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January S-Phyre Promotion

Thinking about some new shoes for the upcoming cycling season? Ignite Your Performance with the Shimano S-Phyre SH-RC9. Shimano’s newly redesigned top-tier cycling shoe is in-stock and ready to ignite your cycling experience.

“S-PHYRE has one goal: to maximize power transmission by delivering more performance per gram, cheating the air, and using linkage effect to power efficiencies.”

Until Friday, February 8th, we’re offering an unbeatable starter package that guarantees to improve your performance and comfort from the ground up. Each set of S-Phyre SH-RC9s that we sell come with a free cleat fit PLUS two free classes.

The free classes are self-explanatory, but let us take a moment to explain to you why you need a cleat fit with your new shoes, whether those be the new S-Phyres or otherwise. Almost every new shoe you buy will feature a slight difference in sole shaping, thus requiring slightly different cleat placement to allow for maximal power transfer and efficiency per your unique anatomy and pedaling mechanics. This seemingly simple element is critical to your central connection to your bike and often overlooked in its ability to transform a rider’s connection with his or her bike.

We’re excited to help you find your perfect cleat position with your new S-Phyre purchase! Have you recently purchased a different shoe but interested in a cleat fit? We offer these services for just $150. Call us to schedule a cleat fitting today.

Featured Athlete: Pam Talley

Prior to motherhood, Pam enjoyed touring on her bike with her husband and friends. A former dancer and bodybuilder, Pam has always placed high value on keeping active and in shape. But after childbirth, cycling took a back seat for a long time.

In 2015, Pam decided to get back to riding. She purchased a road bike, had an Optimal Fit performed by Bart, and dove into the local cycling scene headfirst. Learning to handle the bike took a lot of practice. At first, it was a big challenge. And though a fear of crashing continues to cross her mind from time-to-time, Pam has gained confidence and skill. Using a mirror and lights, wearing bright clothes, using bike lanes, and proceeding with caution in traffic are safety tips she practices when cycling around town and on less-traveled roads.

Pam credits her competitive nature (competitive with herself more than anything) as a large reason for her persistence and desire to improve. She also enjoys the social aspect of cycling and the friends she has made through regular attendance at Tuesday/Thursday morning indoor cycling classes and the assortment of Bowen cycling camps she attends throughout the year. A few years ago, when attending our spring camp in California, Pam described herself as one of the slower riders. Last year, Pam proudly rode at the front of the pack. Although she used to think of an athlete as someone who necessarily competes against others, Pam is now rethinking that definition.

Junior CXmas Fund Raises $6,000 in 2016

Thank you to all our fantastic sponsors and donors! Because of you, on December 1st, Bowen Sports Performance was able to raise $6,000 for the team of talented young Oregonians heading to the 2017 USAC Cyclocross National Championships in January. This was a record setting year for us, besting last year’s mark of $2,500 by a long shot. These funds, going entirely toward the cause, will make a tremendous difference in covering the myriad expenses incurred by this group of young athletes as they make their way across the country for the big event in January.

2017 Oregon Junior CX National Championships Roster:

-Donovan Birky, 17 (Bend, OR)

-Joe Lukens, 16 (Bend, OR)

-Henry Jones, 16 (Bend, OR)

-Ava Lilley, 15 (Bend, OR)

-Max Ritzow, 15 (Eugene, OR)

-Lucian Spampinato, 15 (Bend, OR)

-Calvin Keane, 15 (Bend, OR)

-Ryder Uetrecht, 14 (Bend, OR)

2016 Sponsors

Action Dynamix Massage

Abbey Bike Tools