TAKE THE STRESS OUT OF GIFT BUYING!

Really not sure what your swim, bike and run obsessed loved ones want for Christmas? Then why no buy them a Trisports Gift Voucher and remove the hassle of having to guess colour, size, brand and whether or not they already have three of them!

All gift vouchers are assigned to the reciepients name and stored on our EPOS system and so even if they lose their actual voucher they won't lose their gift.

Speak to a member of the team the next time you're in store to find out more.

‘Movember’ is here!

The Trisports boys will be doing their bit for ‘charidy’ this year as they all take part in the month of Movember.

So if you find yourself being served in store by a Tom Selleck, Terry Thomas or Charlie Chaplin lookalike don’t be surprised!

We’ve set up a Trisports team online and so if you do wish to contribute then please click here and select the option to donate to the Trisports team fund.

Our sincerest thanks in advance to any of our superb customers who do decide to donate.

Standalone 10k

This Sunday (7th October) we will once again be present as a sponsor of the Standalone 10k. This year’s event promises to be a truly memorable one as this fantastic local event (organised by North Herts Road Runners) celebrates its 25th anniversary. We’ll also be running a cool competition on the day for race entrants, so make sure to visit our gazebo and get your entry in!

Product of the Month

With the recent change in weather and cross country season rapidly approaching, now is the perfect time to pick yourself up a pair of Mizuno Wave Harrier 3’s. These unisex trail shoes offer fantastic grip on even the most chewed-up of cross country courses and also help preserve your road shoes from muddy abuse. With a price tag of £85.00 they’re not going to break the bank either and the durable outsole will ensure that you get multiple seasons use from them. We stock a full range of sizes and so make sure to pop in soon and pick up your pair.

New USB chargeable Bontrager Glo & Ember lights

We now have in stock the NEW Bontrager Glo and Ember USB rechargeable cycle lights at £24.99 each. These are a fantastic product and make a perfect Birthday or Christmas gift!

Full specs are as follows:

• Rechargable, easy to install safety lights that provide over 270 degree visibility
• Glo (white front light) and Ember (red rear light) both include steady and strobe-flash modes
• 12 lumens (Glo) / 8 lumens (Ember) via two bright bulbs: one .5W & one LED
• Run times: Glo 6 hours in steady mode and 30+ in flashing mode, Ember 7 in steady and 35+ flashing
• Includes rechargeable Li Polymer battery that is charged through sealed Micro USB port using included cable
• Fully charged in 2.5 hours
• Includes silicone strap for quick installation on handlebars, seatposts, forks, helmets and more
• Ember strap includes 16 degree offset for optimized use on seatposts
• Glo strap can be rotated in 90 degree increments allowing for more mounting options

Event News

As proud sponsors of the Duck N' Dash 'Garden City' Aquathlon - we'd love to see as many of our loyal customers as possible take part in this fantastic local event.

Organised and run to a very high standard by local club Freedom Tri, without ever losing its friendly and accessible nature, the Duck N' Dash offers the perfect opportunity for both children and seniors to cut their teeth in the world of multisport.

Taking place from 9:00am on Sunday 2 September 2012 at Letchworth Garden City outdoor 50m pool, the race consists of a 600m swim followed by a 6km cross-country run around Norton Common.

We look forward to seeing you there!

NEW IN STORE

We are now stocking an increasing number of 2013 model bikes from Trek.

With most road, mountain and hybrid bikes having had either upgrades or funky new paint schemes (and in some cases, both!) – it’s already looking like a vintage year for Trek bikes and the perfect time to start and/or add to your Trek collection!

TOUR DE FRANCE COMPETITION GIVEAWAY!

To celebrate this year’s Tour de France we have a fantastic competition giveaway!

For your chance to WIN a Bryton Rider 35E Gps bike computer worth £119.99 simply come in store and complete a competition entry form located next to our customer service area.

The competition will be running throughout the Tour de France with the winner being announced on our Facebook page on Monday 23rd July and in the August edition of Trisports news, so make sure to get down to Trisports and get your entry in!

THE BALDOCK CYCLE CHALLENGE

Sunday 24th June saw the Baldock Cycle Challenge take place.

With more than 140 riders taking part, many Trisports customers, it was great to be able to support such a popular first-time local event and also be able to participate on the day.

Needless to say, we’re already looking forward to next year’s event!

2011 TREK BIKES ON SALE!

We currently have a Project One Trek Madone 6.9 with Dura-Ace groupset and Bontrager Aeolus 5 wheels (Size: 56cm) for sale at a stunningly low price of £3999.99 (full retail price was £6500.00). This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Pro Tour, Tour de France level bike for under four grand.

We also have a Trek Speed Concept 2.5 triathlon bike (Size: Medium) available for £1200.00, a  Trek 4th District single-speed bike (Size: 56cm) for only £500.00 (RRP £650.00)
and a used Trek Superfly Elite 29’er mountain bike (Size: 17.5") for just £2300.00 (RRP £5000.00).

