For nearly three decades, Giant has devoted itself to the growth of both cycling and cycling culture. From our perspective, they not only make great bikes, but they are truly dedicated to giving back to the local community and getting kids interested in cycling and living more healthy.  Recently, Giant donated a number of bicycles, helmets, and other gear to the three kids chosen by MTC to be participants in the City to the Sea program.  Put simply, they gave these kids a chance to compete and ride a bike they would otherwise not be able to ride.  That is the way you do business: one kid at a time.  Do yourself a favor: make your next bike a Giant.  Go to: www.giant-bicycles.com

 

Sigma Sport represents German technology at its highest level, combining innovative design with precision engineering.  Sigma began with the idea to produce a cycle speedometer (the modern day cycle computer) and the company has not looked back since.  Here is why we like Sigma.  First, wir lieben Deutsche!  Second, they make the most reliable computer on the market.  Do not believe us: go to: www.sigmasport.de/en/startseite/ and check out the BCH 2006 MHR.  The thing measures everything save your emotional and spiritual well being.  We are not kidding.

 

Rudy Barbazza, a pioneer in the Italian sunglass and sporting goods industry, founded Rudy Project in 1985.  Rudy Project designs and manufactures hi-tech sunglasses, goggles, helmets and accessories using the application of science, advanced materials, and computer technology to create functional, aesthetically superior and technologically advanced products.  If their products are good enough for Chris McCormack, they are good enough for us mortals.  So go to www.rudyprojectusa.com and put in the code MTC for a serious discount.

 

In September, 1983, Michael Gotfredson founded Road Runner Sports to provide sports minded people with the ability to buy quality fitness products at great prices. Back then, Road Runner Sports was just a garage space in Del Mar, California.  Now the company has over 400 employees and stores from California to the beautiful Garden State.  Here is why we dig them: first, buy four pairs of shoes in a year and get the fifth pair free.  Simple.  Easy.  Who does not like the smell of new shoes?  Second, walking into a RoadRunner store and getting fit for a pair of running shoes is like having your own personal team of experts evaluate your gait, pronation, and running style using a computer and tread mill.  So go to: www.roadrunnersports.com or walk into your local store and get some new kicks.  Do it.

 

Hollywood Racks started in 1973 when they began making trunk-mounted racks in the back of their bike shop in Hollywood, California. Their aim was simple: make good quality products that were easy to use and came fully assembled. They have been family owned and operated since their inception.  Here is why we dig them: their racks are strong as hell and as simple as a Mies Van der Rohe design.  The 5-bike rack used by MTC came with a hitch lock and a cable lock for the bikes.  Inclusive.  Everything you need to get your bike from A to B.  So click on: www.hollywoodracks.com

 

You probably do not know the company called Genuine Innovations.  But if you have ever reached into your saddle bag and grabbed a yellow and green CO2 cartridge to quickly fill a new tire you just replaced on the side of the road, then you have reason to thank them.  Genuine Innovations has been making CO2 cartridges since 1986.  Their devices are simple, cheap, and practical.  They also manufacture more than just CO2 cartridges for cycling. Their devices are used in both hospitals and the Space Shuttle.  Enough said.  Check out: www.genuineinnovations.com

 

Finish Line is a company dedicated to ensuring your bike is lubed, greased, cleaned, and running smooth.  Since 1988 they have been making the best degreasers, cleaners, brushes, and lubricants on the market.  But the company does more than just make good lube.  They are stewards of the environment and take seriously the impact their products have on the environment.  Finally, Finishline maintains a killer website that contains incredibly useful information on everything from bike fitting to videos on cleaning and lubing your over-priced two wheel machine.  So go watch a video on how to use a grunge brush.  You may never look at dirt and grime the same way again.

Go to: www.finishlineusa.com