolving entity— continually getting safer, lighter, and more efficient.

4 Velocity Aileron Road Disc Rim RM4582 / DF130S Velocity offers a great value 25mm-wide rim that has a deep profile for improved aerodynamics at a competitive price.

5 Schwalbe One Tubeless Tire TR4975 / XD84J Schwalbe’s fastest and most reliable competition tire offers the best combination of rolling resistance, grip, and durability.

Tubular Tape The benefits that tubular tires offer a rider are undeniable—supreme ride quality, amazing cornering performance, and safe riding at low pressures (or even completely flat if necessary).

Thanks to products like Effetto Mariposa Carogna tubular gluing tape, tubulars are experiencing a renaissance amongst amateur riders who previously never ventured into tubular territory.

Tubular tape isn’t a new product by any means.

Variations of the sticky stuff have been around for years, but Carogna tape is unique in how it’s constructed. It uses a thin adhesive layer on the rim side and a thicker layer on the tire side that goes all the way to the edge to create more contact with the tire and an extremely secure bond.

6 Clement Strada LGG Tire TR3252 / HJ54L A tread designed to provide excellent grip in wet or dry conditions, also a very supple 120 tpi casing that hugs the road and reduces rider fatigue.

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7 Maxxis Padrone Tubeless Road Tire

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TR6293 / EZ126P Maxxis’ dual compound technology ensures a smooth ride with no loss of performance. Slick tread, tubeless-ready, puncture protection racing road tire weighing in at 270 grams.

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1 DT Swiss R460 Rim RM1984 / HT60Z Light and wide tubeless-compatible road rim that has an ideal price-to-performance ratio.

2 Continental Sprinter Gatorskin Tubular Tire TR9207 / TZ92V Your go-to tubular tire for fast rolling, minimal resistance, and exceptional durability. Perfect for your next road race or crit.

3 Molten Speed Wax LU0800 / 1 lb Bag / QN22L LU0801 / 55g Jar / AM30B This system is designed to provide the highest level of lubrication efficiency for training and racing, all while keeping your chain cleaner than liquid lubricant.

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4 Industry Nine i25TL Road Wheelset WE0248 / HA1500G This premium road wheelset comes 11- or 10-speed ready, Teflon sealed bearings, 25mm wide rim laced to 28 spokes.

5 CeramicSpeed Bottom Bracket CR0090 / OT458F Top quality ceramic bearings reduce friction and increase resistance to contamination and corrosion.

6 Lizard Skins DSP Bar Tape HT5223 / TH40F The 3.5mm DSP (Dura Soft Polymer) is the thickest tape offered by Lizard Skins for extra comfort and a tacky feel even in wet conditions.

7 Time Xpresso Pedal PD2215 / KZ660Q The Xpresso 15 combines a carbon pedal body with a titanium axle and ceramic bearings by CeramicSpeed to produce their lightest full featured road pedal.

8 CeramicSpeed Aluminum Pulley DP0108 / GG338D Add some color, reduce friction, and enjoy the extended longevity of these pulleys. Available for both road and MTB applications.

9 KMC X11.93 11-Speed Chain CH5021 / JH58I Extensive inner and outer plate chamfering for smooth and precise shifting. Mushroomed pins provide strength.

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10 FSA Vision Team 25 Clincher Wheelset WE6563 / ZE302R These hand built 11-speed compatible wheels feature semi-aero 25mm deep rims and bladed spokes at a killer price.

11 ENVE SES Aero Road Bar HB0483 / XN570A Aerodynamic road bar with a flat top wing section for excellent ergonomic fit.

12 Birzman Dragonfly Chain Tool TL3152 / DT76Z Compatible with 8- to 11-speed chains, this breaker comes with a built-in port for snapping off guide pins and a peening gate for 11-speed chains.

13 Easton EA70 Clincher Wheel WE3200 / Front / PD210H WE3201 / Rear / LA390W The EA70 delivers lasting performance across the entire spectrum of road and cross riding.

The extra wide alloy rims change the tire’s profile and greatly enhance the ride quality.

