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Go Out and Play
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Gear Swap
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Bike Fitting
A Taste of Begium
Staff Spring Pick
Wild Rock Tent Event
New Multi-Sport Section
Reel Paddling Film Fest
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April 2011
Gear Swap Saturday April 9th
If you are looking to get rid of some well loved gear or to pick up something at a great price... Gear Swap

 

Saturday April 9th from 10 until 4 is our annual spring Gear Swap. If you have bikes, camping gear, canoe or kayaks or paddling gear to sell bring it down Monday April 4th until Friday the 8th to register it. Get 100% store credit or 80% cash back. If you are looking to purchase used gear drop by Saturday April 9th to check out the deals.

 

CASH ONLY!

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TONS OF EVENTS TO HELP YOU GET OUT AND PLAY!

Paris - Ancaster - April 17th 

Paris-Ancaster
Paris - Ancaster has taken place for the past seventeen years over the roughest farm lanes, trails and gravel roads we can find. Combined with unpredictable spring weather and the largest field of riders assembled in Canada, it has become a classic race experience for everyone from average riders to Canadian Olympians.

Click here for more info on Paris-Ancaster

M.A.C.K Fest 4th Annual Marmora Area Canoe and Kayak Festival - April 9th and 10th, 2011

M.A.C.K. Fest

After a dismal 2010 spring paddling season M.A.C.K. fest is back and better then ever with a new location and on water events. Located in the heart of the Classic highway # 7 river runs Cedar Ridge will be the new M.A.C.K. fest Headquarters for 2011.  Just east of Marmora it will host the Friday night party, Saturday Morning Meet and Greet and the Saturday night festivities.  Camping and trailer setup is also available at the site, no hook-ups.   

Please contact m.a.c.k.fest@hotmail.com.

Movie Night at The Seasoned Spoon,
Champlain College, Trent University (Admission Free), The Triplets of Belleville (2003)
Thursday April 7, 7-9pm
Triplets of Belleville

Frontier Adventure Challenge - Huntsville ON
April 30th 2011

 

After five fabulous years at Deerhurst Resort, we are making some big changes to start our season. New course designers, a new resort location, new early registration promotions, new timing systems and more!

 

Grab two friends or strangers, or go solo, and join us on Saturday, April 30 to kick off your summer adventure-racing season, as we take you off the beaten path in the Frontier Adventure Challenge - Huntsville.

 

For more information, please go to http://www.raidthenorth.com/

 

Ways to do something for you community and get outside:


MS Walk, Sunday, April 17th

MS WalkThe MS Walk is a critical part of the Society's fundraising efforts and is a significant program in funding research towards a cure for MS. Imagine -- just by walking and raising funds, you are supporting a fellow Canadian affected by MS. Join the movement. End MS.

Start Finish Location: St. Peter's High School, 733 Parkhill Road West, Peterborough
Route Length: 2km, 5km and 8km
Check-in Time: 8:00 a.m.
Walk Start Time: 10:00 a.m.

For more information please contact Heather McEachern at 1-800-268-7582 or 416-922-6600 ext. 3131.

Hike for Hospice Peterborough
Sunday May 1, 2011

 10 AM Registration
11 AM Opening Ceremonies
FUN: Lunch by Montana's Cookhouse, face painting, prizes refreshments and ice cream and listen to Brian MacMillan.
WIN A DAY AT STE. ANNE'S SPA - open to all Hikers raising $50 or more. Value $500. Draw will take place at the Hike on May 1st 2011
TO REGISTER Online
Call Hospice Peterborough 705-742-4042
Email acasey@hospicepeterborough.org

or sponsor our very own Anne:

Check out the video:
Hike for Hospice May 2nd, 2010
Hike for Hospice May 2nd, 2010

YWCA Freedom Walk






Join us Saturday May 7th at 10:00am for the 2011 YWCA Freedom Walk. Rain or shine, walk 2, 5 or 10 km along the beautiful Rotary Greenway Trail. Face painters and live music will be there as well as a BBQ lunch and prize ceremony. The first 1 km will contain a scavenger hunt for the children. Unscramble the letters to form the correct "Freedom Walk" sentence and win a prize!
For more information contact Penny at pkemp@ywcapeterborough.org or call (705) 743-3526 ext. 116

Look for stand up paddling session info in the next newsletter or email briar@wildrock.net.

