TOURdeSOURCE 2008

TOURdeSOURCE is officially over and the drug testing is done!

Nigel Anderson took 1st place

Randy King finished 2nd

Dan Goulet captured 3rd.

Everyone who rode through Teterboro was a winner!

CONGRATULATIONS !

CHECK OUT KEITH OCH IN WEST PALM

This is it! The last day of riding! I am 2 legs away from winning the BOSE docking station; something I really want ! I'm going to do whatever it takes today.

Keep sending me your advances - there are plenty of prizes to be won!

The 32nd leg of the TOUR is store #23, WEST PALM. WEST PALM opened its doors in December 2002.

Manager, KEITH OCH (seen here training for the tour) and KATIE SIMPLOT

WELCOME YOU TO SUNNY WEST PALM!

DAN GOULET CAPTURES 3RD PLACE!

DAN GOULET has crossed the finish line capturing 3rd place!

This is Dan's first TOUR and what an impressive ride.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The TOUR is winding down and ends tomorrow. Keep sending me your advances; there are prices to be won by everyone!

The 31st leg of the TOUR is the MIAMI Warehouse. This is where the TOUR drug testing takes place. Riders are put through thorough testing and only allowed to ride on if they pass.

This is also the heartbeat of our Southern Florida stores.

THEA VARGAS the Facility Manager, RAUL CUADRA, the Warehouse Manager,

BOBBIE, NATASHA and the entire team

WELCOME YOU TO THE MIAMI WAREHOUSE!

TALK ABOUT AN UNBELIEVABLE ENDING!

The judges had to look at the instant replay several times and it has left them scratching their heads! On the last sharp turn of the tour, it looks like Randy King pulled back and says, "after you". . . . They are still replaying to see what words were really uttered! Regardless, the WINNER OF THE 2008 TOURdeSOURCE is NIGEL ANDERSON!

CONGRATULATIONS!

BREAKING NEWS! WE HAVE A PHOTO FINISH!

BREAKING NEWS!

Nigel Anderson and Randy King have both crossed the finish line!

BUT IT'S TOO CLOSE TO CALL!

We will have to go to the judges for this one!

While we looking at the films and the boys are being drug tested, the TOUR continues! Who will capture 3rd place?

Remember, the TOUR ends Saturday so keep riding!

The 30th leg of the TOUR is store # 25, NAPLES. NAPLES opened its doors in December 2006. Manager Eric DeForest has returned to GYM SOURCE and promises to put NAPLES on the GS Map!

ERIC DEFOREST and MIKE LANFORD WELCOME YOU TO NAPLES!

CHECK OUT REGIONAL MANAGER, TJ HUNTER

TJ Hunter is making sure the roads are clear for the TOUR after Hurricane Fay's wrath.

TJ, now in Timonium, is making a move to complete the tour.

Randy King and Nigel Anderson are still tied for 1st place in Ft Lauderdale. Will we have a winner today? Mike Ruggia has edged out Dan Goulet for 3rd . . . .but I know Dan is working on some deals so I wouldn't let up Mike!

The 29th leg of the TOUR is store # 28, SARASOTA. SARASOTA opened its doors in December 2005. Located on a heavily traveled Tamiami Trial, Sarasota is one of our most beautiful stores.

Manager, Mark Hall and Mike DiSalle

WELCOME YOU TO BEAUTIFUL SARASOTA!

NIGEL ANDERSON IS NOW TIED WITH RANDY KING!

WOW! What a sprint! Nigel Anderson took a big chance and kicked his pace up a notch. He is now tied with Randy King for first place! Will his bold move pay off? Who will win the tour?

They only have 2 legs to go. Stay tuned into the blog for the latest developments. And remember, everyone can be a winner simply by getting to a warehouse.

The 28th leg of the tour is store #26, TAMPA. TAMPA originally opened its doors in January 2005 when we opened AltaMonte. Last year, the store was moved to a better location.

Regional Manager, TJ Hunter and Mike DiSalle

WELCOME YOU TO THEIR SUNNY SIDE OF GYM SOURCE!

BREAKING NEWS!

Randy King and Dan Goulet are making their moves!

Randy King has spinted into the MIAMI Warehouse

and Dan Goulet has taken over 2nd place!

Looks like this ride is going to go down to the wire!

As we enter the Florida region, our riders will have to face Hurricane Fay!
Will she side line anyone?

The 27th leg of the TOUR is Store # 27, ALTAMONTE otherwise known as ORLANDO. ALTAMONTE opened its doors in January 2005.

Manager, DAN MARTIN, WELCOMES YOU TO HIS FLORIDA PLAYGROUND!

Mike Ruggia is now tied with Nigel Anderson for 2nd place!

