Bicycle Trash

Topaz is the child of carpenter and she's worked on sets as a stage hand for theaters. However it wasn't until recently that she considered building things out of bike parts. Topaz was commuting from SW and came to talk to Neil about a tune-up. Neil fixed her up, offered her old parts and an idea was born. Topaz turned her old cassette into holiday ornaments, gear flakes. 

Topaz has always been interested in saving resources and repurposing things. Her ornaments took off and she began collecting all the bicycle trash she could from our shops. We're couldn't be happier to see old cassettes, chains, and tubes live on. Today Topaz has a studio in Tacoma Park and is able to crank out all the Bicycle Trash she can dream up! Come by and check out these awesome one-of-kind Made-in-DC gifts. 

Layer Up

A video posted by BicycleSPACE (@bicyclespace) on Nov 22, 2016 at 1:12pm PST

Becky's first bike shop job was at the Downtube in Albany, NY. Winter riding is somer of her favorite. You get the trails to yourself, it's quiet and serene. And you can do so while being quite comfortable. It's all about managing your own heat and the wind, while staying dry. Unlike hiking or running, you're generating a lot of wind resistance on a bike and it's easy for your heat to blow away. A wind resistant outer shell is the ideal outer layer. However you also want breathable materials that dry easily. Becky loves using merino layers because they are warm, don't hold moisture and stay clean longer. Gloves that allow full movement and relieve pressure points make sure the blood keeps flowing and you stay warm. 

Endura Luminite Jacket and Tights

endura Baabaa Multitube, Baselayer, and Strike Glove 

Family Bike Night

A video posted by BicycleSPACE (@bicyclespace) on Nov 23, 2016 at 9:48am PST

Interested in getting the whole family rolling? Join us for Family Bike Night Dec 6 6pm-8pm at BicycleSPACE Ivy City. Free registration on Facebook. Learn how to pick the perfect bike for you kid. Test ride our fleet. Demo trailers and xtracycles.

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanks #bikedc family for being awesome. Thanks to the noble bicycle for always being faithful. Our friends and our wheels inspire us to explore and connect with world around us. 

Shop is open 10 AM - 5 PM Nov. 23 and closed for Thanksgiving.

Normal hours resume Friday. Join us for group rides all weekend and some toasty treats on Small Business Saturday.

Saturday  Nov. 26 10 AM - 7 PM

9 AM Hills of Anacostia Ride Downtown

10 AM Nice-n-Easy Ride Downtown

11:30 AM Cupcake Ramble Downtown

Sunday Nov. 27 11 AM - 6 PM

9 AM Hills of Rock Creek Ride Adams Morgan

10 AM Nice-n-easy Ride Adams Morgan

11:30 AM City Explorers Ride Downtown 

Monday Nov 28 8 AM - 7 PM

7:30 PM Yoga Class Adams Morgan and Downtown

Give-what-you-can donations support DC Central Kitchen 

Pro Builds

Some of Scott's favorite days in the shop are pro builds. This is when we work with you to spec a bike from the frame up. Sometimes a customer has their dream build in mind, and comes ready with every single component meticulously researched. Other times they want to pick our brains to see what makes the most sense for their style of riding. The result is a bike that is just for you! 

A video posted by BicycleSPACE (@bicyclespace) on Nov 1, 2016 at 2:21pm PDT

A video posted by BicycleSPACE (@bicyclespace) on Nov 1, 2016 at 1:58pm PDT

Anacostia Trail Opening: Kenilworth Gardens Segment

Trick or Trail. Halloween was a celebration of the great work from partners across the region to open Kenilworth Garden Section of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. This final section means there's now 70 miles of connected trails in the region. You can take the trail into Maryland along the Anacostia Tributary Trail and Northwest Branch Trail, as far north as Brookside Gardens in Wheaton MD, or east to Greenbelt Park. The trail connects to the south on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail to Nationals Ballpark. 

New Bike Rebate!

No membership needed! Enjoy an instant rebate voucher on all bike purchases, including sale bikes!

