Upcoming Event!

Kick-off tour for Jon Watts

Cruiser Ride and

Cycle 9 Open House

Hey all – wanted to announce this cool upcoming event at Cycle 9. Late last fall I got a visit from Jon Watts. He is a spoken word/music artist and was going on tour in the spring, but wanted to do by bike instead of car or train. He had found our shop and came to test ride our longtail bikes – the perfect setups for him to carry his guitar, amp, and other items he’ll need on the trip. I spent some time talking to him and listening to his music and found him to be a very interesting and spiritual person who was serious about his music, but also serious about living out his ideals. Thus, the bike tour.

So we decided to sponsor his trip via Xtracycle Radish, from Richmond to Boston. As a kick-off, he’s giving a show here in Carrboro and we’re having some other fun stuff to go along with it. You can find links to Jon’s website and music samples below. And here are the particulars of the kick off event:

Friday, March 19th

Cruiser Bike Ride, starts at 6PM at Cycle 9. Open to all levels and ages! We’ll cruise around Carrboro and Chapel Hill for about an hour, just for FUN.

Jon will perform at the Looking Glass next door starting at 8PM

We’ll have an Open House at Cycle 9 from 7-9 for anyone wanting to check out the bikes.

Jon Watts is a Quaker spoken word poet, guitarist and producer. The Radish is a longtail cargo bicycle that Jon is loading up with gear and riding from Richmond to Boston on the 2010 Two Wheel Tour.

See Photos of Jon and his Radish

Read his blog entry on why he’s decided to bike this one

Jon lived in Carrboro for the last year and a half before moving back to his native Richmond, VA. He is excited to be back and celebrating the beginning of his ambitious tour with the bike shop that has been so supportive. The public is invited to join us in an hour-long cruiser ride around town (to meet at Cycle 9 at 6pm) before settling to hear some music and see some sweet bikes just next door to Cycle 9 at the Looking Glass Cafe.

Jon’s music has been described as:

“Amazingly Fresh.” – Niyonu Spann, leader of Philadelphia based Tribe One
“Deeply Moving.” – Max Carter, Director of Friends Center at Guilford College
and
“Remarkably Original.” – Chuck Fager, The Journal of Quakers in the Arts

Read more testimonials

Check out the music at
www.jonwatts.com

So, Friday is supposedly the biggest shopping day of the year. Is it really? Who knows? I think most people tend to go to the malls if they go out on this day, but we here at Cycle 9 have decided to honor it anyway with some ONE DAY instore specials for those of you brave enough to venture out! Maybe you’ll find just what you are looking for?

Here are a few of the great offerings you’ll find. (Remember these are only for Friday)

As an Introductory offer, pick up one of our Batavus Diva bikes. This Dutch bike company is one of the oldest in the world and the bikes are STILL made in Europe – that’s something very rare indeed these days. Since the Dutch use their bikes every day, they are built with utility and comfort in mind, but without sacrificing style. The Diva is a classic, including

The Batavus Diva bike

• Comfortable upright riding position and easy on/off. You can ride this bike in your work and street clothes comfortably and worry-free.
• The ultimate in weatherproofing with Fully enclosed chain case, internal rear gear hub, and rear coaster brake. Leave this baby out in the rain and she’ll still run for you in the morning.
• Built-in functionality, such as front and rear dynamo lights, run without the need for batteries.

These bikes are regularly priced at $1,150. But Friday only, you can pick one up for JUST $870.

Also as an Introductory Offer, pick up on the Basil Mirti bag.

Mirti bicycle handbag by Basil

This bag has built in hooks to hang on your rack like a pannier, but it looks like a handbag, so you don’t look dorky carrying around a bike bag all day. The hooks even zip out of site under a hidden flap. The bag is made of waterproof material in case you get caught in a shower, and has a great european look. A great gift item.

Regularly $65, on Friday only, you can pick one up for JUST $45.

For bike riders and commuters everywhere, we’ll be offering Planet Bike front/rear light sets for 25% off.

Be seen at night and support bicycle advocacy with Planet Bike lights

Be seen on the road with these popular and easy lights. And even better, Planet Bike donates 25% of their profits to bicycle advocacy groups. Those are the hard working groups out there that advocate for better bike infrastructue and rules that we all benefit from. It’s a great company and one we are proud to support. Now you can get some stocking stuffers and support them too! (AND be seen on the road!).

Regularly $19 – $45, on Friday only, you can get these for $14.25 – $33.75 (25% off!)

Because the whole holiday season is a little bit Nutty, it’s only appropriate to offer our great Nutcase Helmets at a special discount.

Choose your style with nutcase helmets

These helmets protect your head and add some smile to your day at the same time. Why get a regular bike helmet when you can get one with your own style? From DANGER! to colorful swirls, find your Nutty style today and love your brain at the same time.

Regularly $45, on Friday only, you can get one of these for just $35

If you’re looking for something for that bike lover who has it all, consider some bike art to hang up and show their love for biking.

Bicycle Art

Our beautiful bike-themed batiks are stunning and fun. Batiks are a hand-dyed cloth picture that is suitable for framing or use in quilting or cloth projects. These batiks were hand made by artist Richard Mubiru in Uganda, who supports his family and educates his children through his trade. He has been able to send 4 children to higher education through the selling of his artwork.

These unique pieces of artwork are regularly $40, but on Friday only, you can get one for just $25

In addition, we’ll cook up some other offers for you, so stop in and see what we have  (and avoid the malls at the same time)!

For those looking for great end of year deals, we have some sweet clearance deals on cargo bikes to get you and the family out riding around town! Xtracycle’s Radish bikes now just $999 complete! With Beach Cruiser styling and feel, this is a great way to get into what an Xtracycle can do for you.

Come into the store now for incredible end of summer deals and prices!

Have you got a bike or bike parts you want to sell?

Or are you looking for a great bargain on a used bike?

Mark your calendar for our Back to School Bike Swap, on Saturday August 29th.

Cycle 9 will be offering some great deals/closeouts on electric bikes, including a Powyabyke Shopper electric bike for $450, and many others.

More information coming soon.