When it Rains, it Pours

Filed under: Newsletters — Andrew Barlage @ 2:20 pm on July 31, 2009

We’ve been absolutely swamped with customer traffic this last few weeks. As a result, I’ve been busy helping out with that as opposed to taking large chunks of time to put together a newsletter with one coherent theme. So, for this week, I present you with a series of short thoughts that I could write [...]

excelcycle at Le Tour

Filed under: Newsletters — Andrew Barlage @ 12:36 pm on July 23, 2009

As our loyal customers know, we take pride in the fact that we carry pro-quality equipment. We also offer a broad selection of bikes, frames, and components, many of which are getting some serious racing miles put on them at this year’s Tour de France. This week, we’ll try to cover as many of those [...]

They Wimped Out

Filed under: Newsletters — Andrew Barlage @ 5:02 pm on July 16, 2009

What did they wimp out on? The Tour de France race radio ban. Who’s “they?” Well, both the race teams and the organizers, sort of. The race radio ban took place on stage 10 as planned, and it was a bit of a let down. Okay, it was a big let down. Because of this, [...]

I Love July

Filed under: Newsletters — Andrew Barlage @ 2:47 pm on July 10, 2009

I love July. There’s new bike gear being announced, great bike racing and plenty of riding. Want some great deals on clothing, shoes and wheels? Check out the specials in this newsletter! Get a coupon for $5 off a tire. Come test ride the Wilier Izoard, winner of Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year award! [...]

Starting Saturday, Your DVR Is Gonna Be Busy

Filed under: Newsletters — Andrew Barlage @ 12:47 pm on July 3, 2009

That’s right, the Tour de France starts in Monaco this Saturday. As has been the case for the last few years, Versus will be bringing you TV coverage of each and every stage of the Tour. In addition to the radio ban mentioned last week, there are a few other things that should make this [...]