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2011 Weekly Bike Rides!

The below was copied from the page of the same name . So, if you already read that and now you're reading this feel free to stop! It's that time of year again! The weather is finally nicer and it's time to get out and ride! Below you will find all the pertinent info with regard to our Monday mountain bike ride, and our Wednesday bike path spin. Lincoln Woods Monday night advanced trail ride: If you've considered joining our weekly mountain bike ride this is the time to do it. The earlier season rides (April into May) will be a bit slower and more user friendly. After the middle of May things will get faster with less stopping, and we will incorporate more of the technical features that the park is known for. * The first ride is on 4/11. Please note that we moved it to Mondays! (I know it states this above but still...) For the month of April the start time is 6:15 at Lincoln Woods (park off the Twin River entrance) to start. Mike and I will likely ride over ...

The lights are still on? Sweet! Let's have a sale then!

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Hey folks, To celebrate the fact that the lights are indeed still on, and that we're still here, we're having a one year anniversary sale. Swing by this Friday and Saturday and take 10% off any in stock item (bikes and tune up parts are included!). NEMBA members might even be able to sweet talk us into a better deal if they are smart enough to ply us with adult beverages. So stop by, say hi, and check out all the new bikes and buy something to help finance my next haircut. As you can see below I desperately need one of those... After something that downright frightening I'll leave you with an object of beauty to behold in the form of Mike Rosendale's new Banshee Paradox .

Blackstone Bicycles is now an authorized Elka suspension dealer!

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That's right folks, we now carry Elka suspension! Custom tuned nitrogen charged suspension goodness. Treat your bike right and ride with an Elka Stage 5 rear shock. Also check out their new Stage 4 fork cartridge. Fits all 2010+ Rock Shox Boxxer models, Fox Racing Shox 40 models and 36 models (160mm travel only) Read the review on Pinkbike . Swing by and order yours today!

Finally!

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Get out and ride it this weekend, OK?

This snow..

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Needs to go away soon! We have a few new rides kicking around (such as the Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 and Banshee Spitfire below) with more to come over the next week or so. We'll even have some demo road bikes as well as a CX bike. Now all we need is about 5,0000 less inches of snow and some decent riding weather...

Winter Repair Classes and Winter Gear sale!

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Hi all, Some news to peruse... Winter Repair Classes start next week! Some of you might be wondering why we waited so long to schedule the classes. With all the snow we figured the nearer to the actual riding season the better. Learning how to change a flat and fix a chain, and then not using those skills for a few months, seems a bit silly. With any luck we'll all be riding regularly again in no time! Many people ride with a kit full of tools and tire levers they purchased with their bike but never really learned how to use them. A little knowledge goes a long way, and learning how to get yourself out of a jam can be an empowering thing and is essential for all cyclists. Flat repair classes: These classes will focus on teaching the skills to avoid the dreaded walk/cell phone call of shame! Practice diagnosing flats and properly reinstalling your tire and tube. *Please bring your own wheel/tire combo. All tires and rims are a little different with some being easier to seat than ot...

A different perspective

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While it's true that iPhone pictures aren't the best I bet you get the drift (get it?). Lincoln Woods this morning, 1/13/2011. Deep snow cover and great snowshoeing to be had. Get outside and enjoy it because who knows how long it will stick around.