Buy a bike, get a voucher for the following amount:

• Bikes under $500: $25 voucher
• $500-$749: $50 voucher
• $750-$999: $75 voucher
• $1000-$1499: $100 voucher
• $1500-$1999: $150 voucher
• $2000 or more: $200 voucher

Brompton Sale

Your chance to save on the world's finest folder! All in-stock 2016 Bromptons are on sale now.

*Update* See how a folder fits into your commute. Demo a Brompton for 48 hours at any shop now through November. Please bring an ID and CC and enjoy the freedom of folding life for a few nights.  

M6L-12% Columbia Heights Climber Green  $1,700.00 now $1,428.00

M6R Black $1,800.00 now $1,512.00

M3L Racing Green $1,600.00 now $1,344.00

M3RA Brookland Bomber Black  $1,575.00 now $1,323.00

M6R Tempest Blue2$1,775.00 now $1,491.00

S6L Reflecting Pool Blue2 $1,700.00 now $1,428.00

M6R Pleasant Hillrider Berry $1,935.00 now $1,625.00

M6L-12 Kalorama Kommuter Orange $1,700.00 now $1,428.00

H6R Oval Office White $1,700.00 now $1,428.00

M6LA Tenleytown Transporter Stardust $1,840.00 now $1,546.00

M6LA Black $1,620.00 now $1,361.00

S6R George Townie Raw Lacquer $2,055.00 now $1,726.00

H6R $1,956.00 now $1,643.00

H3RA Glover Park Roller Black $1,575.00 now $1,323.00

S3L Black $1,480.00 now $1,243.00

P6RA Penn Quarter Racing Green $1,795.00 now $1,508.00

S1EA Black $1,255.00 now $1,054.00

S2EA Orange $1,480.00 now $1,243.00

H6EA -12% Raw Lacquer SON Dynamo $2,340.00 now $1,966.00

S2L Black $1,480.00 now $1,243.00

H6LA Raw Lacquer $1,900.00 now $1,596.00

H6LX Superlight Lagoon Blue $2,550.00 now $2,142.00

H6L Stardust $1,840.00 now $1,546.00

M3LA Orange/Black $1,590.00 now $1,336.00

H3L Trinidad Trekker White $1,520.00 now $1,277.00

H6L Lagoon Blue BLack Edition $1,620.00 now $1,361.00

Brooklyn in the house!

Good Luck to Bike To Brooklyn Riders who leave bright and early tomorrow! The ride supports our friends at Run Hope Work: a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of young people in crisis. Through running, mentorship and hands-on training in trades like flooring and solar panel installation, participants gain the skills they need to be active members of their community.

Brooklyn comes to DC! You could win a Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Bike from us this Sunday! Party starts at pop up bar in Mellow Mushroom at noon. 

Sign up (http://brooklynbrewerymash.com/washington-dc/neighborhood-immersion) to enter and enjoy: 

+ Lunch at either Amsterdam Falafelshop, Pop's SeaBar, or Songbyrd Music House & Record Cafe 
+ Free beers at Smoke & Barrel, Bedrock Billiards(and a free game of pool), and a free beer cocktail atBourbon Adams Morgan.
+ Deals and discounts at The Bottle Shop, Meeps,Smash!, Urban Dwell DC, Rise Gluten Free Bakery 

Introducing Endura

Founded in Scotland, Endura, has been making awesome apparel for all-condition riding since 1993. We're thrilled to get some new pieces in just in time for the fall season. 

1. Womens Strike II Glove - Seamsealed, waterproof, breathable, with extended cuffs and high vis details. 

s2. Urban Softshell Jacket - waterproof hoodie with Napoleon media pocket, hand warmer front pockets, and big stash pocket in rear. 

3. Deluge II Glove - waterproof winter weight glove.

4. Baabaaa - Long sleeve baselayer in naturally insulating, machine washable Merino Wool.

5. Luminite Tight - Ultra fast wicking Xtract fabric emblazoned with high visibility 360 degree reflective safety chevrons.

6. Luminite II Jacket - Fully seam-sealed compact 2.5-layer waterproof, breathable fabric with high visibility reflective details.

7. Baabaaa Multitube - fast wicking merino, do it all tube (scarf, balaclava, facemask, bandana etc...) 

8. Xtract Jacket - lightweight waterproof stuffable jacket, packs down smaller than a can of Irn Bru.