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Trisports.com
The online and retail triathlon superstore, created for triathletes, by triathletes. We carry the highest quality triathlon equipment, triathlon gear, triathlon apparel, and all of the hard to find necessities that every triathlete needs, including triathlon wetsuits, road & tri bikes, bike travel cases, aero race wheels, hydration systems, aerobars, triathlon-specific clothing, and much, much more. Trisports.com has grown to become the premier online and retail bike shop. Come visit the new 22,000 square foot location in Tucson . Complete with indoor endless pool (endless pool facilities available January 2, 2007) and certified bike fitters. You have to see it to believe it! Come on in and check out all of the cool stuff!  www.trisports.com

TriSports.com Retail
4495 S. Coach Drive
TucsonAZ , 85714

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Bicycle Showcase

After more than 10 years in business, Bicycle Showcase prides itself in carrying cutting edge bikes and accessories, as well as the brands you know and love. The Showcase staff is Fit-Kit certified and set up to help perfect your current ride, or guide you toward your next bicycle purchase.  The staff understands special fit needs of triathletes, and will show you what a difference proper fit can make in your performance.  The store is located on the SE corner of Scottsdale and Shea and carries a full range of bikes, parts, and accessories. With the purchase of each new bike, Bicycle Showcase provides 3 free tune ups, and lifetime gear and brake adjustments. Financing is available for all new bicycle purchases.

Bicycle Showcase is proud to sponsor the Phoenix Triathlon Club and Phoenix TriKids (look for Team Spongebob at the next kids’ triathlon!).   A number of rides for different levels leave from the store during the week; call (480)998-2776 for details. Triathlon brands carried by Bicycle Showcase are: Argon – Felt – Kuota – Litespeed – Quintana Roo – Santa Cruz – Specialized-VeloVie   www.bicycleshowcase.com

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Nathan                                                                                                           
Most companies’ new products are conceived in the boardroom, often mere clones of successful products designed by others. At Nathan, our product development labs are the terrain we constantly strive to conquer.

Nathan’s chief athlete/scientist is company president, Jon Reichlin. A hardcore endurance athlete who recently completed the legendary Escape from Alcatraz triathlon, Jon does whatever it takes to ensure that every Nathan product performs perfectly during the gut-wrenching realities of pushing the limits of human performance. To help achieve his goal, Jon reunited one of the toughest and most respected product design and testing duos in the endurance sports world.

Bryce Thatcher, who founded Ultimate Direction and invented the water bottle pack, now spearheads product design and development for Nathan. Bryce is a two-time second- team All-American cross-country skier, an adventure racer and a speed climbing maniac. In fact, he still claims the fastest time (3 hours, 6 minutes) for the Grand Teton ascent/descent! Over the years, Bryce’s background in exercise physiology and biomechanics has led to many patented features and designs, and even to entirely new product categories.

Our top priority is making products that help you achieve your goals, no matter how impossible they may seem. You can't do that without a healthy dose of invention. You'll find innovations like these in every product we make. www.nathansports.com

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53x11 Coffee Co.
The 53x11 Coffee Company is here! Are you ready to ride? We are here to provide great tasting, fair trade, organic coffee to cyclists and triathletes across the country. 53x11 Coffee is made by cyclists, for cyclists so you know it’s good. We love riding our bikes and we love coffee. Start your day off right with 53x11 Coffee.

53x11 Coffees are 100% Fair trade certified and certified organic! This is how all coffee should be. The Fair Trade Certified label guarantees that farmers and workers received a fair price for their product. The fair trade price means that farmers can feed their families and that their children can go to school instead of working in the fields. Certified Organic means that there are no conventional farming methods used. There are no harmful pesticides used! Organic coffee is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental quality for future generations. Our coffees are whole bean to give you the fullest flavor possible. So drink, enjoy, and ride ready!

53x11 Coffee has also started a nation-wide "CleanUp Crew" which gets people involved in cleaning up their local trails, bike paths and roads that they ride everyday. Join today and become part of something great.

