The BGI Buzz

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Sale on bikes & gear @ BGI
• 12 Biking events coming
• Share Your Bicycle story (and win a Garmin 800)

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

May is National Bike and if you are the BGI email list, you have just recieved lots of details on the exciting month ahead in our latest email newsletter.  

Here is a quick summary of the Indianapolis Bike Month Events covered in our latest newsletter:

• BGI's Bike Month Kick-Off Event
• Tour de Tires (on Mass Ave)
• Bike-In Movie @ Garfield Park (Indy Parks)
• Indianapolis Cultural Trail Ribbon Cutting & Get Down On It Grand Opening
• Indy Cog Two Wheels One City 
• Indianapolis Bike to Work Day 
• 2013 National Bike Challenge - Bicycle Indiana
• More Events On The Calendar (designed to make happier, better bike riders)

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

Bicycle Garage Indy is pleased to announce it will be hosting  Bike Month Kick-Off - a brand new event, and evening of connections, contacts and info. Come to BGI North on Wednesday, May 1 (first day of National Bike Month) from 5:30-7:30 pm. You'll meet representatives of bicycle organizations, find out what going on in Indianapolis and Indiana for bicycling, find out about upcoming events and get ready to celebrate Bike Month and Bike to Work Day!

Organizations represented (as of 4/15/13):

• ActiveIndy Tours
• Bicycle Indiana
• BISSELL/ABG/Giant Racing Team
• Central Indiana Bicycling Association (CIBA)
• Greenways Foundation
• Hoosier Mountain Bike Association (HMBA)
• Indy Bike Hub YMCA
• Nine13Sports
• Shifting Gears

We look forward to seeing you here.

Jay Hardcastle
Marketing Manager - Bicycle Garage Indy
jhardcastle@bgindy.com

Bicycle Garage Indy is pleased to have Geoffrey Chandler join us and help our customers learn more about preparing for triathlons. His presentation will cover the following:

• Training
• Skills
• First Race Preparation
• Equipment
• Resources

If you have any specific question on one of the topics listed that you'd like addressed, please enter your question in the registration form at www.bgindy.com/for/trinight.

Geoffrey Chandler's bio: Based in Indianapolis, Geoffrey is a certified USAT level 1 coach bringing 28 years of multi-sport competition and passion for endurance sport.  Having competed in six World championship events of varying distances including Hawaii Ironman, ITU Wolrd Long-Distance Championship, ITU World Duathlon Championship, and ICU Masters World Cyclocross Championship, Geoff has a wide range of experience from which to draw. Geoff is also the 2012 Indiana State TT Champion in his age group and considers cycling his strongest suit.

Geoff's background as a teacher helps him appreciate the uniqueness of each athlete and find ways to turn challenges into strengths. He has a particular interest and knowledge relating to power-based cycling training.

Agenda

5:45 pm    Food/social time
6:15 pm    Welcome/Intros
6:30 pm    Presentation: How to Prepare for a Successful Triathlon - Geoffrey Chandler
7:15 pm    Shopping
7:45 pm    Door Prizes / Evening ends

Please fill out this form at to register for Bicycle Garage Indy's "Tri Night: How to Prepare for a Successful Triathlon" on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at Bicycle Garage Indy North, 4340 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN. 

Jay Hardcastle
Marketing Manager - Bicycle Garage Indy
jhardcastle@bgindy.com

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• TREKfest Sale (April 11 - 15)
• Vote (on Facebook) for Indiana's trail (funded by Bell Helmets) www.hmba.org
• BGI TRI (athlon) NIGHT coming 4/25
• Ladies' Night Thursday 4/11: registration open
• Indianapolis' 'Complete Streets' policy commended
• BGI Weekly Ride Calendar

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

Bicycle Garage Indy hosts several rides led by BGI Staff on a regular basis from our North and South stores.  Each ride has unique character from social to challenging workout. These rides are just one of the many ride oppurtunities aviailable to the bicyclists in greater Indiapolis area.

BGI South Monday Evening Rest & Recovery Ride: Rides are a lower-intensity training ride of 28 miles. Typical pace is 15-17 mph. We will work on pace lines and drafting technique. More experienced riders will always be there to give advice.

