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

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

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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Last weekend, local bus driver Dave Deming attempted to carry over 900 bananas on his Yuba Mundo cargo bike. That’s 400 lbs – 10 boxes of 40 lb. each. Why did he do it? How successful was it? Watch the video to find out. 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

Bike will be put to test on Saturday We once calculated that the Yuba Mundo, with it’s 440 lb payload capacity, could carry 900 bananas. Well, we decided to test this out for ourselves, just because it would be fun! On Saturday, May 1st, Dave D., a long-time Carrboro resident and regular of Johnny’s in Carrboro, will attempt the feat. Bananas have been ordered and are awaiting pick-up at Weaver Street Market, our local food co-op  and community gathering spot.

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Introducing Bike School from Cycle 9 – classes start May 4th Learn basics about how to care for your bike and not get stuck with a flat. Come learn to fix your bike under the tutelage of our experienced staff. We offer an open and inviting atmosphere and small classes free of intimidation where there is never a question that will go unanswered. What is it? Three classes are offered. Attend all 3 or just one or two. No

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Join us for our first monthly Carrboro Cruiser Ride, a family-friendly bike ride around Carrboro.

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Building on the success of our bike swap late last summer, we’re doing it again with the 1st Annual Carrboro (spring) bike swap! We hope to make this a semi-annual event to bring people together who loves bikes. This spring we’re inviting more shops to come join us as well as our local crew, and the location will be in the front of the building rather than the parking lot. What is it? A fun gathering of people,

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