DEMO DAY Saturday August 7th. in SAN DIEGO!

 In case you missed us the last  few times, we're coming back to Mission Bay Park in San Diego so you can kick your very own Footbike. Try before you buy. No costs or fees Just Kick It! You'll be glad you did.

 

When: Saturday, August 7th. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MSN Weather
Where: Mission Bay Park-Tecolote Shores near Playa Pacifica north of the SD Hilton Resort.2688 E. Mission Bay Dr. San Diego, CA. 92109  
http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/parks/missionbay/facilities.shtml 
(#13 on the map)

                         

Directions: I-5 Frwy. to the Clairemont/Mission Bay Dr. exit and head west to E. Mission Bay Dr. Continue south for 1 mile to the Tecolote Shores Parking lot just north of the Hilton Resort. Parking is free. Look for the silver 4Runner.

What to bring: Water bottle, good running shoes and a helmet for children 17 and younger.Valid ID or major CC. Gloves are optional.  
Contact: santacruzmktg@footbikeusa.com or call 949-521-0937 if you have any questions.  
Tell a friend! Hope to see ya there.

DAWG Walk Part 2

Thanks to all of those who came out to the 16th. Annual Dawg Walk and Pet Adotption Faire June 26th. We had alot of fun and Hana (cooling off under the table) made some new friends. It was perfect weather for it too. Some came out to offer a new home to some very lovable rescue dogs and others found some treats for their 4-legged family members. Many folks had never seen a Footbike so there was a lot of interest. We did some demo runs around the park to show everyone how you can mush with your dog. For those of you who signed up for our next demo day, stay tuned we'll have one scheduled right here when it cools down a bit. J.M.I. (just mush it!)

Footbikes at the 16th Annual DAWG Walk and Pet Faire June 26th

http://www.dawg.org/dawgwalk/pet-faire-info.html
When: Sat. June 26th. from 8am-12:00pm (DAWG Walk starts at 7:00am)
What: Pet Faire and Dog Adoption event. You don't have to participate in the DAWG Walk to enjoy the Pet Faire fun with all of the great booths filled with products and services for pets and their owners.
Where:The Village Green (at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center), located at 24932 Veterans Way (off La Paz Rd.) in Mission Viejo. Click here for directions: http://www.dawg.org/dawgwalk/directions.html

Check out pet products, services and great pets looking for good homes. If you wanna know how to kick it with your dog, stop by the Footbike booth this weekend and I'll answer any and all questions we'll be there. You can say hi to Hana!

A Display of Gratitude

  Try as I might to promote the Footbike brand with demo days, consumer shows, rolling billboards, etc. I can't help thinking there are always more ways to generate awareness. I have been blessed with great friends and acquintences that have supported me in the past with numerous suggestions as well as booth space to market Footbikes to. 

From car shows to Home garden tours to RV shows to Dog walks, all of these ideas present our lil' ol scooter valid marketing opportunities. However I am but One Footbike soldier battling the depressed economy and there are many shows, so little time. So I thought it would help if I posted in advance where I will be to kick and chat about the FB. Take a look at the event section to the right and the Demo Day locations which will soon fill up our calendar.

Thanks to all for their continued support incl:  

Team Allstars, Motul USA, K-9 City Dog Training, JDW Dist, Modern Image, UrbanMushing.com 
J.K.I

Demo Day Sunday May 2nd. 9am-12pm Aliso Woods

What: Try a real, live Footbike for free!
When: Sunday, May 2nd. 9am-12pm.
Where: Aliso And Wood Canyons Regional Park

28373 Alicia Parkway

Laguna Niguel, CA 92677

How to get there: From the 5 Freeway south, take the Alicia Parkway exit, proceed west (approximately 4 miles). 1/4 mile past Aliso Creek Road is AWMA Road, turn right crossing over a bridge and I'll be in the church parking lot on the right hand side. Look for the silver 4Runner Footbike-mobile.

What to bring: Good running shoes, a water bottle and a major credit card or CA drivers license are recommended. You will be required to sign a release waiver. Helmets are needed for children but gloves and helmet are optional for adults. Tell a friend! Hope to see ya there.

Don't Tell Me I Can't...

Once in awhile you meet someone who is an inspiration. Doris Matyasovich entered her first Mountain Bike race in 1989...she was 45. Featured in Outside Magazine blog "Cycling in Her 60's" 

she recalls when she became Mountain Biking's eldest Downhill National Champion in her class.

In her 18 year racing career Doris has been inducted into Team Big Bear Hall of Fame and she has won several State and National Cross-Country and Downhill Championships including a Master's World Downhill Championship at age 60.
Doris continues to impress (but not surprise) her friends and family by competing in various cycling events. Her latest accomplishment:Finishing the Warriors Society Counting Coup this year.

44 miles and 8,000+ ft. of elevation gain, Doris is now the oldest female to complete the CC.

Not only is she a published author, "Don't Tell Me I Can't..." found at bike shops and on E-Bay, Doris is a fellow Footbiker and inspiration to all.

   Way to go, Doris!

Kick Scooters' Time has Come

   Imagine writing about something you enjoy so much you want to share, inform and entertain others with and then reading about the same topic written in one of the largest circulating published titles, Time Magazine "Kickbike and Enjoy It"  By Harriet Barovick. Just getting the word footbike, kick bike, urban mushing mentioned in this article has sent Footbikeusa.com analytics off the charts as well as Kickbikeusa.com, diggler.com, SoCal Urban Mushing (way to go Rancy!) and others are getting some well deserved attention. I admit the press is great and any positive media attention is a good thing but I chose Footbiking to blog about because it is more than a trend: Footbiking is a state of mind. When you kick you get the runners high, mountain biking's vision from an epic ride and the rush of carving fresh powder giving you that hit of adrenaline and peacefulness at the same time. Here I have tried to describe the feeling but you have to experience it by kicking down the street or at your favorite local park to truly Enjoy IT!