Bionicon USA is in the process of moving their Southern California base of operations to the recreational mecca of the Kern River Valley. With it’s year-round riding, and plethora of other outdoor recreational opportunities, the Kern Valley has been beckoning for some time. We’ve been playing in the area for more than fifteen years, and are really happy to be moving to an area we love to ride.

The area has been steadily gaining in popularity with mountain bikers from all over California and the southwest, and for good reason. It’s only about a three-hour drive from Los Angeles, and many of you are already familiar with the quality riding in the area. There are numerous free and paid campgrounds, and the Kern River Brewing company to quench your thirst after a long day of sh*t-eating grins!

The new Bionicon USA campus will feature a ready-to-ride fleet of demo bikes that can be taken out on the local world-class trails, including the Cannell Trail and Just Outstanding, and nearby Keyesville, home of the famous Keyesville Classic mountain bike event.

We’ll be located at the corner of Evans Road (SR 155) and Wofford Boulevard, right at the turnoff to Shirley Meadows (the trailhead for Just Outstanding).

Our new address is:

Bionicon USA
6511 Wofford Boulevard
Wofford Heights, California 93285
Phone: (760) 376-8600
Fax: (760) 376-8655

Until the official opening, it’s best to call ahead to book a demo bike at least the day before your trip, but if you see the red Bionicon flags flying outside, feel free to stop by and say Hi.

We’ll keep everyone posted on our progress, and look forward to sharing our new back yard (actually it’s been our back yard for more than 15 years!) with you. We’ll be announcing the official opening soon.

Here’s how to find us:

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This past weekend, June 20 and 21, we gave a little unannounced sneak preview of the new Bionicon USA campus in the Kern River Valley at Wofford Heights.

With just word of mouth and our orange flags flying, we had lots of eager and happy visitors, sending out demo bikes all weekend. The local response was overwhelmingly positive, and we are being welcomed into the local community with open arms. We’re stoked to be making the move.

The Kern Valley has so much potential, not just for mountain biking, but with the Kern River, Lake Isabella, and the surrounding Southern Sierra mountains, the recreational opportunities are astounding.

We’re still in the process of moving operations, but look for an official announcement soon.

We’ll  have a van full of adjustable-geometry, mountain bike bliss ready and waiting for you to check out this coming Saturday, June 13, at Don’s Bike Shop in Rialto.

Don’s is located at:

Don’s Bicycle Store
384 S. Riverside Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Phone: 909-875-7310

We’ll be out front of the store from 9:00 a.m. until about 7:00 p.m., so you can give the bikes a thorough testing.

You’ll need ID, and will need to leave us with a driver’s licence or a credit card to take a demo bike. Don’t forget to bring your pedals of choice, or bring your current bike and we’ll swap the pedals for the test ride.

Don’s is on Riverside between the 10 and 210 freeways. Here’s a Map to Don’s:

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Come out and experience the unbelievable ride of a BIONICON for yourself!!

Stuff you need to bring:

• Yourself
• Gear: Your Pedals or Bike, Helmet(Mandatory), Shoes, Shorts, Hydration System etc.
• Valid Drivers License and Major credit card to be used as deposit. (without this no test rides. MANDATORY! )

Come out and enjoy yourself and try out some of the hottest technology on the planet.

Where: Hulda Crook Park

Hulda Crook Park
Beaumont Ave and Mountain View Ave
Loma Linda, CA 92354

Take the Mountain View Exit from the 10 Freeway and go South all the way to the end, in the city of Loma Linda

When: May 16, 2009 @ 9am

Come out and have fun!
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CORBA’s Annual Fat Tire Fest is set for October 12, 2008.

Bionicon is proud to support the ongoing advocacy work of CORBA, the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclists Assocation. Bionicon will be at the Fat Tire Fest, and will have a fleet of demo bikes available for test rides.

This is a family event with rides for everyone from beginner to experts. Win prizes in the legendary raffle, the poker ride, wheelie contest, hill-climb contest, log pull, or the silent auction.

CORBA, the Concerned Off-Road Bicyclist Association, an all volunteer-run non-profit, has been instrumental in gaining and maintaining access to Southern California trails for mountain bikers. This is their annual fundraising event, the proceeds of which go to fund their trailbuilding crew, their ongoing advocacy work and fight for new trails.

