This video demonstrates how to shift your road bike gears for maximum performance.
Group Rides: Rules of the Road
Leading: Riding on the front of the pack is a position of responsibility. Not only are you the eyes of the group, but more importantly you are also the one responsible for making decisions that affect everyone else on the ride. What may be safe for you may not be safe for the other riders [...]
In My Own Words…
Here at “Borderstan People,” we like to profile local movers and shakers who are spicing up the neighborhood in a variety of ways. Recently, we caught up with Bike Rack owner Chuck Harney to chat about business, the neighborhood and biking in the city. Here’s what he has to say. Borderstan: When did you start [...]
Our Week in Photos at The Bike Rack – 12-7-12
Every so often, we bring you a selection of The Bike Rack’s staff mobile uploads, to share what a week in the life of the shop is like. Here’s a little bit of what we’ve been up to recently:
Ridley Bikes now at The Bike Rack!
We are pleased to announce The Bike Rack now carries Ridley road bikes. In their early years, Ridley built the reputation as a company specializing in bikes “tested on the pavé” — and this Made-in-Belgium heritage was something appealing to anyone sensitive to the rich bike culture of Flanders. In the years since, they’ve graduated [...]
Safer Night Riding Begins With Good Lighting
Modern, high-end bike light systems offer enough brightness to give your riding companions a sunburn (kidding!). And, they come in a wide variety of price points. But, how much light is needed for safe road or off-road riding? Light It Up If you want to illuminate the road or trail ahead for your own eyes, [...]
OUR WEEK IN PHOTOS AT THE BIKE RACK – 11-1-12
Each week, we bring you a selection of The Bike Rack’s staff mobile uploads, to share what a week in the life of the shop is like. Here’s a little bit of what happened this week:
Product Review: Continental Grand Prix Tires
One of our favorite tires is the Continental Grand Prix. Now that your tires are a little worn from those long summer rides, it may be time to swap out your tires for fall. The Grand Prix is a great overall tire. It’s good for commuting, training, and long rides. It has the same Black [...]
Our Week In Photos at The Bike Rack – 10-1-12
Each week, we bring you a selection of The Bike Rack’s staff mobile uploads, to share what a week in the life of the shop is like. Here’s a little bit of what happened this week:
Tips for Traveling With Your Bike
This is the time of year many people are traveling with their bikes, either loading them on a car or packing them in a box to travel by plane or in the dreaded UPS/Fed Ex truck. Traveling disasters can easily happen without knowing what do to, and just as important, what not to do.