WOW! With 6 days left in the tour, things are certainly getting exciting!
Mike Ruggia is now tied with Nigel Anderson for 2nd place!
Can Randy King keep his lead?

As usual, drug testing will be held in the MIAMI warehouse.

Anyone caught doping will be disqualified from the TOUR.

Let's keep it clean!

The 25th leg of the TOUR is store # 38, GAINESVILLE.

GAINESVILLE opened its doors in February 2006 and was GYM SOURCE's first location in the state of Virginia. John Geraghty recently switched stores with Evan Lyons and is now managing the store.

JOHN GERAGHTY along with newcomer, Jackie Podgorski

WELCOME YOU TO THE GREAT STATE OF VIRGINIA!

CHECK OUT EVAN LYONS & HIS PIT CREW, ERIN

Evan Lyons, Regional Manager of the MidAtlantic, is making a move towards the lead pack! Now in 6th place, will the top 3 be next?????

This race is certainly heating up! Will Randy King keep his first place position or will be seeing an upset???

The 24th leg of the TOUR is Store #40, TYSONS CORNER. TYSONS CORNER opened its doors in April 2007. Evan Lyons recently switched from Gainesville to TYSONS and has been impressing us with big numbers!
EVAN LYONS along with CLYDE DUNCAN (and dog, Erin) WELCOME YOU TO THEIR CORNER OF THE GYM SOURCE EMPIRE!

'FRED' WELCOMES YOU TO COLUMBIA

Check out Jason Fredstrom (aka 'FRED'), now managing COLUMBIA, on his favorite set of wheels.

The 23rd leg of the TOUR is COLUMBIA, store #39. COLUMBIA, just over 2 years old was a result of another move change; replacing Ellicott City, store #36.

Jason Fredstrom and Maddie Blum WELCOME YOU TO THEIR NEW HOME,

COLUMBIA.

Nail biting time!

This is getting exciting!

Dan Goulet is all about 'demo' units and is now tied with Nigel Anderson for 3rd place!
Jan Schole just got the cast off his foot so he's spinning faster!

There's 10 days left in the tour!
It's nail biting time!

The 22nd leg of the TOUR is STORE #35, TIMONIUM.

TIMONIUM, previously know as YORK BARBELL,

was acquired by GYM SOURCE in January 2004 and

was our 1st store in our Mid-Atlantic expansion.

NEWCOMERS, BOB HERZING and STEVE MUTTER

WELCOME YOU TO TIMONIUM!

Fatigue is setting in!

The pace has slowed for our lead riders!

Will someone capitalize on their fatigue and steal the lead???

Don't forget to send me your 20 New Quick Sale Accounts!

The 21st leg of the tour is BEL AIR.

One of 5 MidAtlantic Stores.

Store #34 opened its doors one year ago.

Bryan Aivalotis and Lance Burgess

WELCOME YOU TO BEL AIR!

ELKRIDGE HAS PLENTY OF OOB'S!

Check out Tanya and Jay showing you that Elkridge's OOB stock will take you all the way to the bank! With a pit crew like this . . .we can't fail!

ELKRIDGE is the hub for our MidAtlantic Stores, Warehouse #700.

Ginny Rachuba's team is ready, willing and able to make your ride a successful one. WELCOME TO ELKRIDGE! (And don't forget to take an OOB for the tour!)

On the tour front, Randy King is still hanging on to the lead but he's got 4 people close behind! Remember boys - NO DRAFTING!

17 DAY OF RIDING

This ride is just too close to call!

One good sale or one good selling day could change everything!

We've had very few doping incidences this year

(which is greatly appreciated)

but everyone will be tested in the MIAMI Warehouse.

But sure you're clean!

Anyone caught doping will be disqualified

and will forfeit all prizes.

The 19th leg of the TOUR is VILLANOVA, store #031.

VILLANOVA opened its doors in October 2002 and is the only GYM SOURCE located in Pennsylvania.

Manager, BRIAN LANGE and newcomer, SAM GRUBER

WELCOME YOU TO VILLANOVA!

RANDY KING IS THE 1ST TO GET TO ORLANDO!

WOW! This is an exciting race!

Randy King is now in the Orlando Warehouse!

Mike Goulet is just one leg behind and now both are being threatened by

Nigel Anderson and Mike Ruggia!

Dan Goulet sent me all of his DEMO sales and is promising to beat his brother! Could you imagine a photo finish between those two?

(FYI - Dan and Mike are identical twins! Get the joke???)

The 18th leg of the tour is STORE # 32, MAPLE SHADE.

MAPLE SHADE was opened after we closed our Cherry Hill Store.

Known for its loud exterior, this free-standing store used to be a PizzaHut.

Manager, Katie Johnson has returned to GYM SOURCE with a new name. Maybe you remember her as Katie Mullinix from our Ellicott City store. Katie along with Brian McAleenan

WELCOME YOU TO MAPLE SHADE!

