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Category: Tips & How To’s

How to make a mask from a bicycle jersey

October 3, 2020November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Even as we were deep into home quarantine, it became clear that our family of four was going to need a lot of masks for school, work, athletics, and other limited interactions, or I was going to have to do… Continue Reading How to make a mask from a bicycle jersey

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When you like bikes more than your teens do

August 14, 2020November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Steve and I really, really, really like bikes. We ride them and occasionally race them. We take them on day trips, long weekends, and on vacation, both in the winter and in the summer. We wear bikes on our clothing,… Continue Reading When you like bikes more than your teens do

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What I wear while riding and why – Mountain bike edition

July 21, 2020November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Preparing the head out with a friend for her second-ever ride on her new mountain bike, she texted me an important question . . . “what are you going to wear?” Or, more specifically: “I’m wearing a t-shirt. Which is… Continue Reading What I wear while riding and why – Mountain bike edition

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What I wear while riding and why – Road bike edition

June 19, 2020November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

There is a moment when talking to new riders, or our children, when the topic of clothing comes up – usually starting with the questions “do I have to wear spandex?” or “can’t I just wear regular clothing?” The answer,… Continue Reading What I wear while riding and why – Road bike edition

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Ride Safe During Hunting Season

October 24, 2019November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Hunting season is here, which means it’s a good idea for riders to add a little extra color to their wardrobe before hitting trails. (Click here for information and dates from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts). Adding brightness will not just… Continue Reading Ride Safe During Hunting Season

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Commuting by e-bike

October 2, 2019November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Inspired by our trip to Europe, and following Bike Shop Girl on Twitter, I took the Scott Sub Active eRide demo home from the shop, and for the past month, have been using the bike to commute to and from… Continue Reading Commuting by e-bike

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How MTB helped my CX races

November 30, 2017November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

As those who follow me on Instagram or Facebook may know, this year I spent a lot more time in the woods riding my new Scott mountain bike (thanks, Steve). Beyond following my dog around local trails, I spent a… Continue Reading How MTB helped my CX races Continue Reading How MTB helped my CX races

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Riding with Miss Daisy

April 17, 2017November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

For those following us on Strava or Instagram, you may have noticed we have a new riding companion – Daisy, a two-year rescue we welcomed to our family in September. A high energy girl with an athletic physique, Daisy came to… Continue Reading Riding with Miss Daisy Continue Reading Riding with Miss Daisy

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Ask the Bike Guy: What’s Your Pressure?

October 23, 2016November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy

The one question that is heard most at any cyclocross race is some variation on . . . “What’s your pressure?” The answer is going to depend on a variety of factors including whether you are riding tubeless or tubular;… Continue Reading Ask the Bike Guy: What’s Your Pressure? Continue Reading Ask the Bike Guy: What’s Your Pressure?

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Tips for riding to work

June 19, 2016November 30, 2020 The Bike Guy's Wife

Riding to work has become my favorite way to start (and end) the day – giving me time to fit in exercise, clear my head and complete my commute in a bit more time than it would normally take to… Continue Reading Tips for riding to work Continue Reading Tips for riding to work

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Me pretending to drive neutral support at the Tour Me pretending to drive neutral support at the Tour de France. Sadly the famous yellow Mavic cars and motos will be missing for the first time in 43 years as they get their house in order. 
#MavicNeutralsupport #Maviccycling #Tourdefrance
Our gift cards received an upgrade! New cards are Our gift cards received an upgrade! New cards are eco-friendly (that's marketing speak for made of cardboard instead of plastic), customizable (you can choose how much to put on the card), refillable (thanks to fancy barcodes), and available to purchase online or in the Shop. #stevethebikeguy #shoplocal #bikeshop
While we are not planning a Ruckus Ride this winte While we are not planning a Ruckus Ride this winter (need we say why?), we are using the “extra” time we have not planning a group ride to design a new t-shirt celebrating our love of riding fat bikes in the snow. Visit our website by Sunday, January 24th to help us decide on a final design. #stevethebikeguy #fatbike #bikeshop
Fitting little cyclists with new helmets always br Fitting little cyclists with new helmets always brightens our day! 

#scottspuntojunior #morekidsonbikes #moregirlsonbikes #shoplocal
Rainy Saturday can’t keep us away. Shop is open Rainy Saturday can’t keep us away. Shop is open today until 3 (if someone is already here you can wait in your car and we will call you when it’s your turn). #shoplocal #bikeshoplife #stevethebikeguy
Thanks, Stephen P. for sharing the creative ways h Thanks, Stephen P. for sharing the creative ways he's using our STBG patches. Love the updated trucker! #stevethebikeguy
With winter riding in full swing, we are answering With winter riding in full swing, we are answering the age-old question... "What are you wearing?" Visit blog.stevethebikeguy.com to share your "must-have" winter riding clothes or accessories. #stevethebikeguy #winterriding #yaybikes #yayfriends
It was a fun and frosty Saturday with friends and It was a fun and frosty Saturday with friends and customers.
We are obsessed with this cute, I mean fearsome, l We are obsessed with this cute, I mean fearsome, little helmet - perfect for your favorite adventurer.
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