Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty Announces a PST Exemption for Bicycles under $1000.00
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has just recently announced, that as of December 1, 2007, bicycles valued at $1000.00 or less will receive a Provincial Sales Tax exemption. This also includes all safety accessories such as helmets, bells, locks, and lights.
This strong movement by the Premier is to encourage Citizens in the province of Ontario to embrace cycling as more than a recreational activity, but more of method of transportation, and to cut down on the amount of motorists that clog up major roads and highways.
Below are the items that are included under the Bill:
Bicycles $1000.00 or less
Helmets
Bells
Lights / reflectors
Mirrors
The intiative to get riding is here, let's all do our part to conserve our enviroment.
COFFEE TALK
RIDE
New for this year we would like to introduce our "Coffee Talk" rides, a ride geared towards women that would like to get involved in road cycling, or who are just trying to sharpen up their skills. Contact Petrina at our Oakville shop for details. (905)815-2100
Cofee talk rides take place on the following days:
Monday Evenings at 7pm
Tuesday Mornings at 9:30am
Thursday Evening at 7:00pm
All rides start in front of our Oakville location.
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2008 Scott Models are arriving daily!
Employment Opportunity
We are currently accepting resumes for an EXPERIENCED Full Time Mechanic for our Oakville location. To inquire please contact us.
What's New:
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Racer Sportif is also proud to announce the arrival of Electra bikes! Sure we like to go fast, but sometimes we just like to cruise, and what better way to look cool and cruise at the same time then riding an Electra!
Looking for a fun family oreinted ride this summer?
Look no further than the Great WaterFront Trail Adventure Tour!
Registration has opened for the Great Waterfront Trail Adventure!
The Great Waterfront Trail Adventure is an 8 day,680km supported bike tour. Participants will forge new friendships, create lasting memories, and experience a truly unique event that starts in Niagara-on-the-Lake, travels through 41 communities, and finishes at the Quebec border.
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Store News :
Racer Sportif Oakville NOW OPEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's official! We are now open for business.
Our hours of Operation in Oakville are:
Mon 10am - 7pm
Tues 10am - 7pm
Wed 10am - 5pm
Thurs 10am - 7pm
Fri 10am - 8pm
Sat 9am - 5pm
Sun: Out Riding
We are located at 151 Robinson St. Which is one
street south of Lakeshore off of Navy St. In the
heart of Downtown Oakville.
(905) 815-2100
Ride with Us:
The Racer Sportif Cycling Club rides have begun!
Club rides take place Wednesday evening at 5pm from our Oakville location.
Toronto based club rides start in Mississauga at 6pm from McDonalds parking lot located at Cawthra and Lakeshore.
Call us at either location, Toronto (416) 769-5731 or Oakville (905)815-2100, for details.
Team News:
The 2008 Racing season has begun!
Check out our Team Blogspot for updates on the 2008 Campaign
http://www.racersportif.blogspot.com/
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Club News
RAAM:

June 11 is fast approaching, as 8 members of of cycling club are preparing to tackle the world's toughest bike race: Race Across America!
http://www.raceacrossamerica.org/
Help support our team: Kirk Schizas, Doug Mcinnis, Paul Millar, Frank Mizerski, Mark Parsons, Time Buckley, Gord Knowlton, and Brad Lewis, as they Race to raise funds and awareness towards pain management at Sick Kids Hospital.
Visit http://raceforsickkids.ywd.ca/ for more details.

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