IT'S FINALLY HERE...
Bikelands Racing Team's
First Meeting |
This will include Men & Womens & youth Road Teams as well as Mountain Bike Teams.
All ages welcome to participate!
Time: Wednesday October 18th @ 7:30-8:30pm
Place: Fox & Hound Pub & Grill next to Bikeland -please RSVP link.
MS150 Registration
is NOW OPEN ! ! ! |
ONLY 13,000 Racers |
MS150 Registration is NOW OPEN!!!!
We know it's hard to believe but MS150 registration is now open! With a cap of 13,000 this year, riders are pouring in to sign up for this incredible 2 day bike ride from Houston to Austin. If you've never done it, come join us for this party on wheels for a great cause. And if you're a veteran, come back for more . . . With over 3,000 people registered, don't delay - sign up today!
Click here to register and get more details on the MS150.
Bikeland Announces a New Bikeland MS150 Team!!
This year, Bikeland will host our very own MS150 team. We have lots of fun planned with great amenities and first-class service. Join our team for just
$75 and receive a free Bikeland jersey plus 5-star treatment in LaGrange and Austin.
Let us make this your best MS150 ever. We'll take care of all the details and leave the riding to you!
Click here to join or to get more details on the Bike Land team.
| Lonestar Multisport Meeting |
Come and join Bikeland at the Lonestar Multisport meeting were we will be
giving a clinic on Professional Road, Traithlon and Time Trial fits.
Time: Tuesday October 24th @ 7:30-9:30pm
Place: Branch Crossing YMCA, Multi-purpose room
Road: Bikeland leads weekly Saturday morning
road rides leaving the store at 7:00 am. All rides are
leader assisted, no drop rides. There are 3 different
skill levels, pick ride that you feel comfortable with..
Click here for more details on these rides.
Mountain: Bikeland also offers weekly Mountain
bike rides at 8:30a.m.on Sunday mornings at
Cypresswood.
Directions to Cypresswood trail:
Trail is on Cypresswood between Kuykendahl and
Stuebner Airline, on the south side of the street,
across from where TC Jester meets Cypresswood.
(TC Jester does not go all the way through at this
time.)
This is an easy trail with some fun technical areas
for those who want a challenge. All levels of abilities are welcome to come. No one will be left behind.
For more information on rides in our area.Click here
| Bikeland now offers BG FIT Professional Fittings: |
Interested in getting a professional road or time trial fit?
Bikeland has two certified and experienced BG FIT specialist and is now proud to be the only store in the entire Houston area to offer professional BG FIT for our great customers.
Body Geometry Fit Integration Technology has been developed by the world’s leaders in bicycle fitting expertise, none other than Dr. Andy L. Pruitt Director of Boulder Center for Sports Medicine and bio-mechanics and time trial specialists Todd Carver. Andy has over 30 years of experience in making bicycle fitting a science and is responsible for the elite of elites, athletes such as Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis, Peter Reid, 3-time World Ironman along with hundreds of professional cyclist and thousands of everyday riders.
Click here to see more.
| Bikeland Demo & Rental Mountain Bikes: |
Bikeland now has full suspension bikes available for Demos or rentals. Come out with us and test ride what we feel and believe are the most incredible mountain bikes on the planet!
For more details call Bikeland today.
Basic Bike
Maintenance Class?
Join us Tomorrow for Tune-Up |
Looking for some help on how to change a flat? Well, we have the clinic to help you – come in to our store or call and sign up for our next available class every Tuesday @ 7:30p.m.and let our licensed cycling coach & certified mechanics teach you the basics from how to fix a flat to adjusting brakes, cables and more. Service Your Bike
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Elves and More Texas Cycling Classic:
October 22nd
A great ride . . . A great charity. By joining the Elves and More Texas Cycling Classic, you will be helping buy a bike for thousands of less-fortunate area children for Christmas. Elves and More's mission is to build hope and help children escape the throws of poverty.
Join thousands of cyclists on Sunday, October 22nd at Montgomery High School at 7:00 a.m. as we support this great ride. Multiple routes ranging from 23-110 miles are available - whether you're a novice or a cycling pro - Elves and More has a route to meet your needs!
Also, stop by our Woodlands location on Thursday, October 19th from 4-7 p.m.
or at our store on Friday, October 20th from 4-7 p.m. to pick up your packet if you're pre-registered - hope to see you there!
Click here for more details on Elves and More.
Bikeland is in the running for
"BEST BIKE SHOP"
Cast your vote in show of support for us online to let Citysport Magazine readers know where your best bike shop is. The winners will be announced in the Citysports December 2006 edition.
