Epic Cycles announced that it has begun renovating a building in Central Florida to house a 10,000-square-foot facility that will house a cafe, juice bar and training facility for the Russo-American RedLava Triathlon Team.

Renovation began March 25 an 85-year-old building at 528 8th Street just across from the South Lake trail and Epic Cycles Owner Roman Brana said he plans to open officially open the new store later this summer. He said the new facility will take serving elite athletes and weekend warriors to the next level with a variety of amenities, including:

  • RedLava Training Studio: The new store will host the U.S. training  location for the RedLava Ironman Team, a collaboration between Russian investors and American training and marketing experts.  Epic’s RedLava Studio will offer coaching classes for cycling, swim indoor training and running coaching, led by professional multi-sport trainers. Epic plans to elevate its popular Sunday outdoor training rides and offer the famous Points Series, designed to challenge and improve its cyclists and build camaraderie, in addition to new Running and Swimming group workouts, and Friendly Challenges.
  • Re:Nue Athletes Recovery Lounge: Serious athletes know how important active recovery is for optimal performance and for the first time in Central Florida, the new location will offer state-of- the-art equipment for water therapy, recovery-pump boots, massage, electro-stimulation and more.
  • The 8th Street Energy Lab – Epic’s outdoor/indoor Café will offer its guests a chance to socialize, relax and refuel, and enjoy European style coffees customized for their taste and cold-pressed organic juices.
  • Full Repair & Bike Concierge Services: Epic is expanding its service area and will hire additional master mechanics to handle everything from quick-turn around repairs to custom bike building onsite. For out-of-town multi-sport athletes, Epic offers full concierge services to rebuild your bike race-ready for Central Florida’s many triathlon events.
  • Free DIY Repair Shop: Epic invites cyclists to take advantage of the free DIY Air Pump station, or to do their own simple repairs in the outdoor repair center, easily accessed from the new Epic Cycles ramp direct off the South Lake Trail.

“I am thrilled to announce the evolution of Epic,” said Epic Cycles owner, Roman Brana. “Our new location will bring to life our vision to create a premier destination for cyclists, multi-sport athletes and runners in the heart of Central Florida, providing them with best service, knowledge, products and innovation.”

Florida recently announced plans to connect the state from coast to coast with a cycle-friendly trail. Epic Cycles aims to become a favorite destination along  the route and is building a new direct access bike ramp for riders, runners or walkers to easily stop in to enjoy the store’s many amenities.

“Epic Cycles’ new multi-sport retail store and cafe is a perfect fit for our downtown and waterfront district,” said Clermont City Manager Darren Gray. “The shop will be right next to the center of the Coast to Coast Connector and will be a benefit to the many recreational cyclists as well as the competitive athletes who enjoy the trail.”

Epic will completely renovate the 85-year-old building, which formerly housed a bar/restaurant, with the latest in energy-efficient materials. Updates will include all LED lighting by Big Ass Solutions, new energy efficient A/C units, new bathrooms with shower facilities, and open-cell insulation throughout the building.

Epic Cycles has been working closely with First Green Bank to make the evolution possible. “First Green Bank is excited to be part of Epic Cycles’ innovative expansion into Clermont’s downtown waterfront district,” said Paul Rountree, president of First Green Bank. “We have a vision for Central Florida, in which small businesses are thriving while still caring about the health of their community and the environment.”

In the past eight years, Epic has established strategic partnerships with brands like Willier, Orbea and Pinarello, and launched a competitive professional and amateur triathlon team, RedLava.