Thanks @Will Kalbacker. Descending back to periscope depth.

Helmets are 🔥

Hi all - Just a friendly reminder to all those who ordered a KASK Helmet, please send $135 over to membership@kissenacycling.com via PayPal if you have not already done so.

8 out of 24 have not paid.  Thank you!

EP

Please reference the Kask Spreadsheet to see if we have received your payment. Feel free to reach out if there is any confusion.

An update for anyone who ordered the Utopia model:

The helmets are still en route from Italy. Redbeard was originally told the helmets would arrive state-side by  April. However the new estimate is late May. Sorry for the delay. We will continue to provide updates on their progress crossing the pond. 

Hello hello! If you have not picked up your PROTONE, please swing by Redbeard this week! Thurs/Fri 12-8, Sat 11-6 (closed Wed/Sun)

I have an extra Protone Medium Orange at the shop -- if you missed the bulk order please email kasia@redbeardbikes.com to reserve this one -- $175 plus tax -- whoever *emails* me first gets it!  Thank you!

That Protone Medium is STILL available!!! If you missed the helmet order, this is your chance.

Also: if you have not picked up your helmet yet, please come by! It's peak busy season and we need every square inch of space!!

Kasia

ATTENTION!
I (everyone) would like to get a bulk SKRATCH order in for all members.  In order for this to be a proper "Bulk" order we will need to limit flavor choices (2) so that Kasia is not overwhelmed with 18 different flavor orders.  Chocolate will be the default recovery flavor - duh.  As for hydration mixes - please complete this poll and we will order the two most popular flavors (Matcha Green Tea and Lemon /Lime is recommended).  Feel free to reply with Energy bar flavor choices as well.  Once we have limited the flavor choices, I will create a spreadsheet so we can get this order out ASAP.  Thank you and have a great day!

EP

This is great, thanks @ErikPfiffner!

Thanks for setting up the poll @ErikPfiffner

Folks - don't sleep on passion fruit, it's a good one! ha 

posting this here, as a few of us are still on Giant bicycles...

Giant USA announces frame damage replacement program

https://cyclingtips.com/2019/05/giant-usa-announces-composite-confidence-coverage-program/

UPDATE: Utopia helmets are en route, if you ordered one, you will get a text when it's here.

REMINDER: Please pick up your kit!!! Call ahead (718) 858-2453 to make sure it's here, as there are lots of order windows.

FYI: For bike service, we are taking appointments for week of 5/28 (right after Memorial Day). Please plan ahead and book your tune-up or overhaul. The schedule fills up fast when the weather is nice!

Kasia & the Redbeard crew

ATTENTION: SKRATCH! 

To save all of our time and most importantly the time of our amazing sponsors over at Redbeard, this is how we are going to handle the Bulk Skratch order:

Similar process to the Helmet order.  Please fill in the Excel Spreadsheet HERE

Here's the tough part: Some quick math and a Paypal submission of your total dues to membership@kissenacycling.com

Skratch Item	MSRP	SPECIAL            BULK ORDER PRICE
Hydration Mix Passionfruit 20 servings	19.5	12
Hydration Mix Lemon/Lime 20 servings	19.5	12
Recovery Mix Chocolate 12 servings	32.5	19.5
Anytime Bar Chocolate Chip/Almond 12 bars	31.8	22

I will then send over everything to Kasia at Redbeard.  Please fill out the spreadsheet and pay directly after - I only like to chase people on bikes...

DEADLINE is this Thursday 5/15 - Mostly because this took me far too long to put together and I'm sure we all want treats...

Thank you and get outside today - it is gorgeous!

EP

@ErikPfiffner question, how often do we plan on doing one of these group Skratch orders? Would be helpful to know so i can order the correct amount in this order =p

Valid question - something up for debate.  Every 2-3 months? Don't see why we shouldn't do more!

sorry @ErikPfiffner last question...are those the single serving pouches? or the large pouches?

@JohnOlsson Large Pouch : https://www.skratchlabs.com/collections/drinks/products/sport-hydration-drink-mix?variant=42591625797

After quite a long period of recovery from a trapped sciatic nerve I am going to return to riding (so expect to see me huffing round PP in the near future).
I won't be returning to racing (i have let my licence lapse) since medications I am taking for physical and mental health issues are controlled substances.
So I was looking at the new Specialized range and they look great - and our sponsor deal seems awesome. I want to replace my BMC TMR01 since keeping the set-up on that thing dialled in is a total PITA (although I love how fast it feels). Switching to disc brakes is 100% NOT an option as I have far too many $$$ invested in rim brake carbon wheels. I cannot see a rim brake Venge or am I missing something ? Also I cannot get a clear understanding of the Specialized BB standard. Is it still their narrow BB30 version (OSBB) ??

Ian - I can't help you on the bike choice but it will be good to see you on the road!

ian ellis said:

They look great - and our sponsor deal seems awesome. I want to replace my BMC TMR01 since keeping the set-up on that thing dialled in is a total PITA (although I love how fast it feels). Switching to disc brakes is 100% NOT an option as I have far too many $$$ invested in rim brake carbon wheels. I cannot see a rim brake Venge or am I missing something ? Also I cannot get a clear understanding of the Specialized BB standard. Is it still their narrow BB30 version (OSBB) ??

First, OSBB  https://www.kogel.cc/blogs/kbba/specialized-osbb-explained

As for the Venge, it's disc brake only.  FWIW, the Tarmac has incorporated some aero elements in the down and seat tubes.

Welcome back.

@mugwump
Thank You

@ian ellis I recommend starting with a bike fit - we are now booking for second half of June!

SKRATCH IS IN

FYI shop hours are 
Fri 12-8
Sat 11-6
closed Sun/Mon

Good luck to all racing this weekend!

Just picked up my Skratch order. There are still a bunch that needs to be picked up by others tho. If you ordered Skratch, it's at Redbeard. Pick them up now.

Did anyone accidentally grab a Chocolate Recovery Skratch that they didn't order? We came up one short today for John Olsson, I'm thinking someone may have grabbed it by mistake. Lmk, thanks!

Kasia Nikhamina said:

Did anyone accidentally grab a Chocolate Recovery Skratch that they didn't order? We came up one short today for John Olsson, I'm thinking someone may have grabbed it by mistake. Lmk, thanks!

I picked one up today.  

Hi all, there is A LOT of team kit here. Please pick up ASAP!!!

Kasia Nikhamina said:

Hi all, there is A LOT of team kit here. Please pick up ASAP!!!

Is there an opportunity for another orange Kask helmet order?