ISM DEMO SADDLE PROGAM IN FULL SWING (May 2, 2010) - ISM demo saddles are now in many dealers, waiting for you to give them a try. Something so unique must be experienced to be understood. but once you spend a few rides on one of these saddles you won't want to give it back! Look on our dealer locator for the green bicycle icons, they indicate dealers who have demo saddles in store.

ARUNDEL INVENTS WHITE CARBON CAGES! (Feb 28, 2010) - The crack design team at Arundel has done it again, this time with a concept so radical that it will surely turn the cycling industry on it's ear. White. That's right, Arundel is setting the trend in bikes with a completely white version of the Dave-O and Mandible cages. With a lustrous high-gloss finish the cages will be an eye-catching accessory on any white frame, once those start to catch on.... Look for Whiteout Dave-O and Mandible cages at a dealer near you. To find one, see our dealer locator

2010 ISM SADDLES NOW SHIPPING TO DEALERS (Feb 8, 2010) - ISM saddles are introducing two new models for 2010, and they are just shipping to dealers now. Originally anticipated to hit stores in March, dealers will begin seeing them by the middle of February. The Podium and Breakaway are longer, narrower and leaner than the original Racing model from ISM, drawing on years of feedback from cycling professionals. See the dealer locator to find an ISM shop near you.

GARMIN OFFERS REBATES ON SELECT MODELS (Jan 29, 2010) - Garmin has sweetened the pot for runners and cyclists looking for their top-end GPS-enabled training tools. Purchase an Edge 605 or 705 by March 31st, 2010 and you are eligible for a $50 rebate direct from Garmin. Same rebate is available for all Forerunner 405 and 405CX models bought before May 31, 2010. Details for obtaining the rebate are available from your authorised Garmin dealer or on the Garmin website

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPION CRAIG ALEXANDER - AGAIN! (Oct 12, 2009) - Congratulations to Orca/Orbea sponsored triathlete Craig Alexander for his supreme execution on the Big Island against the best of the world. Craig's amazing consistency seems to be his key to victory - check out his splits over the last three years, and try to find another athlete in any sport that can boast the kind of year-over-year repetition of high-level performance. Well done Crowie, hope you enjoy a break at home for a few weeks before starting the journey towards a three-peat.

NEW SADDLES FROM ISM SHIPPING APRIL 15TH (Apr 4, 2009) - Two new models are here just in time for spring. The Peloton is ideally suited for road riders with a narrower profile an extended back end for climbing position. The Peak is the mountain-biker's answer to back and perineal pain, and has been shaped specifically for the constant shifting on the saddle that mountain-biking demands, and has curved edges to avoid catching on baggy shorts and long shirts.

GARMIN ANNOUNCES NEW FORERUNNER MODELS (Apr 2, 2009) - Garmin is adding two GPS equipped Forerunner models. The 405CX offers users a heart-rate based caloric use readout that is more accurate, plus the 405CX ships with a second strap that fits those with smaller wrists. The 310XT is going to be a huge hit with triathletes - it has a battery life of 20 hours on a single charge, is waterproof to 50 meters, and with the new advanced heart rate monitor you can record data while swimming. Several other new features will make this the perfect training tool for brick workouts and terrific for providing feedback to optimize your race-day performance.

ARUNDEL INTRODUCES THE SPORT CAGE (Mar 14,2009) - Arundel introduces a nylon-reinforced plastic version of the most popular carbon cage on the market. The affordable Sport cage is available in five colors and closely resembles the shape of the successful Dave-O cage. With 2 sets of mounting holes it will fit most any application, and will do what all Arundel bottle cages are known for - they will hold a bottle better than any other cage.

