Introducing Chocotenango

Have you ever thought about what it takes to be recognized as one of the best in the world in your particular specialty?  It’s not just talent and hard work - plenty of people have talent, and plenty work long hours.  It’s more than having access to vast financial resources as money alone does not ensure excellence either.  And it’s not just being well-studied and mastering the fundamentals – that may get you to an average level or above, but it will not put you on the world stage, recognized by your peers as one of the best at what you do.

What separates the best from the rest of the field is the ability to tap into extraordinary imaginative powers, and the dogged pursuit to bring the ideas to a reality worthy of the richness of the dream.  This means having a breadth of perspectives from life experience to tap, and an abundance of personal sacrifice to bring it to fruition.

It’s no secret that cyclists have an enhanced mental agility.  Master Chocolatier Ismael Neggaz is no exception.  He has been developing his recipes and techniques for over a decade, and his company Chocotenango has won multiple international and national awards.  He makes his chocolate right here in Washington DC by hand, which makes it even more incredible that he has achieved his level of excellence because hand tools do not afford the same level of precision as industrial machinery.  Look closely while you’re out and you may catch a glimpse of Ismael darting about town on his bicycle as he goes about putting Washington DC on the world chocolate map.

Break off a bit of a Chocotenango bar, put it on your tongue, and find something to hold on to.  Your mind will race off to the exotic places from which the exquisite combinations of tastes are derived, and after the silky flavors slowly dissipate you will be left wondering how it is possible that someone is able pack so much taste and texture into a small brown square.

BicycleSPACE is proud to announce that we have Chocotenango bars in stock at all three shops, just in time for the holidays and the winter season, available by the bar or by the case.  Stop by to try it out and tell us your story, and stay tuned to our media for Chocotenango tasting events at the shops.

On the Road with Cirque du Soleil: Brompton is the Star of the Show

People often use the term "circus" to refer to a situation which is frustrating and out of control, but this is far from being an accurate use of the term.  Cirque du Soleil is one of the best organized, most profitable, best in class businesses in the world, with over 5,000 employees of 50 nationalities, and 20 shows running in 77 cities and 19 countries around the world.

Within a show like KURIOS, which is running in Tysons Corner, VA, right next to the Silver line Metro stop until September 18th, there are 114 employees from 23 countries, performing for over 2,600 people as many as ten times per week.  They have their own chefs, physiotherapists, accountants, and support staff for the 46 performers and musicians.  

The world actually turns upside down in this show for a bit, and it's a fantastic journey back in time, or is it into the future?  To make it all work, the logistics and technical staff need to not only construct the big tents and get the mini-city set up and maintained, during shows they need to work in the darkness of the backstage, silently, so when the audience tunes in, everything has magically changed and they suddenly find themselves in a new, mysterious environment.

We talked with the General Stage Manager, who has been touring with Cirque du Soleil for almost 14 years, and uses a Brompton bicycle as his go-to transportation and recreation, in whichever city he finds himself in.

Meet Alan Parry:

Q:  Welcome to Washington DC!  Ok, first the obvious question, when did you get started working in Cirque du Soleil, and what drew you to it?

Thank you! I’d been aware of Cirque du Soleil since the mid 1990’s but finally saw my first live show in 2002. I was blown away of course and left intrigued by the performance and the idea of touring. Then a year later, by a stroke of luck and good fortune, I was presented an opportunity to work on the touring show Dralion. It was really a matter of me being in the right place at the right time. When they asked me if I could follow them to the next city I dropped everything and packed my bags. I literally ran away with the circus.

Q:  What kind of skills does it take to do what you do?

Stage managers tend to be organized, methodical, even-tempered, punctual, responsible, and efficient. Some (but maybe not all) of those qualities apply to me. I find my strengths to be in adaptability, in time management and my ability to problem solve, think clearly, and operate in stressful or high-pressure situations. When the show is live I am captain of the ship which is a big responsibility but is also very rewarding. It’s a beautiful thing to orchestrate the many elements of a show and see everyone come together every night to make the ‘magic’ happen. The show is a big puzzle and all the pieces need to work perfectly together to get the result we’re looking for.

Q:  How much time do you get to stay in each city you go to? How is the daily life?

