Signature Cycles Presents: Meet the Makers – Round II

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Signature

Signature Cycles Greenwich
Saturday, April 27th from 12-3pm

A repeat performance and exclusive meeting of five of the world’s finest Custom Frame Builders in one location to discuss the story of their success building the best bicycles on the planet and what they have planned for the future.

The afternoon will feature a panel discussion with from the following bespoke bicycle company owners:

Bob Parlee – Parlee Cycles – Peabody, MA
Ben Serotta – Serotta Bicycles – Saratoga Springs, NY
Gary Smith – Independent Fabrications – Somerville, MA
Rob Vandermark – Seven Cycles – Watertown, MA
Robert Pinazza – Guru Bicycles – Montreal

You may have missed the North American Hand-Built Show, so we’re bringing New England’s best to you!

The event will kick off at noon with a meet and greet, light lunch, and then a “Makers” round table discussion followed by a Q&A session.

You’ll have an opportunity to meet face to face with the builders of your choice.

Join us at 9am for our regular Saturday Ride prior to the festivities!

RSVP by April 25th to lorihoefer@gmail.com or 203-485-0500

Signature Cycles Greenwich to Host Women’s Cycling Information Panel and Networking Night

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Signature

April 4^th Event First in Series of Women’s-Only Clinics

What should I eat before a ride? Why does my saddle hurt? I think I want to race but how do I get started?

Cycling can be an intimidating activity for many women, but Signature Cycles is here to help answer these and many more questions during its special women’s-only “Ladies Night: Women in the Know” information panel and networking event on April 4 at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Signature Cycles is located at 14 Railroad Avenue in Greenwich.

Women of all levels of experience and ability are welcome and encouraged to attend. Topics to be covered will include women’s health, injury prevention, gear, competitive racing, and more. A field of women panelists will be on hand to answer questions, including:

Ann Ivan – USAT Level 1 Coach, Rye YMCA Fitness Center Director, Age Group Triathlete, 2-Time Ironman Finisher, Cancer Survivor

Carrie Goldkopf – Personal Trainer, Certified Massage Therapist, Nutrition Counselor, Avid Mountain Bike Enthusiast

Clare Zecher – USAT Level 1 Certified Coach, Personal Trainer, USAT Team USA Qualification, Multiple-time Marathon Competitor

Genevieve X. Boulanger – Owner and Founder of GXB Yoga and Pilates. Certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor

Gloria C. Cohen, MD – Specialist in Non- Operative Sports Medicine. Team Physician for Columbia University Varsity Athletic Teams. Former Team Physician to the Canadian National Cycling Team andCanadian Olympic Games Medical Team

Lucia Deng – Co-Captain of the Rockstar/ Signature Cycles Womens Racing Team,Board of Directors of Century Road Club Association

Madeleine Marecki – Member of Rockstar/Signature Cycles Womens Racing Team, Former Division 1 Cross Country and Track Athlete

Abigail Smith, PT, DPT – Owner of Forward Motion Physical Therapy in Westport CT, Adjunct Professor at Norwalk Community College for the Physical Therapy Assistant program. Triathlete and Marathon Runner

Melissa Moo Harkins – Founder of MooMotion Apparel, 3-Time Ironman Finisher, Alumni of Parsons School of Design

The event will include food, drink, and great giveaways. This is an evening not to be missed! Reservations can be made by emailing lori@signaturecycles.com.

Signature Cycles January Hand Built Wheel Promotion

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Signature

Maybe you have been thinking about some a new set of training wheels or perhaps it’s time to step up to the fantastic ride quality that hand built wheels provide? Well it’s your lucky month!

This January, Signature Cycles wants to help you roll into 2013 as smooth and fast as possible. Until the end of this month, spokes are half price and labor is included with the purchase of rims and hubs.

This promotion is limited to 10 wheel sets so email justin@signaturecycles.com to reserve your set today!

Better Posture for Better Cycling Clinic

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Signature

Signature Cycles Greenwich
Thursday January 17th at 6pm

It is well known that poor posture while cycling can impact stability and result in back and neck pain and even pain in wrists, hands and ankles. Incorrect posture also limits maximum oxygen intake which decreases performance while proper posture can make pedaling easier and breathing more effective. By improving your posture, you can help reduce the chance of injury and pain.

