Hey all you Trail Heads!

Spring has sprung, now how 'bout you? Yes, I have kids and that is a line from music class:-) But I like it! Spring is in full swing and we have some great events to talk about. For starters, we are celebrating our 10th anniversary. Yup, my Dad and I opened yesterday, April 1997, just him and I and a bunch of dreams. Thanks to tons of hard work, loyal customers like you, great staff and a bunch of luck we are still peddling bikes and a whole lot more! To celebrate the last 10 years we have a party planned and would like to invite you to come help us eat some great food and drink some tasty beverages.

The 10th Anniversary party is scheduled for Saturday, May 26th!
We've got lunch and dinner planned out with a phat BBQ putting out quality food and all the latest movies on a big screen. Lunch starts at noon and goes until 7 pm. Shimano will be supporting us with a keg of our favorite beer, Racer #5 IPA from the excellent brewer's at Bear Republic in Heald, Ca. Plus, our excellent representatives Andrew Kempe and Mark Hubble of Shimano are sponsoring us with another keg, this one from Anderson Valley. A tasty Boont Amber Ale, not quite as hoppy as the Racer #5, very smooth and a little too easy to drink lots of... We'll also have a big brew of Sun Tea going and cold water from Calistoga for those who did not ride a bike to the shop...


10th Anniversary Sale
SALE pricing is in order as well, so plan on saving 10% off original prices on any purchases starting this weekend, May 12th, in time for Mother's Day, and going through the rest of May!!! We have placed no limitations on this sale, so everything is game. Stale items that have been marked down for a while will be eligible for an additional 10% discount, while other items will just plain be on the cutting block! The cutting block will have lots of great clothes and gear, plus some hydraulic brakes, Kevlar tires, wheels, rims, hubs, forks, shocks and even some frames. We can't stay open another 10 years with those prices though, so be sure to take advantage of this month. The 10th Anniversary Sale ends when May does!

10th Anniversary Raffle
We felt like having a little fun. So, we're setting a fresh set of Shimano XTR Brakes aside for one lucky customer who buys a bike before the party, Saturday 26th when we'll pull the lucky ticket. So wait, how do you get a ticket? Simple, just buy any adult bike or frame from us in the next couple of weeks. To make it fair, we decided to give away one ticket for each sale under a grand while those emptying their wallets even more will get another chance to win with each additional thousand spent. Confused? I am. Example A: Buy a Rockhopper Comp, spend 882.50 after tax and the sale discount and you've got a ticket. Example B: Buy the Yeti 575 Enduro kit for $2430+tx and you've got two tickets. Now it's getting good... How 'bout the Stumpjumper Expert that's on sale for $2970 + tx, which puts it over three grand, and you've got three tickets. The Ibis Mojo in Nuclear Pesto Green with the XT kit, four something and four tickets. Don't you just love where this is going? I'm think'n grab the Fresh Intense 5.5 FRO frame, put a Float RLC on the front, build out some King Hubs with Ti Spokes and custome painted 819's, dress her up in the new M975 XTR, some Easton CNT bars, Thomson stem and post, a WTB Shadow V Saddle and hmmm, a 2.1 exiwolf in the rear and a 2.3 Wierwolf up front. Now we're talkin! I'd have to do the math, but that's a lot of tickets... Thanks for playing our game everybody and good luck!

DEMONSTRATION FOREST HAS A NEW TRAIL
But we need your help to get it done! This weekend will be the final day to get the Corral trail finished and we can do it with lots of helping hands. Come out and give a little back to the greatest forest mountain bikers have access to.

When: Saturday & Sunday, May 12th. 8:30 am 'till 2 pm.
What: Sculpting the new additional trail on Corral Tr. (the closest trail to the parking lot)
Why: This trail rocks, and you can feel the love of riding trail you helped build for years.
Bonus: Riders who log hours building this trail can get an extra 5% off our 10% sale. (only good for one trip to the register) AND, you will be invited to a special BBQ at the forest, details to follow.
Carpool: If you would like to help but can't get there on your own, call the shop to get a ride! I've got room in my truck and can pick you up at the shop. Plan to be there by 7:45 am.
Sign up: Please reg. on line so we know who's coming! Yes, it's free... www.trailworkers.com

Shop Rides
We ride a lot. I wish I could say we always ride on the same days and times, but with so many of us racing, raising children and our shop hours, it just isn't possible. That said, we'd love to invite you on our rides. I am putting together a calendar to mark down who's riding and when so others can join in the fun! We invite you to visit or call the shop to hook up with others who want to ride. We love to ride early on Sundays, if we are not racing, and scattered days through the week. Some in the early morning, some in the evening, some with lights. So come on in, check out the calendar, and let's ride!

A big Thank You All for helping Trail Head Cyclery get off the ground, pick up speed and carry it into our 11th year. Our dreams have been realized and nary a day goes by we don't wonder at how lucky we are to have Trail Head and great customers like you to share the passion with. Please try to make it down to the shop on Saturday the 26th for all the fun, and don't miss out on our specials through May 31st! Here's wishing a happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there, especially the ones supporting their crazy kids in this sport! And again, a huge Thanks from all of us here at Trail Head Cyclery.

Lars & John Thomsen
Owners
Trail Head Cyclery, Inc.
14450 Union Ave.
San Jose, CA 95124
www.trailheadcyclery.com
lars@trailheadcyclery.com
John@trailheadcyclery.com




RACING SCHEDULE
The racing is on full throttle right now, here are most of the close ones and the majors that are on our radar...

May 19th, Saturday: CCCX XC#6 at Toro Park
May 20th, Sunday: CCCX DH#4 at Toro Park
June 3rd, Sunday: CCCX XC #7 at Fort Ord
June 9/10, Saturday - Sunday: 24hrs of Adrenalin at Laguna Seca
June 9/10, Saturday - Sunday: CHDH #2 at Carnegie, Livermore
June 16th, Saturday: Sandhill Father's Day Dual Slalom Evening Race
June 16/17, Saturday - Sunday: NMBS #3 at Park City
June 23rd, Saturday: CCCX XC#8 at Fort Ord
June 24th, Sunday: CCCX DH#5 at Toro Park
June 30th, Saturday: CCCX XC Finals at Toro Park
July 1st, Sunday: CCCX DH Finals at Toro Park
July 1st, Sunday: Northstar DH #1
July 5th, Thursday: Northstar XC #1
July 6,7,8: NMBS #4 at Infineon Race Way, Sonoma
July 12th, Thursday: Northstar XC #2
July 13,14,15: Downieville Classic
July 19th, Thursday: Northstar XC #3
July 21-29th, Crankworx, Whistler Bike Park, Can.
July 26th, Thursday: Northstar XC #4
July 29th, Sunday: Northstar DH #2
July 27,28,29: NMBS #5 at Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Aug. 2nd, Thursday: Northstar XC #5
Aug. 9th, Thursday: Northstar XC #6
Aug. 10,11,12: NMBS Finals at Snowmass, Vermont
Aug. 16th, Thursday: Northstar XC #7
Aug. 19th, Sunday: Northstar DH #3
Sep. 1st-2nd: 24 Hours of Adrenalin at Laguna Seca, including the Solo World Championships!
Sep. 8,9: CHDH Finals at Carnegie, Livermore
Sep. 9th, Sunday: Northstar DH #4
Sep. 23rd, Sunday: Northstar DH #5

Note: Sand Hill will have a Fall Gravity Series Sept/Oct 2007. Dates TBA