Cargo Bike Convert

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 World Rides Richmond

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.

ABC's of Family Biking October 11th

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

barre3 at BicycleSPACE

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

Brompton World Championship USA 2015

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

Park(ing) Day 2015 this Friday

Park(ing) Day | Friday Sept. 18th 2015

10am - 3pm BicycleSPACE 2424 18th St. NW

One of our favorite days of the year, Park(ing) Day! This is an international movement to reclaim parking spaces in the name of public space, art, and community. Temporary parklets will be set up all over the city this Friday. You'd be surprised what fits in a parking space. Join us at our parklet at BicycleSPACE Adams Morgan. Check out the gallery of our favorite parklets from years past above. 

Plum Crazy

Friend of the SPACE, Adam, got his girlfriend, Lauren, an old Peugot Mixte to commute on. Three years later both of them had fallen in love with the look of this classic bike, but were ready for something a little lighter and with the benefits of modern components (smoother shifting and wider range of gears). “The Mixte has beautiful classic lines that have this iconic look to them. There is something about the complex nature of the frame that really intrigues me, but it always looks really clean and elegant,” remarks Adam.  

With the Peugot as inspiration, Adam set out to build a custom bike for Lauren from the frame up. He picked a Soma Buena Vista Mixte as the foundation, a versatile frame made of Tange Prestige steel. Lauren was less then thrilled with the factory color, so they enlisted some help from a friend at work. 

“At work” as Adam says, “we have a full prototype shop that has everything (CNC machines, Paint booth, Glass bead etching and blasting for aluminum finishes, a super high end 3D printer that is accurate down to 4 microns, etc.) and Josh runs everything. He makes full prototypes of every product we build before production. The dude can make literally anything you could imagine. So we got him to try and paint the bike a very specific color, and he tried many times to custom mix the exact shade of purple, but we just ended up buying a color called Mopar Plum Crazy, which was used on Challengers in the 70’s.” 

From there it was matter of handpicking just the right amount of chromed out components to complete the build. Adam selected “VO drillium cranks matched the MKS Lambda pedals… tiagra 10spd as they still use chrome components and we didn't want to drop the dollars for campy. We paired Paul Thumbies with Dura Ace down tube shifters. Then we rounded out the build with VO grand cru brake levers, Headset, and BB.” 

Ever the pragmatic DIY cyclist, Adam selected easy serviceable parts, as well as solid set of Jerry built wheels: “H+sun TB14 rims that are super light and strong, they're double wall through eyelet rims that have a really clean badge where the valve stem goes through. And then some standard tiagra hubs and 32 spoke 3 cross unbutted spokes. They're bomb proof for DC streets and the C&O.”

Lauren, picked out the perfect crane bell, complete with purple brushstrokes and a floral pattern to match the Brooks B18 Saddle. The two of them couldn’t be happier with the build, “a solid commuter/light tourer with style!” 

Let the bike do the lifting.

A video posted by BicycleSPACE (@bicyclespace) on Nov 4, 2014 at 11:20am PST

It may be September but the humidity's showing no signs of slowing down. Combat sweaty back by putting your bike to work. New waterproof handlebar bags from Chrome and classic panniers from Ortlieb and Brooks let you and your bike share the load. You'll be amazed how much more pleasant your ride is with that weight off your back. 

Full Moon Luau Ride This Friday

Join us for a full moon outing this Friday August 28th at 7pm beginning at our Downtown shop 440 K Street NW. Plan to roll out around 7:30pm. Break out your favorite Hawaiian shirts and beach attire as we celebrate the full moon in style. Our ride will wind up and down the river as we make our way to the party at Bardo, where we'll enjoy a special performance by Aloha Island Revue. Ride is free and donations will support Earth Conservation Corps.

New Bike Deposit Deal