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| Fit's OG, Ken Hensell manages to slide through the super packed M-Burg Park on the way to this T-Bog |
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
The April Installment of the Directors Chair...
Hurry up and wait!
Between dodging monsoon like conditions
in our area, April is a very exciting time for racers. April brings most racers and riders out from their winter hibernation.
They flock to local tracks and trails trying their best to pretend they have not lost their smoothness and speed. But in the
simplest words, it's time to "Do Work".
It's easy to identify those who have followed the winter racing
circuit, like a group of patchouli scented hippies following the Grateful Dead, these guys are devoted, to the point of them selling
grilled cheese sandwitchs in the parking lot before Jefferson Starship takes the stage. Either way, how do you get into battle
against a relentless racer? You could pray that he is as burned out as the hippies mentioned in my prior metaphor, or
you can get to your local track and practice. Practice?? I said it!!! It's more than heading to the track and boosting the
jumps, and snapping gates, or just shutting down your engine halfway threw the first straight. There is no way to
predict, accuratly, the outcome of any race. That jump you have been sky'n all day may not be jumpable at race speeds. It's
nice to test out methods through an obstacle. Just because you are a big shot Novice doesn't mean you are too good to roll
or manual a jump. There will come a time during a race where somebody snakes your line or stifles your speed. If you had practice
rolling or manualing, you would know what to expect from the obstacle, and not run the chance of getting caught manualing
a deep dish double only to case your front tire. Take the time to determine what is your faster line through an obstacle and
how much speed and energy you will have at that point during the race. Also go ahead and get a few full power gates in. Don't
be discouraged if there are much faster guys in the gate. If they are that fast "they aint gona be in your way"!
Being consistent is the biggest goal in BMX Racing. Winning is fun, BUT can you do it day in and day out? In the end,
you gotta do what works best for you, don't be afraid to push your limits. A little bit of hard work early in the season
could pay off HUGE in the fall!
- Capt. Dan Grooms
10:30 am edt
Friday, March 18, 2011
Riders Ready???????
With the local BMX race season not far off and the NBL East Coast Nationals
traveling circus less than two weeks away, it's time to ask yourself if your ready? The Groove is and we are fully stocked
for the season with over a hundred pairs of Fly Gloves from F-16s to Evolutions, we also have 2011 Fly Lancer Helmets, Attack
race shorts, THE, EVS and Fly Knee/Shin Combos, and all other Race related soft goods in stock and ready to rock.
Need to dial in that race ride? We have you covered with Haro Racelite frames, Alienation Deviant & Sun Envy Rims, Profile
Cranks and Elite sprockets, Chainrings and anything else you may need to lay waste to the competition this year.
ABA & NBL National, State and Local schedules are posted online and at the shop. If your a first time racer stop in and
we'll be happy to get you started. Riders Ready? Watch the Lights....
10:03 am edt
Friday, March 11, 2011
Spring Kicks...
The new Spring 2011 Line of Loteks is in route to the shop and should be
sitting on the shelf by the end of next week. We will have all styles, sizes and colors. PLUS... With purchase of any
NEW Loteks you can get a pair of last years Loteks for $30. What a deal!!
In case you have not heard, S&M
dropped the new Dirt Bike 24" Cruiser frames this week and they are the talk in cruiser circles everywhere. Act like
you have some class and buy a chrome one. We will have them in next week as well.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
New Odyssey Parts...
New Odyssey Safety Orange (Department of Correction Orange, if you know what
I mean...) and Kelly Green now available in all parts. As usual this is limited and will go fast. Lots more new, including
Crupi Race Piv. Seats and Posts (27.2 & 22.2), TRP Brake Products, Haro Race Completes, Dragon Goggles and the list
goes on...
10:08 am est
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 Groove Merchants is a BMX ONLY shop located in Martinsburg, WV. We are
rider owned and operated with East Coast Pride and over twenty years experience in BMX/Skate. We know and believe in
the products we sell. You wont find road or mountain bikes, fruitboots or kayacks at our shop. Just the best BMX/Skate products
at the best prices available. No gimmicks or fads. Were open Monday 5-9pm Friday 5-9pm, Saturday 11-8pm and Sunday
12-4pm. You can also find us vending at contests, demos and races throughout the summer.
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