Commuting by bicycle year round means sometimes riding home in the dark. While there can be an overwhelming array of choices for lights I think there is one solution to visibility that stands out. In the past I have used those little blinky lights and rechargeable lights with mixed results. The blinky lights last a...
A few weeks ago Roberts, our Cannondale rep, informed us that the Hollowgram cranks were still made in the U.S. I was talking with the the owner of our shop Tim, he asked me if the price tag on the cranks was justified. He also mentioned that he has owned his for about 5 years....
Check out this machine. Marc started racing on the speedway last year and wanted to get something more aero than his aluminum framed Dolan for this season. After hear about Tim’s exploits at the Masters Track National Championships he got all amped up to take a stab at national level racing too. Now he’s got...
You may have missed out on the official launch Friday night but we still have our hands on all three all new bikes from Foundry Cycles until we ship them back to their home in Minnesota on Monday. Foundry’s full carbon cyclocross, road, and mountain bikes are absolutely amazing. I can’t spill the beans but...
Carytown Bicycle Company is very proud to partner with SPORTABLEa non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia offering sports and recreation programs to people with physical disabilities. Recognized by the US Paralympic Association, Sportable is the only club of its kind in Virginia. Specialized equipment and training is an ongoing need. Help champion Sportable’s holiday giving...
Huffington Post put this clever infographic up about some of the many benefits of riding to work. Some of you have probably seen this before but some of you probably have not. Take a look.
Friday December 16th come by CBC to check out the three amazing new bikes from Foundry Cycles. Over the summer I had the chance to ride all three of these bikes and was impressed. Now it’s your chance to see them up close an personal and hear from the men behind the bikes about why...
Let me be clear, I hate riding indoors. If you can actually enjoy bolting your bike to a stationary trainer and pedaling to nowhere more power to you. To me nothing makes me dislike riding more than doing it inside. Lucky for me Richmond does not get nearly as harsh in the winter as some...
This is the new 2012 Strider PreBike designed to fit your toddler to perfection! Smaller handgrips, smaller and narrower seat, and easy quick releases for the seat and handlebar for your growing child! Also a padded handlebar for a cool look and increased safety! Only 11 inches from the ground, the Strider Balance bike offers...
If you would like to demo a bike or set of wheels, this is the night! How it works: Contact Braden or Tim to get fitted on the bike you want to try. Tim will take the bike to Westcreek at 5pm for you to do a REAL ride, not a spin around the parking...
A neat short video from The Seattle Ranonneurs. 200k bike ride at night? Sounds pretty fun actually. Seattle Randonneurs Trailer from Dan McComb on Vimeo. I have been toying around with longer self supported rides and have found myself really drawn to this type of riding. Randonneuring is essentially long distance, self supported, riding where...
Australia? Yup. Everyone wants to upgrade their stuff from time to time and being bike geeks ourselves we totally get that. All you have to do to make this happen is bring us your unwanted gear and we will take the hassle out of selling them and turn them in to credit at the shop...
Last year Stratton of Starlight Custom Cycling Clothing provided the leaders kits for the Working Man’s Classic. I was lucky enough to win the first night’s 4 race so I was given one to wear. At the time I though: “yeah, this is pretty good.” After the 3 race series ended I put the kit...
STAGE 4 Ostensibly the easiest of La Ruta, it is still 75 miles long with 5,000 feet of climbing. Picture riding from Richmond to Charlottesville on a MTB starting out with 30% more climbing than Wintergreen and all of it much steeper. My hind quarters were still barking and very concerned about the 20k of...
