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:

• Healthy Holidays - Instant Rebate from Bicycle Garage Indy and BGI Fitness
• Gift Ideas Tailored For Your Rider
• Winter Bike Service Specials - $100 Off Overhauls
• Learn Our Best Workout From Its Inventor, Phil Campbell
• Giving To Indiana Bicycling As 2012 Closes
• Indianapolis Mayor Ballard's Polar Bear Pedal

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 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.

 

We recently had a local photography company come through and shoot a virtual photo of Bicycle Garage Indy North.  We think the results are pretty cool, and you can see end product our North Store Photo Tour page, and below.

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The virtual tour is first photographed using a wide angle lens on a digital camera, on a tripod mounted accessory that controls the rotaion of the camera.  For Bicycle Garage Indy North, the tripod was moved dozens of tiems for different points of view.  The final collection of picture is then "stiched" together creating the final image that is viewable in a web browser.  Our thanks to You Are Here Photography for a doing such a great job on this project.

Lock for complete tours of BGI Downtown (in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA) and Bicycle Garage Indy South (just west of I65 on County Line Rd, Greenwood) over the next couple of weeks.

- Jay Hardcastle, Marketing Manager for Bicycle Garage indy and BGI Fitness

What is it? Cranksgiving Indy is a fun, unique new bike event that is part bike ride, scavenger hunt, food drive, tour of downtown Indy.

Riders will be given the locations of places in and around downtown Indianapolis where they will ride and purchase food items.  Locations are not announced in advance and there is no predetermined route – or even an order in which you must follow.  Best we can tell, you’ll be riding ~15 miles – but that is up to you!  Your mission is to figure out the best route to these locations, purchase the food item specified and bring your bounty of nourishment to the start/finish area safely.

Cranksgiving will be Sunday November 18  from 10 am - 3 pm, with the Start/Finish location at the Rathskeller Biergarten at the Athenaeum, 401 E. Michigan Street, downtown Indianapolis.36

With the 2013 Cyclocross Worlds in Louisville just a few months away, there is a lot of buzz for upcoming races and clinics in the Indianapolis area.

Indianapolis will be visited by the Rapha-Focus cyclocross team, featuring defending national champion Jeremy Powers.  They'll be fresh off their visit to Louisville to race the local edition of the US Grand Prix of Cyclocross (November 10-11 in Louisville).

For event registration: https://www.bikereg.com/Net/17304

Not on the BGI email list?  Here is what you missed in our latest email newsletter.  
 

Fall-Back Fitness Sale on BGI's Fitness Equipment
Maintain Your Bike! - Winter Bike Service Specials
Fitness Training Classes - Learn from visiting expert Chris Freytag
Come Meet The Rapha-Focus Cyclocross Team
Upccoming BGI Events
BGI Hot Sheet Bikes over 85 closeout bikes left

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 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 receied our latest email newsletter.  
Here some of the userful items from the latest edition:

Maintain Your Bike! - Winter Bike Service Specials
Fitness Training Classes - Learn from visiting expert Chris Freytag
Indy Monumental Marathon - Unique Biking Opportunities
Survey - Indiana needs input from "Riders in the Know"
Bike Commuter Network Night with Indy Bike Hub YMCA
BGI Hot Sheet Bikes

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 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.

 

New topics have been added to the Fall (October-December) 2012 Clinic schedule of weekly clinics at Bicycle Garage Indy locations.  The free clinics (registration required) are Mondays  at our downtown Downtown (n the Indy Bike Hub YMCA), Tuesday's at our South store in Greenwood, and Wednesday's at Bicycle Garage Indy North (E. 82nd at Dean Rd, Indianapolis).  Due to holidays and other BGI events, our fall clinic scheule varies weekly, 

Along with our popular "Fixing Flat Tires" clinic, our new topics for the fall schedule are:

Cold Weather Riding Tips
Clinic will outline the types of clothing and outerwear for different ranges of cold temperature, and
the benefits of layering and types of materials for keeping you warm in cold weather

Tips for Riding in the Dark
Extend your riding season through better lighting equipment and tips for riding in the dark.

• Lighting
• Reflective clothing
• Bike handling / visibility

Bicycling Indoors - Trainers
Extend your bicycling by brining your bike indoors and riding on a trainer.

• Types of trainers
• Tips for making riding on a trainer more fun

All Bicycle Garage Indy clinics are roughly an hour in length, and a BGI staff member will explain and demostrate the techniques, tools and other products related to the topic.  If you are interested in hands on training, BGI offers a wide variety of Bicycle Maintenance Classes and One-on-One technical training, including cycling street skills, tandeming, fitness equipment and touring.  