14 SRAM Rival 1 Type 2.1 Rear Derailleur RD4630 / SD144R This rear derailleur eliminates ghost shifting and unwanted chain movement with SRAM’s X-HORIZON design for a smooth, reliable shift.

15 SRAM Rival 1 Left Hydraulic Lever BR5889 / JF346B A front hydraulic lever and caliper that can be combined with BR5873 for a 1x setup.

16 SRAM Rival 22 Right Hydraulic DoubleTap Lever BR5873 / ES462K This 11-speed shifter has better speed modulation and braking performance in all conditions, along with revised ergonomics for better finger wrap.

17 SRAM Rival 1 GXP Cranks CK6345 / YV202F Featuring SRAM’s X-SYNC tooth profile, this crankset is engineered for the best 1x chain control.

18 Quality Wheels Road Disc Wheel WE7253 / Front / KJ300C WE7275 / Rear / LH420J Built in-house at QBP, these wheels feature NoTubes Grail rims and include everything you need to convert from QR to Thru-Axle. Perfect for your next road or cyclocross adventure.

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A Tire For Every Road Today’s road bikes just aren’t like they used to be—they’re better!

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1 Pro4 Endurance TR9912 / Yellow / LS70P TR9918 / Gray / JF70V

Long tread life, bead-tobead puncture protection, and the legendary Pro4 ride combined in a new wider 28mm version—perfect for wherever the road takes you.

2 Pro4 Comp TR9910 / Blue / WP82L TR9909 / Red / SA82H

Ready for race day, the Comp has all the features of the Pro4 SC, but with 150tpi casing and lighter 180g weight.

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They’re built to double as commuters, light touring rigs, and to handle a little bit of gravel here and there.

As such, more versatile tires have become a necessity.

Luckily, Michelin’s Pro4 series has something for every type of road rider—from the serious racer to the everyday commuter. From extra grippy, proprietary dual rubber compounds to bead-to-bead highdensity puncture protection, Pro4 has the features today’s riders need.

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3 Pro4 Service Course TR9906 / Green / SW76B TR8737 / Blue / ZU76N TR9905 / White / ZU76N

The benchmark for high performance road tires, the Pro4 Service Course has extremely low-rolling resistance and excellent road grip in all conditions.

4 Pro4 Grip TR8793 / MQ78E

With textured shoulders and a grippy tread compound, the Pro4 Grip is a great choice for all season tires that won’t disappoint when things get slick.

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Speed Thrills.

Photo courtesy of Louis Garneau

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1 Louis Garneau Women’s 12c Air Gel GL2748 / NR38T Multi-thickness gel helps reduce hand fatigue, while the palm is designed to increase both breathability and grip.

5 Bellwether Women’s Axiom Cycling Short AB9148 / AZ82H Features dual fabric construction that offers extra support where needed and a Contour Pro chamois for all-day riding comfort.

2 Bellwether Women’s Criterium Jersey JT9533 / LF54T This semi-fitted jersey features mesh inserts under each arm for maximum cooling, flat seams to prevent chafing, and three rear pockets.

6 Pearl Izumi Women’s Elite IV Road Shoe SH2714 / OS233E The Adaptive Fit system helps the shoe conform to the rider’s unique foot shape and eliminate hot spots. The integrated Boa lace helps distribute pressure evenly through the shoe.

3 Craft Women’s Seamless Touch Baselayer Top BL0144 / ZO64V Fully seamless and extremely soft, this is the ultimate in range of motion.

A rear mesh panel keeps the rider cool, and prevents top from riding up.

7 Lazer Monroe Helmet HE3451 / LW132V The Rollsys retention system and adjustable head basket allow for the perfect fit that has also been designed to be ponytail friendly.

The Right Fuel

Osmo Nutrition’s women’s-specific drink mixes optimize hydration and improve recovery.

PreLoad Drink Mix EB1014 / Pineapple / BT30G Pre-exercise “hyper-hydrator” drink mix designed specifically for women.

Developed for intense efforts, ultraendurance, or exercise in hot conditions.

Active Hydration Drink Mix EB1015 / Mango / DD24O EB1016 / Strawberry / DF24S Formulated to meet the specific hydration needs of female athletes’ bodies; helps increase power output and improve endurance.