Bicycle Garage Indy hosts several rides led by BGI Staff on a regular basis from our North and South stores.  Each ride has unique character from social to challenging workout. These rides are just one of the many ride opportunities available to the bicyclists in the greater Indianapolis area.

If you are looking for a way to finish your weekend, or start your week, we have a Sunday evening ride from the BGI Noth that may be just the ticket.

BGI Sunday Evening Ride: The Sunday Evening Ride is meant as an introductory ride for Road cyclists or a relaxing ride for the experienced cyclist. Lightly paced ride ranging from 16-22 mph and covering an average of 30 miles. Newbies are always welcome! Helmets Required. Lights and road bikes recommended

Start Location: Bicycle Garage Indy North, 4340 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis (directions).  Note that BGI North closes at 5:00 PM on Sunday.

Dates: Sundays, March-August
Time:  5:30-8:30 pm
Ride length: 30 miles
Ride Leader: Danielle Duning
Rain Cancels Ride. Call BGI North 317-842-4140 by 4:30 to cancel or if weather is questionable.

If you have questions about this ride, please contact ride leader Danielle Duning at dduning@bgindy.com and put "Sunday Ride" in the email subject line.

BGI Sunday Evening Rides are FREE, but to help us know how many to plan for, please fill out this form online:  http://bgindy.com/articles/bgi-sunday-evening-ride-bgi-north-pg1331.htm.

Find complete details on all Bicycle Garage Indy rides in the Indianapolis area at www.bgindy.com/for/rides_atbgi or in the BGI calendar.

Join us at Bicycle Garage Indy North on Thursday, April 11, starting at 5:30 PM, for the next BGI Ladies' Night.  We'll have Sam Bailey, owner of Koki Bike Bags of Hood River, Oregon here for this fun event.  This in-store event is free, but registration at  www.bgindy.com/for/ladiesnight is required.  Attendance is limited to 50, so please sign up early.

Sam will answer all your questions about the various options you have to carry items on your bike for longer rides, running errands, shopping - you name it, there's a way to carry it.   She will also talk more about  Decide 2 Ride, the riding philosphy that drives her company.

Bonus Event: If you can't come to Ladies' Night but still want to learn about Koki's line of bags and panniers, head to BGI South on Thursday April 11 between 12pm - 2pm. We're pleased to have Sam Bailey, owner of Koki Bike Bags, visit BGI South for a less structured event. Don't be shy. We just want to help you learn about bicycle bags so that you can enjoy your biking more. Let us know you're coming by using the registration at this link.

Please consider making a small donation (used bicycle parts, cash donation) to help support Shifting Gears. Shifting Gears is a program which takes in donated bikes, the bikes are refurbished by offenders and donated through community organizations to people who need bikes. Shifting Gears is a partnership between Bicycle Garage Indy, Volunteers of America of Indiana and Indiana Department of Correction. For more information: www.bgindy.com/for/shiftinggears

With warmer finally just around the corner, Bicycle Garage Indy has another series of free, bicycling-related clinics to get you ready for your best riding season ever. The schedule starts on Monday, April 8 at Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown, with a new start time, 7:00 PM. Clincis are also offered onTuesday at BGI South in Greenwood, and Wednesday at  BGI North.  Registration information is available on the BGI website at www.bgindy.com/for/clinics. Clinics are free, but registration is required.

Topics to be covered during April include (full details are on the clinic registration page):

• Fixing Flat Tires (and other minor annoyances)
• Ready to Ride: Rider
• Preparing for Your First Century or RAIN Ride (new for 2013)
• Urban Cycling Tips (new for 2013)

Clinic presentation are usually about 45 minutes in length.  You can come as you are for our clinics, your bike is not required.

Bicycle Garage Indy offers these clinics, along with classes and one-one instruction, and in-store events as part of our 3 E's - Educate, Excite, Expand, 

- Educate customers about how to use our products for a healthier lifestyle
- Build Excitement for the use of our products and provide the motivation for a healthier lifestyle
- Expand the opportunities for a healthy lifestyle by increasing the venues for safe and fun cycling

Clinics are are offered at all three locations; Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Road at 82nd St.),  South (just west of I-65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood), and BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.  