Less than 3 weeks left in the TOUR

With less than 3 weeks left in the TOUR, it's all about stamina!
Randy King and Mike Goulet are still neck and neck but Jan Schole and Evan Lyons are making their moves!

Remember, you have to send me your advances to move forward in the tour. And with 3 weeks left, it's never too late to get out of the starting line. Everyone who gets to Teterboro wins a NANO!

The 17th leg of our TOUR is PRINCETON. PRINCETON originally opened its doors in November 2003. After a couple of years, it was determined that it needed to be in a better location and so the search began. The original store closed its doors in November 2006 and after a year of negotiaions, the new PRINCETON store opened in November 2007. Better than ever, new-comer JENN NASH and BRIAN MCALEENAN INVITE YOU TO CHECK OUT THEIR NEW STORE!

WHO WILL BE THE 1ST TO GET TO 097???

Mike Goulet and Randy King are pacing each other; both are now in TYSONS CORNER. Boy does this bring back memories of 2006!

Who will be the 1st to get to the ORLANDO Warehouse and receive the $100 prize????

Mike Ruggia is now in 3rd place.

Nigel finally got that check he's been waiting for;

putting him in 4th - but now he is stuck in the Elkridge Warehouse!

Evan Lyons sped through Long Island and in now in Jersey.

And I need a floor model sale to catch up to the boys.

With a weekend ahead of us, it is still anyone's race.

RIDE ON!

The 16th leg of our tour is STORE #11, SHORT HILLS.

SHORT HILLS opened its doors in December 1999

shortly after Woodbury did!

SHORT HILLS is currently being renovated

to be better looking than ever.

STEVE SPIEGEL and KIRT CHRISTENSEN

WELCOME YOU TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL NEW JERSEY STORE!

Go South Florida GO...It's Exciting to work with such a Great Team!
Thanks for the constant push...Sell Sell Sell
Thea

CHECK OUT NIGEL'S TRUE LOVE

While Nigel Anderson is awaiting a check that will move him up to the front runners,

Mike Goulet continues to ride on!

Remember,

6 financed sales moves you up!

The 15th leg of the TOUR is STORE # 9, PARAMUS. PARAMUS was the 3rd expansion store back in the mid90s. PARAMUS changed locations in 1999 and the store # changed from 003 to 009. Did you know that Paramus still must abide by the 'blue laws' and is unable to open on Sundays? Today, PARAMUS is the second home to our only same-store husband and wife team "TERRYANDBEA".

Terry and Bea Klysz

WELCOME YOU TO THEIR HOME AWAY FROM HOME.

ROLAND RULES!

"What do you mean that demo unit isn't ready yet! The salespeople need demos to advance in the tour!" Check out Roland Kerr and Dave Hessinger discussing this week's demo list and floor model options.

On the tour front, Mike Goulet has taken the lead! Now in Bel Air. But I can tell you that he is looking over his shoulder! Randy is right there along with Mike Ruggia and Jan Schole. Rumor has it that Nigel is just waiting on a payment to join the front runners. Remember, everyone who gets to Teterboro gets a NANO.

TETERBORO is the 14th leg of our race. WAREHOUSE #095. TETERBORO is our largest warehouse with over 2million cubic feet! Home to Vladamir and his Service Team, Roland and his Dispatch Team and our man, Bill K.

The heartbeat of the TriState

WELCOMES YOU TO TETERBORO!

RANDY KING IS THE 1ST TO GET TO ELKRIDGE!

Randy King pushed through the hills of southern Jersery and PA and is the first to get to ELKRIDGE! CONGRATULATIONS RANDY! Randy wins $100 and receives $100 in itunes. Remember, everyone who gets to Elkridge wins $100 in itunes to go with the nano that they won in Teterboro. (Now that's an incentive to create 20 accounts rather than doing 20 quick sales!)

The 13th leg of our tour is where it all began, NEW YORK. Located in the heart of New York City, NEW YORK is our flagship store and home to our leader, Richard Miller. Long time Manager, Nigel Anderson along with Mike Goulet, Rod Ciardullo and Ron Hanerfeld WELCOME YOU TO THE BIG APPLE!

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE GS TEAM

Not even a week old, Jamie Morrison already knows the specs to all the TRUE treadmills!

Norm and Jenn Morrison welcomed their son, Jaime into the GS world last week. Daddy isn't wasting anytime getting Jamie up to speed on the latest products in our industry.
What would we do without Norm?

The 12th leg of our TOUR is store #2, SOUTHAMPTON. SOUTHAMPTON was the 1st expansion store of what is now the GYM SOURCE empire! Manager Randy King has been selling to the beautiful people of the Hamptons for over 14 years! Randy King and Brooke Baird WELCOME YOU TO THEIR BEAUTIFUL LONG ISLAND NEIGHBORHOOD!

