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Roller Races Coming to the 54
  

Cycles 54 will be hosting the second round of the Jersey Shore Roller Race Series on Sunday February 12th at 10 am.  The races are open to riders of all levels, no racing experience required, but previous experience riding rollers is highly recommended.  Racing will be  1 Kilometer in length and riders will be placed in brackets after an initial Time Trial for seeding.  Registration is free and opens at 930, racing starts at 10.  For more information, contact Christian at 732.449.2254.  The final race in the series will be at The Peddler of Long Branch.  Visit www.thepeddler.com for more information.
    
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See BMC at Cycles 54.
Cycles 54 is happy to announce our new partnership with BMC Bicycles.  BMC has made it's mark on the highest levels of the sport in recent years, being raced to victory in the 2009 World Championships and the 2011 Tour de France.  In 2012 BMC will be under the legs of the #1 and 2 ranked riders in the world, Philippe Gilbert and Cadel Evans. 
 
Come by the showroom to see the latest in Swiss Cycling Technology like the Race Machine...
  
   
and the Time Machine...
  
Learn more about BMC at www.bmc-racing.com.
    
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2012 Indoor Spin Class Registration is Open.
Registration is open for our 2012 GTR Class.  Classes are 90 minutes, every Tuesday night at 6:30 pm, for a 12 week session.  We are limited to 30 riders, so register early to secure a spot. 

This winters class kicks off on Tuesday January 3rd. 

Tuition: $175.00

We have a limited number of rental trainers available at $5 per class. 



Class members receive 10% off the purchase of a new CyclesOps Trainer.  Contact christian@cycles54.com to reserve a spot or call 732.449.2254.
    
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2012 Cycles 54 Cycling Team joins forces with the Team for Autism Awareness
            

Cycles 54 will be joining forces with the Team for Autism Awareness (www.thejtfoundation.com) for the 2012 Racing Season.  The foundations was founded in 2006 with the goal to spread awareness about the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and support families in our community dealing with Children with ASD.  In 2012 our main focus will be to purchase iPads that the foundation can present to families in our community with Children with ASD. The iPad, is an effective tool for many on the autism spectrum. Its flexibility and portability offer some additional advantages over laptops or PCs. The touch screen and layout make the iPad more accessible for children with coordination or learning difficulties; these children may find sliding and tapping easier than either typing or writing. Moreover, the iPad can be easily carried, and thus is helpful for calming and focusing children who are on the go.

Cycles 54 team members look forward to helping the JT Foundation reach its goals this year in raising awareness and generation funds to purchase iPads in 2012.

Click here to see the new 2012 Team Uniform.
    
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Specialized 2012 Mountain Bikes are here!
 

Stop in to see the latest 2012 Models from Specialized including the new Carve 29'er Series.  We have Test Bikes available in both Full Suspension and Hard Tail for extended test rides.
    
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Tour de Fair Haven wrap up!
Another great day of racing is in the books.  Thank you to all the Cycles 54 Team Members and the Town of Fair Haven for making this year's addition a success.

Complete results can be found here.

See photos of the TDFH here.

 

 
    
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Interbike 2011 Photo Gallery
Brian returned from the Industry wide Interbike Trade Show in Las Vegas last week.  He put together this great photo summary of all the new gear being released in 2012.  Check it out at www.photobucket.com/cycles54.
    
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Cycles 54 presents the 2011 Tour de Fair Haven
Cycles 54 will promote the 3rd annual Tour de Fair Haven on Sunday September 18th.

Visit www.tourdefairhaven.com for   complete race information or register online at www.bikereg.com.

Over $11,000 in prize money.

Come on out for some exciting racing action and bring your kids for our Kids Races right after the Men's Pro/Am event.
    
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Cycles 54 Customers in Action.
   
Cycles 54 Tri Team member Bob Valdez, powers his way to another Ironman finish at Ironman Germany. 

   
Cycles 54 Tri Team member Scott Carone, on his way to 1st Place in his age group at the Long Branch Tri Series.

Steve Dioslaki of the Metra/Cycles 54 team won the 35+ State Criterium Championshp in Morristown, NJ. 

Great job by all out team members this summer, and keep those results coming!
    
