Where Price Point Customers Ride

When Friday afternoon rolls around and all the hay is in the proverbial barn for another week, the big topic of conversation around these parts is where everyone is riding over the weekend.

Plans are made. Usually very quickly. Other times full-on debates will break out over where to go.

A while back we were so stumped for where to go. We turned to Twitter for inspiration and asked if anyone out there was riding anywhere fun.

None of the replies were from locals, but that didn’t matter. The far off responses we got were intriguing enough that we posed the same question the next week and even got some photographic evidence.

Although we’re at the epicenter of some of the best riding anywhere we can’t help but get the urge to get out of our bubble and explore the trails these folks are hitting up.

If you’re on Twitter be sure to follow us. Not only will you be getting the latest scoop but you’ll also get in on a little fun as the riders who sent us these photos can attest.

Price Point Sponsored Team Crank Takes 2nd Place at 48 Hour Adventure Race

Incredible news, Team Crank persevered during the 2-Day Equinox Traverse Expedition Race and took 2nd place! Most of us get a little evasive whenever someone starts even hinting around at doing a 24 hour race MTB race. Not these guys, they go in and they go all the way. For 48 hours.

Located in the wilds of George Washington National Forest, Covington, Virginia, this event mixed disciplines that included mountain biking, canoeing or kayaking, trekking, orienteering and rappelling down cliffs. Not only were teams required to carry all of their gear with them at all times but also their food & water for the entire race. And although there was plenty of water along this course, they needed to be capable of purifying their own water if they planned on making it to the finish. And although the contestants work in teams, the whole team competes together the entire time. No breaks. No, "This is your lap". Classes of teams of 2, 3 or 4 people raced approximately 165 miles over two days, without any outside support.

Words like gargantuan, arduous, and insane might best describe their undertaking. Consisting of Markley Anderson and Paul Loete, Team Crank really does us proud. Price Point has been their sponsor for two seasons worth of adventure now and they continually display the amazing sportsmanship that our sport is all about. We set them up with all kinds of gear, including some pretty trick Sette bikes, clothing and tools.

For a VERY worthwhile read, including how the two of them logically came to wearing kilts during the race (no... really, it makes sense) click here.

So congratulations to Markley and Paul and all of Team Crank's support crew! Stay tuned for more stories, these guys are one of the only teams representing the US in Europe's TransAlp race next month!

Complete List of the Ergon Grip Contest Winners!

We finally had all 20 winners of our Ergon Grip Giveaway report in. So hopefully they are all enjoying the newfound comfort and control that comes with using these cool grips. Here is the complete list:

Price Point is Now Carrying Selle SMP Saddles

We are happy to welcome the Selle SMP company as one of our new suppliers. They have been making some much sought after saddles for a while now. They may look like they stepped right out of a Salvador Dali painting, but they have very specific reasons behind their unique form.

Selle SMP's saddle range is scientifically designed with two things in mind- performance and comfort. Thanks to their patented unique design, Selle SMP has washed away the myth that performance and comfort are mutually exclusive variables.

Starting at the front, the dropped down nose is designed to provide a comfortable, flat base for those times when you find yourself shifted forward such as when staying seated for a long climb. The other upside to the dropped down nose is that the chances of snagging your shorts when getting out of the saddle are greatly reduced.

Then, the wide central channel prevents the crushing of all your tender bits. And when SMP says all, they're talking about parts of your anatomy you probably haven't even considered. From tip to tail you're going to be protected.

The last variable primarily focuses on proper weight distribution. SMP's swoopy profile just isn't for looks; it helps evenly spread the load between the buttocks and the ischiatic tuberosities which are commonly referred to as the sit bones. Additionally, the design rotates the pelvis into its most efficient position for maximum pedaling power.

To find out more, or to try one out for yourself, click here or on the image.