Protein Drink Mix EB1019 / Honey Spice / SV40N EB1020 / White Mocha / ET40X Scientifically formulated to help women athletes get protein into their bodies in a way that promotes muscle synthesis, reduces hormonal influences, and optimizes training.

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A Mom Walks Into A Bike Shop...

Right Place, Right People, Right Time

Up until about five years ago, Jennifer Picciolo, 45, had a pretty casual relationship with her bike. She says, “I did sort of ‘fitness rides’ on my own, but I also tried to run most errands by bike too. I was the mom who pulled the kids around with a Trail-aBike, with a Burley trailer attached to that. At the time I had a pretty inexpensive hybrid bike, but the crank broke, so I upgraded to a second-hand steel touring bike. It’s a great bike I still ride around town.”

Jesse Kuester, Store Manager at Wheel & Sprocket in Fox Point, Wisconsin remembers meeting Picciolo: “Jennifer came into the shop with two little boys, one in a baby sling, to shop for a saddle and figure out which tubes go with which vehicle—bike, Burley, and Trail-a-Bike. She was overwhelmed but excited to be out of the house with the freedom that the bike provided.”

When her children got a bit older, Picciolo was able to find more time to exercise. “That’s when I joined a group ride for women through the shop. From there, I met a woman who coached a beginners’ group to train for a sprint triathlon. I was intimidated, but decided to give it a shot.” She switched out the mustache handlebars for drop bars, took the fenders off, and trained for the event. Picciolo went into it with an open mind. “Though I had fun, I did not feel like triathlons were really my sport. So I continued the shop’s group rides and increased my miles, my average speeds, and my circle of cycling friends.”

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Jennifer Picciolo used to “just ride her bike,” but through her neighborhood shop in Milwaukee, WI, she was able to dabble in organized group rides, ultimately discovering she had a real knack for racing.

Here she shares the story of how a bike-commuting mom became a podium-finishing racer.

Momentum Builds The stage was set for more serious riding as a result of these group rides. “A year later, I got my first carbon fiber road bike. I was immediately, unexpectedly, and noticeably faster. I loved how I felt on this bike.

My friends at the bike shop recommended I check out some of the racing group recovery rides.” Kuester says, “We have various levels of rides, but I felt it was important to offer some that are welcoming to all levels of cyclists and provide a sense of community.

In Jennifer’s case, our recovery ride was a good fit.”

Picciolo continues, “There usually weren’t many women on them, but one night two women who were teammates on the same team joined us. After riding and chatting and then riding together again the following week, they convinced me to try my first bike race. I was 42 years old, but these fast ladies were two years older than me, and that helped me immediately reject any claims that I might be too old to start competing.”

Wheel & Sprocket is a shop where you’ll find many racing cyclists hanging out before or after training rides. On one visit to the shop, Picciolo happened to meet her bike coach. “As if on cue, she was there one evening talking to some women about her coaching services. The timing was perfect.”

Picciolo admits she knew absolutely nothing about the sport. Luckily, the team she joined, ISCorp, was very supportive, and super generous with their time and knowledge. “I was learning enough to feel confident about jumping in.” She also adds, “I feel

like my bike shop supported me from the beginning.

Seriously, at first I didn’t even know how to pump my own tires. I went to many of the Saturday morning flat-changing demos and took a class on bike maintenance at the shop, etc. The shop is the hub of my experience as a cyclist.” Kuester says, “Some of our most rewarding experiences have been watching and teaching customers to become better cyclists; it’s one of the best aspects of our job. Jennifer has really become a great cyclist and bike racer; she’s now a staple in the cycling community. We are so fortunate to have her as an ambassador of the shop.”

We all know one another from the various teams… there’s good camaraderie. I look forward to Tour of America’s Dairyland and to the Intelligentsia Cup for even bigger fields of women at my level.”

Even with the assistance of a professional team, and the access to everything a racer needs to perform at a high level, Wheel & Sprocket still plays a pivotal role in her development. She says, “My bike team, ISCorp, has a unique relationship with our bike shop. We are a Wisconsin-based team supporting Wisconsin business. Although our professional women’s team receives some direct sponsorship, our 118-member development team supports our local shop and vice versa.” Kuester says about the team, “ISCorp has a huge commitment to the community, and to junior and women’s development. It’s hard to think of it as a sponsorship. It’s more of a relationship with a greater goal of getting more people on bikes enjoying cycling.”

