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Ruby is mine and my husband's KHS Cross Tandem. Ruby is a hybrid road bike. We got Ruby on fourth of July weekend last year but she already has 1,300+ miles and many adventures under her belt. Neither my husband or I ever really rode bicycles before we got Ruby but when we do something we DO SOMETHING! 8 days after we got her we took her down to Brown County to ride the Goat Ride where we completed a HILLY 75 miles!! Ruby has already put on miles in the extreme heat, pouring rain, fallen leaves, extreme cold and snow. Last year we wrecked Ruby when we lost our gps and had to try to stop and pull off fast without thinking. We lost the chain a few times. We had to call SAG when we lost a crank arm! All of these problems were solved when we found out there was a problem with the derailer. We completed our first century at Hope ride in September. We have learned to communicate better, and Ruby has brought us closer in our marriage. This year we have a ton of riding planned we will be doing several century rides to lead up to our goal for the year. Ruby will be taking us to RAIN. We decided we would ride RAIN last year when we found out it is taking place on my husband's 30th birthday. We will be having a birthday party rolling across the state! We have evolved from couch potatoes to serious cyclists in just a few months and we are hungry for more. We get outside all the time now and we have made a lot of new friends and found fun new groups to be involved in. Ruby is one of the best things to ever happen to us!

Name: Kristen Dinges
Bicycle: KHS Cross (Tandem)
City: Indianapolis
State: IN


Kristen, what a great first year of riding! Good luck next year on RAIN.  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle picture and story.

Both the Indy Bike Hub YMCA and Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown will offer extended hours during the all the festivities going on Indianapolis for Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. If you visiting Indy for the first time, or just in town for the Big Game, we hope you will stop by and check out this exciting, one of a knd facility.  You can learn more on the Indy Bike Hub.org website.  The Indianapolis City Market will also have special hours and events all week.

Monday - Friday	5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday	7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Saturday, January 28, 2012 thru Sunday, Febuary 5, 2012 ONLY

Monday - Friday	6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Saturday	9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday	11:00 AM to 5:00 PM

 

A training diary and bike repair book could be just what you need for your 2012 riding season. And more than just cozy read by the fire,  Joe Friel's The Cyclist's Training Diary will help you keep organized and motivated, while Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair (2nd Edition), by Calvin Jones, will help you keep your bikes in top shape before you ride all year.

Joe Friel's coaching reputation and other books (The Cyclist's Training Bible,  Cyling Past 50) are all supported by the structure of The Cyclist's Training Diary ($19.99 at Bicycle Garage Indy).  The spiral bound book lets you plan your your work outs by the by the year, month week and day, with tools to help you with periodization training for your big events.  While a bit more than a casual rider needs, if you are thinking about adding more planning to riding and training, this book is a companion to Mr. Friel's other training books.

No matter what your riding level, the Park Tool's Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair ($24.99 at Bicycle Garage Indy) is a comprehensive resource with a very easy to read style.  It covers common service adjustments and maintenance on every area of your bicycle.  If you have older bikes, its covers almost 20 years in changes in headsets, bottom brackets and hubs, offering service steps through explantion and photographs.  And it offers suggestions for tool kits for the road and home, with a special section for road repairs.  (This book will also be the basis for Bicycle Garage Indy's new bicycle maintenance classes, coming in April.)


Bicycle Garage Indy now has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Rd at82nd St, in the Shops at Rivers Edge),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and the new BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market.

I was finally convinced by a friend this past August to give mountain biking a try. I have grown up riding bikes, but never in a serious and dedicated way. Bikes were more of a transportation source. I bought his 2010 Fisher Cobia and rode it almost daily. I was able to get a lot of time in the saddle and really fell in love with the bike and the sport. I cannot get enough of it! The Cobia with an upgraded Crank Bros. Cobalt 3 650 mm flat handlebar is my way of tearing up the singletrack.

Name: Andrew Eggebrecht
Bicycle: 2010 Gary Fisher Cobia
City: Anderson
State: Indiana


Andrew, glad to here you are enjoing your new mountian biking.  Thank from everyone at bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle story.

