May 2015 Newsletter

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NEW to WILD ROCK for kids that love to GO OUT AND PLAY Do your kids love to hike? Love jumping in puddles?

Do they claw at the windows and run outside any chance they get? We have just what you need to keep your kids outside for longer, with durable well made gear from the brands you wear and trust.

Just in - Columbia clothing for kids including rain jackets, rain pants, and fleece *starting at size 2T

More great gear for outdoor loving kids at Wild Rock: -Chariot child carriers -run bikes -bike helmets -paddles NEW -life jackets -socks -Buffs -sun hats -Kleen Kanteen water bottles *Also available to order - any kids footwear from Keen, Sorel, Bogs, and clothing from Icebreaker, The North Face, Columbia, and Patagonia.

New Hiking Pants. time to leave the jeans at home

Men’s Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pant in grey $80 This classic essential travel pant goes from long to short in a jiffy. Makes packing easy! *super light nylon ripstop, zip security pocket, 50 UPF, wicking, mesh panels

Women’s Royal Robbins Zip n' Go pant in Khaki $85 This classic short/pant combo is great for hiking in variable weather! Perfect fit for the woman who wants a higher rise. *relaxed fit with elastic waist, quick dry, wrinkle resistant, light weight but tough, odor fighting, 50 UPF

Men’s FjallRaven Keb trousers - black or tarmac $225 By far the toughest and coolest pant on the planet.

Great for the guy who spends a lot of time in the bush. *uber durable and water repellant wax cotton patches, stretch back panelling, zipper side vents, boot hooks, preshaped knees and butt

Women’s Lole Travel pant in black or tan/brown $90 This highly versatile pant is great for hiking while travelling - the clean look helps you go from trail to dinner without looking like you even broke a sweat! *wrinkle-free, four-way stretch, quick-dry, wicking, 50 UPF, security pocket, naturally antibacterial

Men’s Patagonia RPS Rock Pants in black $99 Light and stretchy, these pants are ideal for summer treks and those who like feeling unrestricted. *breathable, durable water repellent finish, adjustable waist, shock cord cuffs, security pocket

Women’s Patagonia Venga Rock Pant in black or navy blue $95 These organic cotton stretch pants were built tough for climbing and cool for everyday use. *lightweight, breathable, adjustable waist, articulated legs, mesh pockets

JUST IN.

Lo w a H i k i n g Fo o t w e a r.

New to Wild Rock is a small selection of Lowa Renegade footwear.

Simply sliding one's foot into these superb, European-made light hiking shoes you can feel the difference. European craftsmanship, superb material and careful attention to fit make these fantastic shoes for both trail and street walking.

All styles feature Gore-Tex for the best in waterproof performance.

Available in both men's and women's sizes.

Adventure Medical Kits .5 $16.99 Be prepared for those untimely mishaps. Stored in a waterproof pouch the AMK .5 is a perfect bit of peace of mind for your next adventure.

Don’t leave home without one.

Ben’s Insect Repellent. $8.99 Protection from those pesky insects. 30% DEET.

Outdoor Tech Kodiak PowerBank $49.95 Power up your electronics with the rugged Kodiak PowerBank - plenty of juice to charge your GPS, cell or camera.

Kleen Kanteen Classic. $23.00 Stainless steel construction, a great lid and your choice of colours. The 27oz bottle keeps liquids cold for those long, hot days.

Hiking Essentials

Black Diamond Ergo Cork. $130 A good hiking pole can be your best friend. The Ergo Cork features a comfortable cork grip and a lightweight collapsable carbon fiber pole.

Wilderness Wipes. $4.50.

Forget baby wipes.

Refresh on the trail with compostable Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes.

Osprey Talon 22 pack. $130 Your hiking pack needs to carry your gear and be comfortable at the same time. The Talon does both with loads of great features.

