Bike to Work Day is Friday, May 18th. The idea is to promote bicycle commuting as a viable and enjoyable way to get to and from work. The benefits of this activity are many, including reducing your carbon footprint, saving money on gas, and building in some exercise to your day to day routine. Given the distance many of us drive, and the traffic we encounter, the time it takes to ride isn't all that much more than the time you burn sitting in traffic, anyway. In many cities, it take less time to ride than to drive.
Spin is supporting this initiative by making ourselves a rendaevous point for people to gather and ride in together if they choose. We'll have someone at the shop by 7am to provide free basic mechanical support, coffee and baked goods, as well as offering a 15% discount to commuters between 7am and 9am, then again between 4pm and 6pm.
Others in the cycling community have similar initiatives, all aimed at making your first (or just your most recent) commute easy and enjoyable. Check out the Facebook page listing the various participants!
Leave the car at home Friday May 18th! (and every other day, too!)
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Women across the nation are gathering to enjoy a ride together and celebrate women in cycling. Join us on Saturday, April 28th for road rides on your local streets. There will be breakfast snacks and refreshments, a flat tire repair clinic, and more. We'll have three different road ride groups of varying distance and ability. Join us for a day of free fun!
This Wednesday the BMC Demo Truck will be at Spin!
We'll have size runs of their best road and mountain models, and shuttles running to the Ohio Erie Canal Mountain Bike Trail at 1:30pm and 5:30pm, as well as road bikes for the regular Wednesday Night Road Ride at 6pm. Unreserved bikes will be free to go out at any point of the afternoon, too.
Call the shop (216-521-7746) for details and to reserve your bike. Thinking about a new BMC, or just want to ride a sweet bike for a day? This is your chance! The weather will be great, so give us a call and come on out!
Last weekend, a contingent of racers from Team Spin, SSSMST, and Spin Bike Shop's Mountain Bike Team travelled to Georgia to take part in Southern Cross the finale of the American UltraCross Championship Series. The course was brutal, with over 6200 feet of dirt road climbing in 50 miles. For added fun they began and ended the course with a ridiculously hard cx style course.
Most of us just went for the fun of it, although Greg Jackson (shop owner) was vying for the series overall. As it turns out, he ended up taking second in the series! Not bad for a washed up pro!
Chip Meek turned in a great performance, earning a 3rd place finish in the single speed class in what was a very close race. Someone must have neglected to tell him about the hour long climbs, or 20% grades, because he elected to do it with a 42/20 gear combination. Sick!
It's not that stock bikes are bad, they're extremely excellent, and we're proud to stock some of the best high end bikes available anywhere in the industry. But what happens when you want something more; something.....unique? You may already be familiar with Serotta, but now there's another option in K.Bedford Customs.
Kelly Bedford is known by many in the industry as one of it's master frame builders, and spent more than two decades working under the Serotta brand honing his skills. Much of their legendary craftmanship came directly from Kelly's hands. Now, he's operating under his own banner, and we're proud to partner with him as a dealer.
Drop by and check out Greg's new machine, a custom K.Bedford fat bike! A full 7lbs lighter than a stock Necromancer Pugsley, this thing is killer.
Hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving! We're holding some trainer sessions here at the shop to help you burn off all that turkey and starting laying a foundation for spring. For those of you unfamiliar, the idea is for you to bring your own bike and trainer to the shop, and we hold a spinning class on your bike. The bike portion will consist of 60-75mins of quality trainer time that will incorporate a mix of drills, intervals, and recovery. After the bike portion ends, there will be 45mins of yoga lead by a certified yoga instructor. You will need a yoga mat or something its equivalent.
Read through for more details.
Spin offers several different courses to help enrich your cycling experience. The courses will be a mix of lecture and hands on training with your own bicycle so plan on getting your hands dirty yet leaving with a clean well-tuned ride.
The Basic $40
A one session class that is perfect for those looking for a general overview on how your bike works and basic roadside repairs. Learn to change flat tires and make minor brake and derailleur adjustments. Special discounts on tools and accessories. Limit 6.
