The Philosophy of A Group Ride: KC Mid Day Mid Week
The Mid Day Mid Week (MDMW) Ride started rolling in the spring of 2006 with a ‘handful’ of riders. At the time there were plenty of weekend club rides. And plenty of weekend Fitness Center rides. On...
View ArticleThe Flat Bar Road Bike: Smooth + Comfort
The flat bar road bike is the most popular style of bicycle and for good reason. This bike is perfect for many cyclists because it combines a comfortable and efficient ride. These bikes don’t put the...
View ArticleAdventures With Burley!
Burley’s Mission Statement is to “enable adventure”. True to that, Burley has become synonymous with solutions that help you explore the world on a bike. From cargo trailers to kid transports, Burley...
View ArticleHow to Pick the Right Car Rack
Not sure which car rack is the right one for? Let us help find the right one for you, your car and your bikes. There are two important questions that you will need to answer to help you narrow down...
View Article8 Tips On Group Riding
Group Rides at ERIK’S shops start by the first week of May. There are over 30 rides in total for all styles and levels of cycling. Riding in a group is a great way to meet new people, spend time with...
View ArticleE-Bikes – What You Need To Know
If you aren’t familiar with pedal assist e-bikes, you need to learn about one of the fastest growing bike styles in cycling. This category is not as well-known in the U.S. but it is a $10 billion...
View ArticleDoes Your Child’s Helmet Fit?
It’s tough picking out a helmet for your child when they come in deliberately vague size ranges like “child,” “toddler” and “youth”. A toddler might fit into child-sized helmets or a kid might fit into...
View ArticleGet Your Kid The Right Bike
It’s summer time and time to get the kids riding! Maybe your child has grown out of their bike, or maybe you have a new little one who is ready to start riding. Regardless, you need to purchase a...
View ArticleBike Saddles (Part 1): Get Comfortable
One of the most common conversations at ERIK’S is how to find a comfortable bike seat. It’s difficult to know whether the stock seat on your new bike will fit you, and after a few early season rides...
View ArticleBike Saddles (Part 2): Find Your Size
This is the second part of our Bike Saddle blog series. If you haven’t yet, make sure to check out Part 1 here. Many riders find the bike saddle to be one of the most unpleasant parts of the bicycle....
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