Q: When is the Bicycle Garage Indy Winter Service special?
A: Our annual Winter Service Special is in effect through 1/15/12

Q: Why should I have bicycle service done now?
1) The best prices of the year
2) Quickest turnaround
3) Get it done BEFORE spring hits so you'll be ready to go

BGI's Deluxe Tune-up is 20% off, or $79.99
BGI Overhauls are $100 off and qualify for a 15% discount on repair parts
• Standard overhaul is $124.99 instead of $224.99
• Deluxe overhaul is $224.99 instead of $324.99
Visit BGI's Bicycle Service page to see what services are performed in each of these packages:
http://bgindy.com/articles/bgis-service-department-pg8.htm

Q: What is an "Overhaul"?
A: BGI's maintenance packages vary in scope. The 'Tune-Up' is the basic package. The 'Deluxe Tune-Up' resolves more issues with your bike. Similarly, the 'Overhaul' is a basic deconstruction, cleaning, lubing, & reconstruction of the bike, whereas the 'Deluxe Overhaul' is the most extensive package. You can read about the detailed steps in each job by visiting http://bgindy.com/articles/bgis-service-department-pg8.htm

Q: How often does my bike need maintenance?
A: It depends on time, mileage, dirt, water, & riding style. Some folks ride through sand, mud, & muck and therefore need frequent cleaning & lubrication of components. Fair weather riders need it less frequently, but even those bikes need fresh lube every now & then. If you're in doubt, take your bike to BGI for a quick assessment.

Q: Does my repair have to be completed before the service special ends?
A: No, however, the deadline for drop-off of your bicycle or scheduling service is Sunday, January 15th

Bicycle Garage Indy now has three locations offering bicycle service: Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, 82nd at Dean Road, in the Shops at Rivers Edge),  South (Greenwood, just west of I-65 on County Line Rd), and the new BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market.

You should have just received the latest Bicycle Garage Indy - BGI Fitness email newsletter.  
Included in our latest newsletter:

• BGI Fitness Resolution Sale (through 1/15/2012)
• Bike Service Special Returns (through 1/15/2012)
• Sprint 8 Training w/ The Phil Campbell
• BGI Hot Sheet Updates
• Indoor Cycling Clinics at BGI
• Bop To The Top



 If you would like to receive the Bicycle Garage Indy newsletter (sent out about twice a month, year round), click here to sign-up. Our newsletter keeps you up-to-date on in-store events, clinics and sales, along with the local bicycle scene.

Bicycle Garage Indy now has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis,  82nd St at Dean Road, the Shops of Rivers Edge),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and the new BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market, the perfect stop for those last minute items before you leave work on Friday.

The Indy Bike Hub YMCA is a facility to support bicycle commuters with secure indoor bicycle parking, locker rooms, showers, full service bicycle shop and full service fitness center. The combination of facilities makes it unique in the United State.

The City of Indianapolis recognized the need for this type of facility and enlisted the expertise of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to operate and manage the facility. Bicycle Garage Indy is a partner in this project, bringing bicycle expertise to this project.

When the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA) comes to the Indianapolis City Market for its annual membership meeting on Saturday, January 21, 2012, CIBA members will have the use Indy Bike Hub YMCA bicycle parking, lockers rooms and fitness facility, free for the day. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA partners are looking forward to an exciting first full year of operations. We are all very excited to have the CIBA Annual Membership Meeting has one of the first events of 2012.

And along with all that, there are two door prizes that CIBA members in attendance have a chance to win. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA will be giving away an Indy Bike Hub Y welcome basket with T-shirt and Gift Certificate for 3 PT sessions. And Bicycle Garage Indy will be giving away a Gift Certificate good for a BGI Bicycle Tune-up or BGI Intro Bike Fitting (an $80 value). These prizes will drawn for at the conclusion lunch after the business meeting.

So mark your calendar and hope for good weather, and we will see you at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market, 222 East Market Street (Market and Alabama Streets) on Saturday, January 21, 2012.

These are the two bikes I have had as an adult. The one one on the right was the first one, a Panasonic Tourist, bought in 1979. Not sure how many miles I have on it. Still in good shape and I still ride it. The one in the front left is my current ride, a Fuji Crosstown 2.0. Have had for about 4 years and ridden roughly about 6k on it. It is also sporting this year's Christmas presents, a Bontrager Interchange rear rack and trunk bag and Shimano SPD pedals.

