During triathlon competitions, I suggest that you start and finish the bicycle leg in your lower gears. Why?1. As you exit the water, your legs may feel a bit wobbly. Jumping onto a bike in high gear can tax those already fatigued legs. On top of this, many triathlon staging areas are lakeside, which means at the bottom of a hill. Not a good place to be in a big gear. So before you park your two-wheeler in the staging area, first make sure you have left it in a comfortable, lower gear. You can quickly shift back up as you start rolling.
2. Just as you start your bike leg in low gear, I suggest you finish in a lower gear as well. The reason is, if you push really big gears in your last few miles of your bike leg, the transition to running can be downright painful. Tight hip flexors lead to tiny little baby steps on your run. Ow! Don’t let this happen to you. As you enter into your final miles on the bike, simply shift into a slightly easier gear and ramp up your cadence. Then when you get off your bicycle, you can move seamlessly into your long, beautiful running stride.
Bicycle Garage Indy recently sponsored the Go Girl Triathlon, and carries a wide range of of triathlon clothing, accessories and bicycles.
Bicycle Garage Indy is a sponsor of the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19, 2010, at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN.
A common misnomer is that, as long as your helmet looks okay, then it is okay. Not true. Over time, the materials in your helmet will begin to break down. This includes the outer shell, the shock absorbing material in the shell as well as the strapping material. UV exposure, perspiration and body oils all contribute to this progressive decline. A good rule of thumb is to replace your helmet every 5 years. However, some manufacturers, like 
If you are going to commute, do it with a flare. Arriving for his shift at Bicycle Garage Indy North, Victor rides a fixed gear Masi track bike , finished with clear coat over bare steel. "Riding the fixed gear is just great for your cycling form." says Victor. To top it off, he has the new Catlike Whisper Plus helmet, (just in stock at BGi). "Coolest and lightest helmet I have ever owned. You don't know it is there."
Bicycle Garage Indy is proud to be a long-time sponsor of the 
"On behalf of Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA), I would like to thank you and the entire BGI team for your efforts to help make 2010 N.I.T.E. Ride (Navigate Indy This Evening) such a huge success. 
We are also thankful for your working with Giant Bicycles in providing the bicyclies for the BGI Great Bike Giveaway", the prizes for the "L.I.T.E. Up Your Bike" contest, BGI’s efforts to co-promote the event and all of the other valuable elements of BGI’s sponsorship. 
Sally, Jill, Tom, Dno, Fred and I went to Versailles and rode the Dino course. Hooked up with Guy (VSP trailbuilder) Scotty (riding animal) and Tim (from Cinci) and Dave (webmaster from England-Idlewild) on the trails. Scott and Sally were still hungry for more, so they bid us adieu and we headed home. Scotty logged 75 miles before dusk, and Sally rode all night. She's training for this fall's World MTB Endurance Championships in Australia (the motive force behind Team HalfWheelers!), and came prepared with her night-riding lights. She said she had to put on arm-warmers by 4am, and that the sunrise was beautiful.
On the way home from work I took the trail behind my house. It was a little damp, but nothing to worry about until I took a sharp turn and realized just how moss covered the path had gotten. The knee and the hip will recover, but the new bike got her first real scrapes. Sometimes we learn the hard way. Watch out for mossy trails!
Yes, that's right. Pick up one of our in-store mesh shopping bags at the front door, fill it up, and carry it (no dragging allowed!) to the the check out, and Bicycle Garage Indy will take 20% off the lowest marked price on every item in the bag. 
Bicycle Garage Indy is proud to be the Official Bike Store Sponsor of the Go Girl Triathlon, Indianapolis's first women only triathlon. The triathlon will take place on Saturday, August 28, 2010, with the venue opening at 7:00 AM. Held at Eagle Creek Park on the northwest side of Indianapolis, the Go Girl Triathlon is is a Sprint Distance event, with a 500 Meter Swim in the Eagle Creek Reservoir, a 10 mile bike in and around the Eagle Creek Park, and a 3 mile run. 
Tri’s are different than other competitions, in that you have a lot of different pieces of gear that are essential to your competition day. Should you forget anything on race day (e.g. helmet, running shoes), then you literally cannot race. All that time, preparation, money and emotional energy is wasted.
Miscellaneous:
I just wanted you to know that you have some of the finest staff in the cycling industry at your (Bicycle Garage Indy) store in Castleton. Sure, it is exciting (and profitable) working with the folks buying the high end bikes, but Danielle Duning took the time to work with my son (Everest is seven) who was having such a tough time learning to ride without training wheels. She went the extra mile...and then some. Finally, she printed off instructions about removing the pedals, lowering the seat and learning to balance. She said he would learn to ride in about an hour... and wouldn't you know it, he did! And to add icing to the cake, his five year old brother Ethan learned to ride the very next day! I have included a YouTube link (
As part of our being a League of American Bicyclist, 
Lubricant comes in two forms: liquid drops or spray. Bicycle Garage Indy carries an assortment of lubricants for chains and other moving bicycle parts, and for wet, dry and off road conditions. These include products from 
On a bicycle, the most common place to lube is the chain. You can plan on lubricating your chain monthly, or every 100–150 miles. And of course, apply a fresh coat should you get caught in the rain. 
A = Air. Squeeze each tire. It should feel very firm. Once it begins to go soft, it is time to inflate your tire to the PSI (pounds per square inch) which is stamped onto the tire. A floor pump with built-in gauge, like the 
B = Brakes. Visually inspect the brakes to be sure the quick release mechanisms are secured. Squeeze the brake levers. Do the brakes come on promptly in a crisp sensation? Spin the wheels. Do they clear the brakes without rubbing? Do the brake pads still have greater than ¼ inch of soft material?
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