Berserker Cycle Design to proud to announce that we are now offering customers the ability to purchase custom bicycle and tricycle components.  We have in-house fabrication and machining capability that allows us to produce single parts or small runs of custom made parts to your needs.  You can leverage our knowledge and manufacturing expertise to make that custom component you need but can’t find anywhere else.

Contact Brian Gobrogge for more information:  b.gobrogge@berserkercycle.com

We at Berserker Tricycle design believe that everyone is different and that everyone should be able to get their new tricycle in the color of their choice.

We now offer you the choice of 188 standard colors at no charge.
Or if you want to be totally unique we offer special effect and metallic powder coating finishes for a slight premium. Visit our specifications page for complete details.

Title: Green Car Show
Location: Ventura, CA
Link out: 4th of July Green Car Show in Ventura
Description: Sierra Club to organizes the “Green Block” for the Ventura 4th of July Street Fair. Located at Oak and Main. Come Visit us.

Held on our Nation\’s birthday, this popular annual event attracts up to 50,000 people to Downtown Ventura, with a children’s Pushem - Pullem Parade at 10:30 a.m. This event is sponsored by the Ventura East Rotary Club. The event covers seven blocks of Main Street and several side streets filled with over 250 fine artist, crafters, nonprofit organizations and food booths. The 4th of July Street Fair has three stages of continuous live entertainment. The Street Fair takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event is free to the public. A free shuttle service to the event from the Ventura County Government Center is available from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The last shuttle leaves the Street Fair at 5 p.m.

Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-07-04
End Time: 17:00

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 16, 2009
Berserker Cycle Design LLC sponsors Central Coast Cycling Classic
San Luis Obispo, CA — Berserker Cycle Design, a local manufacturer of comfort full-suspension recumbent tricycles, will be sponsoring The BerserkerTM Block during the SLO Downtown Criterium Festival - the capstone event for the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend held on July 5th in San Luis Obispo.

“The Berserker Block will be a family fun destination, offering kids and family members the opportunity to ride Berserker Tricycles and four-wheel Spider Bikes - human powered Go-Carts. We will also have lots of fun kids’ activities, contests and prizes,” says Brian Gobrogge, co-founder and COO of Berserker Cycle Design. “Don’t miss out on this great local event. We look forward to seeing everyone having fun!”

The SLO Downtown Criterium Festival transforms four city blocks into a whimsical playground, putting smiles on faces of all ages. See San Luis Obispo’s downtown in a different light as streets are closed to auto traffic and the crowds come out to enjoy bike demos, an industry expo, the Solstice GreenWay, a go-kart and recumbent tricycle track, a beer and wine garden, a kid’s magic show, and more.

The Berserker is all-terrain tricycle with an extra wide ergonomic seat and a long travel full suspension that enables everyone to enjoy cycling in comfort. The Berserker trike is a long awaited transportation solution for older people and those with back, balance and wrist issues who can not ride regular bikes. Electric Assist options are available and integrated at the factory. The tricycle is hand built from premium components in San Luis Obispo, CA to give customers a long lasting cycling enjoyment. Many different color options are available.

Join Berserker for San Luis Obispo county’s premiere cycling race and festival providing a positive and active experience for all! Test ride a Berserker to see how comfortable riding a tricycle can be.
For more information about the Berserker tricycle and upcoming events, visit us at www.BerserkerCycle.com, e-mail info@berserkercycle.com or call +1.805.441.0975.

The Central Coast Cycling Classic includes 2 days of Racing, More Family Fun, and Bigger Cash Prizes on July 4 & 5, 2009

San Luis Obispo County lights up with fun activities on Independence Day weekend. With firework displays strewn throughout the coastal regions, community parades, beach parties, and Concerts in the Plaza, SLO County is on the map for a lovely summer getaway for people all around the state.

Add exciting road racing to the scene and it’s a cyclist’s perfect vacation scenario. The Camp SLO Road Race has joined the SLO Downtown Criterium Festival to create the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend on July 4 and 5.

In its fourth year since its revival, the SLO Downtown Criterium on Sunday will host the SCNCA Elite Criterium Championships and is proud to be increasing its purses, including equal cash amounts of $3000 to both Men Pro/1/2 and Women Pro/1/2/3, and over $11,000 cash throughout the weekend to Elite, Masters, and Pro categories.  Junior’s categories are back and a Master’s Women’s race has been added on Saturday.

The SLO Downtown Criterium Festival is the capstone event for the Central Coast Cycling Classic weekend. The festival at the Criterium transforms 4 city blocks into a whimsical playground, putting smiles on faces of all ages. See San Luis Obispo’s downtown in a different light as streets are closed to auto traffic and the crowds come out to Enjoy the ‘SLO’ Life. You’ll enjoy meandering through the festival blocks to enjoy bike demos, an industry expo, the Solstice GreenWay, a go-kart and recumbent tricycle track, a beer and wine garden, a kid’s magic show, and more.

