Giant Wins in Bicycling Magazine!

Giant Defy Advanced 1 2012

Giant Bicycles won three of the eight road bike categories in Bicycling Magazine’s 2012 Editor’s Choice Awards, a long running distinction. The three winners were as follows: Best Women’s Road Bike: Giant TCR Advanced W             Best Plush Bike: Giant Defy Advanced 1             Best [...]

Refresh Your Bike with New Handle Bar Tape

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Of all the bike maintenance I find myself doing, whether at the shop or at home, wrapping bars is by far my favorite. It’s the icing on the cake. It’s the nice finishing touch to make your bike look awesome. You can go classic black, or lime green, or white – or almost whatever color you want!

The Bike Rack Staff Mobile Uploads – Week 2

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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: Got great photos of bikes and DC? Send them to us! bikerackdc[at]gmail[dot]com.

3 Routes and Bike Tips for Commuting Between DC and VA

Bike Tips to Commute between Virginia and Washington DC

I live near the infamous Seven Corners intersection in Falls Church. For those who may not know what Seven Corners is, it’s Rt. 50, 29, 7, Sleepy Hollow Road, Wilson Blvd, and several smaller side streets all meeting in one place, giving each other high fives, then going their separate ways. It’s a small mess. The roads are not very bicycle friendly, and at certain times, downright dangerous.

The Bike Rack Staff Mobile Uploads – Week 1

Rock Creek Nature Center - The Bike Rack ride

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.

Education is the First Line of Defense in Bicycle Commuting

Some may think that a helmet, bright clothing or proper hand signals are your best line of defense when riding your bike in Washington, DC or in any other city. While these are important and even necessary, the reality is that being educated and learning vital traffic skills is key in preventing accidents.  Most bike [...]

Commuter Bike Tips

krypto series 2

Bike commuters will often ask for recommendations on equipment. This is a valid question considering bicycle commuters spend a lot of time on their bikes and the really do put them through the torture test. Following are some basic recommendations for equipment that can be helpful for anyone commuting by bike. Wheels In general, bicycle [...]

2012 Scott Speedster S10

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I have a bit of a dilemma. I’ve been on my hand-me-down 1988 Schwinn Circuit for the past few years, and while I love it, I feel the need for a more modern road bike. I’ve updated the Circuit by replacing it’s 7 speed Shimano Santé group with 10 speed Ultegra SL. The new drive [...]

Scavenger Hunt in DC!

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Green Rush 2012 is here and The Bike Rack is proud to be a sponsor of this urban scavenger hunt. On April 21st, join hundreds of fellow eco-conscious adventurers in DC for the Green Rush – a scavenger hunt unlike any other. Teams of 2-5 people compete in challenges and decode clues for achance to [...]

The Brooks B17 Saddle

Brooks B17

This version of the B17 is made with extra tough, organic leather for high mileage cyclists. It also features hand hammered copper rivets. The B17 is Brook’s flagship model, ideal for long distance sports touring, trekking and ATB use. It has been on the market for over 100 years, being featured in as early as the [...]