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
This is edition is jam packed with exiciting events coming up in April:

• April 3rd -  Indy Greenways Master Plan meeting
• April 8th -  Greenways Foundation gathering
• April 11th - Ladies' Night at BGI (Registration)
• April 25th - TRI(athlon) Night at BGI (Registration)
• April Weeknights - no-charge clinics at BGI stores (starts 4/8)
• April Tuesdays & Fridays- Yoga classes at BGI

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

Bicycle Garage Indy North and Bicycle Garage Indy South will be the site of the Indiana unveiling of the most aerodynamic road bike in the world, Giant Bicycle’s Propel Advanced SL. The Propel Advanced SL is wind-tunnel proven to be faster from every angle.  This will be just one of the special events during BGI's 30th Annual Spring Bicycle Expo, March 15-17.

Years of research, development and testing—in the wind tunnel and on the roads by Team Blanco pros including sprinter Theo Bos—led to the all-new Propel Advanced SL, the world’s fastest aero road bike. Its wind-slicing new innovations include AeroSystem Shaping technology, the SpeedControl SLR brake system and Contact Aero handlebar. The Advanced SL-grade composite frame—with an OverDrive 2 steerer tube for stiff, precise steering and handling, and integrated seatpost for added aerodynamics and compliance—forms the backbone of a bike that has best-in-class light weight and unrivaled aero innovation.

Be the first to see the fastest aero bike ever built at Bicycle Garage Indy at the following times and locations:

Friday, March 15 at 5:00 PM
Bicycle Garage Indy North, 4340 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis

Friday, March 15 at 7:00 PM
Bicycle Garage Indy South, 997 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood

Other Activities at Bicycle Garge Indy North during the 3 day Spring Bicycle Expo include:

Jeff Lenosky Bicycle Stunt Show Times:
Friday, March 15: 6 pm;
Saturday, March 16: 11 am, 2 pm, 6 pm; 
Sunday, March 17: 1 pm, 3 pm

Bicycle Seminars (presented by various Bicycle Industry Experts and Advocacy groups):
Friday, March 15: 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm 7 pm
Saturday, March 16: 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm 7 pm
Sunday, March 17: 2 pm, 4 pm

The Jeff Lenosky stunt shows and Bicycle Seminars are all free to the public.

Bicycle stunt man Jeff Lenosky will perform again at BGI North during the Spring Expo.  Jeff is a periennial favorite in Indianapolis,  demonstrating his riding skill in jumps on,  over and off obstacles over 8 feet high.  Jeff, sponsored by Giant Bicycle will perform all three days of the Expo, March 15, 16, and 17.

A legend of mountain bike freeriding and trials riding, Lenosky is a veteran Giant rider who travels the country competing and performing demos. A native of New Jersey, he is a pioneer of MTB street and urban riding and he holds the world record for the highest bunny hop on a mountain bike (45.5 inches).

Today Lenosky spends most of his time showing off his skills at group events and also competing in trials, dual stunt and other events such as the Odd Couple MTB/BMX contest at Ray’s MTB Park in Cleveland. In a typical year, he performs more than 150 shows all around the country. In addition to competing and riding, Lenosky helps created, design and construct competitions and courses. 

Jeff Lenosky show tims at BGI North:

• Friday: 6pm
• Saturday: 11am, 2pm, 6pm
• Sunday: 1pm, 3pm

Visit YouTube to see Jeff doing his thing. Kids love it!

	Jeff Lenosky Video #1 (3:30 runtime) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IKuRdgcUVI
	Jeff Lenosky Video #2 (2:04 runtime) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-CB1fb8RbM

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  And the highlight of this issue is our 30th annual Spring Bicycle Expo.
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Bicycle Garage Indy Spring Bicycle Expo
• Jeff Lenosky Returns to BGI for Expo
• spIN 2013 - The Indiana Bicycle Summit March 14-16 

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

Join us at Bicycle Garage Indy North on Thursday, February 28,  and be surrounded by dozens of other women for a fun evening. The evening's topic will be "All About Chamois".  We'll have Brendan Gecik from Gore Bike Wear in town to answer all your questions about chamois, including - what is a chamois?.  What is a chamois?  (If you don't know, you definitely should attend this Ladies' Night!)

