*update*

The store is back online. The unapproved products are all gone, so order away! You'll have to get your Kissena beer koozies elsewhere unfortunately.

One note – with whatever changes Champion System made to their byzantine tech, you'll notice that now there is a weird thing where the same product shows up under multiple proofs. Also, you'll notice an "inline skating" skinsuit that shows up but you can't click. They couldn't get rid of that one for some reason.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

As always, LMK if you have any questions!

New members: let me know if you would benefit from a little webinar demo on how to use Champion System? I know it can be super confusing at first, and stressful, not being sure if you're ordering the right thing.

Does the store look empty to anyone else?

This is after clicking into "Order Now". Tried both Safari and Chrome.

same for me. 

you could make the argument that not being able to buy anything at all is actually an improvement on the UI "enhancements" this year. 

*facepalm*

What. The. Actual. F***.

No idea what Champ-Sys suddenly decided to change after they finally got it right.

In any case, the direct link seems to be working: https://custom2.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?KCCSept2017

Once logged in, try that.

@BenFinoRadin when I follow that link it gives me a screen with a ton of choices to choose from, which is exactly what it was doing before. To avoid confusion, would you be able to list what is approved for the club?

RobertPeras said:

@BenFinoRadin when I follow that link it gives me a screen with a ton of choices to choose from, which is exactly what it was doing before. To avoid confusion, would you be able to list what is approved for the club?

Robert, Ben has done quite a bit of work to make this happen -- managing clothing is one most work intensive club task -- so let's please try no to give him more tasks.

Simply order what you think you need. If you get a notice that says something like "Proof Needed" or have any doubts, then ask here.

Generally, cycling jerseys, jackets, cycling shorts, skinsuits, caps, gloves, are all good to go.

good luck, have fun, look sharp.

BenFinoRadin said:

...
Once logged in, try that.

Thanks, @BenFinoRadin! That worked.

RobertPeras said:

@BenFinoRadin when I follow that link it gives me a screen with a ton of choices to choose from, which is exactly what it was doing before. To avoid confusion, would you be able to list what is approved for the club?

Hi Robert - yes, we have lots of options approved for club use. There are no unapproved items currently included – they have all been removed. Order with reckless abandon.

I have a brand new and unopened pair of men's large bib shorts for sale (ordered the wrong size in the July order)

Hi all - reminder: you have until Friday to get your orders in! 

@BenFinoRadin when I log into the store I get a blank page :-/

@niallsmart
Champsys may be stuck in the 90s, maybe try the Netscape browser.

niallsmart said:

@BenFinoRadin when I log into the store I get a blank page :-/

As per the instructions above, and those that were emailed out, you need to use this direct link: https://custom2.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?KCCSept2017

JillWhite said:

@niallsmart
Champsys may be stuck in the 90s, maybe try the Netscape browser.

That gives them way too much credit. In the browser wars, they would totally be on the side of IE

kit ordered - thanks Ben!

Are there no fleece shorts this time around?

@BenFinoRadin ah sorry for dumb question and thanks for the pointer! I got logged in and looked around, are there any options for fleece bib shorts?

niallsmart said:

@BenFinoRadin ah sorry for dumb question and thanks for the pointer! I got logged in and looked around, are there any options for fleece bib shorts?

Sorry all, I double checked on the back end and the fleece bib shorts proof is literally nowhere to be found. There are two kinds of full length fleece tights, the various fleece jerseys/jackets, and fleece arm/leg/knee warmers. I'll try to get to the bottom of it.

How badly do you all want them? i.e. if it's not possible to re-open the store on Monday, and we have to create a wholly new order, would that be worth it to you?

For what it's worth, my fleece lined bib knickers are one of my favorite pieces of kit in the fall and spring. I find it great on rides when temps hit 40-50 degrees. I've worn them when full tights seem like overkill and for a lot of CX races where it's good to have a little more warmth and protection for the knees. I haven't checked to see that they are still on the CS store, but thought it might be a good alternative for those looking for fleece lined shorts. 

@BenFinoRadin thanks for checking this out. I placed an order of fleece bib knickers ... that said if you reopen, then I will order a pair of fleece bib shorts too.

@BenFinoRadin I would definitely love to buy a pair as well

@BenFinoRadin - I prefer the shorts to the knicker and would order a couple of pairs but I can also wait for the next order if they'll be available

Update on the women's team kit: it finally just shipped. Will post here when it is available.

Update on the fleece bibs – I'm reopening the store for a few days so that y'all can get em. Will post here when it is live.

The store has been reopened, and Fleece Bibs are now an option.

Get your orders in before Thursday!

https://custom2.champ-sys.com/teamstore/?KCCSept2017

@BenFinoRadin, is the whole store open or only for fleece bibs?

The whole dang thing

*woop woop*

Womens’s free kit has arrived at Redbeard. This only applies to ladies who were members as of May 2017.

Champ Sys did not sort them, so you MUST know your size when picking up. I’ve already contacted most of you to remind you of the size you requested. If you haven’t heard from me, holler. Some of you didn’t respond to the email thread requesting sizing and let me know via other means and I’m having trouble tracking it down.

John	Olsson
Greg	Donovan
Phil	Ginsberg
William	Kalbacker
Brendan	Rigby
Thierry	Bonnaire
Ian	Ellis
Bruce	van-Schalkwyk
Phillip	Maronilla
Marcos	Girado
Niall	Smart
Jim	Nelson
JP	Partland
Brian	Miele
David	Yang
Craig	Zolan
Scott	Kuhlke
Eloy	Anzola
Giacomo	Vischi
Mark	taylor
Patrick	Grehan
jf	ogden
Erik	Pfiffner
Dan	Sugrue
Jeff	Condon
John	Olsson
Dale	Suttle
Robert	Peras
Jim	Feehan
dan	reiners
brian	miele
Damian	Cox
Chaim	Seewald
Ricky	Cornetta

Please uplift socks from Redbeard ASA.
If you didn't order you can buy socks at shop for $10 (cash only)—only one pair size M left. 

REDBEARD HOURS:
MON-FRI: 12PM - 8PM
SAT: 11AM - 6PM
SUN: 11AM - 6PM
WED: CLOSED
69 JAY ST. BROOKLYN, NY 11201 (718) 858-2453

These new socks are superior in every way to the "factory seconds" left sock only ones I used to order through ChampSys.