ARUNDEL TRI CLAMP IS COMING SOON (Feb 24, 2009) - A company that is known for building the best cages to hold a bottle, introduces the best device for holding a cage. The Tri Clamp is a clever and elegant solution to the age-old problem for triathletes, a behind-the-saddle bottle-mount system that is secure, light and strong. Arundel's unique fastening system attaches to the shaft of the seat post, not the saddle rails, and can accommodate round and aero seat posts with ease. See more on the Tri Clamp here. Expect to see the Tri Clamp in stores sometime in April. Ask your local shop for it, or check for Arundel dealers near you on our dealer locator.

PODIUM IS THE NEW CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR FOR TRISWIM (Jan 29, 2009) - A shampoo, conditioner and body wash that really work against pool chlorine, thanks to a combination of sequestering agents that trap chlorine and wash it away. TRISWIM detoxifies, hydrates and nourishes with ingredients such as Organic Aloe Vera, Vitamins E & A, and Pro-Vitamin B5. TRISWIM will leave your skin moisturized and smooth, and your hair, clean, shiny, healthy and soft.

PODIUM IS THE NEW CANADIAN DISTRIBUTOR FOR ISM SADDLES (Jan 17, 2009) - A breakthrough design for bicycles saddles has been achieved by Ideal Seat Modification, the company behind the radically different Adamo saddle. The shortened and split nose removes excess pressure from the perineal region and concentrates the body weight on the 'sit bones' of the pelvis, resulting in body weight resting on structures that are anatomically capable of bearing that weight. If you suffer from numbness, discomfort or chafing in the "private parts", Adamo is a solution worth trying.

THE NEW ARUNDEL MANDIBLE CAGE IS HERE (Dec 14,2008) - incredibly strong, impossibly light, the Mandible is the cage of choice for those who need extra holding power for their water bottles. A foam micro-core shaves grams from the weight, yet it has 40% more grip than other carbon cages. The sleek design looks great and 2 sets of mounting holes assure that you can position your bottles perfectly. Great for bumpy roads, cyclo-cross, mountain bikes, saddle-mount brackets. The web site cyclingnews.com just published a product review of the Mandible seen here.

PODIUM NOW HAS MOTOR TABS (Nov 12, 2008) - more new product news! We are pleased to announce that Motor Tabs are now available through Podium Imports. Unlike other tablet hydration products, Motor Tabs are packaged in single servings and contain 16 grams of carbohydrates. For more detailed information, see www.motortabs.com

REYNOLDS WHEELS AT PODIUM (Nov 5, 2008) - Podium Imports has been appointed Canadian distributor for Reynolds wheels! Amazing performance, quality and value, Reynolds wheels will be standard offerings on some of this year's hottest bicycle brands. Look for updates to our web site coming soon. You can get a preview of Reynolds wheels at www.reynoldscycling.com

TOM EVANS DOUBLES UP IN 2008 (Nov 1, 2008) - Orbea triathlete Tom Evans backed up his early-season win at Ironman Coeur d'Alene with a record-breaking victory at Ironman Florida. His 4:18 bike broke the Florida bike record, and the 8:07:59 clocking at the finish smoked the previous course record by 13 minutes. This also ranks as the fastest Ironman finish for a 40 year old on any course.

CRAIG ALEXANDER WINS IRONMAN HAWAII (Oct 11, 2008) - Orbea triathlete Craig Alexander stormed to victory in his second attempt at the Ironman World Championships in Kona. Crowie swam and rode himself in to striking position, and unleashed his trademark killer run on the remaining contenders. By the Energy Lab he had the measure of them, and pushed home with a 8:17:45 time.

CANADA'S SVEIN TUFT, ROAD WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TT SILVER MEDAL(Sept 25, 2008) -in what was the most impressive performance by a Canadian cyclist in some time, Svein came within 42 seconds of the winning time, despite a bike change in the last 5 km necessitated by a flat tire. Svein rode an Ordu for the last 3 months of the season, and along with his silver in Varese, he tallied a National TT title, a 7th at the Beijing Olympics and a 3rd in the Tour of Missouri TT. Congratulations to Svein on his phenomenal results, and for his new contract with the Garmin-Chipotle team.

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