As the ProGold Tour continues to travel in California on this Earth Day, we are reminded of the blessing of the bike! It is awesome that ProGold Lubricants makes bio-degradable products such as the Carbon Bike Wash and the Degreaser/Wash. Both have been on the market for over 10 years and are amazing products.  Just let them sit for about 5 to 10 minutes on your grungy bike and watch the magic happen.   Being the first year for ProGold and I to make an appearance at Sea Otter is a blessing and has rekindled many old friendships and  forged some exciting new ones. Sea Otter offers so many avenues for the ProGold Products to be highlighted…from the lubes, to the wash, and to the towels. Also, it is always great to hear that the Pro’s that use them LOVE THEM.

Well, as the ProGold Tour moves down the road, our next stop is the Whiskey 50 In Prescott, AZ. Then, it is back to San Francisco and north to Seattle in time.

Please, if you haven’t tried the Degreaser/Wash from  ProGold, you’re missing out on an amazing sight to watch the green stuff work.  Show your bike some love and get
some today!

Blogging About all Things ProGold in 2012, Bruce Dickman

As March comes to a close, the ProGold Tour presses north/northwest to the land farthest from Georgia and ProGold Lubricants home base.  ProGold is heading into the great northwest of America and British Columbia in the coming months.

As I reflect on where the ProGold van has been, I also want to thank the  many bike/cyclery shops that we have visited and given goodies to in the name of ProGold.

Since the last report, the Tour has visited LA, San Diego, San Pedro, San
Dimas, Redlands, Orange County, Newbury Park and many others not listed here.
We also want to thank the companies of J&B Distributors of CA, KHS, Giant,
Oakley, Intense Cycles, Turner Supsension Bikes, and Specialized for their
hospitality in showing the love while we toured California.

ProGold, in the last two weeks, has handed out well over 2000 1/2 ounce bottles of
ProGold Xtreme and ProLink, along with the individual ProGold Towels. As ProGold turns north, we are heading to the Santa Cruz Mountain Bike
Festival on April 14-16 and then on to the land of SEA OTTER, but only as a spectator.
Look for us in our ProGold Kits handing out goodies to all individuals.

Look forward to seeing you soon. Ride Well Ride Safe with ProGold Lubricants in 2012.
Bruce Dickman

After a break back to Atlanta in late February until
early March, the ProGold Tour 2012 has traveled to southern California for 3
incredible events. The first event was at Bonelli Park in San Dimas, CA which
held the Pro XTC where over 700 riders were in attendance. Stan’s No Tube
Women’s Team was again supported with the ProGold Lubricants products. Jenny
Smith, Vicky Barclay, Sarah Kaufman, Kelia Hart, and all other participants in
the event were treated to the ProGold Degreaser/Wash compliments of ProGold
Lubricants.

It was amazing to see the reaction of the riders as their
bikes were brought back to *NEW* by the ProGold Degreaser/Wash. I highly
recommend you contact your local bike shop for a chance to make this ‘miracle’
happen for your neglected and filthy bike. Along with the bike wash, each
participant got a 1/2 oz bottle of ProGold Extreme.

The next event ProGold attended was in San Diego, CA
along the coast at The Pink Peleton where they cater to the ladies. The ProGold
Tour was able to provide the ProGold Bike Wash for their annual cleaning event
for each participant. Please check out the Pink Peleton in Cardiff, CA.

As the Tour progresses up the coast and inland through
the beautiful landscape of California, the Tour is stopping at the LBS’s to
demonstrate the stellar ProGold Products.
Check in next time…the tour will be making stops at the following
locations: Fontanna race on March 24-25; Santa Cruz Festival, April 14-15; and,
walking around Sea Otter on April 22, 2012.

Please Ride Well and Ride Safe in 2012 with ProGold.