Our city runs can be anywhere from six to twelve weeks but average around eight. We have shows six days a week and can perform as many as ten shows during those six days. If that wasn’t enough we also do a lot of training to make sure we’re always running at 100%. Stage managers are there for it all so it’s a lot of hours but we love what we do. You have to.

A life on tour is not for everybody but it can be very fulfilling. Many people have their spouses and children on tour which makes life easier. One thing people might not realize is that the tour never really ends - It’s not like a rock tour where you go away for 25 weeks and then come home. KURIOS will likely tour uninterrupted for the next 15-20 years.

I never imagined this would become my life but now it’s hard to imagine doing anything else.

Q:  How does your Brompton bicycle fit into your life?  Why a Brompton?  Which model and options do you have?

Bicycles were a big part of my life as a child but then left me for many years during adulthood. The idea of having a bicycle on tour came out of necessity really, a desire to get from A to B. I choose not to have a car on tour but still wanted a way to commute to work and explore a city on my day-off. I first purchased a cheap single speed bike which I really enjoyed but it was also impractical in many ways and the lack of gears occasionally made biking impossible. A Brompton turned out to be the perfect solution. I love the flexibility it gives me – I can easily store it in an apartment or hotel room, I can ride to work and then put it under my desk when I get there, I can take it on the metro, into restaurants and to the bank. I can ride all day and then jump in an Uber with it to get home. That freedom was a revelation. I’m also from England so my national pride may have played a part too.

The model I bought is a Black Edition H6L. My height (6’2”) requires a taller seat post so I went with the telescopic option. I also purchased a black Brompton C bag and a hard case from B&W for transport. The circus supports having bicycles on tour by providing bike racks on site and transporting our bikes from city-to-city for us. Now I have wheels whenever and wherever I need them. It’s a great way to explore a city.

Q:  Which cities have you worked in, what is your favorite and why?

Too many to mention honestly! It’s been almost fourteen years now and for a number of those years I was touring in arenas doing 40 cities a year. It becomes a bit of a blur at some point. My personal favorites would be Barcelona and Tokyo, they were the first cities on tour that I really fell in love with and thought ‘I could live here’. Tokyo is like nowhere else and that’s really what I like about it. My first hours in the city I felt like I was on the Moon. It’s just a world away from where I am from and everything I knew. It’s an extraordinary place. The places that stay with me are usually places that surprised me or feel far from home, either geographically or culturally. Tel Aviv or Hong Kong would be good examples.

Q:  How do you keep the show all together, organized, mistake free?

It just comes down to the hard work of practice and repetition. Performing 360+ shows per year allows you to get very good at what you do and we all take a lot of personal pride in the show.

Q:  Why should people come out to see KURIOS?

The creators of this show set out to confound the expectations of the audience and I think they achieved that. The show is a very human show, it has a familiarity that draws you in but then presents you with an unexpected turn. Making the ordinary extraordinary. With that we have an ability to induce awe and surprise in our audience, to transport them to another place for a couple of hours. That’s an increasingly valuable asset these days.

Also, if you like bicycles, we have several on stage. You’ll see bicycles doing things I’m sure you never imagined before.

Q:  Where are you off to next?

New York City! Most of my time touring has been outside of the United States so it’s been great to take a show through the major U.S. cities for the first time. I’m very much looking forward to fall weather and Brompton rides in the city.

BicycleSPACE is hosting the Brompton Urban Challenge on September 10th, which is a like a mini-circus which touches each city in which Brompton bicycles are popular, but the performers are participants who go around the city having fun, looking for clues and exploring the city.  Local bike advocates WABA will get funding, the participants will be treated to a great time, and each winning team member will win two tickets to see KURIOS, our local Cirque du Soleil show.

Thank you Alan, we're proud to be able to call you a Friend of the Shop.

Erik Kugler.

Photos: Alan Parry and Martin Girard / shootstudio.ca Costumes: Philippe Guillotel© 2014 Cirque du Soleil.

You're Invited to Join our Greatest Free Group Ride Each Sunday

As you descend into the park, you start to notice that there’s more oxygen in the air and the temperature is cooler, fresher.  After crossing the creek for which the park is named, you climb the first hill of the day.  You get a sense of accomplishment first when you crest the hill, but then also when you enjoy the fruits of your labor, riding back down the hill to meet up with the creek again.