So, if you're interested in the bargain of a lifetime please contact us at the shop ASAP to avoid disappointment.

THE FANTASTIC 4!

There’s so many cool new items now in stock at Trisports that it didn’t seem fair to have just one Product Of The Month. So instead we’ve got four! First up is the Tri Fly IV triathlon shoe from Pearl Izumi. Coming with great looks, men’s and women’s specific versions, spec and price (£89.99) the Tri Fly IV should be on everyone’s shopping list for this season.

Next is the London Podium run shoe collection from Asics. With London 2012 inspired colour-ways all and the usual top end run shoe engineering to be expected from Asics, these are the perfect way to get into the Olympic spirit!

For all the tech-lovers out there we have the ultimate upgrade! The brand new Campagnolo Record EPS groupset. Featuring all the world-class technology you’d expect from this much beloved company. And done in a way that’s truly Campagnolo. Tech meets la bella figura!

And finally, we’re now stocking complete bike cleaning kits for both road and mountain bikes from product leader Fenwicks. These ‘everything you need’ bike cleaning kits make a brilliant gift for the cyclist in your life!

YOUNG MARIA SHOWS TRUE OLYMPIC SPIRIT!

A massive well done to young Trisports customer Maria Verdeille, who claimed two silver medals and a pb time in the Paralympic Test event at the Olympic stadium which also acted as the Sainbury’s School Games.

Maria first came to Trisports for a run shoe fitting and sent us some lovely feedback about the service she received whilst at the shop.

We look forward to seeing Maria’s sporting endeavours continue in the future.

Well done Maria!

WIN A FREE ENTRY TO THE BALDOCK CYCLE CHALLENGE!

As the key sponsor of the Baldock Cycle Challenge, and to help celebrate Bike Week, we’ve got a fantastic competition give-away!

We have two FREE ENTRIES to the event for two lucky Trisports customers and, should you win, you can choose to enter any of the three ride distances on offer.

In order to be in with a chance of winning, all you have to do is buy ANY nutrition product(s) from Trisports between 1st June 2012 and 11th June 2012 and give us your email address – it’s that simple!

We’ll email the winners direct and also announce who won via Twitter and Facebook on Friday 15th June 2012.

Even more great offers!

Whilst stocks last we are offering a 20% discount on selected 2XU compression wear as part of our improved Green Dot Sale so pop in store and nab yourself a compression bargain!

(Please note that all sale items are non-refundable and that the 20% discount over-rides all other discounts, including club discounts. Your statutory rights are not affected).

One off 2011 bike sale offers!

We currently have a Project One Trek Madone 6.9 with Dura-Ace groupset and Bontrager Aeolus 5 wheels (Size: 56cm) for sale at a stunningly low price of £3999.99 (full retail price was £6500.00). 

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a Pro Tour, Tour de France level bike for under four grand.

We also have a Trek Speed Concept 2.5 triathlon bike (Size: Medium) available for £1200.00 and a ladies Trek Skye SL mountain bike (Size: 14") for £340.00.

So, if you're interested in the bargain of a lifetime please contact us at the shop ASAP to avoid disappointment.

The Greenway Challenge

Sunday 6 May saw the Greenway Challenge take place.

Organised by North Herts Road Runners the event starts from Standalone Farm and offers runners a multi-terrain event following the route of the Letchworth Garden City Greenway including stone surfaces, pavements, footpaths and bridleways.

With race numbers - and participants in the form of Mick and Bam - being provided by Trisports there's plenty of shop interest in this great local event!

Check out some pics of the event on our Facebook page.

The Greenway Challenge

We are very pleased to announce that we will be supporting the Greenway Challenge on 6 May by providing race numbers for the event and also boosting entry numbers with both Mick and Bam running on the day!

If you would like to take part in the Greenway Challenge click here

BRAND NEW 2XU & Orca wetsuits & triathlon clothing NOW IN STOCK!

With the 2012 triathlon season fast approaching, now is the perfect time to get yourself kitted-out for the season ahead.

With this in mind, we are now stocking the latest wetsuits from 2XU and Orca, along with a full range of mens and womens one and two-piece trisuits from both manufacturers.

Check out our Facebook gallery for pictures and prices. Or even better, pop in store and see for yourself just how cool this year’s ranges look!

Green Dot Sale expanded!

Our Green Dot Sale has now been expanded to include selected 2XU compression wear. This offer is strictly whilst stocks last, so make sure not to miss out on saving 15%* on selected 2XU, Mizuno and Bontrager products in store!

*Boring disclaimer bit: Terms & Conditions apply. See in store for details.

Fi'zi:k Kurve saddles

Trisports are now stocking a vastly expanded range of fi'zi:k and fi'zi:k Kurve saddles, with demo versions available for all stocked models in order to provide you with true 'try before you buy' peace of mind.

As the saddle is the main contact point with your bike, choosing the right saddle for you can mean the difference between enduring a long ride and enjoying one!

Check out our Facebook page for our recent feature on the fi'zi:k Kurve range.