New at Moment Cycle Sport!

As construction continues we are continuing to bring in new product and we are adding items based on YOUR input! If you'd like to see MCS carry your favorite bike/tri/run accessory or nutrition product, let us know!

Cytomax

We carry the 1.5lb containers in these great flavors:

CitrusGrapePomegranate BerryTropical FruitNatural CitrusNatural Orange

We brought in Lezyne pumps and air products to MCS! We are excited about the quality and design of these great pumps and accessories. Check out our website for the products we carry and have in stock now!

Moment Cycle Sport Gloves!

Back in stock direct from Italy, we have our CapoForma custom MCS gloves designed by our own Matt Callahan and modeled by Cory. These comfy gloves flew off the shelves when we brought them in during the spring. It's a great way to give your Moment kit a complete look.

We also have a full size run of the 2010 kits back in stock as well. Have your Moment shorts become your favorite? Why not have 2 pairs!

All kit items are 20% off until Christmas!

Capo Forma in-line arm and knee warmers!

Stay warm and stylish this winter with Capo's great arm and knee warmers. We have many different colors, styles and sizes in stock now. Check the website or stop by the shop! Thanks to Cory for being my arm/hand model today. :)

A New Door!

Yes, we have a new front entrance, right off our parking lot. The build out has been ongoing, so please pardon our dust!

We have a couple other items filling our shelves that we think you'll love. Stop by and check it out! Get your Cycling Christmas list out to your family and friends!

Hint Hint--A new 2011 Felt B10, with Dura-Ace Electronic (Di2) Shifting!! at $5295 you can't beat that pricing!

2011 MCS Race Team Meeting

The planning for the 2011 Moment Cycle Sport Racing season has begun! Interested in road cycling? Thoughts about competing in a fun, fast, team atmosphere? We are having the season kickoff meeting on Thursday, November 11th at 6:30pm. This informational meeting is for new and current members. We will be discussing team options, benefits, requirements, team kit, the racing season and much more!

Bring a chair and some excitement for the season! 2011 Membership Package is now on the website along with more information! Please take a moment to review the document. We will have team signups on Thursday at the meeting.

We have sponsorship options available as well! If you or a company you know is interested, please email us at mcsracing@momentcyclesport.com

Thank you to our 2010 Team Sponsors:

MCS Race Team

A couple months ago, The MCS Race Team had their end of year banquet at the lovely house of Brian (Team rider) and Amel (Team sponsor). Some of the guys did the San Clemente Crit in the morning, while others had a nice ride in east county San Diego. Thanks so much to Brian and Amel for hosting a great party!

The 2011 Race Team meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 6:30pm at Moment Cycle Sport. Come join us next Thursday for an informational meeting for returning members and new prospective members! We'll be going over team guidelines, member benefits and expectations, the team kit, race schedule and more! Please RSVP to mcsracing@momentcyclesport.com and bring a chair on Thursday! If you are unable to make the meeting you can stop by the shop or email us at the address above after the meeting and we'll send you some info.

FYI the MCS race kits are fully restocked with all sizes and the gloves are back in stock as well! If you missed out the first time, or need new ones, stop in and pick up yours today!

Congrats Macca!

Congragulations to the 2010 Ironman World Champion Chris McCormack! He chose the San Diego Triathlon Classic as his warm-up race before the big dance. Here are a couple of videos courtsey of Competitor TV and Chris McCormack. Thank you to Chris for coming out; we'd love to have you back in 2011!

Registration is Now Open for the September 17, 2011 race! Register before November 30 for the best pricing. Use code:
moment2011
for $10 off the entry!
That's $125 for Full Olympic Distance Racing!

Come out and race with the best in 2011.

Check out the videos below from Macca and competitor.com

MP3.11? The Importance of a Bike Tuneup

We have a guest blogger today. Dave Baril, mechanic and good looking dude from Moment Cycle Sport.

At the risk of violating all the rules regarding essay composition, I'm going to lead with my topic sentence: doing a small amount of bike maintenance on your own will save you a lot of time and money over the long run. It will also greatly improve your riding experience.

As a bike mechanic, I am frequently asked what maintenance customers can do on their own bikes that doesn't require a lot of technical skill or a wall full of tools. Here are three recommendations that will help you ride more and pay less.

1) Keep your tires inflated to the proper air pressure.

