Maklin Ride Support
If you are looking for a little shop support and team camaraderie, keep reading and please reach out if this fits what you are looking for.
Events you are likely to find riders in Maklin jerseys...
* Minnesota Mountain Bike Series - This is a low key, grass roots XC MTB race series for all ages and all race abilities, of which you can do as many or as few of the events that you wish. They have a fun unofficial team competition for the series of which Maklin Bike Shop participates in. Your participation and finish places earns points for your team. We have been a sponsor of the series the last 2 years and a sponsor of the Woolly Bike Club race, which is also part of the series. Stop by if you have any questions about the series.
* Gravel races - Freedhem 76, Badlands Gravel Battle have been popular the past couple years, along with races like the DAMN (Day Across Minnesota), Grand Du Norde, Big Sugar, KKD and a few others.
* Other Mountain Bike Races - The Cheq 40 is a popular as well as Maklin jerseys at the Lutsen 99er, Dakota FIVE-O and a few others.
Purpose…
* Build and enjoy some team camaraderie and community around bikes
* Support riders at any level in reaching new goals and achievements on the bike
* Gather a group of like minded people to enjoy bike events with
* Drive business to Maklin Bike Shop and promote the Maklin brand
Who...
* Riders looking for some team camaraderie and a crew to hang with at bike events
* Riders looking for some level of support toward their goals
* Riders looking for education and support on bike maintenance and help making sure their bike is event ready
* Riders looking for education and support on setting goals for the season, planning workouts and building training plans
* Non riders that just love being around the scene and would like to support the Maklin crew at events
* Our shop is your primary source for your bike needs (bikes, parts, accessories, gear, service, etc.) or will be for the upcoming season
* You would like to represent our shop by wearing our shop jersey at events, other milestone and general rides
Various levels of support we might provide, but not limited to...
(Individually based on your level of representation of and commitment to Maklin Bike Shop, along with commitment to your own goals)
* Scheduled shop time before an upcoming event(s) to walk thru pre-event bike checks
* Scheduled shop time to discuss and teach race/event prep, training plans, workouts, etc…
* Discount on some gear or equipment needed to support your goals
* Priority on service work
Have more questions? Stop the by shop and chat. Otherwise, send an e-mail to sales@maklinbikeshop.com with "Maklin Ride Support" in the subject line, answering the following questions. Feel free to add any other information you think might help us decided if we can help you out and in what ways.
* What are your general cycling goals for the upcoming season?
* What event(s) and/or adventure(s) are you in interested in this year?
* What are your goals for your planned event(s) and/or adventure(s)?
* Have you done these event(s) or adventure(s) like this in the past and what were your results?
* What current applicable equipment/gear do you have; i.e. what bike(s), setup, etc...?
* What equipment and/or gear are you missing that would help you reach your goals more easily?
* What are you currently doing for training and preparation?
* What kind of support from us would be helpful in achieving your goals? (How and what can we help you with)
* How would us supporting you, drive profitable business to Maklin Bike Shop?
* How active are you on social media platforms and do you share your cycling racing and adventures?
* Are you OK with us posting/sharing pictures, videos, results and recaps that include you from races, rides and shop events on our social media, website and emails?
