Bike Carson

There is one more Bicycle Maintenance Clinic left to attend. This week’s topic; what to wear when commuting by bike.
These very informative clinics provide necessary instruction to the experienced and novice cyclist, and have contributed greatly to the success of Bike Month in Carson City.
Thanks Dennis!
Bike Habitat
921 Topsy Ln #238
267-5053
Clinic begins at 6:30 p.m. […]

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The official Bike to Work Week celebration has come to a close. We’ve had non stop fun since Wednesday, and now it’s time to rest for a few days! Here’s a look back at the activities since the last report.
Wednesday Night Social Ride

Wednesday night’s social ride was a big success, with around 50 […]

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I had 10 bicycle commuters show up at the Starbucks on Retail Drive. Free coffee (and hot chocolate for the kids) was enjoyed, and I gave out a few Muscle Powered Maps. 2 riders just happened to be riding by and didn’t realize it was Bike to Work Day.
And yes, I […]

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Bike to Work Day is tomorrow, and it’s a day packed full of events; free bus service for bicycle commuters, bicycle commuter stations, and Bike Month raffle.

Carson City Stylin’
Starting at 6:30 a.m.
JAC-Jump Around Carson
You may have seen the Jump Around Carson (JAC) buses making their rounds in Carson City. Lately I’ve noticed […]

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We had another successful Bicycle Maintenance Clinic last Thursday at the Bike Habitat.
Denis demonstrated several emergency repair scenarios that may occur when out riding your bicycle and what to do to fix the problem.

One more example of why Jeff M. should be the only person allowed to take photos
This Thursday’s clinic may be the most […]

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The weather was a bit chilly for the opening morning of Bike to Work Week, but this appeared not to be too discouraging, as many riders were out today in honor of this great event.

Jeff P arrives with Shelly Aldean
Jeff and Amy Potter rode out to City Supervisor Shelly Aldean’s house, and picked her […]

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Bike to Work Week starts this Monday May,12.
To help bring attention to Bike to Work Week, Carson City Supervisor Shelly Aldean will hop on the back of my tandem and we’ll pedal together from her home on the north end of town, to her office on the west-side of Carson.

On the way we’ll stop […]

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To help kick off Bike to Work Week the boys at The Bike Smith are donating their time and labor to the citizens of Carson City.
On Saturday, May 10, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, their annual Safety Inspection, Bike Fit and Flat Tire Fix will be held in front of the shop at […]

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On Friday evening May 9, Denis Coyne, owner of Bike Habitat in south Carson City, is hosting a Commuters Forum in his shop at 911 Topsy Lane #238 (next to Best Buy).
Refreshments will be served from 6:00-6:30 p.m., with the forum commencing at 6:30. […]

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Giant Tran Send
Flat tire, broken chain, a rim so out of alignment it rubs the brake pad. As those of you who have been cycling for a while know, it’s not if it will happen, it’s when.
All bicycle commuters should know a few basic repair skills to get their bicycle home (or to […]

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