The Fat Tire Fest will be held October 12, 2008 at Castaic Lake.

Read more at CORBA’s FTF Site:
http://corbamtb.com/FTF/2008/FTF.shtml

Register by Mail or on Active.com:
http://corbamtb.com/FTF/2008/register.html

Bionicon will again host the a BBQ at the Kern Valley Gathering, October 24 – 26, 2008.

Last year’s event was such a great success and we’re excited to be a part of it again this year. Keyesville is known for the Keyesville Classic course, Just Outstanding and Cannell trail.

The Gathering is an informal event with free camping at Keyesville, or you can stay in local hotels or forest service campgrounds. We’re suggesting a ride schedule, but participants are welcome to set their own itinerary, and we’ll be glad to recommend trails. Some of the must-ride trails are:

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We are growing a Brand and look forward to sharing our Passion with you!

Bionicon has come a long way since it’s humble beginnings in Germany back in 1999. It’s an exciting journey, and we’re enjoying every minute of it. The company has grown into a highly respected innovator in the mountain bike industry, with divisions on three continents.

We cordially invite you to come and say Hi, talk about mountain biking, and catch up on Bionicon’s latest technology. Daniel Kohl will be there from Germany, as well as Mic De Min, Paul Ferguson and the full Bionicon USA crew.

Some of Bionicon’s newest innovations will be on display at Interbike this year.  We’ll be showing off the new B-Boxx transmission, developed in partnership with Nicolai. There’s a new Ironwood for 2009, and the 170mm Double Agent FR fork. We’ll also be showing off Bionicon’s line of urban commuter bikes.

Look for us at the Bootleg Canyon Outdoor Demo on Monday and Tuesday at Booth #D3940.

At the Sands Convention Center we’ll see you in Booth #864.

For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact Mic De Min at 760-446-3089 or write to mic@bioniconus.com

BikeRumor and other web sites are today spreading word of the B-Boxx, Bionicon’s internal planetary geared front derailleur transmission, which is making it’s debut today (September 4, 2008) at Eurobike.

Bionicon’s presence at Eurobike is large, and the B-Boxx debut has been much anticipated. If you happen to be in Germany for Eurobike, stop by and visit the Bionicon crew in stall FG-A7/4.

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Thanks to everyone who came out for the All-Pro Bicycles shop demo at Corriganville Park this past weekend. It was great to see every one of the demo bikes out on the trail by 8:15 in the morning. Most went out a second time as well, and the interest was definitely high.

We know of at least a few people who rode that are now pleading with significant others for permission to upgrade older bikes or add a new one to their stable, and at least one who will have a very happy Christmas!

Thanks to Gina and Dave from All Pro for hosting the event and sending everyone our way to “catch the buzz” of Bionicon’s bikes. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with All Pro. They’re great people and we learned from many that they’re just as down to earth and helpful as one would expect from a family owned and operated bike shop.

Give them a visit out on Tapo Street in Simi Valley, or visit their web site at http://allprobikes.com.

Title: All Pro Bikes Demo Event
Location: Corganville Park Simi Valley, California
We’ll have a demo van full of bikes at Corriganville Park in Simi Valley.
When: 2008-07-26, 8:00 – 03:30 p.m.

We’ll be out with the great folks at All Pro Bicycles on Tapo Street in Simi Valley. Come check out the latest in mountain bikes that can do it all! We’ll be there from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., and you’ll be able to take out the bikes on the trails you know and love, to give them a real head-to-head comparison with what you’re riding now. Please bring your pedals and helmet.

Directions to Corriganville Park:

Exit 118 Freeway at Kuehner off ramp.

If on 118E (i.e – having passed through most of Simi Valley) turn
right at end of off ramp. If on 118W and you’ve just come down the
hill into Simi turn left at the end of the off ramp.

Drive about a quarter mile south on Kuehner to a 3 way Stop. Go
straight across and through the next 2 lights before starting
slightly uphill to third light. (Another quarter mile or so)

Turn left onto Smith Road and follow it a quarter mile to the parking
lot in Corriganville Regional Park.

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