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17
Apr 2015
by Matt Knolhoff
in Bike 101, News
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Bike Helmet Safety

The Windy City is a great place to be a bike rider. For many cycling is the ideal way to commute to work. Riding a bike is also a great way to get into shape. When you are riding a bicycle in a busy city like Chicago, you always should wear a helmet. It is […]

Preparing for Your First Triathlon

Training for a triathlon is a long process that tests your strength, speed and endurance. Follow Village Cycle’s Triathlon tips to ensure a successful first race! Choose a Location While registering for a triathlon in an exotic far off location sounds exciting, it’s best to keep it close to home for your first tri since […]

Choosing the Right Bike For You

Living in Chicago, one of the best and most eco-friendly ways to get around the city is by riding a bicycle. No matter what you’re looking to do, there are different types of bikes for all occasions. For those considering a purchase of one of the many Trek or Electra bikes available, it’s important to […]

Types of Bike Locks & How to Properly Secure Your Bike

Village Cycle and law enforcement agencies recommend securing your bike with a strong, secure lock. They acknowledge that locks will not prevent any determined thief from stealing your bike, BUT it will deter them in many circumstances by making it more difficult. Bicycle owners may be uncertain which bike locks offers the best protection. Chain […]

How to Dress for Your Winter Bike Commute

Most people think biking is a simple means of transportation: You just hop on and start pedaling. Those who do it every day, especially those who commute via bicycle, know better. Bikes don’t have all the amenities that cars do. You can’t switch on the AC when you get hot, or a heater on those […]

Winter Biking Tips

The onset of winter means that biking gets more difficult – the cold, wind, and precipitation mean that many give up on biking for the season altogether. In this article, we will review some winter biking tips to keep you warm on your bike, even when it gets frosty and icy. This is not just […]

Bicycle Maintenance

The wonderful people over at Darkrye.com have put together an infographic about at home Bicycle Maintenance. It’s still best to bring your bike in for regular tune-ups, but the items above are great steps to prolong the life of your bike.

10
Mar 2014
by Joel
in Bike 101, Tech Information
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park tools on a bench at Village Cycle Center

It’s Bike Tune-up Season!

Hey y’all. Spring is coming, and it’s time to start thinking about getting your bike ready. The savvy cyclist’s among us know that it’s wiser to get your rig taken care of before the sun comes out, because the whole city will be in our shop looking for a tune up on the first 70* […]

17
Feb 2014
by Joel
in Bike 101, Tech Information, Tips and Tricks
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step by step how to wrap your own bicycle handle bars

Bike 101: How to Wrap Your Handlebars

For those of us with road bikes, a fresh layer of bar tape each season is a nice little treat. Next in our series of cycling self sufficiency is how to tape your bars.

Bike 101: Cleaning Your Bicycle

This winter has been real messy. Today, we’re going to go over the best thing you can do for you winter bike, the regular cleaning.

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