The Neighborhood Team Staff

Trials, Tribulations, Victories…

Picciolo’s first crit race was “thrilling; slow, fast, then slow, then a prime, then eventually it was time to just pedal all-out for the finish.” In that race, she won the prime and took second overall. She was hooked.

Over the last few years, Picciolo has learned much about how to train and race. “I’m fascinated by the mobility, performance, the optimal capacity that our bodies are designed to reach. Especially as an ‘older’ athlete, I’m interested in my potential. I’m still new to this, and curious to know how much improvement there can be.”

Rolling With the Punches Picciolo is now beginning her third full year of racing, entering the Category 3 field. “I’ve been able to meet some of my race and athletic goals, while still fitting in the rest of life and raising two boys. I don’t train enough though (about 7 hours a week), so that’s one of my big goals this upcoming year.”

The combination of having recently been blindsided by divorce and catting up has not been a recipe for increased performance. “Racing with much faster women has been extremely humbling. And thrilling.

This is also the first year that our bike team has a professional women’s squad—the first women’s pro team in Wisconsin. These young women are so inspiring, and they are supportive of our development too.” This kind of environment keeps the fires stoked for race weekends. “The community itself is great.

Picciolo points out, “The shop can be an important entry point to women in racing, especially if those women (like myself) don’t come from a bike racing family, or husband, or brothers, whatever.” She adds, “I think we all agree though that women can do without the girly pink marketing stuff, but that’s not the bike shop’s fault.”

What would make the service, “I feel like support, and atmosphere my bike shop better for Picciolo? “I’ve always thought it would be great if supported they had an espresso bar in me from the there somewhere. But since beginningI’m at the shop every other day seriously as it is, with Wi-Fi and coffee that could be a problem…” at first I

didn’t even know how to pump my own tires.”

The potential exists for similar stories to Picciolo’s in any shop willing to offer the same kinds of riding opportunities, community, connections, and the kind of support someone new to racing needs to have fun and grow. In an industry and sport largely dominated by men, it’s even more important to go the extra mile for the women customers that come in. Kuester says, “The way women shop is different than how men shop.

More and more women are getting into cycling, so it’s really important that we ask the right questions to address their specific needs, and create an environment where they’re comfortable asking questions too. Part of that experience is having a clean, organized, well-merchandized store; having women on staff; and offering women’s-only group rides.”

After all, you never know who might end up on a podium when they unhitch their Trail-a–Bike.

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Trusted Advisors

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When one of the most established tire brands begins making wheels, you can almost guarantee that they will live up to their name. That’s the case with

Vittoria’s new line of road wheels.

Both the Alusion and the Session series feature lightweight alloy, wideprofile rims, 11-speed hubs, and a price tag that’s sure to please.

When paired with any of Vittoria’s already proven tires, these wheels are unstoppable.

1 Rubino Pro III Clincher Tire

3 Open Pave CG III Clincher Tire

TR3429 / IS61T

TR3775 / PL101H

Designed for high-mileage usage, the Vittoria Rubino Pro is ideal for both training and racing.

On the winning bike of this year’s ParisRoubaix, the Vittoria Pave is a durable race performance tire designed for less-than-ideal road conditions.

2 Session Wheelset WE0772 / AS396C

Value training wheelset with wide section rim profile. Includes wheel bag.

4 Alusion Wheelset WE0771 / CT660K

Performance alloy wheelset with asymmetrical rear rim profile and bladed spokes. Includes wheel bag.

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Campus Security 1 Kryptonite Keeper Standard U-Lock LK4150 / WY30U Kryptonite’s best selling U-lock is a great solution for students wanting a little extra security when locking up their bike, and not spending a fortune. 4 x 8".

2 ABUS Keyed Folding Locks uGrip Bordo 5700 LK2221 / QZ80K Designed to provide maximum flexibility that can pack down for easy carry. Features links with synthetic coating to prevent frame damage.