All tires will lose a small amount of air over time. Left unchecked, you'll find yourself with underinflated tires that will wear out sooner and leave you vulnerable for the dreaded "pinch flat" - when the tube fails due to not being full enough to resist popping under load. Bikes with underinflated tires also handle poorly - they are slower and turn more sluggishly. Tire manufacturers print their recommended air pressure on the sidewall of the tire. It's probably somewhere between 110-125 pounds per square inch (psi). Follow their recommendation and you should be fine. Frequency: before every ride. Cost: initial cost of pump ($20-80), then free.

2) Lube your chain.

A clean, lubed chain is a happy chain. If it sounds like you're smuggling a flock of birds in your drivetrain, your chain is probably dry and gritty. Left too long, the chain and gears will wear more quickly and cost money to replace. Lubricant will help your chain run through the cogs and shift between the gears much more efficiently, plus delaying component wear. Apply lube to the inside run of the chain - just a bit over every link - then wipe it off. That's it! Don't do this on the carpet - it will be a little messy. Frequency: every two weeks or so unless you're a daily rider (then more often), and after rain or washing your bike. Cost: $7-10 for a bottle that will last for months.


3) Keep your bike clean.

Besides looking nasty, a dirty bike has secrets - secrets like hidden rust, cracks in the frame, and broken components. If you keep your bike clean, you'll notice these issues before they become an expensive problem. Soap, water, and elbow grease (you supply the elbow grease) is all that's required. No high-pressure water, please! If you can't set up a bike-washing station like we show in our link (I'm looking at you, apartment dwellers), a few paper towels and a kitchen cleanser/degreaser like Formula 409 go a long way. While you're wiping away the grime, inspect your bike for frayed cables, cracks, loose bolts, etc. You can then fix these problems (or have them fixed) before they leave you stranded on the side of the road.

Refer back to our previous post RE: Clean Bikes are Happy Bikes.

Remember: preventative maintenance beats corrective maintenance any day of the week. Do the easy, inexpensive stuff on your own schedule rather than having serious problems put a halt to your ride and cost you money at an inconvenient time.

Remember, we're here to help with any problem you might have. Please ask for any recommendations or tricks we use. Regardless of your effort, you will eventually need to replace chains, tires, and other components - better later than sooner, though!

Yours in Bike Maintenance,
Dave Baril

San Diego Triathlon Classic

We are very happy about the success of the San Diego Triathlon Classic this past weekend! Somehow we pulled it all together (after a monster overnighter on Friday) and the race went off! We always have things to work on and improve, but after our 2nd year as race directors, event organizers, trash collectors, bar tenders, swim starters and the many other jobs that go along with putting on an event (and sponsoring it), we feel this years event was something to celebrate about.

First off congrats to the overall male winner Chris McCormack in 1:54:42 and the women's overall winner, Karen Tulloch in 2:13:04. Special congratulations to Erin Hunter who had the fastest swim time of the day, but was unable to finish due to an unfortunate accident on the bike course. Best of luck to her and her recovery.

Results HERE

The rest of the race was fun! Plenty of people cheering along the course, a finish line ribbon, great post race food and hot pizza from Pizza Nova. Not to mention the Stone Brewery and Barefoot Wine garden that was hopping at the end of the race! The awards were designed by shop owner JT Lyons and made locally. We really think the little things make a difference. - Tall transition racks, a fair for all participants transition layout, bike mount/dismount stickers, transition racks organized by wave with clear lables, course design, The Marine Band playing the National Anthem (not "little" by any means) and so much more! What about that raffle? We gave away a set of ZIPP WHEELS! Also, a BBQ from Ace Hardware, a fit on the new Guru Dynamic Fit Unit, a Capo Forma Cycling Kit, as well as a box of Barefoot Wine!

We put a lot of work into making this race one of the premiere local races in San Diego. We hope to host USAT Nationals in the future. Thinking about traveling to San Diego? What a great excuse to race and enjoy the amazing weather of Southern California. Look for information soon on the 2011 event.

Thank you to our AMAZING Volunteers and Sponsors for making this event possible!

We're Moving!

It's finally here! We are moving to Liberty Station starting this Friday, September 10th! Our new address is:

2816 Historic Decatur Rd

San Diego, CA 92106

And the best news of all...we have parking! Over 868 spaces. :)

We WILL BE OPEN during the move and build out. Please excuse our dust during this time. We are excited about what's happening with Moment Cycle Sport and where we are headed! Look for further updates in regards to the new space, DEALS, SALES and more!

SWEET!!