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The Importance of Small Business Saturday Many people may think that Black Friday is the best shopping holiday of the year, but for those of us who love to shop local, that award goes to Small Business Saturday, which falls on November 27th. Small Business Saturday is a nationally-recognized day designed to bring awareness to locally-owned businesses and the impact...

Why Balance Bikes are a Good Start to Cycling Did you know the first bike was actually a push bike? That it simply had two wheels, no pedals? Karl Drais designed it in Germany in 1817. And while the bike has evolved quite a bit in the last 201 years, an argument could be made that the essence of the...

Change of seasons, change of habits It is the season of transition that can often frustrate cyclists - and perhaps cause them to abandon their bikes altogether until the summer sun returns. However, with a few changes you can cycle well into the autumn season. The key is knowing what changes to adopt in your clothing, accessories and bike gear....

Guide to Bike Fenders We've all experienced it - the elements attacking us from above or below (or likely both). There are few things more miserable than riding on a cold, wet day and ending up cold and wet yourself. However, inclement weather becomes much more tolerable with the right set of fenders. Bike fenders are great for protecting both...

No one size fits all What's the best road bike tire? There is no one size fits all answer to this question. Road bike tires, while they may look similar, have some distinct differences. Finding the right one for you will depend on your riding style and priorities. Read on to learn about choosing the right road bike tire for...