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Welcome to our first e-newsletter. The Fusion Cycles e-news will be sent monthly. We welcome your feedback, please let us know if there is anything you’d like in the newsletter or things that you don’t want. To unsubscribe to this newsletter, please click here

Fusion Cycles will be open on Easter Saturday, closed Good Friday and Easter Monday

In this issue:

Easter Specials

Opening Event Photos

Bike Maintenance Course 3 April

Training Nutrition Tips

Upcoming Events

Bodywize Gym Promotion

Group Rides

 

Easter Specials

Do you get a sore neck, sore shoulders, lower back or hands when you cycle?  You may not be correctly positioned on your bike.  Book in for a CUSTOM BIKE FIT in March 2008 and pay only $99! normally $139.


Purchase a new bike in March 2008 and receive an $80 NETTI cycle jersey FREE!


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Opening Event


Fusion Cycles officially opened on 2nd February with 8 olympic and national athletes racing on indoor training bikes, special guests Sara Carrigan and Cr David Hinchliffe and over 100 friends of Fusion Cycles. Click here

 

(back) Peter Nowill (Olympic Steeplechase), Matt Easton (Fusion Cycles owner), Remo Buess (Qld Roar player) Selina Scoble (Olympic Volleyball), Chris Weier (Elite Triathlete), (front) Chelsie Easton (Fusion Cycles owner), Sara Carrigan (Olympic Gold medalist Road Cyclist), Jackson Wardrop (Elite Cyclist), Craig Mackie (Elite Cyclist). friends of Fusion Cycles The upset of the night! Clare McMeniman (Qld Firebirds player) narrowly defeats Tina Gilbert (Ironwoman Triathlete)
(back) Peter Nowill (Olympic Steeplechase), Matt Easton (Fusion Cycles owner), Remo Buess (Qld Roar player) Selina Scoble (Olympic Volleyball), Chris Weier (Elite Triathlete), (front) Chelsie Easton (Fusion Cycles owner), Sara Carrigan (Olympic Gold medalist Road Cyclist), Jackson Wardrop (Elite Cyclist), Craig Mackie (Elite Cyclist). friends of Fusion Cycles The upset of the night! Clare McMeniman (Qld Firebirds player) narrowly defeats Tina Gilbert (Ironwoman Triathlete)


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Bike Maintenance

Course Thursday April 3rd 5.30pm-6.30pm

  • Course Content:
    • How to change a flat tyre and tips to do it fast
    • What to do to maintain your bike after riding in the wet
    • General maintenance to prolong the life of your bike parts
    • Bike servicing – how often, what your bike will need
    • Bike Maintenance course is FREE, Click here to register by email

 

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Nutrition Tips from Greg Shaw – AIS Sports Dietitian

Most cyclists have no idea what their exact nutrition requirements are and if you don't know you may be missing out during crucial high intensity sessions or potentially consuming too much during easy sessions.  This can lead to body composition issues like excess body fat and a low power to weight ratio.   In a sport where cyclists try to reduce the weight of their bikes by grams it amazes me that many cyclists often carry excess body fat and body weight that isn't effective and is unnecessary.

  1. Nutrition tips to focus on during high intensity training.
    • Meet individual Carbohydrate requirements
      This does not mean eat MORE CARBOHYDRATES.  This means match your carbohydrate intake to your intensity of training.  If you are doing long hard Km's eat more Carbohydrates, If you are not doing the Km's or intensity eat less carbohydrate's.  It is that simple.
  2. Fuel up while training
    • If you are asking your body to perform you need to give it fuel.  Taking fuel sources out on the bike like sports drinks, gels, bars, fruit, sandwiches is essential especially when doing effort sessions.
  3. Beat the Drought
    • Hydration is critical. Ensuring you drink sufficient fluid while on the bike is essential especially during the hot months.  This doesn't just mean water.  It includes sports drinks, electrolyte replacements, and other beverages like Cola beverages. (We will cover this in a later edition.) 

As I mentioned before, know your individual requirements and tailor your nutrition intake to meet your requirements.  Just as you would consult a professional like a physiotherapist when you have a muscle strain, consult a sports dietitian for specific nutrition for your training. Check out the AIS website: click here for detailed information on nutrition for road, track and MTB cyclists.

 

Eat up the Road.
Greg Shaw
Australian Institute of Sport
Sports Dietitian

 

PS. the next newsletter will cover which carbohydrates to consume before, during and after both training and racing, for optimum performance.

 

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Upcoming Events

Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival 28-30 March 2008 – nearly full, click here to register.

MTB Sunshine Series 2008 – Round 3 Sunday 30 March 2008 Mt Crosby – click here for more info

Bike Week Criterium 5 April, Nundah – contact Bicycling Queensland ph 3844 5343 for more info

Mt Cootha Cycle Challenge 6 April – click here for more info

24hr MTB Challenge 19-20 April, Kooralbyn Valley – click here for more info

Queensland Tri Series Race 6, 20 April, Raby Bay – click here for more info

BRW Corporate Triathlon 27 April, Southport – this event is full, click here for more info


*have you booked your bike in for a ‘pre-race’ tune up at Fusion Cycles? $59 Call 3252 9997 to book


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Bodywize Gym Promotion

Bodywize gyms are offering 15% off sports massage sessions for members of Fusion Cycles customer rewards program. Call 3257 7596 or visit bodywize.com.au. Just show your Fusion Cycles card when you get your massage.

 

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Need to do a bit more Training?

Join the Fusion Cycles shop rides. Ladies rides Thursday and Sunday mornings, Mens rides Tuesday – Sunday mornings. There is no cost to join our shop rides. Click here for more info

 

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Have fun!
Fusion Cycles Team
Connecting Energy
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