It is the week before Interbike and everyone is putting out teasers of their new product that they will be launching.  Civia is one of these companies.  Known for throwing show stoppers, for example in 2007 when they released the brand with a $2500 commuter bike.  Since then they have branched out in all directions [...]

In two weekends we will be in Richmond, VA for the North American Handmade Bicycle Show.  Each evening the show ends at 6pm and we are going to be looking for you.  If you are going to the show add us on Twitter, @BikeShopGirlcom to let us know..  Let’s have a beer, share photos and [...]

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In my inbox I found some Xtracycle love this morning: A $999 Radish including Footsies and a Magic Carpet to take someone on a ride with you. Yes it is true, February is a month of love and Xtracycle is pulling all the strings for you and a loved one to get out on a [...]

A few weeks ago I submitted my application to the League of American Bicyclist for a $1,000 scholarship to a first time attendee of the National Bike Summit.  The scholarship will be a reimbursement for travel, housing and sign up cost to get to and attend the summit. I had submitted the application under the [...]