What is a chamois? Pronounced "Shammy", a chamois is defined as: 1) a small extremely agile goat antelope (Rupicapra rupicapra) of mountainous regions from southern Europe to the Caucasus; 2) a soft pliant leather prepared from the skin of the chamois or from sheepskin;3) a cotton fabric made in imitation of chamois leather.

Brendan will be talking about definitions #2/#3 and how it relates to comfort on the bike.  In his own words, here is Brendan's bio. "I've been riding and racing bikes since 1985, shortly after the bike was invented and right before the advent of suspension. I'm a cyclist first, racer second though. I feel more accomplishment helping others achieve and pulling teammates along than actually going for the win myself. I've raced everything from BMX to 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike and I have a lot of time in the saddle to speak from. I've worked for GORE Bike Wear for two years and prior spent 12 years as a cycling apparel Buyer at retail so I've seen it all come and go or stay."

So mark your calendar, and and be sure to register (it's free) at www.bgindy.com/for/ladiesnight.  Registration is limited to 50, so please register soon!

Date:  Thursday, February 28, 2013
Time: 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Location: Bicycle Garage Indy North, 4340 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis, IN

Evening Activities

5:30-6:15 pm   Social time with food and beverages
6:15-6:30 pm   Introduction
6:30-7:15 pm   Presentation "All about Chamois" Brendan Gecik, Gore Bike Wear
7:15-8:30 pm   Shopping
8:00 pm          Door Prize Drawing / Shopping
8:30 pm          Evening ends

Registration is FREE. Discount coupons for clothing and accessories will be available to those who attend. 

Bonus Mid-Day Event
Meet & Greet with Brendan Gecik
Bicycle Garage Indy South (997 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood)
Thursday, February 28 12-2 pm
 
If you can't come to Ladies' Night but still want to learn about bicycling clothing, the mysterious chamois, or Gore Bike Wear products in particular, head to BGI South on Thursday February 28 between 12pm - 2pm. We're pleased to have Brendan Gecik from Gore visit BGI South for a less structured event. Don't be shy. We just want to help you learn about bike clothing so that you can enjoy your biking more. You can register (it's free) at www.bgindy.com/for/ladiesnight.

While this event is free, we hope you will please consider making a small donation (used bicycle parts, cash donation) to help support Shifting Gears. Shifting Gears is a program which takes in donated bikes, the bikes are refurbished by offenders and donated through community organizations to people who need bikes. Shifting Gears is a partnership between Bicycle Garage Indy, Volunteers of America of Indiana and Indiana Department of Correction. For more information: www.bgindy.com/for/shiftinggears

 

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Presidents' Day Sale On All Fitness Equipment
• Ladies' Night at BGI North -  February 28th
• No-charge Energy Eval. Nets Bicycle Indiana $25
• Indy Greenways' Master Plan & Survey
• Indy's Progress To Be Topic At National Bike Summit
• American Lung Association Stair Climb
• Clinics & Classes on the BGI calendar 

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

- Jay S. Hardcastle, BGI Marketing Manager 
 

Bicycle Garage Indy has expanded its Bicycle Maintenance Class offerings to 8 class topics for 2013.  The new classes include an introductory maintenance class, a single-speed bike class, and care of off-road suspension components.   Complete details on the class offerings are available on the Bicycle Garage Indy website.

The new class offerings are:

Our new Bicycle Maintenance 101 class is for any rider who would like to learn basic care for their bicycle, under the "hands-on" guidance of our experienced mechanics. Topics covered will include basic bicycle terminology, wheel removal, flat tire repair, simple adjustments for seats and handlebars, bicycle lubrication and cleaning, and simple road repairs. Time is also allowed for a question and answer period.

Suspension - 301 Fork Lowers Service: This class will cover our lowers service on a Fox or Rockshox suspension fork. You will remove your fork lowers, clean, inspect for wear and install new wipers and oil. We will also cover tuning tips. Early registration is highly recommended as this class has limited attendance. Please let us know ahead of time the year, make and model of your fork for ample time to prepare. Class price does not include the necessary wiper kit or any other parts used. 

