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  1. Maria Parker

    Scammers

    We have recently been made aware of scammers violating the sacred space of this forum. Before sending any money, please double and triple-check the seller's validity. Feel free to contact us through support@cruzbike.com and we can let you know if we have had previous interactions with the seller.
  2. Maria Parker

    Commenting on bikes for sale

    We are delighted to offer this as a place for people to list and sell their used Cruzbikes. Please only post on the ads below if you have questions about the bike for sale because of an interest in purchasing it. Thank you!
  3. Maria Parker

    EU or dutch Cruzbike rider willing to lend a bike?

    Hi Cruzbikers. We Dr. Andrew Dressel has been working on a Cruztrike with a frame we gave him and he recently reached out with this request: I am helping to organize the Bicycle and Motorcycle Dynamics Symposium in Delft in October and I would love to show off a Cruzbike there. I plan to...
  4. Maria Parker

    Small order of Carbon Full Disc wheels coming to CB headquarters

    Hi Cruzbike Racers, We've ordered some through axle, tubeless compatible carbon fiber disc wheels that will work with the rear drop-outs on the new V20c (or the through axle S40.) They are en route now. I'm planning on using one at the World Time Trial Championships in Borrego Springs in early...
  5. Maria Parker

    Ride Together 2023

    We are up for Florida Bicycle Safari April 15-20, 2023 We want you to come too. In June 2022 we gathered with about 20 other Cruzbike riders and rode the Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (Big BRAG) together. It was really fun. We had tentatively planned to the do Michigan Shoreline West ride this...
  6. Maria Parker

    Senior Games open to recumbents

    I have been receiving correspondence from a group of riders trying to open up the Senior Games to recumbents. These people are mostly trike riders, but now there is at least one two-wheeled rider among them riding a Schlitter bike. I thought I would pass on the latest information about Senior...
  7. Maria Parker

    Battle of the Brands - Bike Sebring 2020

    While chatting with Mark Swanson of Bacchetta at the Recumbent Cycle Convention this year we were trash talking about which of our brands had a more enthusiastic and larger following. Of course I know it's Cruzbike but Mark has his own ideas. We decided to put it to a test at this year's...
  8. Maria Parker

    Jim and Maria doing RAAM Texas Challenge and Blue Ridge Parkway

    Jim and I are planning on trying out Shipbikes to ship our bikes to Texas for the 200 in the RAAM Challenge There is about 10,000 feet of climbing, but not too steep or long. We'd love to have some more Cruzbikes there! I'm also hoping for some other Cruzbikers to join me in the incredible...
  9. Maria Parker

    Cruzbike Ride Retreat 2019- in Kentucky!

    Mark your calendars for Friday October 4 through Monday October 7th for our 2019 Ride Retreat. We've moved the location to make it more accessible to a new group of Cruzbike Tribe members. This year's lcoation is in Kentucky at the All Saints Center in Leitchfield, KY. The camp is in a...
  10. Maria Parker

    Senior Games Opportunity?

    For Tribe members over 40, and especially over 50, I got this e-mail from the Oklahoma Senior Games Coordinator: I want to contact Maria Parker to give her information about the Oklahoma Senior Games. We have a recumbent bike division for adults ages 40+. 50+ can qualify to go to NSGA...
  11. Maria Parker

    To Prospective V20 owners: A Review from David Zinke

    David came up to Bike Virginia just for one day where he did his longest ride ever on a Cruzbike. David chose the hardest ride on the hardest day with the most climbing. He did great. Afterward, we enjoyed a brief visit with him. This week he e-mailed me this. To prospective Cruzbike owners...
  12. Maria Parker

    Ride the Blue Ridge Parkway

    Join us for the Blueridge Ride for a Cure! Jim, Lucia and I will be part of a small group riding the entirety of the Blueridge Parkway May18-26 to raise money for brain cancer research and for the joy of it! We would really love to have other Cruzbike Tribe members join us. This is not a race -...
  13. Maria Parker

    Enough for a team yet?

    I'm excited by the number of recent purchases of Cruzbikes by women. I'd love to have some interaction with other female riders. I would particularly like to encourage any woman on a Cruzbike to meet me at Sebring February 10-11. You can ride or race (100, 12 or 24) or just come with your...
  14. Maria Parker

    2018 V20 Coming Down the Line

    Cruzbike has had a big summer of racing. Our mixed 4-person RAAM record once again proved just how fast the V20 can be over mountains and in the flats. Just last weekend Jim kicked his new V20 into high gear and dropped the (fast) competition at the UMCA 100 Mile championship, with Larry Oslund...
  15. Maria Parker

    New Dates for Cruzbike Ride Retreat!

    I messed up the save-the-date for the Cruzbike Ride Retreat, we'd planned to do it one weekend, but found the venue we liked was only available a different weekend. There's a new e-mail going out, but wanted you planners to know first: It's October 12-15th. This is actually an incredibly...
  16. Maria Parker

    Does anyone know who is on this Q?

    A good watch. Particularly when it hits 10:50 or so and 11:50 or so.
  17. Maria Parker

    Another Possible customer near Orlando, can anyone give a demo?

    Hi Friends, I've got a person who wants to try a Cruzbike in Orlando Florida. He's interested in a one of the Qs. Is there anyone willing to give him a riding lesson? If so, please contact me at maria@cruzbike.com. Thanks!
  18. Maria Parker

    Need someone to demo a Cruzbike in Phoenix Arizona

    I have a person interested in trying a Cruzbike in Cave Creek Arizona, near Phoenix. If anyone would be willing to do it, please contact me. maria@cruzbike.com. Thanks.
  19. Maria Parker

    randonneuring and ultra distance cycle-racing

    http://www.ultraracenews.com/2013/12/28/randonneuring-and-ultra-distance-cycle-racing/ Ken Jessett thought our forum readers might be interested. Maria
  20. Maria Parker

    Need a Q owner in the LA area to show one to an LA times reporter for review

    Hi: Are there any Quest owners in the LA area willing to show the bike to Roy Wallack to review for the LA Times? He wants to see the new Quest that folds down. Please contact me at mparker27@gmail.com if you would be willing. Thanks so much. Maria
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