Sandy Tracks

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Todays ride in to Village Cycle Center included a couple runs through the sand followed by some run up action.
I may not be getting to race all the races I wanted to this year, but I still do love riding my cross bike through all the goodness the is cyclocross.

Southbound to Village.

North Ave Beach.

Sand!

More sand!

And even more sand!

Tuesday Morning Commute by Bike

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I’ve started taking a long route to work to add a few more miles to my morning commute. As it gets colder, the ride now includes the lake front. Far less traffic out there on cold Chicago mornings, along with a great view, and no cars, it is quite wonderful.

Here are a couple pictures.

The empty bike path, and the full south
bound side of LSD.

The sand on North Ave beach is great for
cross practice.

No bike ride is complete with out a
picture of the bike.

Or two.

World's Most Interesting Man Rides Trek Bikes

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Village Cycle Center Has Your Butt Covered

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We understand that not all butts were created equal, and not all butt fit on the same saddle, so we carry a plethora of saddles in our store for you to choose from. And if that isn't enough, there are 100's more available from our website, with free shipping to our store, or $5 flat rate shipping to you.

ISM Comfort Saddle

Bontrager Afinity Road Saddles

Bontrager Afinity Saddles WSD

Bontrager Commuter Gel WSD Saddles

Bontrager Cruiser Saddles

Bontrager Hilo RXL Speed Dial

Bontrager Paradigm Saddles

Bontrager Commuter Gel and Boulevard Saddles

Bontrager Evoke WSD Saddles

Bontrager Evoke Saddles

Bontrager SSR

Bontrager Team Issue Saddle

Brooks England Mens Saddles

Brooks England Womans Saddles

Fiki:k Tundra Saddles

Fiki:k Arione Saddle

Fizi:k Test Saddles

Short Sleeve Gore-Tex for the Win!

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It’s days like these that I love me some short sleeve Gore-Tex jackets and Gore-Tex shorts. Starting to get chilly, with a dash of rain, but still too warm for a full rain kit? Perfect weather for rain shorts and short sleeve jacket! Keeps my chamois from soaking up rain water, or even worse, Chicago street nastiness. Jacket keeps my core dry, while the short sleeves allow for venting and keep me sweat free. Add some Gore-Tex socks to the ensemble, and I am just about as waterproof as a frogs butt.
Got questions about what to where when? Let me know, and I can point you in the right direction. Or, if you have the means, come to Village Cycle Center’s “Dressing for the Weather” with Gore Bike Wear Thursday, November 15th 6-8pm.

Dressing For The Weather with Gore Bike Wear

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Village Cycle Center presents:

Dressing for the Weather, with Gore Bike Wear.

This event will take at Village Cycle Center - 1337 N. Wells Street, Chicago IL. 60610 on Thursday, November 15th, 6-8pm.

This event is brought to you with participation from Gore Bike Wear.

Topics for the evening!

• Little bit of Gore history.
• Fabric technology - Gore-Tex & Windstopper
• When to wear what?
• Unicorn vs. minotaur hair*.
• Cycling apparel and gear care.

 
Whats happening!

• Welcome
• GORE Bike Wear
• History
• Fabric technology
• Products

• Cycling apparel care
• Wash
• Dry
• Reweaving minotaur fur*

• Break!
• When to wear what?
• Commuting
• Riding
• Racing
• Herding snipe*

• Questions!
• About what we just went over.
• About stuff we didn't cover.
• About why unicorn hair really does have the best wicking capabilities on the market today*.
• About cold weather commuting, riding, or racing.

What else is happening this fine evening?

• Discounts on Gore Bike Wear!
• Raffle for snazzy products from Gore Bike Wear!
• Snacks!
• Free stuff!

This here gathering at Village Cycle Center will be limited to 65 seats, after that, it is standing room only, but you are welcome to come.



Indoor bike valet parking will be available, please mention you would like to park inside in you RSVP.

MUST RSVP to events@villagecycle.com by  Tuesday November 13th.

*No unicorns, minotaurs, or other "mythological" creatures are harmed during the manufacturing processes of Gore Bike Wear, Gore-Tex, or Windstopper products.

Don't forget to RSVP.

Blackburn Design Scorch 1.0

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Blackburn Design - Scorch 1.0

The Blackburn Scorch 1.0's whopping 140 lumen beam will illuminate all the potholes and branches trying to trip you up when riding in the dark. The power button doubles as a battery life indicator, and this little powerhouse features high, standard, and flash modes so you can dial in just the right brightness and run time. It's powered by a high-tech, internal Lithium-Ion battery which charges through a watertight magnetic connection that plugs into a USB computer port.

• Compact, rechargeable Li-Ion headlight
• CNC machined aluminum housing
• Super-bright white CREE® XP-G LED
• 140 Lumen output
• Magnetic USB smart charger
• No tools universal clamp mounts to any handlebar
• 1hr High, 3hr std, 5hr flashing run times • LED fuel gauge/charge indicator

140 lumen of pow from the Blackburn Scorch

Blackburn Scorch has an indicator the changes from green (fully charged) to red (needs charging) to let you know when you need to charge it.

The Scorch detaches from its mount and makes a decent little flash light.

Patented power attachment passes electrical current through magnets, allowing for a compact and watertight connection.

Charges via any standard USB port.

Charges via any standard USB port.

Charges via any standard USB port.The indicator will flash green when fully charged.

The Blackburn Scorch is available at Village Cycle Center


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