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C54 Twilight Series Racing Action

Cycles 54 riders wrap up June with a clean sweep of the June 28th Twilight Series Race.  Thomas Barnett, Greg Leach (Series Leader), and Nikolai Masluk (Points Leader) rode away from the field to sweep the top 3 places. 

C54's John McLeod, has been cleaning up in the Category 4's with three wins in his last three races (Twilight Series, Lakehurst, and the BLP Grand Prix).  Great job John!

Also, congratulations to Doug Hover for his win at the Masters State Time Trail Championships.

To see photos of all the action visit www.efotolab.com/photographers/rala.  Special thanks to Tara Luaducci for all the great photos every week!

More action from this weeks Twilight Race in the Category 4/5's...

 
    
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C54 Team Members in Action
  May 28, 2011: Cycles 54 Team Member, Nick Marino, after finishing the Iron Horse Classic Road Race in Durango, Colorado earlier today.  Great job Nick!
    
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The Tuesday 5/24 Twilight Series Race is Cancelled

We regret to inform everyone that the Tuesday May 24th event at First Energy Park is cancelled.  The Lakewood BlueClaws had to rescheduled a College Baseball Tournament that was rained out last week.  We are currently working with the organization to find a replacement date.  Click here to follow the race series on Facebook to get the latest news, results and information.
    
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The 2011 Racing Season is off to a great start - with three wins in the first two weeks.


Cycles 54/Metra's Greg Leach won the first race of the new season, taking the Senior Men's race at Branch Brook Park in Newark.  Week 2, saw Cycles 54/Strive One rider, Jonathan Erdelyi take the win in the Senior Men's race as well.

Our streak continued across the pond, with Cycles 54/Metra rider Toby Weatherhall winning the kick off time trail of the UK season.
    
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Limited Edition 54 Clothing arriving this spring

Cycles 54 will be launching our in house clothing line later this spring with a variety of Men's and Women's Tees from American Apparel.  Stop in to prebook your favorite style of this years limited edition run.





Look for our limited edition jerseys and hoodies to arrive later
this spring as well.
    
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Summer Clothing Has Arrived, 50% OFF Winter Clothing still in stock.
Spring must be getting closer, because we've been busy unpacking new boxes of summer clothing from Specialized, Orca, 2XU, and others.

That means our 50% OFF racks are stocked with Men's and Women's winter clothing while supplies last.  Come in early for best selection at prices that can't be beat.

Also, check out our selection of leftover 2010 Wetsuits from ORCA and 2XU at closeout prices.

    
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Cycles 54 Spin Class is in full swing.


We just wrapped up week 6 of our 2011 Indoor Spin Class.  Thanks to all the participants who have made this year's edition the largest so far.  We can still squeeze a few more bodies in here, so if you have any interest in joining the fun, call or email the store for information.  Classes are 90 minutes every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
    
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See Velo News Bicycle Buyers Guide 2011 Editor's Choice Bikes at Cycles 54
VeloNews 2011 Bicycle Buyer’s GuideVelo News has picked four of the bikes we stock as their 2011 Editors Picks.  The Look 695 (the choice of the Cycles 54 Cycling Team) as best Euro Road Bike.  The Felt Z2 as the best Enthusiast Road Bike, the Specialized Roubaix SL3 as the best Endurance Road Bike, and the Specialized Epic 29'er as the best Cross Country Mountain Bike.

    
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New Winter Hours.  now open later on Thursday and Fridays!
Cycles 54 will start new winter hours on January 1st, due to our Wednesday Night Spin Class.  We will now be closing the showroom at 6pm on Wednesday, but will be extending our Thursday and Friday hours to 7 pm.  See the menu above for our weekly hours.

We still have 4 spots left in our 2011 Spin Class that starts on Wednesday Jan. 3rd.  Call or email the store to sign up.

    
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Registration is open for our 2011 Spin Class, which kicks off Wednesday Jan. 5th

Our 2011 Spin Class starts on Wednesday January 5th at 630 pm.  Class runs for 12 weeks and is 90 minutes long.  We limit the class size to the first 25 people who sign up.  Click on the logo for more information.

    
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Mountain Bike Season is Here
 

It's that time of year!  With the temperature dropping, many of us our hanging up our road bikes and heading into the woods.  Cycles 54 has a great selection of 2011 Mountain bikes to choose from to help you enjoy the trails.  Stop by to try out a 29'er or a Full Suspension ride like the brand new Specialized Epic and Stumpjumper FSR.  Call for information about shop lead group rides at Allaire State Park.