THE OVERHAUL - $149 The Overhaul is the service package for those who put a lot of kilometers on their bikes, or for bikes that haven't had any TLC for quite some time! The Overhaul is a complete breakdown and rebuilding of your bike - that includes fresh grease, new cables and housing, and a deep cleaning of parts. No matter what you ride The Overhaul will make your bike ride like it did the day you bought it.

THE STANDARD TUNE - $89.99 The Standard Tune is a great service package to get your bike running for your cycling season ahead. A detailed tune-up package, our Standard Tune will help you get the most out of your bike. This level of service not only brings your bike into tip-top condition but also acts as a measure of preventative maintenance helping to ensure that you can count on it for years to come.

THE BASIC TUNE - $59.99 Our Basic Tune is just the ticket to make some minor adjustments and get your bike ready for the cycling season. The Basic Tune covers all the bases to make sure your bike is working soundly and is safe to ride. With an eye to preventative maintenance the Basic Tune ensures that you can ride this season with confidence.

Women’s Cycling

Men and Women.

We aren’t quite built the same way, so we shouldn’t be riding the same bike!

Our women’s bikes from Trek and Specialized are designed with the female cyclist in mind. Great fitting women bikes loaded with women’ s specific features including seats ensure a great ride right out of the door.

Come have a look at our new women’s cycling section - all the bikes, clothing and gear you need to enjoy your next ride!

WOMEN’S ROAD Trek Silque.

Our favourite women’s road bike? The Trek Silque tops this list. With its ultra smooth ride, women’s ride tuned frame and women’s specific geometry - the perfect synergy of performance and comfort.

The Silque is perfect for long rides, joining the local cycling club, or hitting that charity ride you have planned this summer.

With a great range of models to fit every budget as well.

The Sique SL (pictured) features Shimano Ultegra components and a fantastic 400 series carbon fiber frame to keep the weight down and smooth out the roads ahead. $3649.

WOMEN’S ROAD/TRIATHLON Specialized Alias. $3249.

The Alias is a dual identity bike that allows women to use it as a road bike or a triathlon bike, right out of the box. It comes with everything necessary to race a triathlon (with tri geometry) but a simple switch of the seatpost and removal of the tri-bar gives you a race-ready road bike. (with road geometry) It really is two bikes in one and is sure to be appreciated by female cyclists who would like to train with their local road group during the week and race triathlon on the weekend.

From May 15th to July 15th, Wild Rock and Specialized will be offering a free pair of shoes and a free helmet with the purchase of any Alias! A great way to get into a new bike for summer and get some free gear at the same time!

WOMEN’S CITY/FITNESS Trek 7.4 FX WSD. $849.

Our best selling women’s bike this season. And for good reason. With a lightweight aluminum frame and a great fit the 7.4 is a fantastic bike to ride. With rack and fender mounts the FX is ready for your weekday commutes and when the weekend rolls around it is just as at home on your fitness rides. With road bike speed and the comfort of a city bike the women’s specific 7.4 is hard to beat.

Packed with features, including a carbon fork to smooth out the road, a women’s specific saddle, super comfortable IsoZone grips and handlebar and the great geometry that Trek is known for.

NEW ROAD CYCLING ROUTES LAUNCHED IN PETERBOROUGH & THE KAWARTHAS [DOURO-DUMMER, ON] Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism, Shimano Canada, the County of Peterborough and the City of Peterborough have partnered to create the area’s first official road cycling routes. The Peterborough & the Kawarthas Classics are a series of three double-loop road cycling routes which were officially launched today at McCracken’s Landing, just outside of Peterborough, Ontario.

Through extensive collaboration with avid local road cyclists, nearly 300 kms of scenic rural roads encompassing the three most dynamic and popular routes throughout Peterborough County now include approximately 160 way-finding signs which take riders off of the beaten path, encouraging visitation to businesses throughout the region.

All routes start and end in downtown Peterborough at Millennium Park tying into a number of trail systems in the City of Peterborough.

