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| Let the Grand Tours begin! If you like Cycling as much as we do you have already enjoyed some great bicycle racing this year. From Astana's (Trek) Levi Leipheimer's early winning form in the TdC and to the European classics and then Team HighRoad's Kanstantsin Siutsou (Giant) remarkable win at TdG, pro bicycle racing season has revved up to a great start. Now it's time for the Giro d'Italia which traverses some of the most spectacular and challenging terrain possible. With 21 teams and 189 riders racing over 3 weeks and 2,100 miles, the Giro is nothing short of epic. Find out who will be in contention right here! http://greatescapebikes.com/page.cfm?pageId=299> Also, Stay up to date with daily results and standings at http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2008/giro08/?id=stages |
Surprise Mom This Mother's Day!
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Bike to Work Week
Bike-To-Work Week is right around the corner.
Check the City of Greenville's web page for full details and activities. http://www.greatergreenville.com/Bike2work/ also,take the Cliff Bar 2-Mile Challenge and Map cool destinations near your house!
We challenge everyone to Go By Bike and Change the World.
We'll Get Your Friends Into Cycling, Too!
Thanks for shopping with us! We enjoy sharing our passion for two-wheeled fun with you and would love to help your friends and family get into biking, too. Just tell them about us or email them a link to our website and we'll take it from there. Thanks!
Sunday Hours
The Great Escape is OPEN ON SUNDAY!!!
All our stores are OPEN ON SUNDAY for you shopping convenience. Check the individual store for hours of operation.
Greenville Store 1:00-5:00pm
Spartanburg Store 1:30-5:00pm
Anderson Store 1:30-5:00pm
The Great Escape Is Your Triathlon Specialist!
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The Great Escape has joined with Tri-Your-Best and opened the largest triathlon ONLY facility in the upstate area! Services will be provided by Tri Your Best Coaching (www.triyourbest.com ). We especially enjoy helping the beginner/novice getting started in the sport of Triathlon! Tri-Your-Best will be open behind and under the Great Escape in Greenville, SC. Offering Trek, the best Tri bike on the market, Tri accessories, Tri Pro Fitting and Tri Pro Coaches (Beginner through Pro level). Watt Power Testing and Computrainer will be available in store. Call Jamie Church at 864-380-9082 for hours or personal appointments. |
Bicycle Maintenance Classes!
Join Debbie and Ric, for these educational maintenance classes! Learn how to Fix a Flat, Clean and Lube your own bike and learn minor road or trail side adjustments. It's a great opportunity for new cyclists and veteran riders to learn more about there bicycles! The classes are FREE! please RSVP. Next class dates below. Click here for more info! Date Time Location Mon. 2nd 6:30-8:00pm Mon. 7th 6:30-8:00pm TGE Greenville
The Great Escape Bike Maintenance ClassesJune Class July Class
You Can Do It, And We Can Help!
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All-new Team. All-new Madone.
Same Commitment to Excellence.
Trek Bicycle Corporation and the all-new Astana Pro Cycling Team—led by long-time USPS/Discovery Channel director Johan Bruyneel and headlined by top riders like Alberto Contador, Levi Leipheimer, and Chris Horner—Have been winning many races already this year. The Question is, will they be able contest the world's most famous race the TdF. Show your support and Vote. http://letleviride.com/
Join The Campaign!
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We love watching Levi Leipheimer race the Tour, but now he and his team have been excluded! Join the Campaign to Let Levi Ride! |
| Read what Bob and Paul have to say, http://www.versus.com/tdf/ |
Madone: Lighter, Faster, Better!
Click on the image to see our Trek Madones!
The Great Escape Purchase Plan!
Buy Now, Pay Later! No money down, no interest until 2009! What a sweet deal! The Great Escape Purchase Plan is an easy way to get the bike and accessories you want right away. Start today by coming into the store and filling out an application with one of our employees and you could be getting the bike you really want! Get a $25 Gift Certificate simply for applying whether you're approved or not! It's only a 2 or 3 minute process to sign up today!
