March, 2007 Newsletter
It is finally here, that time of year when the light allows for long days of leisure and the temperatures are blissfully warm. Come in to the store and check out our new range of bike clothing, or get some late season deals on great ski gear. Our backcountry skis and boots are so competitively priced they are moving fast. Let Joel fit you for your skis, and leave them with us while we mount and wax them, ready for your next adventure. Our fast expert service will have you on your skis in no time. Our latest shipment of Trek, Gary Fisher and Lemond bikes has arrived. Come and check out the new colors and styles. Also check out the new seats and other bike accessories.
Sale Item - All ski gear
All ski gear has to go. Skis, boots and poles are 25-50% off, Karhu Skis are are 50% off. Ski jackets and pants are 50% off and hats, gloves and all baselayer clothing is 30% off.
Feature Item – Wrench Force classic repair stand
 |
This foldable repair stand has an adjustable clamp which fits all seat posts, plus a wide range of frame tubes. The clamp rotates the bike 360 degrees for easy repair, and reduces back strain with an adjustable height. |
Tech Tip - storing skis over summer
This is a little premature, but because we are moving into bike season with our newsletters we thought we would give some tips about storing skis for the summer. Skis should be cleaned well of any dirt or debris (or poop), and a thick layer of warm wax applied. The wax should be left on the ski, and the skis stored in a warm, dry place. The warmth of the environment is not necessary, but over time in a warm place the wax will soak more into the ski base. Do not use a cold wax as the brittleness of the wax inhibits good protection and the wax will not enter the base pores as readily.
St Patricks Day Run
Goldstream Sports hosted the start and finish of the annual St Patrick's Day 7.2-mile run, held on March 18th. The race attracted 35 entrants, and ran from Goldstream Sports parking lot up Ester Dome Rd and onto St Patrick's Rd to the end of Henderson Rd and back. The race was to be run at any temperature and competitors were happy, to be sure, that a mild -5F degree day awaited them. Andy Holland won the race with a time of 47 minutes and 55 seconds, Roy Reifenstuhl placed 3rd in a time of 49:53. Dori McWayne won the women's division in a time of 55:16, followed by Jenny Mahlen (1:00:06) and Sandra Kimbrell placed third in 1:06:27.
Sonot Kkaazoot wax recommendations
Base Coat - LFBlue and LF Moly 50/50
Top Layer - LF Blue and X-cold powder
Brush out bases well between coats and after final coat with copper bush and polish with horse hair brush.
Event Calendar - April 2007
| Date | Club | Time Location | Event |
| 1 | FCC | Noon, Goldstream Store | Sunday winter ride |
| 7 | RCN | 10am Patty Center | Spring Fling |
| 8 | UAF | 11am Birch Hill | UAF Dash For Cash |
| 8 | NSCF | 1pm Birch Hill | Alaska ski-cross championships |
| 14 | 10am Patty Center | Beat Beethoven | |
| 28 | Noon Pioneer Park | Flush the Slush | |
| FCC - Fairbankc Cycle Club - SCC - Salcha Ski Club; ASPA - Alaska Skijor and Pulk Association ; NSCF - Nordic Ski Club Fairbanks; NSCA - Nordic Ski Club Anchorage; ADMA - Alaska Dog Mushers Association | |||
Proud Sponsor of FXC
