R.I.P. Big Blue

On July 29th our beloved Terra Cyclery vehicle, a 1994 Chevy Astro Van was traded in exchange for a new vehicle for the wife.
It was new to us as of January 2002, the perfect one owner vehicle with all documentation.
It served us well these past seven plus years, but alas the miles and years took their toll and along came the "cash for clunker" program which gave us much more then what was its retail value.
It saddens us deeply that it will now be crushed, unceremoniously.
We are hardened by the fact that eventually its metals will be recycled- who knows it might return to these shores in the form of a new bike?
Take care Big Blue. We will always have our memories.

Tech Clinic Photos

Just some photos of the tech clinic we had on July 26th.

2010 model year previews- Cannondale Headquarters July 22

On the 22nd the Orlando men traveled to Bethel Ct to Cannondale headquarters for the preview of the model year 2010 GT- Mongooose- Schwinn models.
We were very much impressed with the new designs and color schemes. The prices still will remain very competitive with above average good specs.
My favorite is the new GT Touring bike with disc brakes.
I am still deciding whether I liked the new cruiser with the cup holder integrated in the frame.
Check out the pictures.

TECH CLINIC SUNDAY JULY 26TH

This Sunday July 26th, Terra Cyclery along with New London Conn Custom Bike Club will sponsor a bike tech clinic/workshop/get together/bike ride.
Bring your custom/rat rod/vintage bicycle and show it off.
John Anderson of New England Wheelsmith will also be on hand to discuss wheel builds/repairs/restoration.
Be there at 2:00 pm rain or shine.

Finally- check out the photo of the GT Airshow riders at Terra Cyclery after the show on June 14th.Left to right Bo Wade, Lane George and Dan Sieg.

Busy July

Those who have visited the shop recently, might have noticed how busy we are.
We thank everyone for their patronage and patience.

Finally the weather seems to be turning for the better and we are now seeing more and more consistent sunny days.

Although it is almost one month to the day, I feel it is better late than never to display some photos of last months GT Airshow at the Whaling City Cyclone at Fort Trumbull.

For the record the Airshow Team consisted of Owner/Manager/Flatland Rider Bo Wade and Dan Sieg with Lane George.
If you look at the photo above taken in front of the ramp from left to right:
Dan Sieg, Saverio Orlando,Bo Wade, Felix Orlando (owner Terra Cyclery), Saverio (Savi) Orlando and Lane George.

Keep checking up on this blog as I promise to do a better job posting.