Bruce Dickman

WOW…Since my last entry, the ProGold Tour has been on a tear through Arizona.  Stopping in Tucson, AZ, the ProGold Tour visited ALL of the bike shops, Tri Sports.com, Genuine Innovations, and Fair Wheel Bicycles online boutique shop. Progold also sponsored the University of Arizona Cycling Club Crit on January 21 around the campus of UA…Go Wildcats!
Several big names were in the field like Cole House, Gord Frasier, Eric Marcotte from Elbows Racing which ProGold Sponsors, Brian Matter of Kenda Geargrinder, Alisha Welsh from the Primal Wear Team, and Chloe Woodruff the Producer/Director of the UA Cycling Crit.

If you haven’t had a chance to try the ProGold Bike Wash/Degreaser, it is highly recommended that you get some and leave it on for about 5-10 minutes to see the miracle that happens if you use it full strength with a toothbrush on the cassette and chain.  Then you just rinse it off with some water. Miracles do come in a plastic bottle!

Well, next week is SSUSA AZ and the Old Pueblo 24 Hours here in Tucson, AZ. The Progold van is going to be at both events while also making stops in Flagstaff and Phoenix in the coming weeks.

Blogging about everything ProGold and Beyond!

10 Pound Bike Costs $24,000! Ask me where to get one!

Well, it has been a whirlwind ProGold Tour since it resumed the day after Christmas. The Tour’s first stop was in Huntsville, AL for a customized retro-fit for the ProGold van!  The van is even more organized and ready to deliver more outstanding ProGold products thanks to Scott Schlapman and his carpentry work along with several other Monte Sano Park folks! If you haven’t been to Huntsville, it is a worthy stop for truly skilled mountain bikers. There are some awesome bike shops in the area as well.
As the Tour progressed further west towards Houston, TX, stops were made at a number of different shops in the Houston area and there was some sweet riding at the Triangle and Ant Hills. Thanks to the shops and for the great hospitality of southeast Texas.

The ProGold van traveled further west to Austin, Comfort, and Warda, TX for several shop stops along the way, and the Marathon TMBRA Series first event of 2012. Over 85 miles were ridden, all lubed exclusively by the Progold Xtreme for the mountain bike in Warda, TX at Bluff Creek Ranch. Thanks to Dr. Paul and the crew of S & S Trails Design.  Right after the event in Warda, ProGold got a phone call from Pam Jackson, DORBA President of Dallas with the news that the Superman event was being held in Fort Worth, TX the next day. The Superman Event, a first year event put on by Josh of Knobbies & Slicks Bike Shop, was treated to the Progold Individual Packet Towels and Xtreme Lube.  Very worthy trails can be found at Samsom Trails with over 1800′ evaluation change within and 54 mile lap. Congrats to all of the riders who completed the 56 Mile Superman event!!  Great JOB!!!

Well, I hope you enjoyed the first installment of the 2012 ProGold Blog!

Bruce Dickman
Blogging about all things ProGold

Since the last blog entry, the ProGold Tour has been on a tear through Arkansas, Alabama, Tennessee, and Texas, with almost 60 shops covered in these states so far with all of the great ProGold products. The ProGold Towels and ProGold Wash/Degreaser have been the biggest hits so far on the tour. As the ProGold Tour moved through the different towns such as Memphis, Little Rock, Nashville, Dallas, Austin, Abilene, and so many others, the ½ oz ProGold Extreme bottles have been passed out to over 1000 riders and more to come.

The Tour did a stop in Abilene, TX last week where the ProGold LOVE was shared with over 300 Texans in the middle of the Lone Star state. What a great race, and congratulations to Biketown of Abilene for a superb job with the event. The entire town got behind the race by sponsoring a cook-out and music and just a down-home Texas-style bike race.

The Tour progresses over the next month with stops in Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Sherport , Hot Springs, Missouri and Alabama before the ProGold van heads back to Atlanta. The Tour is mainly focusing on the shops this time around with making sure that each and every shop has the best quality and up-to-date products for their shops. The Tour is also dropping off the latest version of the Voyager comic book for each shop, and you can also download a copy for your entertainment at progoldmfr.com/comic/.