Tuesday Dec 6 6-8pm, Sold Out
Thursday Jan 12 6-8pm, Sold Out
Sunday Feb 26 10am-Noon, Spaces Still Available
Tune Up $85 + $26 (for required course manual)
Two classes that will combine more advanced service of the brake and derailleur systems, wheel truing and bearing adjustments. Gain more experience with cycling specific tools and recommendations for setting up DIY toolbox. A benchmark class for the enthusiast looking to expand their mechanical abilities with professional instruction. Special discounts on tools, parts and accessories. Limit 3 per class.
Tuesdays Dec 13&20 6-8pm, Sold Out
Sundays Jan 15&22 10am-Noon, Sold Out
Thursdays Feb 2&9 6-8pm, Sold Out
Wheel Building $125 (plus component costs)
Learn the fine art of bicycle wheel building. Elevate your skill and the performance of your bicycle with a custom made, hand built new set of wheels. This three-session course will take you through the whole process. In session 1, you will learn theory and choose components based on your riding style and performance goals. Session 2 will be lacing your new hubs and rims with your choice of lacing pattern and spokes. And in session 3, it will all come together with tensioning and truing technique, where a hand built wheel truly stands out. This class is not for everyone, but if you want to become an integral part of what makes your bike better, and improve the performance and durability of your wheels, the way to do it right is to do it yourself. Availability of this class is limited, and dates will be set based on demand. Please contact our Service Manager, John, by email: john@spinbikeshop.com if you feel up to the challenge.
Sign up for these classes can be done by phone (216-521-7746), or you can email John, again at john@spinbikeshop.com. Classes need to be prepaid, at which point we will order your course materials. Refunds on tuition will be refundable up to 7 days prior to your class, with course manuals being non-refundable.
A minimum class size will need to be met for each date to go forward. In the event that this minimum is not met, dates will be cancelled and/or combined. If you are signed up for a cancelled date, you will be notified of any such change and given the option of moving dates or accepting a refund on any tuition or materials already purchased. If any of this is too confusing, these classes probably aren't for you, anyway. ;)
We now have Spin long and short sleeve jerseys, bibs, tri jerseys & shorts, windbreakers, and cycling caps in men's and women's sizes. Stop in and check them out!
The October 16th race that was cancelled is rescheduled for November 13th...flyer with information coming soon.
New arrival Catlike Whisper Plus Helmets, these lightweight high performance helmets are designed with Dual Flow technology for maximum ventilation and a Multiple Postioning System to deliver a perfect fit.
Ride your bike to the Buckeye Beer Engine and receive $2 off burgers and sandwiches from 11am until midnight every Monday now through October 3rd. While you're there enter for a chance to win a Specialized Haul 1 from us. The drawing will be held on October 3rd, so ride there as many Mondays as you can to increase your chances of winning.
Cleveland Metroparks has embarked on a master planning effort. They are seeking public input and will assess the public comments to determine their priorities and directions for the next decade. While the park always must strike a balance with conservation and public use, they are currently willing to re-examine this balance.
This is OUR CHANCE as the active community to tell the parks what we think!
Wish we had MORE outdoor recreation in the Metroparks? More cycling/running races and events? Maybe camping, backpacking, rock climbing, xcountry skiing, MOUNTAIN BIKING?? It’s time to ask!
Click here for more information on how you can take action.
Spin is proud to help present Ride The Divide, an award-winning feature-length documentary about the world’s toughest mountain bike race, when it premieres in Cleveland on Tuesday, January 25, at the Capitol Theatre. The film chronicles the story of several mountain bikers who attempt the 2,711-mile race named the Tour Divide along the Continental Divide in the Rocky Mountains. The movie was named the Best Adventure Film at the 2010 Vail Film Festival.
Ride The Divide will be shown at 7 p.m. at the Capitol Theatre in Cleveland. Tickets are $15 at the door, and $10 in advance at www.IMAthlete.com/Events/RideTheDividemovie.
Please join us immediately following the film for an after party just a short walk down the street at Stone Mad Pub. We'll have door prizes, free pizza, and your first drink is on us!
