Category Archives: Special Events

Dr. Max Testa on the Performance Secret of Mitochondria

Posted on by

On December 5th and 6th, 2011, Dr. Max Testa visited us for the introduction of Passoni Bicycles to Signature Cycles. We were treated to an amazing talk about his long history in the Pro peloton, his training techniques and methodologies, his current work, and hilarious stories about Pro cyclists past and present.

This is the first video in a series which we will release over the coming week in which Dr. Testa discusses how important cellular mitochondria are to athletic performance (and everyday life!).

Powering Into 2012: An Evening with SRM

Posted on by
“A power meter allows you to quantitatively track your fitness changes, more easily define your weaknesses, and then refocus your training based on those weaknesses.  It can be the impetus for change in your training program.  Using a power meter can take your training to a new level.”

Hunter Allen & Andrew Coggan, PhD, authors of
Training and Racing with a Power Meter

Signature Cycles is proud to present two events which will highlight the ongoing partnership between SRM Power Meters and Signature Cycles. For the past two years, Signature Cycles has been the top “brick and mortar” dealer of SRM Training Systems in North America. Our depth and breadth of experience with all powermeters, and with SRM specifically, allows us to offer exceptional service to our clients when it comes to on-bike training data.

101203-srm-003-wp

Continue reading →

Italian style and design, on display

Posted on by

As part of our special event on both Monday and Tuesday of next week, which features Passoni Custom Bicycles and Dr. Max Testa as our featured speaker, we have extended the Italian theme throughout the evening.

Miller Motorcars will display a Ferrari FF and a Maserati GranTurismo MC, both of which are the latest in exemplary Italian automobiles.

Betteridge Jewlers will have a collection of Panerai timepieces on hand. You don’t need much more explanation than Panerai.

The Study Fine Wines will be pouring Italian wine and prosecco for us during the event.

All in all, we think it’s going to be a fantastic event and we hope you can make it.

Please RSVP:
Manhattan: jeff@signaturecycles.com
Greenwich: lori@signaturecycles.com

Please click here to view the full details of the event.

Small Business Saturday Sale!

Posted on by

This Saturday, November 26th, is the 2nd annual Small Business Saturday.  On this day, small businesses like ourselves receive a bit of the spotlight amidst all the doorbustin’ 24-hour-sale frenzy. Here at Signature Cycles, we thought that we would make a little event out of the day.

Stop by either our Manhattan or Greenwich location on Saturday, we will be offering an additional 25% off all Sale items. 2010 Capo Wind gloves, regularly $70 will be on sale for $35. In addition to the sale we will be serving holiday refreshments and might even find a festive movie to play.

We won’t make you jump through hoops, so no doorbusters, the sale will be available all day.

The Manhattan studio will be open from 10AM to 3PM.

Our Greenwich studio will be open from 11AM to 4PM.

Come join us! We hope to see you here.

Wheel Wisdom, Nov. 17th

Posted on by

Join us Thursday, November 17th, 6:00 pm in our Greenwich Studio for our Wheel Wisdom Clinic. This clinic will provide you with “Real Wisdom” as we discuss all things related to wheels:

• Hub adjustments
• Sealed cartridge bearings vs. loose ball bearings
• Proper quick release tension
• Tires: clincher vs. tubular vs. tubeless
• Characteristics of carbon vs. alloy rims
• Common noises from wheels and what they mean
Continue reading →

Majorca Spring Training Camp 2012

Posted on by

DEADLINE TO RSVP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JANUARY 10th. We are fortunate to have been offered additional hotel space for our trip.

March 23 – 31, 2012

Majorca is a cyclist’s playground. The variety of terrain, the climate, the views … it’s an absolutely unforgettable week of cycling. If you’ve missed this trip in the past, don’t miss it this year! We are once again partnering with GPM10, purveyors of the finest cycling experiences, who base themselves in Majorca every Spring and provide nothing but the best in logistics and support. Here’s a short film with highlights from our 2011 trip:

Continue reading →

NYC Bicycle Maintenance Clinic, Nov. 9th 6:30-8:00PM

Posted on by

For those of you who missed our Greenwich bicycle maintenance clinic, we will be holding a New York City edition on Wednesday, November 9th from 6:30 – 8PM. The clinic will focus on familiarizing you with the regular maintenance points of your bicycle, what to look for, and issues that you can fix at home or on the road. Topics will include:

  • Monitoring tire wear, and how to change tires/tubes.
  • Proper chain lubrication, and the life expectancy of a chain.
  • Minor Derailleur adjustment, cable stretch and maintenance.
  • Maintaining your contact points: bar tape, pedal cleats, and saddle.
  • Changing brake pads for carbon or aluminum wheels.
  • How to use a torque wrench and why they are important.

… and of course, bring your questions.  Please RSVP with Jeff@SignatureCycles.com.

Signature Cycles NYC
Wednesday, November 9th 6:30PM