NEXT STOP - WOODBURY

WOW! Randy King, Mike Goulet, Jan Schole and Mike Ruggia are all through Teterboro; will one of them sprint ahead?

The 11th leg of the TOUR is where I have called home for the past 9 years.

Store 10 started out as an outlet store in New Hyde Park in 1999 and that's is where I first met my friend and yours, Bill Kemnitzer. 10 months later, we opened Woodbury.

Today, you'll find me tossing my pom poms around with my right hand man, Kurt Blauberg. Kurt and I welcome you all to Woodbury!

MANHASSET: bigger and better than ever!

No one can call this race theirs; it's way to close! Though Randy King, Jan Schole and Mike Goulet are in the lead, one good selling day could change it all!

The 10th leg of the race is MANHASSET, store #18. MANHASSET opened its doors in February 2004 when Isaac Nachbar joined our team. We recently extended the store to make it bigger and better than ever!

ISAAC NACHBAR and WES BLAUBERG welcome you to their Long Island neighborhood.

CHECK OUT TEAM WHITE PLAINS!

WOW! This is a close race!
Who will be the first to get to the Elkridge Warehouse?

The 9th leg of the TOUR is store #6, WHITE PLAINS. WHITE PLAINS opened its doors in October 1996 and is one of our top producing stores year in and year out. But WHITE PLAINS is best known for their team spirit! Regional Manager, Mike Ruggia along with GS's most tenured saleswoman, Patty Miranda and Chris Cesare will welcome you with open arms, tell you a story and make you feel at home in WHITE PLAINS!

The 8th Leg of the TOUR

The 8th leg of the TOUR is STAMFORD, where Manager Chad Ripley has been camping out at since the doors opened in March 2001.
Soon after, Chad brought his sister, Lisa on board and they became GYM SOURCE's only brother/sister team.
There's no sibling rivalry here! This team continues to strive to make Stamford a success.
Chad and Lisa Ripley WELCOME YOU TO THEIR NECK OF THE WOODS!

RANDY KING HAS TAKEN THE LEAD!!!!

No competitive stranger to Mike Goulet, Randy King has taken the lead! These 2 have battled it out before; remember 2006!

But Randy swears that this year will be his! He has spent the off season on the EXPRESSO bike and is ready for all of the treacherous GS terrains! Check him out! Every moment he has is spent on the EXP!

The 7th leg of the tour is store #7, WESTPORT. WESTPORT opened its doors in 1996. Manager and avid triathlete, JAN SCHOLE along with Ian Gelman will not only welcome you to Westport but will share racing tips as you cycle through.

EVERYONE IS VYING FOR POSITIONING

Everyone is vying for their positions! The lead pack has settled into a comfortable pace with everyone watching to see if anyone will sprint ahead.

There's a second group all out of the starting line heading towards Attleboro. There's a lot of race ahead of us; what will the upcoming days bring?

The 6th leg of the TOUR is STORE #16, DANBURY.

DANBURY opened its doors in October 2002 and is located across the street from the famous Stew Leonards.

Your host, new to GYM SOURCE, but not new to the industry,

Manager, Dominic Sapere along with Ian Gelman

WELCOME YOU TO DANBURY!

2 WEEKS DOWN!

We are 2 weeks into the TOURdeSOURCE!

While one group has jumped into the lead,

it's too early to know how this race will end.

Racing tip:

When sending in your floor model sales,

remember to note if they were sold at 35points or not.

The 5th leg of our tour is our first road block: ATTLEBORO.

ATTLEBORO came to be in November 2006

when we outgrew our Warwick Warehouse.

ATTLEBORO services our 4 New England stores and has plenty of

OOB, DEMO and FLOOR MODELS to help you along the tour!

Operations Manager, Aaron Palmer along with

Jack, Dena, Alex, Stacie and Ryan

WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS

(And an abundance of floor models)

TO ATTLEBORO!

MIKE GOULET HAS JUMPED AHEAD TO TETERBORO

MIKE GOULET has jumped ahead and is the first to make it to TETERBORO! CONGRATS! Mike wins the $100 and ipod NANO.

Mike has chosen to use his Haro Sport BMX bike during the tour. Not the best for aerodynamics but boy he can make that bike fly!

No time for tricks and jumps!

There's a pack of 7 close behind!

Check out the chart sent via outlook!

CHECK OUT WESTPORT'S JAN SCHOLE

Jan Schole is currently leading the TOURdeSource.
Did you know that Jan is nursing a broken foot from a parachuting accident? With ankle taped, he's managing to stay in front. WATCH OUT JAN! There may be someone looking to knock you off your bike and take the lead!

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