Suspension - 302 Shock Air Canister Service: This class will cover air canister service on a Fox or Rockshox rear shock. You will remove the shock, disassemble, clean, inspect for wear and install a new seal kit. We will also cover eyelet replacement and tuning tips. Please let us know ahead of time the year, make and model of your shock for ample time to prepare. Class price does not include the necessary seal kit or any parts used.

- Jay S. Hardcastle - Marketing Manager - Bicycle Garage Indy

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Winter bike service specials end in 7 days
• "Hoist Night" - building strength with functional trainers
• Bicycle Indiana can benefit from your action.
• Indy Greenways' Master Plan & Survey
• Cyclocross World Championship in Louisville Feb. 2 & 3
• More Events On The Calendar (designed to make happier, better bike riders)

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

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• Sprint 8 Training: Learn About Our Most Effective Workout From Its Inventor, Phil Campbell
• BGI Fitness Resolution Sale On All Fitness Equipment
• Winter Bike Service Specials - $100 Off Overhauls
• YMCA - Indy Bike Hub Membership Specials
• Indianapolis Mayor Ballard's Polar Bear Pedal (1/5/13)
• BOP To The TOP (1/19/13) - Shower At The Bike Hub
• More Events On The Calendar (designed to make happier, better bike riders)

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

Looking for a way to really keep a fitness resolution in 2013?  What if you could double your endurance, lose weight and gain fitness in only 20 minutes, three times a week? Sound too good to be true?  Not with SPRINT 8 Exercise Program. Studies have shown that intense 30-second intervals help double endurance in just 2 weeks. (Journal of Applied Physiology, Feb. 10, 2005). More recent studies using SPRINT 8 have shown unbelievable results in weight loss and overall fitness in just 8 weeks.

“SPRINT 8 is like interviewing the body and asking ‘what kind of exercise program should I be doing,’ explains Phil Campbell, creator of SPRINT 8 exercise program, “and the body is screaming at us through new research that when we do SPRINT 8, the body releases the most powerful body fat reducing, energy generating, muscle toning substance known in science -- exercise-induced growth hormone. Our study on middle-aged working adults shows that targeting growth hormone with SPRINT 8 gets twice the results of injecting growth hormone in body fat loss.”

Here are some SPRINT 8 highlights:

- Each workout takes only 20 minutes!
- Effective for all ages and fitness levels
- Naturally releases human growth hormone (your fitness" hormone)
- Cuts body fat and tones muscle
- Reduces wrinkles
- Boosts energy
- Improves speed and performance
- Doubles endurance

The general public is invited to BGI Fitness (Bicycle Garage Indy) on January 9 & 10, 2013, to try out the program with Phil Campbell himself!  Vision Fitness has teamed up with Phil Campbell, to develop an anaerobic SPRINT 8 program found exclusively on select Vision Fitness® treadmills, elliptical trainers and indoor cycles.  The SPRINT 8 workout is perfect for time-crunched adults because it only takes 20 minutes. 

BGI Fitness SPRINT 8 Schedule of events:

Wednesday, January 9
BGI Fitness South, 997 E. County Line Rd., Greenwood
5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 pm SPRINT 8 Classes with Phil Campbell

Thursday, January 10
BGI Fitness North, 4130 E. 82nd St., Indianapolis
5:00, 6:30 & 8:00 pm SPRINT 8 Classes with Phil Campbell

More details and registration: www.bgifitness.com/for/sprint8
Attending a SPRINT 8 Class is free, but registration is required.

When you visit Bicycle Garage Indy, BGI Fitness is the same store. Bicycle Garage Indy-North (Dean Rd at East 82nd Street) and Bicycle Garage Indy-South (just seconds west of I-65 on County Line Road).

BGI customers on our email list have recently received our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the useful items from the latest edition:

• BGI Fitness Resolution Sale On All Fitness Equipment
• Sprint 8 Training: Learn About Our Most Effective Workout From Its Inventor, Phil Campbell
• Winter Bike Service Specials - $100 Off Overhauls
• YMCA - Indy Bike Hub Membership Specials
• Indianapolis Mayor Ballard's Polar Bear Pedal (1/5/13)
• BOP To The TOP (1/19/13) - Shower At The Bike Hub
• More Events On The Calendar (designed to make happier, better bike riders)

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