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12 Hours of Santos is Almost Here!

by Chris on January 25, 2012

This year’s 12 Hours of Santos is less than a month away! It is scheduled for February 18th (a Saturday), from 10 AM to 10 PM on the Vortex trails.

From the Base classes to Women’s / Co-Ed classes to Single Speed classes, there is a class for everyone! There are also 4 person teams, 2 person teams and solo classes. Bring a friend and make it twice the fun!

The events start on Friday, the 17th, with late registration and packet pickup from 5 to 6 PM. Open riding and camping are allowed! A complementary Breakfast and Dinner are provided for all riders.

On Race Day, 8 AM brings the last of the packet pickups and 9 AM ushers in the 12 Minutes of Santos Kid’s Race. 10 AM marks the start of the 12 Hours!

To register, go to http://www.goneriding.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=545&Itemid=275

Check out our Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/santosbikeshop

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Mock Tri Meetup at Carney Island (Lake Weir)

by Chris on January 6, 2012

Come out to Lake Weir at the Carney Island park area for our next Triathlon meetup.  We will be heading out for a sprint distance bike and run.  (Extra loops are available for those who wish to ride longer) Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012 meet us out there at 7am.  Depending upon temperatures, we may skip the swim and do a bike and run.  Either way, please call the shop for more info.  Ask for Chris at 352-307-2453.  We will be going through the courses set up by the HITS Triathlon event coming to Lake Weir March 24-25, 2012.

THIS MEETUP IS A FREE EVENT

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Happy New Year’s -Come out for a ride

December 31, 2011

Happy New Year…  We will be open all day New Year’s Eve.  Our hours on New Year’s Day are 12 til 5pm.  However, please join us for a breakfast Trail ride Sunday morning at 8:30a to celebrate the New Year.  Meet at the front of the shop.  We will have Bagels and Coffee then head [...]

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Open all day Monday after Christmas !!! & Winter Sale

December 25, 2011

Come on in for some after Christmas specials.  Ladies ride shorts are 50% off ( select models ).   Plus we still have last year’s winter gear half off.  Come see the new winter wear from Pearl Izumi too.

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Winners this past week !!!

December 21, 2011

BIG Congratulations go out to two very lucky folks… First off, Chase Orozco wins the Bunny Hop contest from this past Saturday. (more skill than luck though) He won the $100 gift card to the shop. –Use that to feed your bunny til next year’s contest Chase. Second, Geoffrey B. of Orlando is the big [...]

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Bunny-Hop contest and Adam Hauck

December 14, 2011

Just to let you know, Adam Hauck will be joining Jeff Lenosky at the shop this Saturday, Dec. 17. We will be giving away a $100 gift certicate to the winner of the bunny hop contest too. Other prizes will be given away too.

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FSC Final Race Day at Santos Trails

December 7, 2011

Join us this coming Sunday, December 11, as Gone Riding wraps up the Florida State Championship series here in Ocala. We will be handing out prize bags to the winners and rootin’ on all the riders that day. Kick off is 8:30am so get there early. See Gone Riding for more info. (Goneriding.com) Come visit [...]

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Jeff Lenosky is coming back

December 7, 2011

Join us December 17, 2011 for Jeff’s next expo here. He was originally scheduled for Dec. 10 but his Teva Tour has him held up in Japan which gives him more time to practice his tricks before he gets here. Be here at 1pm and 3pm (two shows).

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Happy Thanksgiving… come join us after

November 23, 2011

Our “Bike” Friday sale is coming up November 25, 2011. Come in to sign up to win a FREE bike worth $1200.00.  (Sun Ergo EZ recumbent) FREE $25 GIFT CARD WITH ANY PURCHASE OVER $100! (limit one per customer) -Night ride lights on sale for $99.00.    (Cygolite Turbo Mini 330) -Special “Cyclist Survival Kit” includes Camelbak water [...]

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Take a Kid Mountain Biking- October 1, 2011

September 28, 2011

For those who need a bike this weekend, swing by the shop and pick up one of our brand new rentals.  Free Helmet with each rental. (Call for a reservation 352-307-2453)  Bring the kids out and support IMBA, OMBA and your local trails and introduce (or re-introduce) your kids to bike riding.  It will be [...]

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RENTAL FLEET FOR SALE

August 27, 2011

Come see our new rentals as we move out the old ones.  We have only a few left of the original rentals now so hurry in.  These are 2011 Giant Revel 1 mountain bikes (orig. $510.00, now $360.00)  All are black and red in color and are sold as new (but in as-is condition).  The Giant [...]

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TriOcala – Intro to Ocala Triathlon Series, HITS

July 28, 2011

It’s coming… It’s almost here…  (Sprint, International, Half and Whole distance Tri) View the video below and go to www.hitstriathlonseries.com plus you can sign up at http://www.active.com/triathlon/ocklawaha-fl/hits-triathlon-series-ocala-fl-2012?int=29-6 See the Video here: Ocala Triathlon – TRIocala – Coming in March 2012 Also check out the link to the TRI Camp that Mark Wilson will be conducting [...]

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Cadel Evans gets the Yellow Jersey

July 23, 2011

Congratulations to Cadel Evans of Australia for taking the yellow jersey today at the Tour de France.  Andy Schleck deserves an attaboy for riding so strong late into the race, and I guess we will have to wait and see what Alberto Contador can do next year.

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Announcing New Summer Hours

July 9, 2011

As of this Sunday, July 10, 2011 we will be moving into our summer hours schedule.   We will close on Sundays to allow for summer vacations and our staff to travel and get more personal bike time in.  We invite you to do the same.  Please keep checking back in with us later as to [...]

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OPEN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY

July 4, 2011

Yes we are open today. If your plans are bringing you out to ride the Santos trails in Ocala, we are here to fulfill your service, repair or supply needs. Come in and see us.  Have a happy July 4th and always remember why we have our independence here in this country.  Please use it wisely.

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Memorial Day Hours…

May 28, 2011

Hey everyone, We will be open normal hours during the memorial day weekend. Hours are Sunday 1pm-5pm and Monday 9am to 6pm. Stop by with your friends and family, we have bike rentals still available if you want to take them out on the trails.

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Santos Bike Shop 10 Year Anniversary

May 16, 2011

10th Anniversary Cookout and Special Sale! When: Saturday May 21st, 2011 Time: 9am – 5pm We will have the grill going with hamburgers and drinks for everyone. We will also have balloons for the kids so bring the whole family by for a treat! Free Bike Rentals until Noon (hardtail mountain bikes, while supplies last. [...]

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Hammer Head 100

April 21, 2011

Saturday May 7, 2011 Start Time: 8am Location: “Land Bridge Trailhead” ($3 per person at gate, benefits Club OMBA) Directions: Take i-75 to Exit #341, go East 1/2 mile to 475A intersection and turn North and look for the “Land Bridge Trailhead” on Left. There are 3 options to choose from if you’re not into [...]

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4th Annual Frank Polack Memorial Bike Ride

April 18, 2011

Saturday May 21 4th Annual Frank Polack Memorial Bike Ride Take part in a fully staffed and SAG’d metric century ride of 62 miles (30 and 80 mile options available as well) that benefits Hospice of Marion County, one of the most caring organizations in Florida. Ride in remembrance of a loved one, or just [...]

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Ride The Nation

April 13, 2011

Ever thought about riding your bike around the country side for 4 months? One family who you may have met here around the shop has decided to do just that.The Warren family will begin their trip on April 20, 2011 they will set out on 3 second hand bikes outfitted with everything they will need [...]

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