These three routes are often enjoyed by many of the area’s local cyclists, but are yet to be discovered by visitors to the area.

They have been divided into long and short loops and were named by their distinct characteristics and the length:

Route 1 – Lakes, Rivers & Cafes 60 & Route 1A – Lakes, Rivers & Cafes 45 Route 2 – The Cottage Country 100 & Route 2A – The Cottage Country 80 Route 3 – Hills, Views & Pastries 80 & Route 3A – Hills, Views & Pastries 65

In addition to the physical signage, the routes have been digitally mapped using MapMyRide and Strava, both popular online applications based on the use of GPS capable mobile devices used by cyclists to plan and capture routes and performance, which can then be shared online. Route maps, highlights, places to stay and eat and other cycling related information is available at www.thekawarthas.ca/ kawarthasclassics, and the public is encouraged to share their experiences via social media using #CyclePtbo.

Re

think Fitness.

A bicycle is a great way to get in shape, but not everyone wants to swing their leg over a traditional road bike to get their workout in. Over the last three seasons we have seen the evolution of what is known as the Fitness Bike. Think the speed and eďŹƒciency of the road bike, but with the more comfortable upright position of a hybrid bike. Pair this position with wider tires and powerful disc brakes and you have a bike that can take on the road or trail with ease. The carbon ďŹ ber frame of the Specialized Sirrus smooths out the ride, and saves weight too.

Spain If you happen to be a regular reader of our newsletter you probably are well aware of the love affair that Wild Rock has with Mallorca, Spain. This spring we returned to our favourite little cycling island for three great cycling vacations. With great groups, some of the best cycling in the world, and all the culture and coffee you could hope for.

This year we aren’t stopping at spring! This fall Wild Rock will return to Mallorca for another cycling trip in the warm months of late September/early October - we still have space available, hope you can join us!

FALL 2015 MALLORCA TRAINING & RECREATION TRIPS Training Trip Mallorca boosts great climate, breathtaking scenery, and some of the best roads for cycling that we have come across. With no shortage of routes, and the Tramuntana Mountains nearby, our Training Trips will test your cycling fitness! Designed for the experienced cyclist, routes range from 60-150 km in length, and feature several classic climbs of the region, including Sa Calobra, Puig Major, and Col de Soller. This trip appeals to racers, strong triathletes, Grand Fondo riders.

Recreation Trip Looking for a great cycling vacation? Experience the beauty of Mallorca and let our experienced guides show you the very best of this great island. This trip is aimed at the road or hybrid cyclist (drop bar or flat bars, clip-in or platform pedals, smooth/slick tires) who wants to ride most days. The scenery is no less important and good lunch or an espresso stop is valued, but these indulgences are earned! Average day is 40-80km. This cycling trip is the perfect fall getaway!

2015 DATES AND PRICING – CLICK FOR TRIP DETAILS Sept 26th – Oct 3rd 2015 / 9 Days / 8 Nights – $1599 pp dbl – $1999 pp single – LEARN MORE

Prizm™ is a new Oakley lens technology that fine-tunes vision for specific sports and environments.

JAWBREAKER

Prizm™ Road lenses enhance vision in both bright light and shadows, helping riders spot changes in the texture of road surfaces.

RADAR EV

Prizm™ Trail enhances reds and browns so you can quickly spot sand, rocks, roots and other transitions in shade and bright light.

FLAK JACKET

Rentals Made Easy.

As you may already know we have an amazing rental program - full of great outdoor gear to get you out in the woods and on the water!

Looking for an easy way to get your canoes, kayak or SUP board down to the water? Wild Rock has added the Sea to Summit boat cart to our rental program!

These lightweight aluminum carts roll easily over rough or uneven terrain and make transporting your boat much easier.

Rent one today and see how easy getting to the water can be!

And we have them for sale too!

Red Paddle Co Inatable SUP Boards.

Now in stock.

The ultimate in convenience, transportation and on the water performance.

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