And don’t forget the intermission community event this year: athletes and fans alike can get in on the 2-wheeled fun by signing up their 4-person team for San Luis Obispo’s very own version of the Little 500, taking  place on the criterium course! It’s a costume contest on wheels…Get more details and sign up your team at www.SLOLittle500.com.

Get involved in the race – sign up to volunteer! We need course and traffic marshals throughout the day.  You do a great deed by helping us put on a fantastic event on Sunday in Downtown SLO, and you receive in return the 2009 Criterium T-shirt with original artwork, a pass into the New Belgium Brewing Hospitality Tent, and a 20% off coupon from GH Sports.  Click here to sign up for a shift and thanks!

Join us for SLO County’s premiere cycling race and festival with a mission of providing a positive and active experience for all! See www.CenCalCycling.com for all information.

Congratulations to John Angelico the winner of our Make Faire Raffle.

John loves to ride his bike to and from work, play and everywhere else.  He loves cycling, and plans to continue to ride everywhere as long as he can.

Congratulations to Ken Messerich he is the winner of our raffle for a new Cateye Light Kit.

“Ken has cycled some years more than other but for at least 25 years.  (We met on bicycles but not built for two!)  He hopes to do the TransAm if he ever really retires.  He likes making OLD bikes keep on going.  ( I told him we need to think about your Berserker for when we really retire and just use it for all our local travel!)”   – a quote from  Jane,  Ken’s counter-part.

Title: Building A Sustainable Future - Maker Faire
Location: San Mateo County Expo Center
Link out: Maker Faire Festival
Description: 4th Annual Maker Faire, Bay Area: Re-Make America
Start Date: Saturday May 30th, 2009
Start Time: 10AM to 8PM
End Date: Sunday May 31st, 2009
End Time: 10AM to 6PM

Following on President Obama’s call to “begin again the work of remaking America”, Maker Faire 2009 will be organized around the theme of Re-Make America. Held in the San Francisco Bay Area on May 30-31, Maker Faire celebrates what President Obama called “the risk takers, the doers, and the makers of things.” The fourth annual Maker Faire will showcase individual creativity and grassroots innovation in the largest festival devoted to DIY culture and technology in the country.

Berserker is proud to be invited to the Maker Fair at the San Mateo County Expo Center on May 30th and 31st.  Come visit us and learn first hand how we are redefining the cycling experience with our full suspension tricycle

Contact for more information:  Lucas Whipple,  937.609.6927,  l.whipple@berserkercycle.com

San Luis Obispo, CA, USA — Berserker Cycle Design, a manufacturer of comfort full-suspension recumbent tricycles, announces the shipping of production tricycles to customers.

The BerserkerTM is a patent-pending recumbent full-suspension tricycle that enables everyone to enjoy cycling in comfort. The comfortable wide body cushioned ergonomic seat minimizes pressure on the back and neck. Under seat steering with linkages to the wheels adds comfort and reduces impact to the riders’ hands and arms. Designed for aggressive all terrain cycling and off-road abuse, the BerserkerTM is also the ultimate local transportation solution, great for commuting to work or running local errands. A heavy duty rack allows to easily attach grocery carrying Pannier bags and a briefcase.

Thanks to customer demand, BerserkerTM comes with an optional Bionx electric assist integrated at the factory for customers looking for the optimal commuting comfort solution or just want a little help up the big hills. The tricycle is hand built in the United States from premium components to give customers a long lasting cycling enjoyment. Many different color options are available.

“We have been offering test rides at Earth Day festivals along the California coast and are seeing tremendous interest,” says Brian Gobrogge, co-founder and COO of Berserker Cycle Design. “People love the trike – it is comfortable, easy to ride and, most of all, it is fun. We were surprised at how many people were looking at our tricycle for everyday commuting.”

Businesses are also looking at the BerserkerTM as an effective eco-friendly transportation solution to enable employees to get around the golf course, or tend large farm fields.

Whether you are a looking for a great mountain bike, a comfortable commute, or switching your business to environmentally friendly transportation, the Berserker will exceed your expectations. To order your customized Berserker visit http://www.berserkercycledesign.com, e-mail info@berserkercycle.com  or call +1.805.441.0975.

Title: Camp San Luis Road Race
Location: Camp San Luis Obispo Gate Entrance
Link out: Registration and payout information,  Road Race at Camp SLO information
Description: The Road Race at Camp SLO. Over the weekend over $11,000 CASH will be offered throughout the weekend. Come join the Fun on Saturday, and Stay until Sunday for the Downtown SLO Criterium race and Festival.
Start Time: 8:00 am
Date: Saturday  July 4th, 2009
End Time: 2:00pm