    
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Winter Clothing has arrived.
 

Need a little extra clothing on those morning rides lately? We've noticed too.  We now have winter clothing and accessories in stock from Capo, De Marchi, Castelli, Fox, and Specialized.  We have something for everyone's budget and temperature.  

    
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Another great Tour de Fair Haven is in the books.
Cycles 54 would like to thank everyone who supported this year's Tour de Fair Haven.  We cannot be happier with this years event.  We doubled last year's turnout and raised money for a great cause, the Joan Dancy and PALS Foundation.  Click here for the official race results. A special thank you to all the Cycles 54 Team members who came out to volunteer at the event and made this years race safe and enjoyable for everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

    
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Volunteers Needed for the Tour de Fair Haven
Cycles 54 is looking for volunteers to help out at this Sundays Tour de Fair Haven.  Interested people can sign up HERE.  Volunteers will receive a Tour de Fair Haven Tee Shirt and free lunch.  Just let us know what window of time you can do in the comment section and our staff will follow up with you prior to the race.
    
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Tour de Fair Haven, this Sunday 9/19/2010
With over $15,000 in prize money, the Tour de Fair Haven promises to deliver some of the most exciting racing of the year.  Wrap up your season with us this Sunday either as a racer or a spectator.  Racing kicks off at 7 am, with the Men's Pro Am feature event starting at 11:30.  Register at www.bikereg.com.  Online registration closes on Friday at 1 pm.  Race day registration is also available.  Visit www.tourdefairhaven.com for more information.  Click here for the official race flyer.
    
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 Going Old School

Thanks to our Zipp/Look Rep, Brian Wester, for this shot of our owner, Christian Young at the 1982 Road National Championships in Wisconsin.  Brian is the fifth rider from the left, and Christian is the next rider to his right. Those were the days!

    
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The 2010 Twilight Series is in the books!
Cycles 54 would like thank all of the racers who have supported this year's series.  2010 saw the largest turnout in our four year history.  Congratulations to this years overall winners: Category Pro 1/2/3: Darin Bedle and Category 4/5: Clayton Allen. 

Cycles 54 Riders wrapped up the series in great fashion, winning both races.  John McLeod won the 4/5 Race and Rob Mahoney lead a C54 top 3 sweep in the 1/2/3 Race.  Great job guys!

Complete results can be found on the events page of our website.  See you back at the BlueClaws in 2011.   

    
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Registration is Open!

Registration is now open for the 2010 Tour de Fair Haven.  Visit www.bikereg.com to sign up.  This year's event is on Sunday, September 19th. With a new $14,900 prize list including...$9,900 for Mens Pro 1/2/3, $1000 for Women and $1700 for Masters 35+.  There's no better place to wrap up your 2010 racing season.

Visit www.tourdefairhaven.com for more info or contact Christian at Cycles 54.

    
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Repeat!!!
Cycles 54 Team's dominate the NJ State Team Time Trial Championships last weekend.  The Metra/C54 Squad of Greg Battista, Greg Leach, Dave Martin and Toby Weatherall won the Senior Men's Category for the second year in a row!  The Masters 45+ Team of Bill Borghard, Doug Hover, Rob Maxted, and Dave Hussey did not disappoint either, winning their event as well.   Congrats to our eight state champions!
    
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C54's Nikolai Malsuk wins again in Prospect Park.
Team Metra/C54 rider, Nik Malsuk won his 4th race of 2010 with a solid breakaway victory at Prospect Park in  Brooklyn last week. 

 

Nikolai has also won in Branchbrook Park, the Rahway River Park Criterium, and helped Team Metra/C54 win the NJBA Team Challenge for the third time.

C54 riders kept the winning streak going with Ross Anderson, winning the Category 4/5 Race at our NJNG Twilight Series in Lakewood. 

The series continues on Tuesday 5/11.  For more information visit the Racing Tab on the top of the page.

C54 would like to wish Ran Korolik and Steven Halloway good luck this weekend at Ironman St. George in Utah.

