The Bicycle City

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Wee Bike

This is my son's new bike for this summer. My dad got it for his birthday in January, but we were just able to get him out on it. It's so much fun to see the little guy pedal.

For now it's a bit big. But his older sister is opting for it over the Disney princess bike, which is kind of funny. It is a sweet ride, though.

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Shorts and a T-Shirt

Welcome back, Spring!

Today was my first ride of the year in shorts and a t-shirt. It feels so nice to just hop on the bike with barely anything on your back. I love winter riding, but I could not be more excited about warm weather coming.

Seasons in Kentucky are great because you always have something to look forward to. In August I'll be doing cartwheels over the thought of riding in the snow. But for now, I'll soak up this sun.

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Broke Spoke Video

Another great bike shop in town. I've been there a couple times and I recommend it to anyone. It's cool that these guys have followed through with their concept.

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Schwalbe Tubes

I finally made the choice to bump up the quality of inner tubes I run on my bikes. Schwalbe makes high quality tubes that actually do make a real difference in the riding experience.

Do they feel different? Not that I can tell. But they don't leak air like cheaper tubes. I've always bought middle of the road tubes from the bike shop. But as much as I ride, and with the variations of bikes I ride, it seemed like there was always a need to pump up my tires before each ride.

Schwalbe tubes eliminate that need. So far I've put them on one bike in my stable and I've yet to refresh the tire pressure one month in. That's a huge help when you want to grab your bike and go. I'd recommend these tubes to anyone who rides more than a couple times in a week.

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Bike Green Lexington

There's a new bike shop opening up about a mile from where I work. Bike Green Lexington has a presence on Facebook for now and, from the looks of it, could be a great shop. It looks like they're biggest bike offerings come from Kona, which is good by me.

For the most part, though, I'd be looking for knowledgable and helpful staff. Actually, I'd settle for less knowledge and more helpfulness. I hate the bike shop snobs that end up discouraging people from learning and wanting to ride.

I really love my shop I use right now. It would take a lot to peel me away from my loyalty to them. But they're on the other side of town (40 minute drive from my house). This could really be a game changer since it's so close. I'll look forward to their opening and getting in to meet them.

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Great Bike Artwork

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