Friday, April 17, 2009

Check This Out


Gearheads is coming up soon! And it's going to be a great time: good deals, people, events & clinics - (just check out the schedule below!) ... and tell your friends!

Yes, you can still register as a consignor or volunteer, or you can rent a booth for yourself, your club or your business as well or have a insert in our eco-bags that are going to the first 1000 people there!
Friday, April 24th 6pm - 9pm (volunteers and consignors only)Saturday, April 25th 9am - 5pm (let the deals begin!)Sunday, April 26th 9am - 4pm
Check out what's happening Saturday & Sunday!

Saturday 4/259:00 Gearheads opens. Let the deals begin!
11:00 Presentation by Riverlink.
12:00 Backpacking Basics by Frugal Backpacker. How to pack a Backpack.
1:00 Just because you're camping doesn't mean you shouldn't eat well. Favorite Outdoor Recipes by Frugal Backpacker.
2:00 Dr. Corey Duvall /Stay Active Clinic will discuss common pain associated with Hiking and Trail Running and answer your questions regarding issues you may have. "Knee pain and hip mobility: Functional screens and rehabilitative activities"
3:00 Tie it up tight and right. Learn the essential knots you need to know for the outdoors. By Frugal Backpacker.
Sunday 4/26
9:00 Gearheads opens.
9:00 Bring your vintage bikes for the Vintage Bike Show. Judging will take place all day with winner presentation at 2:00. Winner will receive a Gearheads Bucks, good for any consignment items.
10:00 Dirt Crit. It had to be done.. Dirt short track racing sponsored by Sycamore Cycles and Endless Bikes. 30 minute of fast dirt track racing that will test fitness and skill at the Ag Center dirt track. Fast and spectator-friendly bike racing at its best. Men's open, Women's open and Single Speed open Categories.
11:00 Road biking 101. Bring your bike and get ready to ride and learn the rules of the road. After a short presentation, there will be a road ride that will leave from the Ag Center and cover approx 19 miles of gently rolling and beautiful terrain. Sponsored by BioWheels.
12:00 If an accident happens in a remote area, would you know what to do? Skyland Search and Rescue will be on hand to inform you or what to do if you or someone you are with is injured in the woods. This may be one of the most important discussions of the weekend.
1:00 Dr. Corey Duvall / Stay Active Clinic will give a presentation for paddlers that you should not miss on how to prevent and manage injuries related to paddling. The lecture, "Avoiding rotator cuff damage and chronic dislocations", will address shoulder position, strength, and rotator cuff damage. Also learn exercises you can do to strengthen muscles crucial for kayaking and preventing injuries.
1:00 Pro Jump Demo. Watch local Pros rip it up at the Arena. Spectator friendly cycling at is best,
1:30 Bunny Hop Contest. Show your stuff and win some Gearhead Bucks. Open Class, bring your bike with the highest vertical leap, winner takes all. Sponsored by Suspension Experts.
2:00 Kids mountain bike race will take place at the Ag Center. Bring the little ones (12 and under) and let them play. A fun and short course with small bumps and rollers will test their skills yet provide a safe place to experience their first race. Great photo op for moms and dads.
2:30 CompuTrainer Heats begin. Test your fitness by going head to head with three other riders in a 3 mile simulated time trial. Prizes for the top four and Gearhead bucks goes to the winner. Sponsored by Asheville VeloSports Performance Center .
www.Gearheads-Asheville.com
See you there! Please spread the word!

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