Endurance events, the cycling community, sleeping in outhouses, and other adventures. Recently I had the opportunity to chat with a Keweenaw local, Justin Hoffmeyer. Justin is a lifelong cyclist and has been riding with the Red Jacket Cycling Club since 2016. He has participated in many of … [Read more...] about Justin Hoffmeyer on the Cycling Community
Our shop rides are held every Wednesday at 6:30pm throughout the summer & are a mix of mountain, road and adventure rides. All are welcome to attend & we love to see new faces! A Facebook event is put up on our page a week prior with specific details on each ride. Here is our summer 2021 … [Read more...] about CCS Group Ride Schedule
National Bike-to-Work day is Friday, May 21st! Whether you're a first time commuter or do it on a regular basis, we love to see everyone out on bikes participating in this awesome day. Cycling is one of the healthiest things we can do for our bodies- the combination of being outside in the … [Read more...] about Bike-to-Work Day 2021
Thirty six years ago, our son Eric was born with cerebral palsy. When he was small, I pulled him around in a standard Burly trailer and he loved it! Eric is now 110 lbs, and I'm 65 years old. We also live about 450 feet in elevation below our workplace and shopping, etc. It just became too … [Read more...] about Rick’s E-bike Story
How often should you torque the pivots on your full suspension bike? How often should you bleed your hydraulic brakes? Basic yearly maintenance for bikes is very important, especially if you are an avid rider or ride a lot in harsh weather, but at what intervals should you have these things done on … [Read more...] about Yearly Bike Maintenance
After putting a few miles on your bike the cables will stretch as they wear. The result is less precise shifting. You'll often hear a clicking noise from your chain wanting to jump up or down a gear on the rear cassette. This can typically be fixed by adjusting the tension of the cable that … [Read more...] about Basic Bike Maintenance
Climbing hills is more than just the strength in your legs. With the right strategy, climbing hills can be a welcomed challenge. Prepare yourself: You can see the road rising ahead of you before you reach the increasing incline, take a second to ready yourself. Take a drink, relax your body, and … [Read more...] about It’s Just A Hill, Get Over It
Why go tubeless? Going tubeless will allow you to run lower pressure in your tires without the fear of pinch flats. Lower pressure in your tires means greater traction and more control out on the trail. Tubeless wheels can also reduce the rotational weight, making your bike feel more playful than … [Read more...] about Tubeless Tires: The New Normal