Over the past few weeks we've had several of the new 2011 models show up.
BMX bikes from Fit, Eastern, Stolen, DK and Specialized are now in stock. We have the new Magic Link bikes from Kona and Epic 29ers from Specialized. More road bikes are here from Serotta and Ridley. And our newest addition, Commencal, has delivered a selection of 26" bikes that are perfect for Rays.
Stop by and check it out.
We just received our first shipment of 2011 product. BMC is a manufacturer of high-end bicycle frames from Switzerland. We're pretty fond of them and they also happen to be the choice of such cycling superstars as Cadel Evans, George Hincapie, and U.S. phenom Talyor Phinney. Go BMC!
Returning this season by popular demand. We will be holding four Park Tool School courses this year; BMX Class, The Basics, Tune-Ups, and Wheel Building. Sessions are sure to fill up quickly, so act fast for best availablilty.
Six years and still going. The new season at Rays is just starting up again. If you've never been there, make sure you check it out this year. Lots of new park improvements and a second location in Milwaukee for double the fun.
Want to make your experience at Rays even better? Stop by the shop first and pick up one of our new demo bikes for the day, they're free. Thank you Specialized!
for being recognized as Ohio State Parks top trails partner and receiving the 2009 "Trail Partnership of the Year Award". Thank you to all CAMBA members for your hard work.
Break out your blazers, wax your stache, and hop on your trusty steed as we ride through Cleveland neighborhoods. This is a ride, not a race. There will be games and contests (including most dapper/snazzy) as we navigate our way through the beautiful city.
We will begin at the fountain in Mall A (downtown behind the library) at 3pm on the afternoon of Saturday, April 24. Our jolly ride will have a few stops that will include challenges, refreshments, and a few other shenanigans.
This is a free event. We have some great sponsors that have donated some terrific products that will be awarded to the lucky ones. More details will be revealed closer to the event.
For more information and updates, please follow up on facebook.
After spending a lot of time researching and deliberating over the many bicycle brands out there, we are happy to introduce Bianchi to our line-up. From the trendy Pista to the hors categorie 928, the Bianchi's offer top quality and great value. New bikes are arriving each week, stop by and take a look.
We are excited to announce our partnership with the Mooradian Professional Cycling Team for the 2010 racing season. Former members of Team Spin and long-time friends of Spin Bike Shop, Mike and Aleksandra are stepping it up a bit and taking on a full schedule of National and World Cup races this year. You can follow them here!
Spin is proud to present ride. AN EXHIBITION OF CYCLE PHOTOGRAPHY by RUSSELL LEE and featuring prints by GREY CARDIGAN. December 4th, 2009 thru January 2nd, 2010.
Opening reception Friday, December 4th, 6pm with award winning beer from Fathead's Brewery.
The Willoughby Cyclocross Spectacular was a huge success again this year! Over 100 racers turned out to race in the most horrible conditions we've experienced so far this cross season. Steady rains Friday and Saturday morning turned the course into a complete mudfest which led to some exciting racing. Thanks to everyone who came out, we hope to see you all back next year!
And here are some race reports:
http://spkgoaters.blogspot.com/2009/10/team-spin-cx.html
http://chrisandlorena.blogspot.com/2009/10/bike-authority-cyclocross-series-4.html
http://ehrlinger.blogspot.com/2009/10/cross-my-heart-and-hope-to-die.html
http://solonbicyclemtbteam.blogspot.com/2009/10/muddy-cyclocross.html
The brand new Spin website has finally launched!
Yeah, yeah, yeah, you may have seen this before, but we actually turned it on this time. Finally.
Anyway, you'll find a lot of new things here at the Spin site so please take a few minutes to wander around. Some sections are still in development, but we promise to have them complete shortly. We'll also be featuring web-only specials and coupons, so be sure to bookmark us, and let us know what you think!
Thanks to the whole Spin staff for helping get it together, and our eternal gratitude to the amazing Levent at UpWithIt Interactive, who personally oversaw the project from start to finish.