Learn more about better posture for cycling with Dr. Beverley Marr of Stamford Healthcare Associates, chiropractor and creator of The SOAR Method for Perfect Posture, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at Signature Cycles. Designed to improve posture, The SOAR Method is a 15-minute sequential stretching and strengthening technique based on the principles of balance, strength and agility.

Dr. Marr will give posture assessments and tips on maintaining good posture while riding. She and her team will also demonstrate their new Posture Board to further improve posture and offer demos of low level laser therapy which uses light waves to reduce inflammation and pain and is used by pro cyclists.

Please email lori@signaturecycles.com to RSVP

A Great Night at Our Greenwich Studio Grand Opening

Posted on December 28, 2012 by signature

Our Greenwich Studio Grand Opening party this November was a blast and we wanted to share this short video of the night with you. It’s always great to get so many friends, clients and partners together and we want to extend our thanks to everyone for coming out and celebrating with us. Reps from Seven, IF, Guru, Serotta, Parlee, Assos, Rapha, Shimano, Zipp, SRAM and Lightweight were there along with many of our clients. We gave away over $10,000 in prizes in our raffle including a Lightweight wheelset, a Shimano Dura-Ace 9000 group, and a cycling trip to Majorca! It was a great night and we want to thank everyone for showing up. If you missed it, please come by for a tour of our new Greenwich showroom soon – Happy New Year!

The Jersey Project Signing and Greenwich Holiday Stroll

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Signature

Signature Cycles Greenwich
Saturday December 1st from 11am to 4pm

Make sure to stop by our Greenwich studio location this Saturday, December 1st, for a book signing with Bill Humphreys, co-author of The Jersey Project. The Jersey Project is a beautiful and colorful way to tell the story of America’s Bicycle racing renaissance alongside the European story that inspired it. You can read more about The Jersey Project here.

Also on Saturday, Signature Cycles Greenwich will be participating in the Greenwich Holiday Stroll. Stop by for some spiced apple cider and seasonal treats.

Signature Cycles New Greenwich Studio Grand Opening Celebration

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Signature

Thursday, November 15th from 5-8pm

Join us to celebrate the Grand Opening of our new Greenwich studio location on November 15th from 5-8pm. We will be giving away over $10,000 in prizes including:

-Lightweight Meilenstein Wheelset
-Shimano Dura Ace 9000 Group
-Majorca Cycling Vacation
-Rapha and Assos Clothing
-And Much More

In addition to food and refreshments, manufacturers will be on hand to show off their 2013 models. You won’t want to miss this exclusive chance to win valuable prizes and experience our fantastic new studio!

D2R2 2012: The Rugged and Scenic Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnée

Posted on August 20, 2012 by signature

This weekend Signature’s own Justin Bagnati rode the D2R2 (Deerfield Dirt-Road Randonnée ) with about 1,000 other cyclists on a summer day that couldn’t have been more perfect for this event. The D2R2 was conceived in the 1990’s as a favorite dirt road loop in the hilltowns of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Organized as an event in 2005, it’s hailed as one of the hardest, most scenic, most traffic-free rides around. According to ride designer Sandy Whittlesey, the idyllic quality of D2R2 is no accident: “We designed D2R2 by placing pins in the map where the covered bridges and coolest sights were, then connected the dots with dirt roads. When the ride was originally developed we expected it to be nothing more than a quirky event for the fringe cyclists known as “randonneurs”. However, the event got national press, with riders raving about how fun, challenging, and beautiful it was.”

Justin Bagnati (3rd from left) with friends at D2R2

D2R2 riders choose from five distances: 40 mile, 100K, 115K, 150K, and 180K. Lots of families and those looking for a relaxed ride choose the 40-mile Green River ride which is about 50% dirt roads, mostly flat and twists along the beautiful Green River. The 100K offers a real back road challenge with LOTS of hills, and the 180K (112 miles) is considered one of the hardest rides in the country with 11,070 feet of climbing. Continue reading →