    
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Spring / Summer Hours Start This Week
The season is here and Cycles 54 has expanded our hours to 7-Days a week.  We are now open: Mondays 12 to 4, Tuesdays 10 to 6, Wednesdays 12 to 8, Thursdays 10 to 6, Fridays 10 to 6, Saturdays 10 to 5, and Sundays 12 to 4.  Enjoy the great weather!
    
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Race Dates Announced for Cycles 54
Twilight Race Series.

Cycles 54 will kick off its fifth year of promoting Tuesday Night Bike Racing at First Energy Park in Lakewood, NJ.  The 2010 schedule consists of nine races on 4/27, 5/11, 6/22, 7/6, 7/13, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, and 8/24.  The 2010 Series is sponsored by New Jersey Natural Gas.  Visit the racing tab above for more information.
    
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Cycles 54 Athletes Collect some hardware at the NJBA Awards Dinner.

Cycles 54 racers (L to R) Greg Leach, Steve Dioslaki, and Thomas Barnett after receiving their awards at the NJ Bicycle Associations Awards Dinner.  Steve finished 2nd and Greg was 3rd in the Senior Men's Garden State Cup Competition, while Thomas won the Junior 15/16 Time Trial Cup.  Cycles 54 also won the Best Team Award in both Categories. 

The 2010 Season kicks off in March.  Check out our new team website launching in February, www.54nation.com.

    
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Demo Bikes here from Felt
Felt has a great new program for 2010 - that allows you to take home some of their models and test them out for a few days.  The first bikes to arrive are a pair of his and hers Cafe 8 Deluxe Hybrids.  Stop in today and pick one up.  The Cafe 8 Deluxe is everything you need in a Hybrid - its a bike that's both useful and fun to ride.

    
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Monday Night Spin Jan. 4th  

Cycles 54 indoor spin class will start on January 4th, 2010.  Signups are open now.  Class runs for 12 weeks, each session is 90 minutes and will take participants through various drills, intervals and loads of fun.  Class starts at 6:30 pm in the Cycles 54 Showroom.  Bring your own bike and trainer and get in shape for spring with a great group of people.  Contact the store at 732.449.2254 or email info@cycles54.com to sign up.  Cost: $180. 

    
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Holiday Kids Bikes available now.

Great selection of kids bikes in stock now in time for the holiday.  Pick up a matching Nutcase Helmet to complete the package for your favorite little rider.

    

Thanksgiving week hours and Holiday Layaway.

Cycles 54 would like to wish a Happy Thanksgiving to all our customers and let you know that we will have special holiday hours Thanksgiving week. We will close early on Wednesday 11/25 (11 to 3) and will be closed on Thursday, Thanksgiving day (11/26).  We will reopen on Friday November 27th at 10 am. 

Holiday Layaways available now.  Take advantage of the best selection and our Christmas Eve pick up to layaway your gifts at zero percent interest now.  Small deposit required, shop early and beat the crowds.

We will also be announcing the dates for our winter spin class shortly - check back to the website for details this month.

    

 

Attention Club Members! Team Clothing Orders due this month.



Cycles 54 would like to welcome all our new club members and two new sponsors, Seacoast Builders, and Therapeutic Fitness.  We are wrapping up our 2010 Clothing Order this month and need your sizes and items as soon as possible.  Contact Christian at christian@cycles54.com for an order form.  Check back often for our 2010 Race Schedule including the Tour de Fair Haven and the Lakewood Blue Claws Twilight Series.  Click on the jersey above to see a full size version.  Click here for the clothing order form.
    

 

The 2009 Tour De Fair Haven is in the books!



Cycles 54 and the town of Fair Haven have were proud to present this first (of hopefully many more) edition of the Tour de Fair Haven.  300 plus racers took on the 4.5 mile downtown course.  For complete results of this years event, click here.  You can also see photos of the event on Tara Lauducci website at http://www.efotolab.com/photographers/rala.

Thank you to the entire team that helped put this years event together, especially the great people at Shop Rite, The Fair Have Business Association, The FHPD, The FHFD, Joan Dancy and Pals, and all of our fantastic volunteers.  See you all next September.

    

 

2009 Bicycles On Sale Now!!!

Great deals on all 2009 Bicycles left in stock - take 15-20% off all 09 Specialized, Felt, Bianchi, and Look Bicycles while supplies left.