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This blog documents the racing, training, & riding experiences of the participants of PWP

Thursday, October 18, 2018

2019 PWP Sandpoint, ID

**Change of Location**  PWP is moving to the Mountain West Bank Building on the corner of HWY 2 and Division.  Enter through the main doors and proceed to the second floor. The PWP room is down the hall to the left.   The room will be locked when not in use, participants are encouraged to leave bikes set up.  Syringa Cycles is still our sponsors.  Participants will recieve 10% off all merchandise for the duration of the program


Here is the PWP info for 2019!

PWP is an all abilities welcome indoor cycling program helping you improve your cycling fitness over the winter months.  All levels of cyclists are welcome, you bring your bike, trainer and a willingness to improve.  

New for this year we will be starting in January, with the session running every Tuesday/Thursday consecutively from January 8 through March 28.  Also new for this year, the Thursday session will take place in the morning; from 6-7:30am.  

The Tuesday session will remain in the evenings from 5:30-7pm.  Also the same, the program will take place at Syringa Cyclery located at 518 Oak St., Sandpoint ID. 

Please email Kristen with any questions:  kmesh.pwp@gmail.com.



Thursday, October 26, 2017

Pedaling With a Purpose Sandpoint, ID

PWP Sandpoint
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30-7pm
at 
Syringa Cyclery
518 Oak Street
Sandpoint

Show up with your bike and trainer ready to ride




Wednesday, November 9, 2016

2016-2017 Pedaling With a Purpose WESTERN SUBURBS details


Downers Grove
RTT Cycle Shop
5116-B Main Street
Downers Grove, IL
Sundays 8-10:30am
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Facilitated by PATTY ZAMPA 
& CHRIS BALLAK
email: patricia.zampa@sbcglobal.net



PWP stats:
  • 50% of all elite women (category 1/2) license holders in Illinois came through PWP
  • PWP has folks training for Elite World Triathlon Championships
  • PWP has had a 5 time World Champion on the Velodrome train with us
  • PWP has had many state champions on the road, velodrome and cyclocross
  • PWP has had professional men and women cyclists train with us
  • PWP has had tons of folks who don't want to race, but want to keep their bike legs fit and strong for next summer.  
  • PWP is the only time in cycling where ALL fitness and ability levels can ride next to each other and each get a great workout.  
  • PWP is for everyone!

Monday, November 7, 2016

2016-2017 Pedaling With a Purpose LIBERTYVILLE details

 Libertyville:
George Garner Cyclery
740 N Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL
Saturdays 9-11am
Wednesdays 7:30-9pm
Facilitated by VANESSA BUCCELLA
email:  Vanessa@bffbikes.com


PWP stats:
  • 50% of all elite women (category 1/2) license holders in Illinois came through PWP
  • PWP has folks training for Elite World Triathlon Championships
  • PWP has had a 5 time World Champion on the Velodrome train with us
  • PWP has had many state champions on the road, velodrome and cyclocross
  • PWP has had professional men and women cyclists train with us
  • PWP has had tons of folks who don't want to race, but want to keep their bike legs fit and strong for next summer.  
  • PWP is the only time in cycling where ALL fitness and ability levels can ride next to each other and each get a great workout.  
  • PWP is for everyone!

Monday, October 17, 2016

2016-2017 Pedaling With Purpose SANDPOINT Details

PWP is a welcoming Winter Training program designed and implemented in Chicago, IL  to help all levels of cyclists get through the tough Chicago winter.  While still running in multiple Chicago locations, the program, now 13 years old, is currently offered for the second year in Sandpoint, Idaho, to help the cyclists of Idaho's panhandle maintain and improve their cycling fitness over the winter, and achieve their Cycling Goals for 2017.

NEW FOR THIS YEAR:
This year the North Idaho program will take place at Syringa Cycles 
PWP will take place every Tuesday and Thursday evening from December through March 5:30-7pm. (with no sessions surrounding the holidays) *Note two weeknight sessions, and no weekend session.
As always, free storage for your bike and trainer and lots of perks!

Register by November 15 and receive a Free pair of PWP socks!
All participants who register for the 28 session pass receive a Free pair of Syringa Cyclery socks!
ALL Participants receive a Free Syringa Cyclery water bottle!

All details can be found on the brochure below.  Feel free to email me with questions at kmesh.pwp@gmail.com

I look forward to seeing you all in December!

Kristen

PWP stats:
  • 50% of all elite women (category 1/2) license holders in Illinois came through PWP
  • PWP has folks training for Elite World Triathlon Championships
  • PWP has had a 5 time World Champion on the Velodrome train with us
  • PWP has had many state champions on the road, velodrome and cyclocross
  • PWP has had professional men and women cyclists train with us
  • PWP has had tons of folks who don't want to race, but want to keep their bike legs fit and strong for next summer.  
  • PWP is the only time in cycling where ALL fitness and ability levels can ride next to each other and each get a great workout.  
  • PWP is for everyone!

Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Pedaling With a Purpose 2015-2016 Chicago & Hinsdale Details

PWP is a winter training program designed to help all levels of cyclists get through the winter together.  

This year will be our 12th year!  In those 12 years we've had World level competitors, beginning cyclists, and everyone in between all getting through the winter together.  

We have 3 locations, Chicago & Hinsdale, IL and Sandpoint, ID.  All locations have (free) bike storage available.  

New to PWP? Have questions? Feel free to email the Facilitator for the location you'd like to attend, or me at kmesh.pwp@gmail.com

Looking forward to seeing you in December!

Chicago:
BFF Bikes
2113 W. Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL
Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm
Saturdays 8:00-10:30am
Facilitated by  ANNIE BYRNE 
email: annie@bffbikes.com


Hinsdale:
Hartley's Cycle Shop
24 W Hinsdale Ave
Hinsdale, IL 
Thursdays 7:30-9:00pm
Sundays 8-10:30am
Facilitated by KYLE KERSHASKY
email: kershasky@gmail.com



Friday, October 2, 2015

2015-2016 PWP information COMING SOON

 2015-2016 Pedaling With a Purpose is happening in 3 locations:

Chicago, IL

Hinsdale, IL

Sandpoint, ID

The program will run from December through March.  Check back shortly for detailed information!