The Cycle Effect Rides in Style
Whether on bikes or in a van, The Cycle Effect always rides in style thanks to our incredible sponsors! Most recently one of our local sponsors, Dave & Matt Vans’ provided us with two 2019 RAM PROMASTER 136” vans to take on a weekend trip to Fruita for a Bike Instructor Certificate Program training. Dave and Matt are old college friends whose passion for the simple life led them on the journey to “make van life accessible to everyone.” When we approached them about testing out a van, they were beyond supportive. Uplifting their community is just one of the ethos that embodies their business.
So on Friday morning, four of our crew loaded into the vans and hit the road, filled with excitement and nerves for the training ahead. A cool 2 hour cruise west allowed us to get a feel for the van, and boyyyy is it sweet! A smooth ride with the power of 1000 Cycle Effect riders (that’s a lot of bike power), we were pleasantly surprised to find that the vans drive easily without making you feel like you’re a giant semi hauling down I-70.
Convenience is the key to van life. Dave & Matt have thought through every design detail to craft comfortable and efficient vans. A rack on the back carries two bikes, leaving room for all the essentials inside. Gear, food, clothes, dogs, and of course, beer! Whatever you’re taking with you, there’s room for it all and then some. Multiple solar powered outlets make it easy to charge cameras, Go Pros, and phones all at once.
Once there, the vans became our safe spaces, our little havens to relax and rejuvenate after long days of skills and drills on our bikes. A spacious kitchen made it easy to share meals, study for our BICP test together and unwind in comfort. A plush queen sized bed resulted in a luxurious night's sleep, leaving us well rested to rise with the sun for a full day of bike technique training. Let us tell you, after just two nights in the vans we are hooked! Van life here we come! If you’re looking for a summer adventure or want to downsize and transition out of insane rental prices in the Vail Valley, consider Dave & Matt Vans to help transform your van life fantasy into a reality.
Thank you Dave & Matt!