Name: Donald Wilka
Bicycle: Panasonic Tourist, Fuji Crosstown 2.0
City: Russiaville
State: IN


Donald:  Some times our old bikes are like old friends, who we like to remember the good time with.  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle picture and story.

This year I did my first triathlon. I chose to do the Purdue Triathlon Club Boiler Sprint Triathlon at Purdue (my alma-mater)as it seemed like it would be a good one for beginners. I was in for a shock though when I looked at the forecast at the beginning of the week and the temperature was expected to be around 25-30 degrees! Needless to say it was a very cold bike after the swim, but a great experience! I can say I am officially hooked!

Name: Mark Cvetkovich
Bicycle: Trek 2.1
City: Brownsburg
State: Indiana


Mark: Contgratulations on completing your first triathlon, good luck with your next one, hopefully, a little warmer!.  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy sharing Your Bicycle Story.

My son and I had never taken our bikes on vacation by plane. So we got some boxes and advice from our friends at Bicycle Garage Indy and booked a trip this past March. When we got to Las Vegas we discovered security had opened the boxes and didn't pack them very well so when we got to our hotel we stayed up past midnight to reassemble them – fortunately no damage. We drove to Death Valley where our trip highlight was a 50 mile round trip from Texas Springs Campground to Dante's View (elev. 5,704’) overlooking the lowest point in the western hemisphere Bad Water (elev. -279’). It was the hardest 25 miles ever followed by the fastest 25 miles ever.

Name: Joe Stasey
Bicycle: Canondale R1000 -- from Bicycle Garage Indy and custom fitted of course
City: Fishers
State: IN

Joe:  Sounds like you and your son had a great trip, and we hope you share many more!  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle Picture and story.

(Just in case you don't see your work email, a message from Jen Pittman on the Mayor Ballard's staff):
Thank you for pre-registering for Mayor Ballard’s Polar Bear Pedal, Presented by BGI!

Our fun ride to ring in 2012 and celebrate bicycling will kick off tomorrow morning, January 2nd, at the City Market / Indy Bike Hub (222 E. Market St.).

Due to the large number of participants, we recommend that you plan to arrive no later than 10 a.m. Check-in and on-site registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. The ride will begin at 11 a.m. ALL participants must check in.

BGI will be open. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA will be open and available for all participants to use prior to the ride. And many of the City Market vendors will be open as well. Bicycle parking, provided by Pedal and Park, will be available on Market St. between Delaware St. and Alabama St.

Be sure to dress for the weather. If you need help deciding what to wear, Bicycling Magazine has a great online tool to provide some suggestions: http://www.bicycling.com/whattowear

Make sure you and your bike are ready to ride and brave the elements. It's no fun fixing flat tires in the cold! Do the ABC Quick Check: http://www.bikeleague.org/resources/better/beginningcycling.php

See you at the Polar Bear Pedal!

Message from the Indy Bike Hub YMCA: The Indy Bike Hub Y is happy to be involved with the Mayor’s Polar Bear Pedal. In celebration of this event, the Y will be open for free for everyone on Monday, January 2nd.

This will be the perfect time for cyclists and non-cyclists alike to find something just for them at the Y. Come early to warm-up and stretch. Everyone is welcome to use the locker rooms before and after the race and just generally check out the newest Y in the city. Check out our group exercise schedule, coaching and personal training opportunities. Plus, you will save up to $100, when you join the Y between January 1st-16th. If you are already a Y member—rewards are there for you as well when you refer a friend! The Y is here to be your partner in wellness for the new year. See you Monday! Happy New Year!

Message from Bicycle Garage Indy: Need some winter gear before the ride? BGI Downtown will be open starting at 6:30 am Monday 1/2/12 at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA. 

Visit BGI Downtown before or after the ride for your bicycling needs.

This is a photo from the 2011 mile Tour des Trees, a week long 500+ mile charity ride to benefit urban tree research. This was my 4th year participating in the wonderful event, held in different parts of the country each year.

My goal for 2011 was to put more miles on my bikes than on my car. With one day left and the car parked until next year, the bikes have 6,801 miles and the car has 6,706. I hope to ride again tomorrow (New Year's Eve). Happy New Riding Year to All!

