RENOVATING VILLANOVA

When Brian Lange was told that we would be renovating his store during the TOUR, he was not happy. How would he be able to do both successfully? After getting a slow start on the ride, he decided he had to do something. He needed to sell off everything and get it all delivered asap even if it meant doing the deliveries himself. So he loaded up a truck and was set to go. But alas, Brian doesn't have a truckers license. So what did Brian do? He pulled the truck from stop to stop. That's how he rolls!

This is last day of the TOURdeSOURCE! Are you determined to complete this race?

Watch for updates throughout the day.

"Daddy, can you buy me a Dora the Explorer doll"

"Daddy, I want a Thomas the Train Set"

"Jason, can you buy more TRUE Treadmills"

"Jason, can you buy more ARCs"

Meet Caedon and Kayla Mattson. They keep their daddy, our Purchaser, Jason Mattson in shape for his job here at GS. But rumor has it he's a push over at home and he can't say NO. It's been said that Norm Morrison has been working on getting the kids in his camp. With the season ahead of us, we need a big supply of inventory and the only ones that can break Jason are these sweet cherubs.

TOUR expansions

While everyone is scrambling to get out of their respective warehouses, the TOURdeSOURCE committee is looking to expand the course for next year. As you all know, this year we added the CORPORATE OFFICES in RIDGEFIELD. Dick Janelli and his team are the Tour's cockpit. Dick is a 10 year + veteran of GS and a cyclist himself. No one is suping up their wheels and getting away with it with this group! So mind our manners, wait your turn and they will get you back on the road, problem free.

Today is the GRAND OPENING of our newest store, NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE. Next year they will host the STARTING LINE since they are now the northern most GS store. Store Manager, Kirk Derderian and Dan Willis are so excited about their new store and promise to be the ultimate host in TdS 2011.

GOOD LUCK TODAY!

A LOT OF ACTION IN THE MID-ATLANTIC

Regional Manager, Evan Lyons has his hands full these days and poor Zeke is feeling a bit neglected. Besides switching stores and training 6 rookies in his region, he is now hosting a bunch of pumped up cyclists that are just out of control.
Lester and Revelia haven't let up. Luis Calcagno is being just a bit too quiet. TJ is entertaining the others with baby pictures and Nigel has given up trying to remember everyone's name. Jenn Morrison just elbowed Wes Blauberg; both of them are on the brink of the last stretch. Wes is too much of a gentleman to elbow back and Jenn knows that! Hang tight Evan! There's only 6 more days of the TOUR!

RANDY KING takes 5th place

The King is in the house! After the shock of Larry flying past him, Randy got back on his bike and finished the race just seconds after Larry. Rumors are flying about TEAM SOUTHAMPTONs placement. Randy appeared very surprised that Larry didn't stop in Miami. There are innuendos about it being fixed but by who? Who has a relationship with a casino?

OH, I hope there is no foul play in the TOUR!

Well it's time to pour more bubbly and toast another finisher.

CONGRATULATIONS RANDY!

Once again you have had a nice ride!

LARRY LERNER completes the TOUR!

WHOA! While Randy King was taking a water break in MIAMI, his store-mate, Larry Lerner, flew by and crossed the finish line! AMAZING! Larry was clocked at going 47 miles an hour.

CONGRATULATIONS LARRY! NICE RIDE!

NORM MORRISON CAPTURES 3RD PLACE

Norm passed all the drug tests with flying colors

and has captured 3rd place!

Norm's first request is for the finer champagne; there's no slipping him the cheap stuff.

CONGRATULATIONS NORM!

Michael Goulet just crossed the finish line!

Michael Goulet just crossed the finish line taking 2nd place in the TOURdeSOURCE.
CONGRATS! MICHAEL.
Though 2nd place is something to marvel out, it wasn't enough for Michael. As he crossed the finish line he raised his hands and gestured "7". He's determined to win next year.

TERRY KLYSZ has just crossed the FINISH LINE!

BREAKING NEWS!

TERRY KLYSZ HAS JUST CROSSED THE FINISH LINE AND WON THE

TOURdeSOURCE 2010!!!

Will we have a winner today???

Check out Norm Morrison sporting a yellow jersey in hopes that he may win one this year. Norm downed a red bull (though reports have come in that it was more than 1) and is now in the ORLANDO warehouse being drug tested. Will the red bull affect his test results??

Norm had an impressive performance this past weekend during the TAX FREE weekend in Massachusetts and is now ready to focus on the tour. You know what that means??? Watch out everyone . .. .

Terry Klysz is now in

Terry Klysz is still pedaling away; now in West Palm. But it's Sunday and he'll have to dismount for the day in observance of Paramus' Blue Law. He'll spend the day with West Palm Manager, Keith Och. These two have been with GS for over 8 years and have a lot of catching up to do. Keith's got a bunch of baby pictures to show Terry and Terry has photos of this beautiful Border Collie that needs a home. Puppies and Babies! What a way to spend a Sunday.

