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To me, the Tourist was the quintessential “gentle(wo)man’s bike.”

A Bike We Dig - Grayson's Cross-Check

Talk about a winter ready commuter! Grayson commutes every day on this steed and has outfitted it very well for the winter. 8 speed Alfine, VO fenders, lights, home-made bar mitts, and studded tires for comfortable winter riding!

A Couple New Bikes From Surly

Surly just released a couple exciting new bikes for 2012 and sure enough we jumped on a couple of them. Meet the Ogre:

KLUNKERZ UPDATE

Custom 8 Speed Alfine Surly Pugsley

KLUNKERZ NOW AND THEN

It is cool to see a twist on the things that made a sport what it is today. A while back we posted to facebook some of the original “Klunkerz” video featuring Gary Fisher; amongst other mountain bike pioneers. The 'Repack Race' is a glimpse into the first days of mountain biking. These guys were taking 26” coaster brake bikes, outfitting them with motorcycle bars and setting off full speed down fire roads and trails alike. At breakneck speeds the race was titled the 'Repack' because at the end of a full speed day your rear hub would have all the grease burned out of it.

PATCHES RESTORES A FREJUS

Winter Riding Clinic

CHECK IT OUT. Once again we here at the Old Spokes Home will be hosting a 'Winter Riding Clinic.' Come by the shop this coming Saturday 9am-10am for the first session. We will have an informal discussion about proper winter riding attire, techniques, different ways to configure a winter bike, and other helpful tips for commuting though the cold season.

Masi Gran Criterium

With the first layer of snow on the ground its obvious that winter is here and the cold temperatures have set in. We all biked in this morning with slush soaked shoes and snow stung eyes. When I arrived here at the shop I waled back to shed my layers and was instantly warmed by beautiful orange Masi.

Some Thoughts on Safe Streets

Recently, according to Local Motion, The Burlington Police Department has "changed their focus from education to enforcement" in regards to cycling in the city. Apparently the Burlington PD has been a founding member of the Safe Streets Coalition and "for several years", as the article states, they have been working to educate cyclists about the rules of the road. Well, As some one who cycles everywhere, all the time in Burlington and the surrounding areas I have no

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