Name: Doreen Crenshaw
Bicycle: Bianchi Vigorelli
City: Indianapolis
State: Indiana


Doreen:  Thanks for sending in another Tour des Trees picture, and our congratulations on putting on all those bike miles.  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle picture. 

I work as a Foundation Director for our small community hospital (town of 3000) and we started an "Exercise Rushville" program a few years ago to promote healthy lifestyles. This year we added cycling as one of our programs offered and I got the bug! I bought a hybrid and within a month knew I had to have a Scott road bike. I went from thinking I would do some short 5 mile rides on weekends to riding with a group where we go 60+ miles on Saturdays and 20-30 mi rides 2 or 3 evenings throughout the week. I've had lots of back problems from umpiring over the years and riding has really helped! I've always been athletic but at 55 it's harder to do some of the sports I used to but cycling has become my new love. It's a great sport for any age. Our group is going on a New Year's Day ride to kick off 2012. We are looking forward to seeing how many miles we can rack up this year! I'm riding indoors this winter but outdoors is much more enjoyable so I'm looking forward to Spring.

My son lives in Fishers and he took me to Bicycle Garage Indy one weekend and now I can't come to Indy without stopping in. I've purchased a lot of gear each time I stop and I love talking to your staff. I just called to order a new helmet with a BGI gift card I got for Christmas. I'm really looking forward to seeing your new store when it's finished! Thanks, Bicycle Garage Indy for offering such a great selection! (Attached is a picture of some of our group that participated in the Capital City Century Ride in Springfield, IL)

Name: Tim Ward
Bicycle: Scott CR1
City: Rushville
State: IL


Tim:  Welcome to cycling and congratulations on such a great first year!  Thanks from everyone at Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing your picture and story!

There are a lot of elliptical trainers out there.  Why would you choose the Vision S7200HRT Suspension Elliptical Trainer over the others Probably because of the unique PerfectStride Technology, which keeps you in an optimal ergonomic position no matter how the incline changes

Many ellipticals offer variable incline, which slightly changes the muscle fibers being fired.  By training throughout the full range of inclines, you get a more complete workout, training the full range of fibers.  Unfortunately, as many ellipticals change the incline, they don’t compensate to keep you in that ideal ergonomic position.  The higher your incline, the worst the position, and your knees and low back can suffer.  This does not happen with the Vision S7200HRT.  How?

Using PerfectStride Technology, the Vision S7200HRT allows you to maintain the ideal ergonomic position due to its pivoting foot plate.  This pivot action keeps you in a neutral footplate position throughout, not allowing the foot to flex as it does with so many other trainers.  With the foot remaining neutral, the knee is protected, as it keeps the knee behind the toes at all times.  This neutral position also keeps you in the ideal upright position as well, keeping the low back muscles from coming into play.  To view a u-tube video clip explaining this technology, go to the following video (Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CvqH1A_DHc)

Do you have a great picture of you and Your Bicycle from 2011? Wow it’s had to pick. 2011 has been a GREAT cycling year for me! Here is a picture of me putting the finishing touches to my 1972 Follis 472. I did a complete tear down, then powder coated and a rebuild with all the alloy parts polished. The next day’s shake down ride was flawless. The year has ended with 134 volunteer hours at The Chain Reaction Bike Shop in Goshen, IN. This has been a great experience. Helping others to ride that otherwise might not be able to. And being on the Warsaw / Winona Lake Bicycle Friendly Community task force to find safe bike routes in our community has been very rewarding also. Here’s looking to 2012 being an even better year for all riders!

Name: Steve Riffe
Bicycle: 1972 Follis 472
City: Leesburg
State: Indiana

Steve:  Thanks for your efforts in the Wasaw area for a more Bicycle Friendly Indiana!  And thanks from Bicycle Garage Indy for sharing Your Bicycle picture and story.  

What is Sprint 8?
 Sprint 8 is a high-intensity, anaerobic workout which stimulates the natural release of Human Growth Hormone (HGH) – a hormone known for reversing the changes brought about by middle age.  Elevated levels of HGH are associated with increased muscle tone, decreased body fat, fewer wrinkles and higher energy. The Sprint 8 program is ideal for the time-crunched individual, as it takes just 20 minutes to complete, three days per week.

Where is Sprint 8 found?

