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| Mother's Day is around the corner. |
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 Hey guys, Wild Rock is here to help you.
1st Tip is Mother's Day is Sunday May 10th.
2nd Tip go into her closet and check out her pant, shirt and dress sizes.
You are looking for little tags that say small, medium, large or maybe tags with numbers like 8, 10, 12 or 14.
Remember what the tag says and head down to Wild Rock where $79.99 gets you a gift wrapped Lole dress that will please your favorite gal to no end.
If it does not please her to the end of the universe, Wild Rock has a great return policy.
Wild Rock is here to save the males of the species this Mother's Day for $79.99 |
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Intermediate Bike Maintenance Clinic
If you have mastered the basics and are interested in keeping your bike in great shape between tune-ups, join us for this clinic. Tuesday May 12th from 6:00 pm until 7:45 pm. |
Pedal your kayak?
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ULTIMATE™ 14.5 PROPEL by Native Watercraft allows you to pedal your kayak efficiently. You can pedal forward or backward and the rudder control lets you steer with a single finger while you enjoy the luxury of the First Class™ Seating system and the stability of the Tunnel Hull. For a video of the craft in action click here.
This boat is surprisingly quick. The hull is efficient and the propellor system has nothing in common with the pedal boat barge we all know and loath. Drop by and check it out. At $2499 they are not an entry level boat but for someone wanting a versatile, quality craft for the lake these are a perfect choice as they can be both pedaled and paddled like a normal kayak. Comfortable, easy to use and very fast. LENGTH: 14' 7" / 445 cm WIDTH: 30" / 76 cm WEIGHT: 68 lbs / 31 kg  The Propel Pedal Drive System is a revolutionary propulsion system with remarkable features but is also astonishingly easy to use. Enjoy total boat control with forward and reverse capabilities, plus the 1:10 drive ratio converts each pedal crank into ten revolutions of the prop. Yes, you can go fast. More important, you will go far with less fatigue as the sleek hydrodynamic design allows efficient propulsion with minimal drag. Your body position mimics a recumbent bike, and with easy adjustments you can set back and thigh support for a custom fit and even more comfort. The internal drive unit is completely sealed against sand, grit, and mud so it is virtually maintenance free. The drive unit's housing is marine grade anodized aluminum so it is light, tough and rust proof. Plus, because the other components are stainless steel, the system is protected from salt water damage. The system uses a simple pivot system to be lowered or lifted out of the water easily. It secures easily with a pin once in place and a tough nylon flow plate prevents backwash from entering the boat. |
| Time for a bike tune-up? |
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Wild Rock has committed to getting you out on your bike fast! Turn around on most bike repairs is 2 days or less!
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| Weird Footwear |
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 Remember going barefoot as a child? It's the way you first discovered and conquered your world-without the constraint of shoes. Or the sense of duty you acquired later on. Now you can experience that same physical and visceral sensation in Vibram FiveFingers-the only footwear to offer the exhilarating joy of going barefoot with the protection and sure-footed grip of a Vibram® sole.
FiveFingers footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture.
Many experts believe the shoes we wear not only cast the foot in a protective form, but also weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more prone to injury. And while there are many occasions where traditional footwear is essential for protection, safety, and security, it is equally important to stimulate and exercise the foot in a more natural state on a regular basis.
5 Key Reasons to Wear or Train in Vibram FiveFingers:
1. Enhanced proprioception improves balance and agility - when wearing Vibram FiveFingers, thousands of neurological receptors in the feet send valuable information to the brain, improving balance, agility, body mechanics, and posture.
2. Healthier feet - conventional shoes not only cast the foot, they often press the toes together and limit range of motion. FiveFingers gently spread the toes, enhance range of motion, and encourage your feet to move in a more natural way.
3. Stronger foot muscles - wearing FiveFingers will stimulate and strengthen muscles in the feet and lower legs, improving general foot health and reducing the risk of injury.
4. Reduced back pain - by removing the heel lift, FiveFingers enable a more natural hip and spine alignment, helping improve posture.
5. It just feels good - we always stress how important it is to listen to your body - most folks tell us wearing FiveFingers just feels good!
Here at Wild Rock we love FiveFingers. At play or at work we just look at our feet and smile!
And Now For INJINJI! If you love FiveFingers you will love Injinji socks as well. Injinji socks look just like the old toe-socks that we had fun with when we were kids but they are worth much more than a few laughs. Not only do they work perfectly in FiveFingers but they are superb on their own. The Injinji claim to fame is that the light layer of coolmax fabric between the toes minimized blisters for any long distance activity. This spacing between the toes also leads to drier, more comfortable feet. Injinji's are the most comfortable socks available for distance running or long days of light hiking. ...We must have evolved with independent toes for a reason, no?
