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Salsa's coming to town! Come out to Rosaryville next Wednesday to meet some folks behind Salsa and go for a ride. The van will be stocked with Beargrease sus, mukluk sus, blackborow sus, buscksaw 1, el mariachi 2, and warbird 105 for this round of demos. There is a $3 entrance fee to the park.
November 4th 1pm - Sundown
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John and his sons, Graham, Reid, and Jack, ride to school every morning on his Xtracycle Edgerunner. Growing up on a hog farm in Indiana, biking in the city wasn't always part of John's life. After moving to DC he started using Capital Bikeshare. He quickly discovered how traveling on two-wheels can be one of the best ways to get around town.
John's kids love seeing the sights and sounds of the city.
First drop-off of the day.
Later John moved to a part of town without CABI station, so he got an old Raleigh 3-speed to keep riding. When it was time to start doing family errands by bike the Edgerunner seemed like a perfect solution.
Tony the crossing guard happily gives out high-fives every morning!
"The Edgerunner is great for its low center of gravity. It's really great to be connected to your surroundings-- like being able to enjoy the flowering trees in spring, stuff like that. It is in fact possible to make a weekly grocery run for a family by cargo bike. "
A commute with a view...
There's a reason it's called Capitol Hill. John climbs eastbound with the twins.
Riding to school is great way to be active everyday. John remarks, that like many parents, he doesn't have the time or inclination to go to the gym, but riding is good exercise and just plain fun.
Even spiderman needs a backpack. The Edgerunner has bags to carry all the essentials.
Another successful trip to school. John says goodbye to the boys. There's ample bike parking around the school, meaning neighborhood children can ride to class. John says he's enjoyed watching the amount of bikes at school grow and grow. For those like John, who live a little further away from the school, the cargo bike is great way to get the whole family there together. He's now one of the many cargo-bike parents who ride school each morning.
We are happy to announce Yoga Classes for both locations! You can now have your Monday night yoga retreat at either Adams Morgan or Downtown.
Our awesome group of volunteer instructors is growing. Pictured above, meet one of our newest teachers, Erica Wang. Erica pursued her yogic journey in efforts to both ameliorate the physical impact of injuries incurred from playing soccer (for over 30 years and still going) and explore the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga. Erica completed her 200-hour certification with the iFlow Yoga program in Ubud, Bali and teaches private lessons. She aspires to help others discover and explore yoga, however they may chose to apply the experience in their personal life journeys. Off the mat, Erica is a business strategy consultant, designer and artist who can be spotted around DC with her dog, Toby, cruising in a basket aboard her pimped out BicycleSpace ride.
DCCX is this Saturday and Sunday on the beautiful grounds of the Old Soldiers Home, which features President Lincoln's cottage, located at 324 Rock Creek Church Road NW.
Intersection of Randolph Street NW and Rock Creek Church Road NW.
Never been to a cross race? Bring some noisemakers and a thirst to party! Enjoy the festival atmosphere that is cyclocross racing. Whether you're racing or spectating there's plenty of good times to be had. This is the only cross race inside the District, and will attract 1500 registered riders and even more fans. Enjoy food and drink, bring the kids for a Little Belgians race, and cheer on your local heroes. New this year, as UCI event, each day will end with a elite races that features some of the best riders in the country.
Lisa hadn't been on a bike for 15 years, but after trying a friend's Xtracycle for a week she was hooked. She's now been riding her very own Xtracycle Edgerunner 10e for almost a month and couldn't be happier, "it is basically magic. I mean, I know it's engineering. And maybe some pixie dust."
Lisa opted for a Bosch e-assist, which makes heavy loads and steep hills much more manageable, by giving you extra power when you pedal. As she puts it, "The motor doesn't drive the bike for you. It just helps you when you're pedaling... you're still doing the work; you're just more awesome."
Xtracycles inspire confidence when handling precious cargo. This is thanks to powerful disc brakes and 20" rear wheels, which create a lower center of gravity.
Whether its the morning drop-off at school, or weekend trips to the park, the Xtracycle lets Lisa and her children travel together in a safe, efficient, and fun way.
See more of Lisa's Xtracycle adventures on her blog: Lemon Gloria
Cargo bike curious? Stop by for test ride!
The Brompton World Championship USA took place on Friday, September 25. Bromptoneers from around North America and Europe took part in the event, racing the UCI Road World Championships road circuit in beautiful downtown Richmond, Virginia.
The ABC's of Family of Biking is way for parents to come together and share tips and tricks for riding as family. Parents offered a show and tell of their own cargo bikes and were happy to answer question from those curious about family riding.
The ABCs of family biking will offer resources to area parents on family biking and give families the opportunity to test family biking equipment. There will be ASL interpretation available.
The day will include:
- Family bike demo area
- Community partner area
- Bike repair area provided by The Bike Rack
- Kids bike rodeo area
- Trail rides on the MBT
- Balance bike race for the little ones
- Donate outgrown and old bikes to Gearin' Up
BicycleSPACE Adams Morgan and barre3 14th Street are delighted to offer a free barre3 class! Join us before the store opens on Saturday morning for class, then stay to check out the shop if you'd like. Or wander down the street for brunch at one of our neighbors.
"barre3 is a 60-minute exercise class incorporating the wisdom of yoga, the strength of Pilates and the grace of ballet barre work (without the barre in this case!). Our balanced, total body workout uses our signature three-step sequence to lift and lengthen the body - isometric holds to engage the muscles, small, one-inch movements followed by large-range movements to flush the body and rev the metabolism. Our postures are designed to strengthen the core as well as protect injury-prone areas, such as the knees, hips, neck and low backs. All levels welcome.
Bring a yoga mat and water. We'll bring the music, the moves and the motivation. By registering to attend, you'll be entered into a raffle to win a barre3 mason jar drinking jar and a core ball! "
-Alicia, barre3 DC - 14th Street
Hey folks, the Brompton World Championships are once again happening, this time right here in nearby Richmond VA!
What is the Brompton World Championship? It’s a jolly good time, of course! Racers run to their folded bikes in a Le Mans style start, then unfold and complete a 10 mile course, all the while dressed in a suit jacket, collared shirt, and neck tie. Prizes are given for a variety of categories, including best dressed. More details are available here: http://www.brompton.com/Events/Posts/2015/Event-BWC-USA
Photo by Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images)
Get on the Bus!
This year, there is a Brompton Bus coming from New York to Washington DC and then going straight to Richmond, VA. The bus will stop by our Adams Morgan shop at 2424 18th St NW at 11.00 am this Friday, pick up passengers, and then head to Richmond.
Brompton has been so good to us here in Washington DC, and we want to return the favor. We are looking for volunteers to join in and help enable all the fun that is to be had, and volunteers will get a free trip and free food and drinks in the Brompton VIP tent, and a free collectable T-shirt, as well as our eternal thanks and high esteem.
This is your chance to bask in the brilliance of a bus full of Bromptonauts, if you can imagine such a thing! To volunteer, please write to us at contact@bicyclespacedc.com, and to participate in the race, please click here: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/brompton-world-championship-usa-2015-tickets-17618100212?ref=ebtnebtckt
Ivy City 1512 Okie St., N.E. Washington, DC 20002 202-853-9390
Please come visit us at our expansive Ivy City location- there’s a bike lane connected to downtown just around the block (and lots of on-street & longer term garage parking next door if you really must drive…)- our great people, bikes, and service are waiting for you!
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