We also have a similar program in our Hobby Shop, ask for details.
Watch This!
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Love riding your new bike? Pop The Great Escape's Riding FUNdamentals-66 Tips CD-ROM into your computer and discover how to enjoy cycling and avoid many common mistakes. Get yours today! |
Our Bike Fit Is Super High-Tech!
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In only minutes, while you're comfortably dressed in street clothes (and without touching you), our Body Scanner and software lets us precisely measure you for a perfect fit ensuring optimum comfort and cycling efficiency. This service is free of charge and ideal for the recreational cyclist as well as the enthusiast. You'll be amazed! |
Creating A Better World!
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Want a world where pollution and obesity are distant memories? Where your children are healthier and happier? Where safe roads and trails are as common as cul-de-sacs and alleys?Ride better On A Fisher!
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| Whether you're bumping elbows with rivals at the NORBA nationals or just trying to beat your buddies to the top of the next hill, a Gary Fisher bicycle will help you do it better. Light and strong, these rigs are fun and fast! Find out how Gary's relentless top-level riding and testing can boost your riding, too, by dropping by and checking out our full line of Fisher bicycles ! |
The Great Escape Gift Card!
Finding the perfect gift can be tough. Which is exactly why we offer the Great Escape Gift Card. They make great presents for relatives and friends, and are a fantastic way to show a valuable teacher, coach or co-worker how much they're appreciated. They're always the right size and color, too!
The Great Escape carries a wide range of bicycles and cycling accessories for every season. We also carry an extensive line of educational hobby items for all ages.
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Trek Northern LED Headlight & Disco Tech Taillight ComboThe Northern LED Headlight and Disco Tech Taillight is the perfect lighting combination to keep you safe on the roads at night. The front light… [more] |
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Trek Club GlovesThe Clubs have everything you need in cycling gloves. The nylon-mesh backs breathe for cool comfort and the palms feature the perfect amount of foam… [more] |
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Trek 6000 DiscSplash into the world of mountain biking without getting soaked on the price with Trek's 6000. Its lively Trek Alpha Black Series aluminum frame and… [more] |
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Shimano PD-6610 Ultegra SPD-SL PedalShimano's Ultegra Pedals afford all the luxuries you expect from competition road pedals without the heavy price. These lightweight wonders sport… [more] |
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The Great Escape Gift CardFinding the perfect gift can be tough. Which is exactly why we offer gift certificates. They make great presents for relatives and friends, and are a… [more] |
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Trek 4300 DiscGet ready to rustle up some off-road adventure with Trek's 4300 Disc. Its lightweight Black Series aluminum frame handles nimbly for easy… [more] |
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Bontrager Race XXX Lite Carbon Riser ATB HandlebarBontrager's Race XXX Lite Carbon ATB Handlebar shaves weight and adds strength making it a great upgrade for your favorite rig. It's constructed of… [more] |
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Trek Fuel EX 9Top-flight technology makes Trek's Fuel EX 9 a rush to ride. It boasts Trek's efficient and super-smooth Fuel suspension technology and a sweet Fox… [more] |
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Trek 6500 DiscFireroads, singletrack and rugged terrain are calling, and Trek's 6500 Disc is a super way to answer! Its lively Trek Alpha Black Series aluminum… [more] |
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Trek 4300 WSDTrek's 4300 WSD boasts a lightweight, nimble-handling Alpha SL aluminum frame, a velvety-smooth RST suspension fork, a hill-conquering 24-speed… [more] |
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Trek 69er 3x9Imagine a bike that combines the efficiency of a 29er with the snappy acceleration and lightning-quick handling of 26-inch wheels. Don't just dream… [more] |
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Trek Fuel EX 8Trek's Fuel EX 8 is primed for backcountry rides and hard-charging action. Its sweet chassis boasts Trek's Fuel suspension technology with… [more] |
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Saris Bones (3-Bike)Saris broke the mold when they designed the Bones rack. It's stylish, durable and works great on all cars, especially those with spoilers. Plus, it… [more] |