"A blue law is one restricting activities or sales of goods on Sunday, to accommodate the Christian sabbath. The first blue law in the American colonies was enacted in Virginia in 1617. It required church attendance and authorized the militia to force colonists to attend church services.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no evidence to support the assertion that the blue laws were originally printed on blue paper. Instead, the word blue was commonly used in the eighteenth century as a disparaging reference to rigid moral codes and those who observed them (e.g., "bluenoses"). "

CHERRY HILL

While Terry Klysz is just 3 advances away from winning the tour; Katie Johnson, Otis Lester, Ken Kirlis and Rod Ciardullo all got out of their respective road blocks and are riding again! Will we have a winner this weekend?

I decided to make a pit stop into one of our newest stores, CHERRY HILL. Well, it's one of our newest locations. We originally opened up in Cherry Hill then moved to Maple Shade and now we are back to Cherry Hill. I brought Otis Lester along to teach him some GS history. This store has had its fill of sales people but the one constant and best has been Katie Johnson. Katie is now teamed up with rookie, Jason Barber who is making his name known on this tour.

Otis! Where are you? Oh no! Don't do that! That's not funny. It's one thing to challenge Jason Barber on the tour but to draw a mustache on his picture in his home store . .. . that's just wrong.

The gauntlet has been thrown; which rookie will ride the entire tour???

DO WE HAVE A WINNER??????

WHOOSH!

What was that? Did you hear that sound???

Someone or something just broke the tape on the finish line.

What? What was that? Who? He What?

BREAKING NEWS!

Bill K just crossed the finish line . . .without a bike!

He ran the entire tour!

Check out Bill K crossing the finish line on foot!

And why am I surprised! Everything he does is with excellence.

A true leader in the sense of the word and a friend to many of us.

His excellence expands to his choice in women; as we all know his beautiful wife Michelle.

I like to think I had something to do with that . . .TRUTH OR DARE?

MARK REVELIA OF ORLANDO

Smooth-tone Terry has passed the grueling GS Phone Voice test; like there was any doubt. His melodic smiling voice puts his clients in a 'you will like me and you will buy from me' trance before they walk into the store. Terry is determined to win this tour and has wasted no time getting back on his bike. He just peddled into our newest Florida Store in ORLANDO.

Rookie, Mark Revelia who works in ORLANDO has just arrived into TETERBORO. I got a call from Doc who witnessed a chest-bumping, crash-talking, smack down between Mark, Otis Lester and Jason Barber. These 3 rookies have their sights on GS greatness and they have have the right 'tudes to do it. Doc told me that these kids are good but they need to get out of Teterboro and back on their bikes. I look forward to seeing all three of these guys crossing the finish line.

DOPE TESTING HAS BEGUN!

Randy King and Terry Klysz are the first to arrive into the ORLANDO WAREHOUSE. As you all know, there is a required 24 hour stay here while drug testing is performed on all of the cyclists.

This year we have added another test; the GS phone voice test. Yes, the most grueling of them all. The test will be performed by, who else, Serena Loeber. When you are in her 'house', you need to answer the phone the way she does. Good luck boys!

BREAK AWAY!

Ian Gelman has made his move! He flew right through ELKRIDGE without stopping for a break! Terry Klysz saw this and wasted no time jumping on his bike to keep up with Ian. These two cyclists are both determined to win this tour! They blew through BelAir and Timonium at record speed. Both pushing each other and neither showing signs of fatigue. Terry is in prime condition these days. During a preseason interview, he was asked what he attributed his new physique to; "Well, you know that Paramus is the only store in the company that hosts a husband and wife salesteam. Sure, there are other married couples in the company, even some famous ones, and I can't speak for them but our secret is all about teamwork. Bea has me on a strict honey-do diet. Combine that with the Power Plate and my power rack and I'm ready to get out on the road in a moments notice."

600!

Terry Klysz, Randy King and Michael Goulet are all in ELKRIDGE but they are all alone! Sure, there are protein bars and gatorade but Tanya Meeke and Ginny Rachuba, the GIRLS of ELKRIDGE are no where to be found? These two ladies run a tight ship and are always present, so what gives?

This picture was just sent over from Regis Philbin who is at Yankee Stadium. It appears these Oriole fans are actually closet Yankee fans! They just had to see A-Rod hit #600!

Otis Lester

Otis Lester, Mark Revelia and Tom Grant are now in Woodbury.
I just love it when you all stop by and say hi; share a success story and let me know how things are in your store.

But Otis, he's in a hurry! He actually ran in the door, gave me 2 more advancements and said, "I'm outta here!" . . huh? What?

Otis is on his way to NEW YORK, making him the only rookie in the top 8 spots. Will he be able to maintain the veteran pace? Will the Teterboro experience get the best of him?

Oh Otis . .. . . welcome to GS! where only the strong survive!