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CBC-CVE on Channel 12 News

CBC-CVE on Channel 12 News

You might have missed it this morning but Channel 12 News ran a short story on Central Virginia Endurance’s training center at new Carytown Bicycle Co. location. We’re really excited about the new space and to be partnering with Bob Flanigan and Dave Luscan of CVE. Check it out!
FREE RIDE!  The Cannondale demo truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this weekend!

FREE RIDE! The Cannondale demo truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this weekend!

That’s right… now is your best chance to test ride some of the amazing trail bikes from Cannondale on actual trails. The Cannondale Factor Demo Truck will be at the Camp Hilbert race this Sunday with loads of sweet rigs to ride. If you’re not already going to Camp Hilbert to race you can still...
Today's words of wisdom

Today’s words of wisdom

New sign!

New sign!

Thanks to some amazing work at Chase Architectural we now have our super sweet new sign! The Ed Trask mural is almost done too! So excited about our new location. Come by and check it out!
Finally.  Wednesday night track racing starts this week

Finally. Wednesday night track racing starts this week

After much delay the track racing season at Southside Speedway starts this Wednesday night at 5pm Track opens at 5. Racing starts around 6. Beginner, intermediate, and fast as all get-out categories. Put a big gear on your fixed gear and come race! FREE to first time racers! $10 for everyone else. Location: Southside Speedway...
Ok... we MOVED!

Ok… we MOVED!

As of Friday March 23rd Carytown Bicycle Co. is now operating at 3112 West Cary St. Come check out the new location! We’re still unpacking so it’s a little messy though. We’re super excited!
NEW BIKE DAY!

NEW BIKE DAY!

I’ll get to all the details soon but in the mean time… Finally rode my custom Independent Fabrication. Got in about 2 hours with Tim riding around the city and southside. Three words: Best. Bike. Ever.            
Go Fast Turn Left Winter Series #1: High velocity and limited blood loss

Go Fast Turn Left Winter Series #1: High velocity and limited blood loss

The second training race day in Richmond was the first day this  year on the speedway.  The day unfolded to some weather that would be considered perfect in early April, by February standards it was absolutely amazing. Around 10 am we kicked things off with a 4/5 road race.  Novice and somewhat experienced racers competed...
Track Racing 101.  Part 1: making your fast faster

Track Racing 101. Part 1: making your fast faster

Anyone who has tried track racing at the speedway will know exactly what I am talking about… the rest of you might not believe me though when I say this. NOTHING can simulate the type of physical efforts you will put out when racing track.  No trainer session, no crit or road race, no hard...
CBC Photo caption contest... win a t-shirt

CBC Photo caption contest… win a t-shirt

Yes that is former CBC employee Keith who is now “Officer Robinson”. Yes that is CBC owner John not wearing a shirt. No I don’t know why. Best caption wins a free t shirt… head over to the Carytown Bicycle Co. Facebook to submit you caption.
Making tasteful mods is part of the fun...

Making tasteful mods is part of the fun…

Since we built up Mikes Salsa El Mariachi he’s quietly been making some nice upgrades to it. When we started the build he put chose to use Thomson parts for the seatpost and stem.  Obviously good choices and when it comes to aluminum components like these Thomson is  usually the first and last name on...
Custom Indy Fab Club Racer... pre-build shakedown.

Custom Indy Fab Club Racer… pre-build shakedown.

Independent Fabrication Club Racer from carytownbicyclecompany on Vimeo.
Featured bike:  The Ridley Icarus Flandrian.

Featured bike: The Ridley Icarus Flandrian.

For anyone looking for an affordable but quality road bike this season, sit up and take note. Carytown Bicycle Co. has just received a limited supply of the Icarus bike from Ridley. The Icarus starts with a triple-butted aluminum frame which offers maximum stability and a consistent blend of snappy acceleration and excellent all-around handling....
The Mamasita and El Mariachi from Salsa Cycles.  Killer bikes... killer value.

The Mamasita and El Mariachi from Salsa Cycles. Killer bikes… killer value.

Check out two great new bikes from Salsa Cycles…  the El Mariachi and the Mamasita… Salsa El Mariachi & Mamasita Builds from carytownbicyclecompany on Vimeo.
And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride...

And sometimes you have to put Hed Jets on a carbon hybrid and go for a ride…