3 ABUS 410 U-Lock Ultra Mini LK2204 / UY36M This 12mm thick shackle is a great theft deterrent with a lock cylinder that protects against picking and a double bolting design that prevents against cutting and twisting.

4 Hiplok Lite Chain Lock LK0105 / VM66A Designed to be worn around the waist for ease of transport and acts as an excellent deterrent with its 6mm hardened steel chain.

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5 OnGuard U-Lock & Cable Set LK8008 / MZ50E Small and secure 3.5 x 5" U-lock locks up bike frame while the 10mm cable locks up both wheels.

6 Pinhead 2-Pack Wheel Lock Set LK2080 / YB68V A wheel skewer set that comes with an individually unique key for an added level of security.

7 ABUS Buffo 34 U-Lock LK2113 / GB36Q Be prepared for back to school shopping with our top selling U-lock from ABUS with a 12mm hardened steel shackle. 230cm (9").

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1 Bellwether Men’s Criterium Jersey JT9515 / AO54X This semi-fitted jersey features mesh inserts under each arm for maximum cooling, flat seams to prevent chafing, and three rear pockets to hold the essentials.

2 Bellwether Men’s Axiom Cycling Short AB9102 / RW82X With 4-way stretch fabric that wicks away sweat and a 3D multi-layer chamois, this is the short for those who put on a lot of miles.

3 Lazer Blade Helmet HE3380 / UR114H With 22 large vents and Advanced Rollsys fit System (ARS), you’ll barely feel like anything is on your head.

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1 Lazer Z1 Helmet HE1820 / TF324X An elegant balance of safety features, comfortable fit, inspiring style, all in a light weight package.

3 Louis Garneau Men’s Equipe Jersey JT4151 / QJ110H

2 Bont Vaypor S Road Cycling Shoe SH2893 / RJ450P These moldable shoes provide an anatomically correct and custom fit.

The re-designed upper includes an integrated BOA system that pulls the foot rearwards, locking the foot into the heel cup.

4 Craft Cool Mesh Super Light Sleeveless Baselayer Top BL0101 / DT58T This all mesh base layer is an essential for hot summer rides. It provides excellent moisture transportation to keep you dry, and features antimicrobial properties to keep you smelling fresh.

A full-length zip jersey featuring Diamond construction and Airfit Mesh fabrics that provide excellent ventilation and cooling effects.

Don’t Let The Weather Get You Down Vredestein’s All-Weather and Xtreme Weather tires will keep you rolling, rain or shine.

1 Fortezza Senso All-Weather Tire TR0560 / Standard / KY76I TR0564 / Tubeless / KN100F TR0552 / Tubular / ML150G Competition-oriented tire with newly developed AWS compound for lower-rolling resistance and Curve Control System for more predictable ride quality while cornering.

2 Flammante Duo Comp Tire TR0574 / XF40H Durable and economical replacement tire for putting on training miles.

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3 Freccia Tire TR0570 / AB56Y Sport level tire with puncture protection, longwearing rubber compound and cornering grip.

4 Fortezza Senso Xtreme Weather Tire TR0567 / CB80J Competition oriented tire with specially formulated XWS compound for excellent grip in cold, wet conditions.

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1 Elite Team Bottles WB9160 / Sky / JF8R WB9161 / BMC / TN8R WB9162 / MovieStar / GJ8U WB9163 / Corsa FDJ / IO8E WB9165 / Cervelo / EO8A Support your favorite Tour de France teams with these logo bottles. Large, threaded cap for easy cleaning.

2 Kinetic Twenty20 Bottle Cage WC9123 / RI14P This cage is designed with a 20 degree offset to make grabbing the bottle easier from the side.

You can mount left, right, or center.

3 Compex Elite Muscle Stimulator EC0700 / HP1110P Endurance, strength, pre-warm up, and recovery are just some of the features this top of the line muscle stimulator will help aid with in training.

4 Mad Alchemy Pro+ Chamois Creme TA0026 / YF22P A vegetable based chamois cream with essential oils to provide anti-microbial protection.

5 Trigger Point Girid TA1000 / OD54P Designed to promote the flow of blood and oxygen to muscles with regular use, making recovery time much quicker. Small enough to travel with you.

