New women's only cycling shop in Ellicott City, MD!!!

[Kalidurga]

I just received this notice from Race Pace cycles. Pretty cool news! I spoke with Patti Harden and she asked that if you'd like to attend the grand opening fashion show, please call or e-mail her to RSVP. Her plan is to have the store open for business on that date or soon after.

Bella Bikes Women's Bike Shop

Race Pace Bicycles is opening a new location dedicated to women cyclists.
Bella Bikes will be the first women's only bike store in the US.

We are having a grand opening fashion show on December 8, 2007 at 6pm. Bella bikes is located at 8450 Baltimore National Pike in Normandy Shopping Center Ellicott City, MD.

Bella Bikes will carry bikes and accessories for the woman cyclist. Whether you ride road bikes, cruisers or mountain bikes you will find gear and assistance to make your cycling experience more enjoyable. Our staff of women riders have grown with the sport and can help you grow too.
We plan to carry traditional brands of bicycles such as Trek and Felt and Electra. We will have the largest selection of women's cycling apparel in the region. We will stock brands such as Terry, Trek, Descente, Shebeest, Oomph, and Dude Girl. Our website will be active in the next two weeks with information on events.

RSVP via email or phone to reserve your place at the Fashion Show.
email: ultragrl2001@yahoo.com
phone: 410-461-7878

Sincerely,
Patti Harden
Bella Bikes

web: http://www.bellabikes.com

Race Pace Bicycles | 9930 Reisterstown Rd | Owings Mills | MD | 21102

[HillSlugger]

Tam, are you thinking/planning to go? I think I'm interested.

[Kalidurga]

I don't know if I can make it or not. I may be working that day and wouldn't be able to get up to Ellicott City in time. I'm definitely interested in checking the shop out once it's open, though.

[7rider]

I might be curious enough to check this out.
I cringe at the words "fashion show" however, as I seem to recall someone (here? elsewhere?) lamenting about a women's bike fashion show at some event that was filled with size zero models and didn't show anything for the "rest of us".

[HillSlugger]

I've reserved a space.

[HillSlugger]

I've reserved a space.

Anyone know if they monitor the traffic on TE forums? They might gain a lot of insight from the threads on what women want in a bike shop.

[Kalidurga]

I talked to Patti before I posted the info here, and then I sent her the link. It was kind of funny-- when I mentioned that I posted at the Team Estrogen forum, she apparently thought it was a cycling "team" I agree that she should definitely check out the forum for ideas.

[HillSlugger]

I've emailed with her and suggested that she could gain some great insight from TE forums. I even sent links to two relevant threads. She replied that she'd take a look and that she wanted to become a registered user.

I realized that I recognize her name...she's the woman that runs the pre-Iron Girl clinics.

[Beth H.]

Patti Harden is an accomplished triathlete and a terrific triathlon coach. I think she also still rides with Team BBC. I trained with Patti a little bit last year and feel confident that with Patti at the helm, female bike and triathlon enthusiasts will be well-served.

[HillSlugger]

It's been like a year since you rode with us! Did you do Iron Girl?

[Beth H.]

No, I didn't do Irongirl. I actually did one of Patti's Irongirl clinics, hated the course and did Luray instead. Nice course, beautiful lake swim, challenging but scenic bike ride and an OK run. Also did New Jersey State Sprint and Virginia Run. Did you do any tri's last year?

[HillSlugger]

I did the 3 Sports Triathlon in Richmond and the Iron Girl in Columbia. The 3 Sport didn't go as hoped: I tanked the pool swim and fell apart completely on the run. Iron Girl was really hard but I did well and it was a great experience.

[7rider]

I've reserved a space.

Anyone know if they monitor the traffic on TE forums? They might gain a lot of insight from the threads on what women want in a bike shop.

Well, the event is this saturday and I never got my act together to RSVP.
There are currently a dozen things on our weekend "to do" list, so I don't think a trek to Ellicott City is in the cards (but I will be in Columbia, close by....hmmm). Give us a report, MDHS or KD, if you go.

[Possegal]

i sent an email to RSVP but never got an email back and totally forgot to call. my schedule is a bit busy but i may still try and stop by and see if i ended up on the rsvp list.

[HillSlugger]

I almost forgot about this! I'll let you know all about it.