You can find an update listing of our classes, clinics and special events in the  BGI Calendar.

You should have just received the latest email news letter from Bicycle Garage and BGI Fitness.  
Included in our latest newsletter:

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 BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.

 

You should have just received the latest email news letter from Bicycle Garage Indy and BGi Fitness.  
Included in our latest newsletter:

• Indy Bike Hub YMCA Birthday Party - ( past )
• Indy Bike Hub YMCA - Updated Fall Hours
• Bicycle Counts - Volunteers still needed
• The Hoosier Outdoor Experience
• Cyclist / Survivor / Author - Fred Evans' Book Signing

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.

Find a full selection of bicycle packs from Arkel, Bontrager and KoKi bicycle packs at all three Bicycle Garage Indy locations: Bicycle Garage Indy North (Indianapolis, Dean Rd at 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.

Fred Evans was a healthy athlete who could complete 100-mile century rides on his bicycle in under 5 hours. Then one day he learned he had prostate cancer. His book "Surviving Cancer" recounts his ride through the ups and downs of dealing with that diagnosis and how he relied on family, friends, faith—and his bicycle—to see him through to become a cancer survivor. 

You can meet Fred Evan's  and learn more about his experience on Sunday, September 30,  at 1 pm at Bicycle Garage Indy North (Dean Road at 82nd Street, Indianapolis).  

During this event Fred will will available for author's comments, questsion and answers, and book signing.

You can register online for this no-charge event at: www.bgindy.com/for/evansbook

Fred's Bio: Fred Evans has ridden over 170,000 miles—that’s on a bicycle, not in a car. In 1986 and 1987, Fred was on loan from his executive position with Eli Lilly to the Pan American Games Organizing Committee, where he served as Vice President of the Competition Division and Co-Chairman of the Games and Venue Division. In 1981, he led the effort to have the newly built Velodrome in Indianapolis named for Marshall “Major” Taylor, a native of Indianapolis and the first Black world champion in any sport. Fred worked for 30 years in the financial division of Eli Lilly and Company. This book deals with surviving prostate cancer through laughter and faith. Having a loving wife, family, friends and prayers has been vital to his survival.

To order a book prior to the event: hiltonpub.com/bookstore/products/49993-surviving-cancer.aspx

Special limited time offer of 35% off! Regularly $17.95, now only $11.67. To receive this discount when ordering the book online, use Promo code: FRED

Are you signed up for the Bicycle Garage Indy and BGI Fitness emais? If you aren't, here are the topics in our latest newsletter:

• 16th Annual BGI Labor Day Sale
• Indianapolis To Count Bike Usage
• Indy "Complete Streets" Legislation Enacted!
• Go Girl Triathlon Tomorrow
• CIBA/IndyCOG Swap Meet Tomorrow
• Indy Bike Hub YMCA 1st Anniversary Approaching
• BGI has classified ads online (no charge to users)

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.

 

The Mass Ave Crit is one of Indy's largest competive cycling events, coming up this Saturday, August 11. The folks at NUVO, the Cultral Trail and the entire Mass Ave Distirct hope you will come down for a day of exciting racing in the heart of Indy.

Watch The Racing:  Criterium bike racing can be very exciting to watch in person. Whereas Tour de France spectators get to see the racers once along a long road route, criterium fans see the racers every minute or so as they complete dozens of short circuits (laps). Racing lasts most of the day. See the Mass Ave Criterium Website for details.

Visit The Mass Ave District: The "Mass Ave." district offers dining, shopping, arts, and more. Visit bgindy.com/for/MassIndyAve to see the directory, which shows over 30 shops, over 50 restaurants, and more places of interest.

Say "Hi" To Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown staff: At BGI's tent, we'll have fun challenges for you to participate in:
*** Change a inner tube *** Handlebar wrapping *** Trivia questions ***
Stop by the tent for special offers, learn new skills and find out about Bicycle Garage Indy's clinics, classes, rides, special events and other activities. We'll be located in Barton Park- near where Pedal & Park will be set up.

Breaking Away Film: After the races, stay for the Movie in the Park - the Indiana bicycling classic "Breaking Away" will be shown at 9:30pm after the last race and award ceremony in Davlan Park (site of the beer garden).

Go By Bike: The folks from Pedal & Park will be there to offer secure bicycle parking, just north of E. Michigan and Mass Ave, in Barton Park.

And while you are the crit,  be sure to visit the Indy Bike Hub YMCA, home of Bicycle Garage Indy Downtown. The Indy Bike Hub YMCA is Indy’s (and the nation’s) unique bicycle & fitness resource.  Both are just a few blocks away in the Indianapolis City Market.