For Zack Gold, this is the best way to get going on a Sunday morning.  As a regular leader of the Hills of Rock Creek Park ride, he has discovered the best climbs and drops with the smoothest pavement and the least amount of car traffic, and happily guides participants on favorite routes.

At BicycleSPACE we call this group ride a workout ride.  Unlike other road group rides, we all stay together and go at a moderate pace until we reach the base of the hills.  At that point, everyone gets into his or her own climbing groove.  Charging up a hill channels your energy in the safest way possible, because it’s at a slower speed than if you’re to put in the same amount of effort on flat roads or going downhill.

Once at the top, the faster climbers wait for the rest of the group to join up before starting out again in search of the next climb.

If you’re looking for one of the best rides DC has to offer, we invite you to join us every Sunday morning at 8am.  We’ll be back at the shop around 11am, which gives plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day.  We hope to see you soon.

“The first Sunday of each month is the beginners edition”

Metro's Massive Repair Plan and Getting Started Bicycling

“Metro estimates unprecedented crush loads unless rail riders find alternative modes.” – Martin DiCaro, WAMU 88.5 News 

We applaud Metro’s Safe Track initiative, and are big fans of using public transportation.  Washington DC needs a safe and reliable Metro system, and now the work is getting done to make it that way.  But, according to ABC News, city officials are encouraging the 700,000 daily riders to avoid the Metrorail entirely for stretches at a time, in anticipation of extremely crowded train cars and platforms. 

The related shutdowns and closures will affect our regional transportation system, stretching it to its limits.  Many will experiment with starting to use a bicycle to get around town, and to and from work, at least on the nice days.  We, at BicycleSPACE have been getting around by bicycle in DC, some of us for over 30 years, and have some tips to share.  Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Q:  When and where will the Metro system be affected, is there a plan and can I see it?

A:  See Metro’s press release here, and Metro Surge Schedule

Q:  Do you guys ride right out there in the street?

A:  Yes and no, it depends.  A lot of times we see new cyclists riding out on major roads, which we would never ride on.  We choose our routes based on our well-being, and fortunately there are an increasing number of options. 

The safest place to ride is on a trail where there is no nearby automobile traffic.  Examples are the W&OD Trail, the Four Mile Run trail, the Mount Vernon Trail, the Capital Crescent and Georgetown Branch Trails, the Metropolitan Branch Trail, and the Anacostia River Trail, soon to be completed.

Next down the safety list are physically separated bike lanes, or Cycletracks, such as the one on 15th Street NW, Pennsylvania Ave NW, on L and M streets downtown, and for a couple of blocks on 1st Street NE, right off the Metropolitan Branch Trail in the NoMa neighborhood near Union Station.

Then there are the painted lanes and secondary streets, which are better than riding out on the fast, busy thoroughfares.

Plan your routes ahead of time, and ask others which routes they use, and get familiar with bike maps.  Be creative.

Q:  Is there a place where I can see all this stuff?

A:  Yes!  Here is an official DDOT bike map which shows trails, Cycletracks, and lanes.

Here is a more regional map:

And a very good meshing of various regional maps.

Q:  Ok, so I’m going to try biking, but I’m not sure I’m going to like it so I don’t want to spend thousands, what are the main things I should look for in a bike?

A:  First off, it needs to be comfortable, meaning that it needs to be the right size and configuration for your particular body, and we’re all different.  The best way to do this is to talk with people like us whose goal every day is to match potential riders with the best bikes for them, and then go on a test ride.  We offer plenty of weekly opportunities to go on extended test rides at our shops and you may see a list of them here.

Next, the bike should be able to accommodate fenders and racks so you can arrive cleanly and comfortably to your destination.  Most of the bikes we carry do this, and here is a sampling of  some great bikes we carry for getting around town.

Q:  I’ve got an old bike in Mom’s garage, or I found one on craigslist or DC Used Bike Marketplace  and I was thinking about using that, is it practical?

A:  There are some great classic steel bikes out there from the 1970s and 1980s, which can work great for getting around town, with a couple of caveats.  If it was a low quality bike back when it was originally purchased, it still is.  But if it was mid to better quality, it could be a gem.

Most of those bikes came with steel wheels originally, which made them both heavy, and impossible to stop in wet weather because the brakes wouldn’t grab.  We pride ourselves in being able to modernize these bikes with lighter and brake-friendly aluminum wheels, and we are able to find many older parts, where necessary, to make these bikes quick and snappy, and great for the city.

