Bicycle Garage Indy is a sponsor of the Hoosier Outdoor Experience, Saturday & Sunday, September 18-19, 2010, at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis, IN.The Hoosier Outdoor Experience is Indiana's largest, hands-on outdoor recreation event. Featuring over 50 activities and 120 grassroots partners, this no-charge weekend at Fort Harrison State Park in Indianapolis will provide the opportunity to learn the basics of outdoor recreation activities available across Indiana's extraordinary public lands.
Bicycle Garage Indy is proud to sponsor the event by providing bikes for Bicycle Indiana's road bicycling event and the Hoosier Mountain Bike Associations' Mountain Bike skills and trail riding event. For more info and to register: www.HoosierOutdoorExperience.IN.gov
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. 
First up was our Santana Sovereign tandem. It got a pair of 700x28's Continental (wire bead) 
Next up was my wife's 2008 Trek 1.2 WSD and our youngest son's venerable, hand-me-down `90 Trek 1200. Linda rides for sport and triathlons, while Justin is riding to school, and on club and family rides. For their bikes I went with the durable and economical 
Finally, my `83 Trek 850 commuter bike was due for new rubber. I had to replace (mid ride!) one tire last summer, so on the rear I have a Bontrager H2 Hardcase 26 x 1.5". My front tire, which had plenty of tread left, but had sidewall breakdown after 3 years of all-day, outdoor parking was replaced this spring with a 
It was time for a new pair of gloves, and after a month of riding, I am very happy with the 2010 version of the 
I have tried dozens of different cycling gloves over the years. For me, a typical pair is good for about two full seasons, though your mileage may vary. I replace them when the palm padding breaks down, or if the body of the gloves begins to wear or look especially grungy. With the fabrics, leather treatments and padding materials available today, you can extend a gloves life with rinsing and washing with a gentile detergent; check the manufacturers label before you do.
Cycling gloves provide additional padding to protect the hands from vibration, especially the Ulnar nerves growing across the palm. For my tandem and my high mileage riding, I combine a good pair of gloves with Fizik Bar Gels, under a padded tape, like Deda Tape. Gloves also protect you hand from abrasions in the event of spill or during normal riding for off road riders.
There are a lot of bicyclists who can put their complete riding needs for a day in a couple of jersey pockets. I am not one of them. It is not that I am a totally 
What to do when you are a couple who wants to bike together, but one of you is so much stronger than the other? We have seen this scenario play out so many times. The stronger spouse is holding back, putting the brakes on their speed and fun. And the slower spouse is busting a gut – struggling to hold a pace that is much too fast. The ride is frustrating and not much fun for either person. After a few more attempts, the slower spouse usually gives up, leaving only the faster one to continue with the sport of bicycling. This is where a tandem bicycle comes in handy. A tandem is the great equalizer – allowing couples with greatly varying abilities to ride together seamlessly. 
Tandems have come a long way from the single speed resort bikes you rode as a kid. The 
About 9 years ago I purchased a 
Loading 4 bikes and gear may appear challenging, so here are some tips from our many summers of practice. We are a typical family of four, and we sometimes leave town for a ride, or to explore a new locale. We started our family outings when our boys were infants, so we have LOTS of practice.
When loading bikes on the Big Horn, each bike alternates front to back, and it may take a couple of tryw to find the combination for your families bikes. The bike holders can slide (tip, a quick shot of Formula 409 or similar cleaner eases sliding them). We also run a security cable through all the wheels to secure the bikes onto the rack.
Finally comes your apres ride extras. Fresh clothing is nice, especially on hot days. A a cooler of of drinks is also a good idea. If showers aren't available, we throw in some baby wipes, for quick clean for the drive home.
Water bottles have been with us for years. Their versatility is unrivaled: you can use them to drink from, pour water over yourself on those scorching, hot days and defend yourself from dogs. Their biggest weakness for me appears in the height of summer – when I am forcing down HOT water on my 60 mile days. Ugh! I can never force myself to drink as much as I 
Before the insulated bottle design came out, I switched over to the CamelBak hydration pack, and was sold instantly. I loaded the bag up with ice, topped it off with water, and for HOURS sipped on ICE COLD WATER. Yum!!! I have never had problems with sufficient hydration since. The other feature I like is how hydration packs allow you to stay more “hands-on”. No more fumbling to return it to the cage or the infamous dropped bottle in a pack of riders. 
For the truly high tech bikie, the 
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