Our mailing list subscribers hear from us every 2-3 week.  If you aren't signed up, here is was was included in our latest newsletter:

• Downtown YMCA / Bike Hub Special Offer
• Mass Ave Criterium
• Go Girl Triathlon Coming Soon
• Bike Advocacy Updates
• BGI Awarded Nuvo's 'Best Of Indy' Award

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.
 

Bicycle Garage Indy is wishing all 1,500+ riders on this Saturday's RAIN Ride (Ride Across Indiana) a fun and safe ride.  And here are two post-ride extra's from BGI to help you celebrate your riding accomplishment.

First, bring in your RAIN finishers medal and use this coupon at any Bicycle Garage Indy location (North, South or Downtown) and you can save 25% on any one (1) bicycle accessory or clothing item.  This coupon is good through Sunday, August 5, 2012. 

And if you share your RAIN ride picture and story on the BGI Your Bicycle blog, we will send you a $10 Gift Card.  Just use this form to submit your picture and a short story about your RAIN experiene, your bicycle, your training, or your riding friends,  and Bicycle Garage Indy will mail you your card after your story is published.  Follow this link for full details.

Have a great ride (where ever you ride this weekend), and thanks again to all the fans, friends and customer of Bicycle Garage Indy.

You should have just received the latest email news letter from Bicycle Garage Indy and BGI Fitness.  
Included in our latest newsletter:

• Trek Summer Sale
• California Coast Bike Trip w/ Trek Travel
• Tri-Night - "Swimming and Transitions"
• Mass Ave Criterium
• Sports Injury Evaluations at BGI South
• Rides / Clinics / The BGI Calendar

 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 BGI Downtown, in the Indy Bike Hub YMCA.

 

Come to Bicycle Garage Indy Clinics to enhance your bicycling and fitness experience. Taught by BGI staff, the informative clinics are presented free of charge. You can sign up for any number of clinics. You'll receive a reminder email a few days prior to the clinic you've registered for.

Our weekly schedule by store/location

• Mondays @ 6:30 pm at BGI Downtown
• Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm at BGI South
• Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm at BGI North

Our clinics are free, but registration is required.  You can sign-up at www.bgindy.com/for/clinics.

We have added two new topics to our latest round of clinics. 
Exploring by Bike:  Resources on where to ride: day trip, weekend trip, week vacation;  by yourself, with a group or on an organized tour.

On-Bike Survival Tips:  Repairing flat tires, dropped chain on the road or trail to get you back home.

Follow this link for complete clinic descriptions.

Our current clinic schedule runs through the end of September.  Follow the Bicycle Garage Indy Calendar for the latest information store clinics, classes and sponsored events.  Or sign-up for regular email newsletters.

We wish you a great 4th of July and hope you enjoy a beautiful bike ride with family and friends!

Our 4th of July Store Hours
BGI North & South: 10 am to 5 pm
BGI Downtown:  7 am to 6 pm

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

We just sent out a lot of bicycle relate information the latest email on Friday.  
Included in our latest newsletter:

• Legislative Action Alert
• N.I.T.E. Ride - June 23rd
• Indy Bike Lane Safety
• Bike To Work Day Recap
• TXTeam - Sports Injury Evaluations at BGI South
• Maintenance Classes / Clinics / Rides / The BGI Calendar
• Tacks On The Monon Trail

 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.
 

This week,  Alex Stewart and Alex Harrington of of Spectrum Trail Design will begin building a new off-road bike trail head, creek crossing, and other trail improvments on the river bottom north of Bicycle Garage Indy North.  The completed trail will accessed from the BGI parking lot on 82nd Street in Indianapolis.

Spectrum Trail Design is known for the work on trails at many Indiana State parks, including Fort Benjamin Harrision, Brown County, Versailles and O'Bannon.

Access to the origninal trail was blocked in 2011 by the develompment necessary for the new BGI North.

This project, to be completed by Spectrum Trail Design and BGI staff, is being funded by Cannondale Bicycle.  Earlier this year Cannondal paid for maintenance work and grooming on the 100-year sycamore ("Big Bertha") that rises above BGI North from the bottom land.

if you questions about the trail project, email Tony Simeone of Bicycle Garage Indy.

You should have just received the latest email news letter.  Included in our latest newsletter:

• Bicycle Indiana's "Resource Guide"
• ActiveIndy Tours - A New Business Offering Guided Tours
• N.I.T.E. Ride - June 23rd
• Mayor Ballard's Bike Ride  - June 2nd 
• BGI Maintenance Classes / Clinics / Rides / The BGI Calendar

 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.