You should have just received Bicycle Garage Indy's email newsletter.
Included in this newsletter:

• BGI Fitness Resolution Sale
• Sprint 8 Training w/ The Inventor
• Indoor Cycling Clinics
• Polar Bear Pedal Ride
• Bop To The Top




 If you would like to receive the Bicycle Garage Indy newsletter (sent out about twice a month, year round), click here to sign-up. Our newsletter keeps you up-to-date on in-store events, clinics and sales, along with the local bicycle scene.

Bicycle Garage Indy now has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, in the Clearwater area on 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and the new BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market, the perfect stop for those last minute items before you leave work on Friday.

Just a few weeks remain in 2011 for charitable giving. December is a time of giving, and I hope you will give something to support bicycling this year. Below are listed five opportunities in which I am personally involved. All are deserving of your financial support and all provide you with a tax deduct for your generosity.

Shifting Gears is a cooperative program between BGI, the IN Dept. of Correction, & the Indiana chapter of Volunteers of America (VoA). The program collects, refurbishes, then donates bicycles to those in need. This program is win-win-win proposition: A) INDOC's offenders learn critical jobs skills, B) Refurbished bikes go to persons in need, & C) You receive a tax deduction. Click here to learn more about the Shifting Gears Program.

There are two ways to give: #1) Donate old bikes at BGI retail locations. #2) Donate money to Shifting Gears through our local VoA Chapter. Cash donations insure that the Shifting Gears program can purchase critical supplies that can't be harvested from donated bikes, such as: new cables, chains, lubes, & solvents. Go here to make a cash donation to Shifting Gears.

I sit on the Board of the Bicycle Indiana (formerly Indiana Bicycle Coalition) and find it to be the best future hope to unite all cyclists in Indiana for the purpose of making Indiana a better and safer place to bicycle. We need more membership as well as direct contributions to support our programs. The organization recently got approval to have license plates to support the organization - a new way to support bicycling in Indiana and show your support of bicycling. Go here to join and/or contribute to BI

Although IndyCOG may be the newest group in this list, they have made a huge impact: doing the legwork, petition drive and research that has been instrumental in getting hours on the Monon extended this winter. In addition, they've organized bicycle awareness events such as Indianapolis Bike to Work Day, and Two Wheels, One City. With their home base at the Indy Bike Hub YMCA, they are poised to do even greater things in the near future."

The guys and gals of HMBA are the most energetic and productive group I know! They have changed the face of Indiana with respect to the venues available to mountain bikers including Town Run Park, O'Bannon Woods and the nationally recognized trails in Brown County State Park, designated this year as an Epic Trail by International Mountain Bike Association. Help HMBA keep their momentum with your membership or donation. Visit http://www.HMBA.org to learn more.

I have been on the Board of the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA) Foundation for many years. The Foundation was started by the Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA) for the purpose of providing its members and all Indiana cyclists a method for giving back to the cycling community. Since 1996, the CIBA Foundation has granted over $257,000 to the Indiana cycling community. Go here to donate to the CIBA Foundation.

You can vist the page End of Year Giving 2011 on the BGI website to read about the recent successes & missions of these five deserving Indiana organizations.

Randy Clark
Founder and Owner
Bicycle Garage Indy / BGI Fitness

Cyclists of all ages are invited to join Mayor Ballard on January 2, 2012 for the Polar Bear Pedal -Presented by Bicycle Garage Indy – a 12.2 mile bike ride to celebrate Indy’s connected bikeways.
 

This is a free event. 

• On-site registration opens at 10 a.m. at Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA
• Ride begins at 11 a.m
• Course includes a hot chocolate break at the Major Taylor Velodrome and returns to the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at the Indianapolis City Market
• IMPD will provide traffic control along the entire route
• Helmets are required
• T-shirts provided to first 100 people who RSVP
• Additional shirts are available for purchase on the day of the ride

Free Event Registration:  http://www.indy.gov/egov/mayor/pages/polarbearpedal.aspx

You should have just received Bicycle Garage Indy's email newsletter.  
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If you would like to receive the Bicycle Garage Indy newsletter (sent out about twice a month, year round), click here to sign-up. Our newsletter keeps you up-to-date on in-store events, clinics and sales, along with the local bicycle scene.

Bicycle Garage Indy now has three locations to serve you; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, in the Clearwater area on 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and the new BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA at City Market.