Q:  What can or should I carry on a bike?

A:  A change of clothes and small towel is nice if you’re riding to work.  Most offices are kept cold in the summer, so when you get in you can wipe down and change in the bathroom and you dry right off with the A/C cranked the way is usually is. 

We like to carry a multi-tool as well to make adjustments (for example seat height) as we go, and to quickly fix anything that may have come loose, particularly on older bikes.  Also, a spare tube and a patch kit, and a CO2 inflator can be super handy to fix a flat, should it happen, and we can teach you how.  Avoid broken glass!

Q:  How do you carry stuff on a bike?

A:  Most people start out with their old school backpack, and the padding and warmth from it can be good on your back in the winter time, but in the warmer weather the extra heat from carrying a bag and the shoulder straps can be a real burden.  For this reason we attach a pannier (French for a bag used to carry bread) or two to a rear rack and carry the weight and bulk on the bike instead of our backs.  You can also get a bag which goes under the seat which can carry your repair kit and mobile device.  We have a selection of these at each of our shops to fit any budget or style sense, including backpacks made specifically for biking by Mission Workshop if you want to keep your bike cargo free.

Q:  Is there bike theft in DC?

A:  Yes, unfortunately there is.  But the good news is that you can deter theft with a high quality lock.  We went to Germany to see how the best locks in the world are made, and how they stand up to theft attempts of up to 8 tons of force. Watch our ABUS tour on Youtube here.

Q:  Got it, my first week was great, and I’m feeling great too!  Now, what can I do to make my ride more comfortable and enjoyable?

A:  How does the seat feel?  How are your wrists?  We are big believers in saddles by Brooks England, which can allow you to ride all day, comfortably, and they’ll fit on any bike.  There are also grip options, like those from Ergon which we love, or even some simple cork grips to make it easier on the hands.  Also, and especially on older bikes, you can swap out uncomfortable handlebars for a more appropriate bar.  Replacing racing bars with a Nitto Mustache or Dove bar on an older steel bike can give it a new life.  Also, you will make a bunch of tiny adjustments to the seat height and pitch, distance from the handlebars, you’ll rotate the bars until they feel just right, and attach a water bottle cage and water bottle to carry your favorite refresher with you, and a good multi-tool will help with that.

Finally, we do fit consultations with our Guru Fitting Machine and can help you to feel completely at home on your bike, even if it means working around previous injuries or limitations.  Here is a link to our service.

Q:  Do you guys do this year round?

A: Well, Scandinavians say that there’s no bad weather, just bad gear, and it makes sense.  Yes, most of us do ride in the colder months, but with good jackets, gloves, and rain gear at the ready.  The benefits of feeling great and the convenience and low cost, and sense of freedom experienced by getting around on a well-fit bicycle outweigh any slight discomforts of Jack Frost’s nipping.  You actually get to a point where you appreciate being out and taking part in the diversity that Nature has to offer instead of watching it passively from behind a glass screen, and there’s beauty in that.

Q:  Is there a place where I can find more local tips to riding safely?

A:  Have a look at this blog entry where we’ve listed much of what to watch out for on your journey, and introduce a methodology for staying out of harm’s way. 

We hope that the silver lining to the extensive Metro repairs is that a whole new population discovers how great it feels when getting around on a bicycle, and that they stick with it even once disruptions caused by the Metro repairs are a distant memory.  We invite you to any of our shops to discover what we consider the Spirit of Cycling.  

Brompton World Championship USA 2015

Hey folks, the Brompton World Championships are once again happening, this time  right here in nearby Richmond VA!

What is the Brompton World Championship?  It’s a jolly good time, of course!  Racers run to their folded bikes in a Le Mans style start, then unfold and complete a 10 mile course, all the while dressed in a suit jacket, collared shirt, and neck tie.  Prizes are given for a variety of categories, including best dressed.  More details are available here:  http://www.brompton.com/Events/Posts/2015/Event-BWC-USA

Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)

Get on the Bus!

This year, there is a Brompton Bus coming from New York to Washington DC and then going straight to Richmond, VA.  The bus will stop by our Adams Morgan shop at 2424 18th St NW at 11.00 am this Friday, pick up passengers, and then head to Richmond.

