Rex Cycles

Cyclists of the Year: Steve and Peggy Rex

steve — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:32:06 +0000

At the Capitol BikeFest last week Peg and I where named Cyclists of the Year by the Sacramento Transportaion Management Authority. The Sac TMA runs May Is Bike Month/Million Mile May to promote bicycle use in our area. We are grateful for the recognition and are honored to be part of this fantastic cycling community. Thanks!

On a business note, Rolf is having a sale on Echelon and Aspin wheelsets until June, 11. Check it out at http://www.rolfprima.com/enews/Aspin-Echelon_promo-consumer.html . Nice wheels and a good value. Come by or call us to order. Thanks.

Steve

May Get-on-your-bike Sale

steve — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 20:04:11 +0000

We are having a sale in honor of Mayisbikemonth.com and the Amgen Tour of Cali coming to town. Through the end of May everything in the store will be 10-75% off. Come in to find the killer deals on parts, wheels, clothes and in-stock frames. Also, order a custom Road UF frame and get a free Alpha Q GS10 fork worth $400.

And seriously, get on your bike.

Tour De Palm Springs

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:08:03 +0000

Tour De Palm Springs
Location: Palm Springs, CA
Link: Click here
The event was started to promote having fun while pedaling a bicycle far enough to amaze friends and co-workers while at the same time, volunteering for a good cause.

The first Tour de Palm Springs began in 1998 with just over 300 riders when Tim Esser rode his bicycle solo from Palm Springs, CA to Jacksonvile, FL for charity. Today, the Tour hosts nearly 8,000 riders of all ages and abilities.
Start Date: 2010-02-12
End Date: 2010-02-13

Tour de Foothills

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:05:34 +0000

Tour de Foothills
Location: Upland, CA
Link: Click here
The Tour de Foothills is the premier Inland Valley cycling event, drawing participants from throughout the southwest.
The Metric Century (62 miles) and Half Metric Century (31 miles) rides, wind around the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and into the Inland Empire. Both courses begin and end at Memorial Park in Upland. The Metric Century ride has 3000 feet of climbing and the Half Metric approximately 1000 feet of climbing.
There are rest and water stops along the way with lunch following. There are no road closures; you are riding on public streets, please be cautious at all times and follow the state laws on biking. Helmets are mandatory.
Date: 2009-11-14

Stagecoach Century

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:02:12 +0000

Stagecoach Century
Location: Ocotillo, CA
Link: Click here
Welcome to the 6th Annual Stagecoach Century! Kick off your New Year with a Wild West cycling adventure along the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route of 1849. The ride travels through pristine California deserts on County Route S2 in east San Diego and Imperial Counties. Marvel at stunning vistas from five desert passes along the route. 100 miles, NO STOPLIGHTS, very low traffic, excellent road surfaces. Plenty of experienced on-course support. Optional 4-person “Ultimate 100 mile Team Time Trial. Optional distances from 26 to 100 miles. The ride starts in bike-friendly Ocotillo, where supportive local volunteers help make your Start and Finish memorable.
Start Date: 2010-01-16
End Date: 2010-01-19

53rd Annual HI-USA Christmas Bike Trip

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:59:45 +0000

53rd Annual HI-USA Christmas Bike Trip
Location: San Diego, CA
Link: Click here
Plan to be a part of our 53rd Anniversary Ride!! This exciting six day bicycle trip tours through the mountains, deserts, and seacoast around San Diego! The daily average is 65 miles with one day of 100 miles. On the morning of December 26, riders from all over the world will set out on this unique adventure.
Start Date: 2009-12-26
End Date: 2009-12-31

Lake Oroville 24 Hours of Gold

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:58:14 +0000

Lake Oroville 24 Hours of Gold
Location: Oroville, CA
Link: Click here
The mother lode of 24-hour mountain bike racing.

We offer exquisite trails surrounding a state of the art campground.

The 7.5 mile singletrack course twist and turns, climbs and drops through oaks and chaparral.
Start Date: 2009-11-14
End Date: 2009-11-15

New photos added

steve — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:45:23 +0000

I have finally added some new photos to the gallery page. There are some nice detail shots and some good examples of the Track Special and Mod. FL possibilities. I will post more soon…..really, I will.

Cruella Challenge

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:49:10 +0000

Cruella Challenge
Location: Danville, CA
Link: Click here
The Cruella Challenge is a charity ride, offering metric century (65 miles) and full century (101 miles) routes that include some of the best climbs in the East Bay-Mt. Diablo, Pig Farm, The Three Bears, Wildcat Canyon and Grizzly Peak.

Entry fee totals $75 and directly benefits Girls on the Run Please visit the website at www.girlsontherun.org
Date: 2009-10-24

Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour

admin — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:48:06 +0000

Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Link: Click here
Voted \”best cycling event\” of the past three years by readers of Competitor magazine, the Bike MS Bay to Bay Tour is a memorable, fun-filled cycling adventure featuring fully-supported routes along beautiful Orange and San Diego County coastline. Route options appeal to all cyclist levels, ranging 30 miles in one day for the beginner, to 100 miles over two days, to 150 miles over two days (including the Century Challenge) for the advanced cyclist. Enjoy delicious food and refreshments, live entertainment, prizes, lifestyle expo and overnight festival.
Start Date: 2009-10-10
End Date: 2009-10-11