Wild Rock Professional Bicycle Fitting - Giveaway! 

We're giving a away a bike fit. Sign up at the bottom of the newsletter for your chance to win!

 

Love your bike this spring!

 

Want to feel more comfortable on your bike? Hoping to ride longer in 2011? Looking for that extra edge?

 

 

 

Wild Rock has a professional fit service that is just right for you!

 

Performed by TREK CERTIFIED staff members we offer three fitting service options to address everything from saddle discomfort and neck pain, to maximizing power in your pedal stroke. With a wide selection of saddles, stems and handlebars as well as using state-of-the-art computer analysis Wild Rock fitting services can make this cycling season your most comfortable and fastest yet. Drop in the store to discuss what package is right for you.

 

Don't forget to see below for your chance to WIN a bike fit!!

Special Event: A Taste of Belgium 

 2011 Ridley Bike Launch 

 

A special evening to celebrate the launch of Ridley Bikes at Wild Rock for 2011!

 

Drool over Ridley carbon, enjoy frites, watch a spring classic and win prizes

 

Sample the best of Belgium! Space for this event is very limited, you must RSVP with jamie@wildrock.net for availability.  Please do not drop by without RSVPing due to limited seating. 

Staff Spring Pick
Lole Rain coat Spring has sprung

 

Spring showers getting you down? Come in and check out our new rain coats.  

 

The Lole cumulus jacket is a staff pick! With great colours and features, you can't lose.

 

Come and check out all our Spring arrivals! 

Wild Rock Tent Event!
 Saturday, May 14th

 

SNEEK PEEK DEETS!

Who: Representative from THE NORTH FACE, MOUNTAIN HARDWEAR, SIERRA DESIGNS, MARMOT and NEMO EQUIPMENT.

What: All of our current tents will be set up for you to test out. Special deals from our vendors and hourly specials and draws.

Nemo TentWhere: The Wildrock Parking lot, 169 Charlotte St. right through the back door!

When:  May 14th, that's right the weekend before May 2-4.

Why: It is much easier to make a decision on which tent is right for you if they are set up side by side! 
New Multi-Sport Boutique!
 

EVERYTHING FOR THE MULTI-SPORT ATHLETE 

  

New for 2011 Wild Rock has launched a dedicated multi-sport boutique!

 

Our new multi-sport zone features aero bikes from TrekCannondaleCervelo and Look, and a great selection of Tri/Du specific cycling shoes and apparel.

 

For the swim crowd we have an assortment of Nineteen wetsuits, swim goggles, and swim suits for both men and women.

 

Newton running shoes are in stock in an assortment of styles and sizes as well. All your running apparel and accessories can be found here too!

 

 

 

 Our new multi-sport zone makes Wild Rock your one stop for everything you need to swim/bike/run your way to a personal best this season!

Introducing Trek Speed Concept
Introducing The Trek Speed Concept

  

Reel Paddling Film Festival
Reel Paddling Film Fest Logo Wed, April 6th 

 

When? 8:00 pm, April 6th  

Where? Auk's Lodge, Frost Campus Fleming College, Lindsay (200 Albert St. S)

 

How Much? 8 dollars in advance (can get tickets at Wildrock) and 10 dollars at the door.   

 

Gear swap donations accepted at the event. Money raised will go to The Boys and Girls Club of Lindsay (Kawartha Lakes).



    
  Bike Fit Give-away!

Click HERE to enter a draw for free labour and $100 worth of bike parts for a bike fit at Wild Rock.
Contest Ends: April 15th, 2011.

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Sincerely,


Anne Leavens
Wild Rock Source for Adventure
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Peterborough, ON K9J 2T7
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