Join us Saturday Morning at University Mall Cycle 9 will be at University Mall this Saturday morning (August 28th) from 9 – noon for the Pedal to the Metal Fest:  A Community Bike Festival & Sculpted Metal Bike Exhibit by New York artist, Josh Hadar Test ride electric bikes, check out our kid-carrying cargo bikes, and ride a new Melon folding bike! Check out the awesome ART BIKES by artist Josh Hadar and celebrate the Triangle Commuter Bike Initiative, which is creating bike routes for commuters in the triangle area! In addition, there will be a kids bike parade at 9.30 AM, t-shirts, prizes and entertainment. For FULL INFORMATION, Please see the University Mall Events site HERE. Hope to see you on Saturday -Elise share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

Sophisticated, trendy, worldly, and refined.  These words pop into mind when I think of the people I encountered in my European travels.  With cycling integral to the Dutch culture, the Netherlands-based Batavus creates a city bike to couple the style of Europe with the practicality of a daily commute.  These bikes are characterized by their upright posture and low maintenance design.  They’re comfortable, relaxed, and the perfect way to get around town.  At Cycle 9, we’re pleased to bring some

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Join us for our monthly All-Ages Welcome Cruiser Ride. THIS Saturday, July 17th Gathering at 10.15AM, ride leaves at 10.30AM Meet at the Shop for a leisurely social ride about 45 minutes in length. Families and kids welcome. Afterwards you’ll have time to swing by the farmers market or socialize at the Looking Glass Cafe, next door to Cycle 9. This event repeats monthly the 3rd Saturday of the month ————————– share: Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

Just take a deep breath, sit back, relax, and…pedal?  Welcome to one of the most comfortable and ergonomic bikes in the business – the Journey by Day 6 Bicycles.  If you can imagine your favorite armchair sprouting wheels and pedals, you’ll picture a ride similar to this bike. Day 6 Journey Everything about the Journey is designed for pure comfort.  Instead of leaning forward on a tiny little seat, sink into a cushioned backrest.  Your hands will rest naturally on

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We’re all about pure pedal power, but let’s face it, hilly commutes, long distances, heavy loads, or showing up sweaty to work are major deterrents that keep many of us from biking.  A practical solution to these issues is the electric-assist bicycle.  Equipped with a motor and battery that plugs easily into the wall, these bikes are an earth-friendly alternative to a car.  And while you’re doing the Earth a favor on an e-bike, you’ll also find that you’re doing

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At Cycle 9, we love Surly’s no-nonsense approach to bicycles.  These bikes are not flashy or trendy, but are elegant and refined in their functionality.  Made from CroMoly steel, Surlys are built to last and ride beautifully. Take the Surly Cross Check, for example. Surly Cross Check The versatile Cross Check handles all terrains with ease.  It’s a great commuter bike, offering a fabulously comfortable ride.  After work, go ahead and hit the trails.  You’ll love how

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I love folding bikes for a couple of reasons.  The first is that they’re great for traveling.  Compact enough to store in a suitcase, these bikes are the perfect way for cyclists to avoid expensive cargo charges on airplanes.  The second reason is that commuters or urban residents don’t have to leave these bikes on the street.  Instead of worrying about chaining down all your components, it takes just a few seconds to collapse a folding bike and tuck it

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Event wrap-up We had a good turn-out for some of our Bike to Work Week events last week! Glad to see so many people out and supporting the biking community! Did you find events in your area? Tell me about them in the comments field. -Elise Go By Bike is a daily video series that talks about how to be green by riding more and using your car less, including electric bikes, electric kits, cargo bikes, bike safety, and

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Try biking to work next week – It’s Bike To Work week! Next week (May 17-21, 2010) is Bike To Work Week. This is one week in May each year where there are events and activities that encourage people to try biking to work. If you haven’t tried biking to work before, why not try it next week! In today’s video I give 5 easy tips to think about if you want to try a new bike commute. Below are

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Xtracycle. Your Everyday Adventure Xtracycle is the original longtail – the company that started it all when surfers wanted to be able to carry their boards to the beach. Designed originally for use in developing countries with paths instead of roads, the Xtracycle add-on Free Radical kit found a home in the US in the 1990s, and the idea has taken off in the last 5 years. In today’s video I show what an Xtracycle kit is, how it fits

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