San Rafael, Calif. - April 16, 2008 -Trips for Kids (TFK) proudly announces its attendance at this year’s Sea Otter Marketplace Expo selling new and used donated merchandise from its Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop. Its affordable bike parts, clothing, and accessories will be available at booth #138 on Friday, April 18 through Sunday, April 20 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif.

“We invite all of our friends and supporters to come and shop with us at the Expo. You’ll find a wide selection of new and used clothing, parts and accessories that have been donated from manufacturers and cyclists,” said Marilyn Price, founder and director of Trips for Kids. “Prices will be low, including $5 bins and 2 for 1 deals. Be ready to stock up for yourself and don’t forget gifts for friends. By shopping with us, you not only get a bargain for yourself but you help the kids too!”

This year marks the fourth year of attendance for Trips for Kid at Sea Otter Marketplace Expo. Every year, this venue typically generates over $4,000 in proceeds to support TFK programs. All proceeds from the sale go to benefit Trips for Kids programs which include daylong mountain biking adventures, Earn-a-Bike programs and support for its 60 chapters across North America.

This sale and others like it are made possible through generous product and monetary donations from bicycle manufacturers and organization supporters.

In addition to buying cycling parts and products at the Sea Otter Marketing Place Expo, interested individuals are invited to visit the Trips for Kids Re-Cyclery Bike Thrift Shop, located at 610 Fourth Street, San Rafael, Calif. The shop is open every Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For more information about Trips for Kids, please visit www.tripsforkids.org or call Marilyn Price at (415) 458-2986.

About Trips for Kids
Trips for Kids is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit based in San Rafael, California. Trips for Kids started in 1988 as a grass roots effort by avid mountain biker, environmentalist, and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee, Marilyn Price. Its programs give underserved youth a chance to experience the joy and challenge of mountain biking, while learning valuable life skills and an appreciation for the outdoors. There are currently 60 Trips for Kids chapters across the United Stated and Canada, with more on the way. www.tripsforkids.org

Fritz, pay attention. I’ll need photos.

Seattle Bike Supply will be showing not only their 2008 Redline products, but they’re giving us a sneak peek at the some 2009 prototypes and samples.  Hopefully, that will include Lapierre and Batavus…

SAN CARLOS, Calif. - April 10, 2008 - Syncros today announced it will showcase new products from its All Mountain (AM), Freeride (FR) and Freakin’ Light (FL) component lines while exhibiting at the Sea Otter Classic, April 17-20, in Monterey, Calif. Festival attendees will get a chance to see and touch the new Syncros AM 29er wheelset, one-bolt alloy seatpost, AM & FL saddle models and latest grunge graphic designs for the FL, AM and FR product lines in booth #738.“We look forward to showing the latest designs from our Syncros products and getting feedback from our core consumers at Sea Otter,” said Steve Parke, general manager and vice president of marketing for Syncros. “For the particular rider who demands maximum durability and strength from the wheelset or the ‘just right’ amount of comfort in the saddle, we invite attendees to come take a look at these latest Syncros releases.”

Additions to the Syncros lines include:

AM 29er Wheelset

• Syncros DS 28 sleeved and eyeleted rims for maximized rim strength

Have you seen them?

They’re regularly $140, but if you’re going to be at Sea Otter with your bike, you can get one installed by Cane Creek for $75! That’s a smoking deal on a sweet looking piece of gear, and it’s got the spec to more than back up its looks.

If you want to take advantage of their offer, let me know and I’ll email you the contact info.