Custom Expertise Zipp custom wheels are available through Quality Wheels—combining Zipp’s speed, reliability and renown, with our expertise and convenience.

1 Quality Wheels Custom Rear Wheel WE7330 / DB2100N A wheel with zero drag and instant engagement?

We paired an Onyx Racing rear road hub with a Zipp 303 rim for a wheel that defies what was previously thought to be possible.

2 Quality Wheels Custom Front Wheel WE7329 / D1750H Onyx Racing hubs have exploded onto the scene!

Ceramic bearings and near-perfect tolerances give these wheels striking performance gains.

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A Modern Classic

Foundry Cycles is a brand built around racing. From the athletes and events it sponsors to the products in its lineup, everything is done with performance in mind. Foundry’s latest model, the Chilkoot, is no exception. Following on the success of the Overland, Foundry’s first foray into titanium, the Chilkoot features proprietary 3Al/2.5V titanium tubing. With a 28c tire clearance, a tapered ENVE fork, and a modular cable system complete with hidden Di2 ports; the Chilkoot is a traditional race bike with a modern touch.

Available as a frameset or as a complete bike with DT Swiss wheels, Zipp Service Course cockpit, and a Shimano Ultegra complete group.

Chilkoot Complete Road Bike BK2767 / DK6480C

Chilkoot Road Frameset FM4427 / CH3444W

For availability and ordering information, log in to qbp.com or contact your QBP Sales Rep.

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A Lesson In Space For a college student, space is a valuable commodity. Finding a spot to store a bike in a dorm room or small studio apartment can be almost as difficult as deciding between beef and chicken ramen for dinner…almost. With the help of a few key accessories however, bikifying a small space can be easy. QBP has everything you need to help your customers organize their newfound freedom and ensure they get to class safely and efficiently.

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1 Outdoor Tech Wireless Headphones EC0016 / MU136B 2 Subrosa Icon Sunglasses EW0001 / CH28W 3 MSW TLT 200 Headlight & Taillight LT3620 / FK32N

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4 Delta Monet Wall Storage DS9020 / XA45A

9 All-City Low-Profile Pack BG2910 / XF84O

5 Lazer Beam Helmet

10 Five Ten Dirtbag Flat Pedal Shoe SH5780 / HW95Q

HE1590 / NR60B 6 Surly Cross-Check Singlespeed BK1254 / CU1250P

11 Fox Racing Tones Snapback Hat CL7461 / FK32V

7 Kind Bar Healthy Grains Clusters EB8041 / BE10N

12 Kryptonite Keeper Long U-Lock LK4152 / FQ29K

8 Nalgene Wide Mouth Water Bottle WB6104 / DI13F

13 Planet Bike Comp Floor Pump PU2561 / DL31R

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Total Package U-Lock LK8119 / OP106E

The gravity pin Wheelnutz can not be removed unless the bike is flipped upside down, which is impossible when the bike is locked up.

Keeper 785 Integrated LK4157 / GP40C

The integrated hardened deadbolt in this chain is pick and drill resistant, and is extra strong against leverage attacks.

New York STD U-Lock LK4043 / DS111E

The highest security U-lock from Kryptonite! It’s a convenient size for transport, yet large enough to handle locking a wheel, bike frame, and the object they’re locking up to. 4 x 8".

Lock ’Em Up Whether a bike costs $100 or $10,000, one thing is certain — replacing it after it gets stolen is a hassle that no one wants to deal with. Help your

customers protect their investment with a reliable lock from a trusted brand like Kryptonite. With multiple levels of security available in a variety of styles, riders are sure to find something to give them peace of mind.

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Chain & Moly Chain Lock LK4244 / GB92D

New this year from Kryptonite as part of their messenger line. Ideal for high security in tricky lock-up situations, with over three feet of chain to work with.

1055 Evolution Mini Series 4 Chain Lock LK4154 / UY78F

This mini chain provides some of the highest bike security around, but coils up and is more compact than a U-lock for easier transport. 1.8’.

KryptoLok Series 2 STD U-Lock with 4' Cable LK4047 / TY54D

This U-lock is a little easier on the wallet, but still keeps a bike safe. It comes with a detachable flex cable that can easily secure a saddle, the second wheel, and panniers. 4 x 9".

