Thanks Del Rusher for making the drawing possible on Ride-Strong.com

First off thanks Del Rusher of CycleSound for sending Ride-Strong.com a CycleSound to check out. It is way cool! We will be giving away a FREE CycleSound so read on as to how you could be the lucky winner.

Why CycleSound?

• Superior, highly efficient speakers pre-set for outdoor use.
• State of the art amplification, designed and built especially for CycleSound.
• Light Weight, the CycleSound system only weighs 24ozs, or the same as a full water bottle.
• The CycleSound system attaches right under the seat resulting in a great sound and good center of gravity.
• The outer shell is made with water resistant nylon Cordura, just like the highest quality bicycle bags.
• The CycleSound system clips on and off in just seconds.
• Provides a built-in zippered compartment for your portable player (iPod, iRiver, Zen, etc.) making the CycleSound system totally self-contained.
• Road tested for over three years, including 7 days and 500 miles on Ragbrai 05, 06 & 07.
• Plays for 8 to 10 hours on 6AA alkaline batteries.

Looking for a unique gift for a fellow cyclist get them a CycleSound. They will love it!

Comment on the post below for a chance to win a CycleSound. We will doing drawing via video selecting the lucky winner on Friday January 15, 2010. Comment away at your chance to win a FREE CycleSound on Ride-Strong.com cycling blog.

NOTE: MUST LEAVE YOUR FULL NAME, CITY AND STATE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN.

Below is a video of how the CycleSound works.

We are giving away a signed copy of Lance Armstrong’s newest book Comeback 2.0. To have a chance at winning Lance’s book Comeback 2.0 Up Close and Personal simply do the following:

• Comment on this post about your thoughts on Lance Armstrong’s comeback and if he will be able to pull off the win in the 2010 El Tour de France
• Post this blog post on Twitter or Facebook. For Twitter click the on “Tweet This Post!” link below

We will be selecting the winner on Friday, December 18, 2009.

Pictured above Terry Head with his brand new bike. Terry was the winner of the Ride-Strong.com bike giveaway.

So, Yes Virginia there was a Ride-Strong.com bike give away and here is picture proof. Thank you to Ride-Strong.com and Fair Wheel Bikes in Tuscon, Arizona for this fantastic ride. It was not the Colnago but it definitely is a “substantial” replacement. Thanks a million!!!! Terry Head - Lawton, Oklahoma

Comment on this post and Ride-Strong.com will be selecting a

Winner of a FREE Lance Armstrong book.

“No champion has astonished the world quite like Lance Armstrong. Yet few know the complete story of this brash, smart, and fiercely competitive Texan who battled to the top of his sport, overcame the most rampant case of testicular cancer doctors had seen, and then conquered cycling’s Holy Grail seven times.

In Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion, John Wilcockson draws on dozens of interviews with those who know him best to trace Armstrong’s remarkable, yet controversial journey in vivid detail.

Family members-including his adoptive father speaking publicly for the first time-recall Lance’s humble origins in the backstreets of Dallas, the father he barely knew, his single mom’s struggle for survival, and her second marriage that brought a move to the suburbs and new opportunities.

His childhood friends and early mentors remember how he moved on from Little League baseball and football to excel at swimming, running, and triathlon, while living the life of a teenager who loved fast cars and pretty girls. They also describe the circumstances that eventually led to his taking up cycling.

As Lance’s fierce ambition drove him from the dusty plains of Texas to the snowy peaks of Europe, he was both admired and derided. He intimidated his rivals, earned the respect of his teammates, and astounded everyone with his extraordinary deeds.

But his achievements have consistently been dogged by allegations of doping and secrecy, and questions of how triumph on such a grand scale could even be possible.

This compelling story is intertwined with the stories of those who helped shape his life and career, including his mother Linda, ex-wife Kristin, and one-time fiancée Sheryl Crow, along with those of his mentors, coaches, and friends. Their voices, along with those who helped him expand his cancer foundation into a worldwide movement, are integral to his unique story.

This book also reveals details, many for the first time, of how Armstrong’s legendary training, near-fatal bout with cancer, repeated doping allegations, and hostile European media all pushed him to reach the pinnacle of his sport and rightly claim the title of the world’s greatest champion.

“A fascinating, very well put-together portrait full of insights into its subject’s personality….Wilcockson – one of the most experienced of cycling writers -  is particularly good on Armstrong’s troubled upbringing in suburban Texas… The adult dramas – the rise to cycling prominence and his domination of the Tour, the cancer and the setting up of his cancer foundation, his marriage, fatherhood, divorce, and his relationship with Sheryl Crow – are better known, but in Wilcockson’s hands they remain rich in the re-telling, and much is added to our understanding of a tumultuous life.” – The Independent

Author John Wilcockson has written for Outside and Men’s Journal, among other publications. He is the author of 23 Days in July, one of ESPN’s “Top 10 Sports Books of the Year,” and lives in Boulder, Colorado. Follow John’s Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnwilcockson. For more on Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion,  including an excerpt, Tour Map, videos and reviews visit www.lancearmstrongbook.com.”

A BIG THANKS to Sean Maher for hooking up Ride-Strong.com with a FREE book to give away to one of our lucky readers!