Check out their website at: www.53x11coffee.com www.53x11coffee.com

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Clif Bar
A full line of food bars that provide the energy and nutrients required for the active lifestyle enjoyed by you and your family. Conceived in 1990 by founder Gary Erickson, Clif Bar was created after a personal experience where despite being hungry, he couldn't choke down one more energy bar available at the time. Today, there is a full line of options to meet the varying needs of athletes, including various bars as well as Clif Shot gels:
ClifBar- The original bar made from 70 percent organic foods, and great tasting with 13 flavors to choose from.
Luna Bar- A bar created to meet the specific needs of women, less calories than the original, with options for lower carbs. 16 flavors to choose from.
Builder Bars- The high protein, great tasting alternative with 20g of protein in each bar. 3 flavors to choose from.
Mojo Bars- When something sweet won't do, this bar combines nuts, berries and pretzels into a great tasting salty treat. 4 flavors to choose from.
Z Bars- A great alternative for kids, this bar meets stringent school snack standards, and provides the nutrients required for those developing athletes. 3 great flavors to choose from.  http://www.clifbar.com/

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Framin'Works 
Serving the valley in the same location since 1974. In 1995, PTC member Alan Abeyta purchased the business and never looked back. They have been recognized by "Decor" magazine 7 times for outstanding framing, and are members the PPFA, (Professional Picture Framers Association). In 2003, Alan received his CPF certification, (Certified Picture Framer), from the PPFA by passing an examination, and is currently studying for his MCPF certification, (Master Certified Picture Framer), for 2008. In 2004 they placed first in a PPFA sponsored framing competition for the Zia chapter which at the time covered 6 states: New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, West Texas and Nevada. In November of 2005 the Arizona chapter of the PPFA was approved and Alan was promptly named it's president due to his involvement in establishing the chapter.

Framin'Works can frame anything you can imagine, from your triathlon memorabilia to family photos to original oil paintings to posters, they always strive for your 100% satisfaction. They offer PTC members 25% off all work and store product. Alan is at most club meetings, and will accept your order at any club meeting and have it back to you at the next club meeting, or you can visit Framin' Works at

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 Performance Footwear 
Every guest at Performance Footwear receives the same special treatment. We take pride in helping people of all shapes and sizes because everyone deserves a great fitting shoe! In that spirit, we invite you to experience the difference when you buy shoes at Performance Footwear. We hope to see you soon!

Founded in 1986 by F. Scott Ott, Performance Footwear has been a staple in the Tucson community for over 19 years. The company launched its' first Phoenix-area location in 1994 in Tempe, Arizona and another Tucson location in 2004. Today the company has 5 locations statewide and continues to grow.

The premise of the company is simple. Our mission is to provide the best possible fit for athletes of all types through the use of specialized fitting methods in a sincere and friendly atmosphere. This mission drives us each day and is the basis for how we train our staff and interact with our guests.
http://www.performancefootwear.net/ 
725 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ  480-829-7473
1722 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 520-326-7050
5350 E. Broadway #170, Tucson, AZ 520-790-0017

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Run AZ

We are dedicated to helping our customers become the best runners they can be by providing advice on running equipment and in-store stride analysis. Come visit us at one of our two locations in the East Valley.  http://www.runaz.net/index.php 

RunAZ is located at :
4740 E. Warner Avenue, Suite 2

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Sweet Tomatoes
Sweet Tomatoes, is recognized for their elaborate salad bar complete with an assortment of fresh vegetables and gourmet salads. Add in the fresh baked muffins, cornbread, and focacia along with the six  fresh soups made daily and you've got the best post training meal around.  The Phoenix Triathlon Club chose Sweet Tomatoes for their healthy menu and their outstanding support of not for profit community programs. Visit any of their 6 locations in Phoenix or their 2 locations in Tucson . . . so go on treat yourself well at Sweet Tomatoes!  http://www.sweettomatoes.com/

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VeloVie
The The official bike sponsor of the Phoenix Triathlon Club, Velo Vie has common ownership with Bicycle Showcase, our official bike store sponsor. Both Bicycle Showcase and Velo Vie continue to provide generous support to the club, and provide special discounted Velo Vie bike pricing to PTC members. Make your way to Bicycle Showcase to check out these great bikes.

Velo Vie means Bike Life. For us, these words are interchangeable. We are a company seeking to revolutionize the cycling industry with a new approach to the bike purchase. We start with a great product line; state of the art carbon fiber bicycles for road, triathlon, and time trial. We bring our bicycles to riders around the world with a website designed to bring the feel of a custom shop and fit studio through your computer screen. We strive to create an online community of cyclists by offering innovative products at realistic prices. We grow that community by bringing our riders’ stories to the web and incorporating their feedback into all we do. We work with individuals, teams, and distributors to promote the sport of cycling from the grassroots up. Browse around the site http://www.velovie.com  You’ll find what you’re looking for.

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