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ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS Studies show that active kids perform better in the classroom and decrease behavior management time for teachers by one-fifth.

Jake Newborn of the Wisconsin Bicycle Federation shares how their Safe Routes To School program is helping students in Milwaukee, and how shops can get involved to help create lifelong riders.

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ar more than a typical one-day Bike Rodeo, the Wisconsin Bike Fed Safe Routes To School Program is getting Milwaukee students active and out on the streets of their community. The 10-hour curriculum begins with in-class reading, writing, and mapping activities that are tied to Common Core learning targets. After the kids learn the basics in the classroom, we move them to the playground where they learn basic riding skills, such as choosing the right size bike, riding straight, looking over your shoulder, the use of hand signals, street positioning, hazard avoidance, and braking.

After several days of skills practice, we block off a nearby street to practice the same skills in a real environment. Finally, all the students who pass the skills test get to go on a ride in real traffic. We not only teach how to ride and the rules of the road, but we also teach where to ride and how to read the Milwaukee Bike Map, and use the Google Maps bike routing application to avoid major arterials.

The program includes a free helmet for each participant, instruction on how to properly wear it and why, and education about all the health and environmental benefits of cycling. This all-inclusive approach is what sets our program apart from other programs or Bike Rodeos. We are very proud that our Safe Routes to School Program is recognized as among the most comprehensive in the country.

We have had great success at a few schools, one that had five or so kids biking only on nice weather days now has over 30 on a consistent basis, and over 100 on special Bike to School event days!

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As the kids ride more, they become junior advocates for bicycle and pedestrian improvements in their neighborhoods. Recently a Department of Public Works road reconstruction project was looking for input from the community on the project. The students in our Safe Routes program wrote and submitted over 30 handwritten letters pointing out problems they have crossing streets and where they would like to see bicycle accommodations made.

If you’d like to get involved, but you’re unsure whether or not you currently have a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) working in your area, check with your state department of transportation.

Each state has a person who handles TAP funding and Safe Routes to School programs.

Your shop can often be the first line of advocacy in the neighborhood.

Many of the biggest changes, however, can come locally and from the ground up. If it seems too daunting to go through the federal grant process, look at local city and county sources to fund encouragement and education programs. Speak with your city’s bike and pedestrian coordinator or city engineer.

Host a Walk and Bike to School Day event at your kid’s school. If, however, you are interested in being more involved in applying for grants, contact your local government or bike advocacy group to find out how you can help.

Your shop could be the first line of advocacy in the neighborhood, so showing up at these Bike to School events to help with basic safety checks and filling up tires can go a long way to get more kids biking.

To download a free copy of the curriculum visit: www.wisconsinbikefed.org/for-your-community/ bike-and-walk-to-school/

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1 Louis Garneau Rookie Ride Glove GL4218 / Boy’s / SD16N GL4215 / Girl’s / WN16Z

A perfect fit for adolescent hands, these gloves are easy to get on and off and provide added comfort with foam padded palms.

2 OnGuard Bulldog Combination U-Lock LK8110 / XU36C

Increase security with this U-lock that allows rider to set their own combination.

3 Lazer Beam Jr. Youth Helmet HE3302 / PA60E

With Lazer’s auto-fit system, this helmet takes the guess work out of adjustments and provides a safe, comfortable ride.

4 Planet Bike 5.0 Protégé Cycling Computer CY1031 / GH28S

This five-function computer is a perfect option for younger riders that want to keep track of speed and time when riding to and from school.

5 OnGuard Akita Cable & Combo Lock

6 Dimension Bells BE1039 / Floating Eyeball / IS8W BE1025 / Burger / BT10H BE1050 / Beach Ball / JE8I

Make sure the little ones can be heard with these fun bells!

7 CatEye Velo 7 Cycling Computer

LK8042 / LW18E

CY1004 / MR28J

Riders can set their own combination with this 6-foot cable and lock. No need to worry about losing keys and the 10mm cable is a great deterrent.

The large screen and button on this seven-function computer make it easy to read and use.

