Posted Sat, 01/22/2011 - 11:50am by Chris
As many of you may, or may not know our friend and co-worker Dan is off on a South American cycling adventure with a bunch of his friends. 
They've been on the road for three weeks now, logging over 700 miles. But rather than have me recount their journey for you head on over to their blog and check it out for yourself. It might even just warm you up on this cold Vermont weekend.
Posted Sat, 12/11/2010 - 11:24am by Chris
We have a new addition to the art collection here at the shop. Last weekend Glenn picked up this very cool piece of Haitian Metal Art entitled "Pineapple to Market" by Cherabain Jean at the Vermont International Festival from Vermont Amber Designs.
"A ceaseless cacophony of chisels being hammered against steel greets visitors to Croix-des-Bouquets as artists transform salvaged oil drums into creative and vibrant three dimensional sculptures. this distinctively Haitian art form is the culmination of historical cultural clashes and religious borrowings that have evolved into a unique blend of spiritual beliefs and harsh reality" For us not only is the piece beautiful but we also enjoy the process of reusing an item designed to transport a material that destroys and darkens the landscape into an image celebrating an alternative form of transportation. This piece is also certified fair trade meaning that the artist recieves a fair price for his work. In the wake of the massive earthquake that struck Haiti almost a year ago, contributing to their local economy is a great way along with the numerous humanitarian charities to help the people of Haiti recover. If your interested in obtaining some artwork of your own you can contact Vermont Amber Designs at sclaudon
gmavt [dot] net
Posted Fri, 12/03/2010 - 12:14pm by Chris
We'll be hosting free winter biking clinics the next three Saturday's (Dec. 4,11,18) at 9 am here at the shop. Stop by for this informal discussion about all things cycling in cold weather.
Posted Wed, 11/03/2010 - 4:00pm by Chris
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Posted Tue, 09/14/2010 - 9:55am by Chris
Posted Wed, 09/08/2010 - 12:26pm by Chris
Be sure to check out the Crank show at Select Design 208 Flynn Ave. as part of Art Hop this weekend September 10-11.
Featuring works by:...Blotto: Photography, John Glassie: Photography, Stefan Bumbeck: Painting, Hunt Manley: Custom Designed Frames, Lydia Nichols: Painting, Limited Edition Screen Print Poster Series by Select Design
There will also be a few vintage bicycles from our museum. Hope to see you all there.
Posted Mon, 08/23/2010 - 11:16am by Chris
Posted Mon, 07/26/2010 - 11:23am by Chris
Posted Thu, 07/15/2010 - 3:46pm by Chris
May we introduce you to the Surly Pugsley the go anywhere do anything bike. The floatation and traction afforded by large-volume, low-pressure tires can get you over and through otherwise unrideable terrain, such as sand, mud, wet rocks and roots, ice, and many kinds of snow. Wide, low-pressure tires are easier than standard tires on whatever terrain you pass over because they don’t dig in as easily.From the first ride the Pugsley will make you smile.
Stop by and check'em out.
Of course we have to mention Hunt whose three bikes and one frame were very well recieved and a crowd favorite.
Our friend and former co-worker Hubert of 
It was a great night, a huge thank you to 
I must admit I didn't follow the cue sheet exactly some of it intentional some of it not. There were some missed turns, some opportunity's taken, and some "hey let's see where this goes". but every road was a new adventure and I got to sample some of all three courses.
The D2R2 is certainly one of the most beautiful and challenging ride I've ever done. Designed to highlight some of the best roads and most scenic spots the Berkshire have to offer, ride designer Sandy Whittlesey certainly accomplished just that. My legs still feel the long climbs and bumpy desents two days later but, I can't wait to go do it again.
And at the end of the day...
after 90 miles of riding.
There is nothing better than good beer and good company to recount the suffering and glory of the day. You can check out more photos of the ride 
After some last minute mechanicals we were on the road by 5:10, rolling out as a group through Burlington to the bike path and out to the causeway. 
A chartered bike ferry from 
From this point on we were New York bound heading towards Rouse's Point. Make a wrong right turn here and you'll end up in Canada in about a mile.
After a much needed breakfast stop at Lakeside Coffee there were some long flat hot roads ahead and with the sun up,the tempurtures started pushing in to the nineties with no shade in sight.
At mile 80 the climbing started but the real steep climbs came between mile 92 and 99, heading up a 17% grade pushed everyone to the limit. But it was all downhill from there and another ferry ride back to Vermont was well deserved rest and recovery.
128.82 = 200kYou can check out more photos 
Enjoy the bike Liz. You can check out more photos of the restoration