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| Wild Rock Picks a winner! |
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Nemo Losi 3 Person Tent
For the last couple of years, stories have been circulating about a little tent company with some very big products, Nemo Equipment. Wild Rock was initially one of only two Canadian dealers of Nemo Equipment, and is currently the only dealer in the Eastern half of the country. Nemo is known best for their Morpho and Gogo models with the innovative AirSupported Technology®. This technology uses airbeams instead of traditional aluminum tent poles, providing great strength with less weight. The combination of innovative materials, solid manufacturing and functional, feature loaded designs gives Nemo Equipment a significant edge on many of the long standing tent companies. You will love them for their lightweight, roomy and waterproof qualities as well as the awesome features such as gear storage and pet proof floor options.
As a NEMO Dealer, we wanted to be the first to let you know that NEMO's Losi 3P™ is the recipient of the prestigious 2009 Gear of the Year award from Outside Magazine. It's been a good year for the Losi 3P™ as this award follows its recent recognition as Best All-Around 3 Person Tent from Backpacker Magazine in their 2009 Gear Guide.
These are highly coveted awards that let Wild Rock customers know that we've picked another winner for our tent line up. As the buzz grows around this little company, here's what the folks at Outside had to say;
 "In the field, the Losi 3P was rock-solid," says Outside Magazine Buyer's Guide Sam Moulton. "It easily weathered 30 mph gusts along the Missouri River. Setting it up is a snap, too, thanks to the Jake's Foot anchoring system. But what most impressed testers was its amazing space-to-weight ratio. It's as roomy as a Superdome--we gathered six people around a topo map without anyone hunching overand it still weighs under six pounds."
Here's an excerpt from Backpacker's Gear Guide,
 "Testers were loath to part with this shelter the surest evidence that it
nails the ideal blend of space, weight and weatherproofing. You could
squeeze four people inside, or easily fit three and a dog,' said one after
a trip to Colorado's Mt. Massive Wilderness. With a 50-square foot floor and soaring, 48-inch high ceiling, the double wall Losi let the biggest testers sprawl out. Vestibules are equally spacious. A multi-pocket
organizer panel the smartest tent pocket we've seen kept gear stashed with library-like neatness.' The silnylon fly beaded rain better than my freshly waxed Tacoma,' said one tester after getting pounded by thunderstorms."
Here are some reasons why you should add the Losi 3P™ to your tent assortment:
· 50 sq. ft. interior space + 26 sq. ft. vestibule space = tons of room! (76 sq. ft. to be precise).
· 48" peak height.
· Near vertical walls make for highly usable space inside the tent.
· 5.9 lbs, yeah that's right, all that for 5.9 lbs. Split that up between 3 people and you have 1.9 lbs per person.
· Great accessory options like the Pawprint™, Gear Loft, Gear Caddy, and Footprint.
Briar the camping guru.
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| Hike for Hospice |
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 This time of year seems to grow outdoor fundraisers. I thought it was about time I explained how the Hike for Hospice seems to make it into the Wild Rock newsletter every year.
I have been a volunteer at Hospice Peterborough for about seven years. Hospice helps people with life-threatening illness and their families as they care for their loved one or during times of grief. I have volunteered with the child and teen grief groups and with families dealing with life threatening illness. It has been a privilege to meet so many wonderful people and work with such a dedicated group of staff and volunteers.
This year's hike theme is "Who will you be hiking for?" Those who know me well will have guessed that I will be hiking for my Mom who died of cancer five years ago. The pain of this is something that has changed my life forever. Hospice is a place where I have found powerful support.
I am honoured to be a part of Hospice Peterborough. I believe that the services Hospice delivers are invaluable to a healthy community.
Please go to the Hospice Peterborough website if you want more information about their programs. If you would like to sponsor me for this great cause, please go to my Hike for Hospice webpage. You are also welcome to come to the store if you would rather use cash or cheque. There are pledge sheets at the store if you want to join us for the Hike or you can sign up online. For more information, call Hospice Peterborough at 742-4042.
If you have another cause that you feel strongly about, go out and fundraise! It feels great to be outside and doing good things for others.
Anne |
| Shifting Gears |
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 We challenge you!
Shifting Gears is an annual, month-long commuter challenge for employees who work in Peterborough, Ontario.
In 2009, it will run from May 1st to May 31st. Shifting Gears is designed to encourage you in your efforts to walk, cycle, carpool, bus or telecommute to work! The benefits are numerous! As you know, it's great for your pocketbook, health and wellbeing, as well as our community and environment! Find out more at peterboroughmoves.com |
| Lole Bike Winner! |
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Congratulations to Diane Rogers, winner of the Lole bike contest!
The draw for April's Lole bike contest was done late last night and Diane was so excited she was down to the shop first thing this morning to pick up her new ride. We were lucky to be able to sneak her smile into the newsletter just before the ole' send button was hit!
Our thanks go to Lole who put this fun contest on. The Lole tag line is Live Out Loud Every Day and we think the new bike will help Diane do just that. | | |
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Anne Leavens
Wild Rock Source for Adventure
169 Charlotte Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 2T7
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