Well, as always, enjoy the ride. RIDE WELL, RIDE SAFE.

Talking about all things ProGold,
Bruce Dickman

The ProGold Tour rolled into Chattanooga,TN, Nashville, TN and Rocky Face, GA last week. The Nashville, TN trip was in support of Nashville Bike Lounge and the Gravel Grind. The ProGold Extreme Lube was on hand for the 50/100mi ride on road/cross bikes, which was an event to benefit Ride for Reading out of Nashville, TN. Ride For Reading’s mission is to promote literacy and healthy living through the distribution of books via bicycle to children from low-income neighborhoods. Please help out RfR…a very worthy organization. All participants of the Gravel Grind were treated to a 1/2oz bottle of ProGold Extreme and a lucky few won some ProGold goody packages as well. All in all, a great weekend.

As the Tour progressed on back to Chattanooga, TN, stops were made at several bike shops to make sure that they knew that ProGold products were being stocked by Hawley and several more distributors . The Hub Endurance in Chatty was the recipient of OKO Puncture Free, a new tire sealant product used to seal holes or rim leaks for the tire’s whole life, and keeps the tire inflated . YES…NEW PRODUCT!! The Tour then headed south to Rocky Face, GA and the 1st cross race taking place across the US. Cross racing is a spectator friendly event for all the family to come out and enjoy the afternoon. Yes, ProGold was there just watching and supporting.

Keep up with ProGold as we start our trek to the Southwest coming up in late October and early November.

Ride well–Ride Safe out there, and always lube!

Talking all things ProGold,
Bruce Dickman

WOW! As I try and reflect back on this journey, I think of the 343 firefighters that have lost their lives, plus the countless civilians and military personnel over the years as well. It is an honor for ProGold to be part of this and many other events such as the Wounded Warrior rides, Veteran’s Day ride, and the countless other events and rides with ProGold Extreme and ProLink. The Freedom Ride covered over 1200 miles in 15 Days on two wheels for one cause with NO broken chains or creaks thanks to the ProGold Extreme Lube. What a great day it was when the Aarons Freedom Ride team got to meet up with the 343 Ride of 36 Firefighters out of NY for 343 miles to PA, Washington, DC and NY. It was an awesome meeting of the two groups. Yes, ProGold stepped up to the plate and took care of each of the 343 riders’ needs with ProLink.

Each and every night, the Freedom Ride support crew was there for us…making sure we were eating well, getting our clothes washed, giving massages, washing and tuning up our bikes, making arrangements for the next day, and countless other support (i.e. supplying me with choc milk). Thanks goes out to the incredible support from these folks as well.

Every morning as we got ready to depart on sparkling bikes washed with ProGold Bike Wash, it was an honor to put on the Aarons Freedom Ride kit and get in front of the camera and ride for a greater purpose. Thank you, Aarons! Please remember those that are no longer with us either by bike accident, by the events of 9-11, or the wars around the globe as we ride as one nation to honor those that have fallen. RIDE WELL, RIDE SAFE!!

WOW! ProGold Extreme has been over 700 miles of the entire Blue Ridge Parkway. There were only a couple of flats, a rear derailleur issue, a problem with a bottom bracket, and some minor scrapes for the 12 brave Freedom Riders. The ProGold Extreme has been tested and passed each and every 80-100mile day thrown its way over the length of the Blue Ridge Parkway. What a great job to all of the riders that are representing this great country. Every night, the ProGold Degreaser/BikeWash is being used on all bikes to take the grime off and then the bikes are tuned up, thanks to the best mechanic in the world, Alan Grove. OH YEAH!!

Well, as the ProGold Tour/Freedom Ride rolls into Washington, D.C. this week and then up to New York City for the 10th anniversary of 9/11, you can get in on the photo contest if you’re lucky. Just visit www.Progoldmfr.com for all of the details. Congratulations again to all of the riders and support folks making this historic event possible. www.freedomride2011.com

Talking about all Things ProGold & Freedom Ride 2011
Bruce Dickman