Brompton has been so good to us here in Washington DC, and we want to return the favor.  We are looking for volunteers to join in and help enable all the fun that is to be had, and volunteers will get a free trip and free food and drinks in the Brompton VIP tent, and a free collectable T-shirt, as well as our eternal thanks and high esteem.

This is your chance to bask in the brilliance of a bus full of Bromptonauts, if you can imagine such a thing!  To volunteer, please write to us at contact@bicyclespacedc.com, and to participate in the race, please click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/brompton-world-championship-usa-2015-tickets-17618100212?ref=ebtnebtckt

The Creme Molly

We are pleased to announce that Creme Cycles, once only available in Europe, are now available in the DC area exclusively through BicycleSPACE!

The folks at Creme Cycles have stayed true to the bicycle tradition and captured the spirit of a grand adventure, even if it’s just going out for a coffee in style.  The bikes are configured in a way that is at once comfortable and intuitive, and forgiving of all the little, or big imperfections in the road.

We recently road-tested the Molly 3 Speed model, and here’s what we found:

• It’s got a cruising feel to it as opposed to a racing feel. Instead of being aggressive, it’s more like a calm oasis in the city streets. It takes you back to a time when things were simpler and less stressful.  To this end, there is a drum brake on the front wheel, which means the brake workings are internal to the hub. This accomplishes two things, it cleans up the look by having fewer exposed cables, and it all but eliminates the risk of accidentally locking the front wheel by braking too hard.

• The rear brake is a coaster brake, and this cleans up the look significantly too. The cables have a braided steel housing, which is an extra step Creme took to make their bikes look sharp. 

• When you put your foot down on the pedals, you’ll see that they’re just like they used to make pedals – no pointy, technical edges for gripping onto your shoes, you could ride barefoot with these pedals and still they seem to grip just fine.

• Another fine detail is the chainguard, which covers both the top and bottom side of the chain, and the fenders. The fenders fit nicely over the tires and give the bike an elegant sweeping appearance, like fenders on a late1920s Bugatti, with the functional purpose of keeping your personal appearance above the fray while negotiating the city streets.

• There is a basket with the bike that easily attaches and detaches to make stops along the way more inviting, and who wouldn’t want to be seen carrying a smart looking basket though the market? Yes, a real shopping basket, not one of those modern day plastic contraptions.

• The final thing that Creme gets right is that when your foot is in the far forward position on the pedal, and you make a sharp turn, the fender is spaced far enough away so that it clears your foot easily. So many modern bikes have a toe/fender overlap problem, and it’s refreshing to see a bike maker get it right.

If you’re looking for a bike which looks as good as you do, and you appreciate a streamlined sense of elegance, a Creme Cycle just might be "The One."  We encourage you to drop in and take one for a test ride.

"We are 99,9% sure that riding a bike makes you more creative! It's worth a try, and that is a FACT!" - Creme Cycles

An amazing and awesome double grand opening

When we say you made our double grand opening amazing and awesome, we mean it definitively.

The words are used so often that it's easy to forget their root meanings. Amazing and awesome. Suffice it to say we're inspired by a sense of wonder, gratitude and heartfelt appreciation for your support.

You've gone home with lots and lots and lots of exciting new bikes. This makes us happy unto itself and even more happy to know we'll see you back for regular check-ups. And happier still to see you again to redeem your 10% back gift certificates.  

And we'll see dozens of you to pick up bikes you ordered. We know the wait is hard, but we're excited that you'll have to visit us again. ;)

One thing we learned from our time in the pop-up shop at 5th and G Streets is that home is where the heart is. You came to us and continued to consider us your community bike shop under the most crowded, disorderly and challenging circumstances. Voting with your feet, you proved you most value our BicycleSPACE community and we couldn't be happier.

You proved it yet again during our grand opening. If we couldn't locate something right away or there was a wait for a salesperson or mechanic, you were the consummate diplomat. We noticed and appreciate your resilience.

Thanks to all our loyal customers who brought their own friends to our shops to introduce them to the BicycleSPACE difference.

We made new friends and benefitted from existing relationships during this eventful weekend. We send sincere thanks to these individuals and businesses.

Adams Morgan

Tryst donated three platters of food on Saturday afternoon, plus five gift certificates to our raffle.

Mmmmm. Thanks, Tryst!

Acme Pie Co. donated untold numbers of delectable pies to sweeten our Saturday.

