FASTRACK BICYCLE & RUN

1530 Dolphin Street, Sarasota, Florida (MAP)
941-955-BIKE (941-955-2453)
Hours: Monday thru Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FAST PACE GROUP RIDE every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 7:00 a.m. sharp from the dowtown Starbucks at 100 Central Ave.

ELAINE PERANGELO

FASTRACK BICYCLE & RUN was born one night when I sat with a friend and a beer and took a leap of faith to create something that reflected my passion. I came from the corporate world in New York City to a quiet life in Sarasota. The calm didn't last long - Eight Ironman races and the ING New York City Marathon later would prove that it would be a while before things would quiet down! "We are truly a team. My goal as owner of FASTRACK BICYCLE & RUN is to provide an environment that is relaxed, enjoyable, and mutually respectful of one another. With this goal achieved, the rest is PURE FUN!"

DARREN DOWLING

Darren, when asked to supply details on his cycling background, gave long list of escapades in merry 'ol England that were anything but PG-rated!

Darren was a semi-pro rider by the age of 18, and was National Sprint Champion, National Pursuit Champion, and National Cyclo Cross Champion. He was named Best All-Around Cyclist three years in a row in Great Britain. He was also the South Of England Hill Climbing Champion in a record time that still stands.

So yes, Darren can ride a bike! He and Miguel are good friends and give us -- and our customers -- hours of laughs.

MIGUEL CASTANEDA

When you get to know Miguel you learn that language is no barrier.

Miguel Castaneda is not only a Cat 1 cyclist, but by far one of the finest mechanics imaginable.

A wonderful cycling partner to all of us, he will push anyone at any speed.

His collection of bicycles rivals that of any bike shop owner.

The service department is the heart of FASTRACK Bicycle & Run, and Miguel "Chico" Castaneda sits squarely at its center!

FRANK FREDERICK

Frank is a full-time lifeguard who at age 24 has already completed two marathons and a 12-hour cycling race. In the summer of 2008 he will tackle a cross-country bicycle trip from California to the East Coast -- that's 120 miles a day of riding! Frank is a competitive triathlete and has been known on more than one occasion to put the "hurt" on the morning Starbucks ride!

KEVIN BECK

Kevin brings almost 25 years of experience as a competitive distance runner into the FASTRACK fold. As an athlete, he has run times ranging from 14:58 for 5000 meters to 1:08:22 for the half-marathon to 2:24:17 for the marathon, the latter making him the seventh American finisher at the 2001 Boston Marathon. He was also second in the 2004 National 50K Road Championship in Peachtree City, Georgia.

Kevin is also a senior writer for Running Times Magazine and the editor of Run Strong, a training book for distance runners at all levels. He is also available for personalized coaching.

Visit Kevin's home page for ideas about improving your performance, or come see him at the store to find out more about the Saturday morning runs and training clinics he offers.