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1 Wellgo Clipless/Clip Pedal WBP-95B PD1024 / QX70U This pedal offers the versatility of a platform on one side, and Wellgo’s proprietary 98-A clipless system on the reverse.

2 Delta Axle Rodz for Quick Release QR8002 / FF34I This skewer set replaces the stock quickreleases to help prevent wheel theft.

3 Lazer Neon Helmets HE1679 / GQ72W With features like the award winning Rollsys fit system and a built in two-function taillight, the Neon is serious bang for the buck.

4 Fyxation 6-Pack Caddy RK5523 / UI74A This bottle carrier securely fastens to the top and seat tubes and is made from full grain leather in Wisconsin.

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5 Lazer Beam MIPS Helmet HE1797 / GN84Y The Multi-directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) in these helmets protects and absorbs more rotational impact energy than traditional helmets.

6 Lazer Cyclone Helmet HE3289 / YH54Y A great fitting helmet at a great price.

Available in three sizes with a Turnfit system for easy adjustability.

7 White Lightning Saddle Johnny SA8893 / XZ12M Protect your saddle from the elements and ensure a dry saddle to sit on! Fits most styles of saddles.

8 PDW King Of Ding II Bell BE4101 / KC26Q Nothing can beat the strong, clear sound of a solid brass bell to announce your presence.

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9 Planet Bike Blaze USB Headlight LT7380 / ZE46Z Blaze USB-rechargeable light has up to a four hour steady beam burn time. It’s a reliable 180 lumen headlight with multiple output modes.

10 Lezyne Zecto USB Taillight LT1431 / KU36I 20 lumen USB rechargeable taillight is great for high visibility and has six output modes.

11 Boombotix Mini Boombot Wireless Speaker EC0527 / MH56Z A lightweight bluetooth enabled smart-speaker with robust acoustics and water resistance in light rain and snow.

12 Topeak iPhone 6 Dry Bag BG1863 / HX36A Protect your 5–6" smart phone with Topeak’s Dry Bag water resistant technology, finger sensitive clear screen and Quick Click for easy on/off mounting to handlebars.

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13 Lezyne Zecto USB Headlight LT1430 / SJ36Q A powerful USB rechargeable headlight keeps you safe and stylish on the bike with six modes and up to 80 lumens of output.

14 Banjo Brothers Commuter Backpack BG8140 / EI90R A waterproof backpack designed to sit lower on the back, reducing blind spots. Features mini U-lock pocket, cell phone holder and tab for tail light.

15 Flat Attack Tube Sealant LU0020 / XZ8T A unique tire sealant formula that protects against punctures and is designed to last for years without replacement.

16 Topeak Rack Pack BG1787 / LB126R A quick release rack pack with multiple compartments and expandable panniers when needed. Included shoulder strap makes it easy to take with you.

17 Topeak iPhone 6 Ride Case EC0454 / PG60J Protects your iPhone 6 with a sleek carbon composite cover for everyday use and includes a fully adjustable locking stem cap so you can bring your phone on your favorite rides.

18 Wald 582 Folding Pannier Basket BG0023 / ZN28L Pannier style wire baskets that mount onto a rear rack and can be folded down when not in use.

19 Boombotix Boombot Pro Wireless Speaker EC0526 / KM136P A submersible speaker that you can use in all weather conditions with bluetooth streaming, 2GB flash memory storage and hands free Siri and Google voice compatibility.

20 Seattle Sports Co. Reign Backpack OK6207 / PF128P One large compartment swallows textbooks with ease. One small compartment for all of the little things. Padded shoulder straps and detachable belt keep it comfy while riding.

21 Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag BG5451 / QF100T Classic messenger bag featuring waterproof ballistic nylon, with updated CAM buckle, shoulder strap, and low profile grab strap.

22 Delta XL Handlebar Phone Mount EC9024 / TY28Z This mount is perfect for larger phones like the Samsung Note or iPhone 6+.

23 Sherpani Gira Racktop Pannier Bag BG7786 / NY76B Take everything with you and leave nothing behind! Side panels fold down into panniers for added carrying capacity.

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One of the many beautiful descents in the Giro Italia.

Photo courtesy of H2

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