The CakeRoom Bakery was the icing on the cake Sunday morning. Earlybirds enjoyed delicious cupcakes the bakery donated.

Mellow Mushroom warmed us midday Sunday with generous pizza donations.

Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe filled our vast SPACE with music for the coolest cats in Adams Morgan both Saturday and Sunday. Plus, they raffled seriously covetable prizes.

Toro Mata hand-delivered flowers to us. They bought the lovely bouquet at neighboring Little Shop of Flowers. 

Roofers Union and a number of Adams Morgan residents welcomed us via social media.

Bromptoneers, with BicycleSPACE co-owner Phil Koopman at left, paid a visit to our Mt. Vernon Triangle shop. From there, they rode to our Adams Morgan shop then lunched at Mellow Mushroom.

The Brompton Bicycle Club created a Sunday event around our grand openings, visiting both shops then lunching at Mellow Mushroom to recycle bicyclists' consumer dollars back to a friendly business.

The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District (AMPBID) hand-delivered the gift bags the Saturday earlybirds enjoyed. AMPBID has been a steadfast supporter all along.

We tip our cycling caps to our Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1C for their statesmanship in welcoming us to the neighborhood.

Mt. Vernon Triangle

A Baked Joint donated gift certificates to our raffle.

A Baked Joint and 5th Street Ace Hardware welcomed us to put flyers in their stores and sent good wishes via social media.

Our bicyclist Ward 6 councilman, Charles Allen, paid us a visit on Sunday afternoon.

Ward 6 Councilman Charles Allen, left, with BicycleSPACE co-owner Phil Koopman, gesturing so enthusiastically his hands are blurry. We love how a gorgeous Celeste Bianchi Milano Dama photobombs at right.

The Mt. Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District and its marketing committee are supportive allies as we open shop.

We tip our cycling caps to our Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6E for their statesmanship in welcoming us to the neighborhood.

It takes a village to grow and sustain the largest bike shop in D.C. We sincerely thank our village people for investing in our amazing and awesome grand opening.

What's new?

With so much floor SPACE, we are now your one-stop shop for everything you need to bicycle your way.

Here's what's new for you:

More bikes! A wider selection of bikes that do what you want and take you where you need to go with style, function and power. From rugged off-roading to the farmers market, we have the bike for your mountain pass and career path. Bianchi, Salsa and Cannondale are just a few of the distinguished new brands we proudly carry.

NEW: Clothes! Outfit yourself in style with our curated apparel collection, featuring Search and State and more.

NEW: Shoes! Clip and click and pedal forward powerfully with a pair of cycling shoes.

NEW: Accessories and gear of distinction! Ingenious North St. bags are just one of many new finds in our expanded accessories and gear collections.

NEW: Nutrition! Your defense against bonking is now in store. Pick up some nutrition bars in Adams Morgan.

Watch for even more quality products to be added in the coming weeks and months.

Double Grand Opening weekend rides

BicycleSPACE rides for Double Grand Opening weekend of July 11-12

Saturday, July 11

Hills of Anacostia departs from 440 K St NW at 8 a.m.

Nice & Easy departs from both locations. Two simultaneous rides depart from 440 K St NW and 2424 18th St NW at 10 a.m.

Cupcake Ramble departs from 440 K St NW at 11:30 a.m. It ends with treats in Adams Morgan at 2424 18th St NW.

Sunday, July 12

Nice & Easy departs from both locations. Two simultaneous rides depart from 440 K St NW and 2424 18th St NW at 10 a.m.

City Explorers departs from 440 K St NW at 11:30 a.m.

This will be our regular ride schedule from now on. Later this month, we're introducing a Hills of Rock Creek Park ride at 8 a.m. Sundays from Adams Morgan. Details coming soon! 

10% back when you buy a bike this weekend

This one is truly a standout, so we're dedicating a post to share our valuable offer with you.

Buy any bike and we'll email you a gift certificate for 10% of its value. Your $1,000 bike nets you a $100 gift certificate.

But, wait. There's more.

This offer can be combined with 15% off bikes of $1,500 or more. 

Double dip during our Double Grand Opening!

And, double dip again by doing your own personal Tour de BicycleSPACE. Shop in one location and show your receipt at the other location for 10% off your purchase (excluding bikes and labor).

If you feel like you need a scorecard, you're right. We'll have printouts at each shop so you can see all our awesome offers on one page.