Cranksgiving Sale Nov. 27-29 9am-9pm

Don't miss our 3rd annual Cranksgiving Sale Friday Nov. 27th to Sunday Nov. 29th. Special Sale hours are 9am-9pm. Some killer 2008 bikes: Pistas, Kapu's, Onix SL's, Sutra's, X-City's, Blasts, to name a few. We have great stock in 2009 and lots of brand new 2010 bikes as well. This is a once in a year event.

2008 BIKES 50% OFF
2009 BIKES 20% OFF
2010 BIKES 10% OFF
30-50% OFF TONS OF GEAR AND APPAREL

We Are Now Open Mondays

Starting November, Proteus will be open Mondays! Our hours are:

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 9pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 12noon - 6pm

A Don't Miss Clinic Nov. 12th 7pm

What’s In Your Bag? That Is Your Saddle Bag!

November 12, 2009 7pm

Take some time out to learn about tire/tube maintenance and repair. This hands-on session will cover flat prevention, tire/tube changing, and various equipment needed to handle the job. Please be assured, we will spend the evening getting lost in the joys of riding and not getting lost in bike parts & pieces. Limited to 25 attendees. Cost: $5 will all proceeds going to the Maryland Food Bank. Proteus Bikes, 301.441.2928 www.proteusbicycles.com, 9217Baltimore Blvd. College Park, MD. Light refreshments served. RSVP by November 5 to Johanna Nathanson [myjnat@hotmail.com] 202/210-8599

Come Meet Kona VIP!

Angi Weston from Kona USA is coming to our potluck, Thursday 7-9pm October 29th. Come join us for food, drink and cheer. This is your chance to talk with the inside folks of a world-wide bicycle manufacturer. Check out Kona's webpage: "www.konaworld.com". We're super excited! It's going to be a fun evening. I look forward to seeing everyone.

Jill

A Must Watch

Just watched a very interesting Bill Moyers Journal special: Money Driven Medicine. Very worth the view! : http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/08282009/profile.html

snickers is enjoying the last days of summer

End of an Era - Ted Kennedy - You Will Be Missed

I must admit there is a lump in my throat with the death of Ted Kennedy. It is the end of an era that I feel still too young to experience. I'll never forget that day in 1963 (I was 4 years old) when my sister and brothers were sent home mid day from school and watching my mother cry inconsolably with news of President Kennedy's death. Everyone was in shock. I remember the day my mother took my brothers to see Bobbie Kennedy campaigning in Cortland, NY for senator and when my sister came home from college that summer with stacks of Kennedy campaign posters and pins. Bobbie's death was at a time of genuine crisis with the nation at trauma with civil rights. Ted Kennedy stepped in as the remaining Kennedy symbol and truly extended the Kennedy legacy in the US Senate. I pray that others will rise to the Kennedy passion for service.

Jill

Check Out News From across the Pond

My sister sent me this link about the demand for bicycles in London. It's really interesting. I wonder if the demand will grow here in the US?

http://londonist.com/2009/07/get_a_bike_while_you_still_can.php

JIll

Pedaling Revolution

Where would I be without Guy LaValle emails! Here is another link he sent me about a really interesting book. We will order the book and have it available for lending at the shop! Have to stay true to print media. Let's support bicycles and the printing presses!

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/06/bike-book-heads-for-best-seller-list.php

Jill

All 2008 Bikes are now 20% off!!!

Hey everyone!

We still have a good amount of 2008 bikes in the shop. They are now all 20% off, so come on in and check out some of the cool deals!