Vote today
Vote for Bikeland
Interested in joining
Bikelands Racing Team? |
So you think you have that competitive spirit in you? Wanting to improve your cycling and not too sure how to go about it? Soon you will have the opportunity to become a part of something exciting and new. A chance to prove what great cyclist you are.
Bikeland will be announcing a road and mountain bike team assembled and ready to race before the fall cup racing season begins.
More to follow soon, for more information
Contact Bikeland
| Mechanic Tips of the Trade |
With the summer heat finally here and cyclist riding more than ever, we have a great maintenance tip to keep your bike running well. Our Service Manager Jeff Bruno has a great service tip to share:
Things every cyclist should own If you have to run to the shop every time your bike rattles or squeals, you
won't have much time to actually ride it. With the right tools and a how-to
manual, you can fix or maintain just about anything at home, saving you
precious time and hard-earned cash.
SPOKE WRENCH No common household tool can replace a spoke wrench, used to
true wheels and replace broken spokes. Spoke nipples come in a variety of
sizes, so make sure to get the correct-size wrench, or you'll round off the
nipple. Steer clear of multi-size spoke wrenches, which tend to have a
sloppy fit. CHAINWHIP/CASSETTE LOCKRING Removing and installing a rear cog is a
two-minute job with these tools, and nearly impossible without them. The
chainwhip holds the cassette in place while the lockring is loosened.
Shimano lockrings are the same for road and mountain bikes, so its tool
works on both (and on Shimano's Centerlock disc rotors, too). Campagnolo
uses a different size lockring and tool. CHAIN BREAKER This allows the removal and installation of a chain. It
precisely drives out the chain's pin, and then drives in a
replacement-connecting pin. It's a tool you won't use often, but if you
damage a chain or wear one out and want to replace it yourself, you'll be
glad you have it. LUBE AND GREASE Chain lube is essential to keep your drivetrain running
smoothly. Some lubes, such as finish line Kryotech dry wax (recommended by
R&D engineers at Campagnolo}. Use quality grease, such as Finish Line with
Teflon, on bearings and bolt threads to prevent water contamination and
corrosion. TIRE LEVERS Don't even think of going near your wheel with a screwdriver;
you'll get the tire on or off but you're likely to damage the tire, tube and
rim in the process. Plastic tire levers gently lift the tire's bead into
place without marring the rim. They usually come in sets of three and cost
less than five bucks, so throw a second set into your seatbag while you're
at it. HEX TOOLS Once you own a PARK Y hex wrench, you'll never want to be without
one. It's made up of 4-, 5- and 6mm hex wrenches (the sizes needed for most
bike repairs), and the convenient shape provides ample leverage on most
bicycle fasteners. In addition, be sure you have a basic set of hex tools,
from 2mm to 8mm, to cover what the Y tool doesn't. Installing bottle cages
and adjusting front derailleurs usually requires an individual hex wrench,
due to space constraints. Make life easier by getting a set with ball ends,
which allow for angled usage in tight spots. HOW-TO MANUAL Of course, all these tools won't do you much good if you don't
know how to use them. The Park Guide to Complete Bicycle Maintenance &
Repair for Road & Mountain Bikes, step-by-step, do-it-yourself tricks and
techniques from simple (fixing a flat) to difficult (hydraulic disc brake
installation and setup). You get more than 1,000 tips and more than 250
photos for $20. You can get all of these tools in stock at Bikeland. Don't want to get your hands dirty? Bring
your
bike to Bikeland and let our helpful mechanics
take
care of it for you!
Danielle Graner - A new member of the staff, cyclist and full-time sales. Loves long walks on the beach and intimate candlelight dinners.
Favorite saying: “ Trust me, it wasn't me "
What I ride on the road: Specialized Dolce
Jeff Bruno - Our resident wrench. Over 13 years experience wrenching on any bike you've ever heard of. If he can't fix it, nobody can.
Favorite saying "Yeah, I might ride tomorrow"
What I ride on the road: I’d rather not say. It’s a frameset I bought when I worked in a shop in Virginia from a brand we don’t sell at Bikeland. In the market for a Tarmac and a Pista, though.
On the dirt: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR Expert
Jeff Chaffin - Absoloutely LOVES bikes! A UBI Certified Bicycle Technician and over 30 years of BMX, Road and mountain bike racing experience.
Favorite saying: "Isn’t that done yet?"
What I ride on the road: Specialized Tarmac Gerolsteiner and Bianchi Carbon Chorus
On the Dirt: S-works carbon epic, the crème de la crème or should I say, ”the holy grail of mountain biking”
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