It was hot yesterday, REALLY HOT! In spite of the heat, about 800 riders signed up once again for the popular Firefighter 50 bicycle ride.
Second Life
We just completed this Firestone Pilot restoration. The owner dug it out of her barn and now has a fun way to re-live her childhood. What a fun challenge!
Clean It Up
This was a fun project, not a full restoration but fun none the less.
Bike To Work Day Winner
Congratulations to Aron who won this years big prize at Bike to Work Day. We hope Aron enjoys his new commuter bike. If you are not Aron that means you did not win the bike, sorry but fear not we will donate another bike at next years event. Good luck in advance!
The Bicycle Escape is MOVING!
The Bicycle Escape is proud to announce that we are relocating to the Wegmans/Clemson Corner shopping center the was just built across form our current location. The move will take place in December, 2011. The larger space will allow us to better serve our clients.
Bikes ARE Beautiful
Our friends at Simply Beautiful Boutique are showcasing one of our Giant Via ladies bikes in their window display. Stop by and check it out! While your there pop in the Boutique, it’s a great store.
Giant XtC Composite 29er
GIANT INTRODUCES XTC COMPOSITE 29ER MOUNTAIN BIKE
Following last year’s successful launch of the Anthem X 29er full-suspension XC bike, Giant is introducing an all-new 29er bike for competitive XC racing and riding: the XtC Composite 29er.
Specialized Venge
HOW IS THE VENGE DIFFERENT THAN A TARMAC OR A ROUBAIX?
Cysco
Note to twisted square downtube. Cysco claims it increases stiffness while maintaining the classic steel ride quality.
Independent Fabrication NAHBS 2011
Here are a couple of prototypes from our friends at Indy Fab. The mountain bike is a ti/carbon racy steed. The city bike is a titanium mixtie.
Bilenky
This beauty was on display at the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show in Austin, Texas.
Independent Fabrication
Here are some of Independent Fabrication’s bikes at the 2011 North American Handmade Bicycle Show.
Bishop
Independent Fabrication NAHBS 2011
Some fresh IF including the new To Factory Light Weight.
I Just Customized a Kickstand!
This very special kickstand will grace my YiPsan cruiser. This bike will be displayed at the 2011 NAHBS.
Food and Brew for a Cause
On January 4th, 2011 we will be having a Frederick Bicycle Coalition event at Brewers Alley in downtown Frederick. All day long, 20 percent of your food/bar bill will be donated to FBC.
Dinner TONIGHT!!!
5 course dinner with Heavy Seas beer pairing. $65/person.
Quiring Cycles NAHBS 2010
After a 14 hour drive and getting rear ended along the way Scott Quiring made it to the 2010 North American Handmade Bicycle Show with a smile and pile of beautiful bicycles.
Blood, Sweat and Spray Paint
A few months back a customer abandoned an unwanted bike at the shop, a late 1980’s Specialized Hard Rock.