**Please note that due to inclement weather, the March Monthly Meeting has been moved to Tuesday, March 21st**
Event: Innovation and Technological Advancements in Cycling
Date: March 21, 2017
Location: Connolly’s Bar & Restaurant, 121 West 45th St. (3rd fl.) (bet. 6th Ave. & Broadway)
Program: A presentation by Sandy Chapman, sponsored by Tifosi Sales Inc.
From its inception, the simplicity of design has been what’s captured the hearts and soul of many cycling enthusiasts. While the basic elements have not changed much; materials advancements, electronics and so many other innovations have found their way into cycling creating a dizzying array of new products with features that beg the question: "How will this make my ride better?” Sandy Chapman of Tifosi Sales will attempt to address these new advancements including: disc brakes on road bikes, carbon wheels, electronic shifting and power meters.
Tifosi Sales represents brands that are established and recognized as leaders in quality, design and innovation in the cycling industry: Assos, SRAM, Thule and Silca
Note: Although all interested members of the cycling community are cordially invited to attend, only club members will be permitted to participate in our free raffle
Raffle Prizes:
- Assos t.milleshort_s7 (men’s bib shorts) - retail value: $159.00 OR Assos h.laalalai-s7 (women’s bib shorts) - retail value: $249.00
- Silca t-Rachet + Ti-Torque Kit - retail value: $98.00
- Zipp Transition 1 Gear Bag - retail value: $165.00
- (6) 2016 ENY prize packages, including: 2016 ENY jerseys, 2016 ENY string back packs and 2016 ENY socks.
Schedule:
6:00PM - dine, drink and schmooze
7:00PM – program
8:15PM - raffle
Connolly’s/NYCC Beer Happy Hour
Connolly’s/NYCC Beer Happy Hour will include the following beers for the entire duration of our meeting (6:00 - 9:00 PM) and will be available for purchase at the discounted price of $6.00 :
Bass Ale · Sam Adams · Connolly’s Red or Wheat · Yuengling
Sandy Chapman, President
With over thirty year industry specific sales, marketing and territorial management experience; Sandy has worked at every level from retail store management and sales, event promotion, OEM sales, technical event support to manufacturers sales representative. His successful racing career has spanned the early years of mountain bike racing as a NORBA pro through masters level state championship TT titles. He's taught skiing as a certified Professional Ski Instructor of America. Sandy established Tifosi Sales Inc. in 1986 as a service oriented multi-line independent sales organization. He is the founder and past president of the Eastern Bicycle Sales Representatives Association as well as a charter member of JORBA (Jersey Off Road Bicycle Association). Sandy is currently active in the development of a Safe Routes to School program in his local community as well as being a member of The NJ Bicycle Coalition, NBDA, The Alliance for Biking and Walking , and League of America.