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Stay Motivated & Ride Anywhere with Smart Trainers
Have you ever wanted to cycle a grueling climb in the Alps? Maybe you’ve dreamed of doing a stage of the Tour De France? Or the entire race? Now you can do any number of famous cycling routes and more...
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Fat Biking in Style: Specialized
Do you have what you need for winter biking? There are plenty of options for bikes and gear to keep you riding and comfortable no matter the temperature. In this blog, we will cover a variety of...
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SSCXWCXPDX: Achievement Unlocked
There is only one way to describe it: the most rad and raucous bicycle event of the year. That is what the Singlespeed Cyclocross World Championship is. After my trip to Victoria, BC last year for the...
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ASSOS: Sponsor Yourself
ASSOS was started 40 years ago in Switzerland by Toni Maier. Toni was known for his out the box ideas, like building a bike out of carbon fiber. He was inspired by Formula One cars that were already...
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Winter: A Perfect Time For A Bike Fit
It’s -2 degrees in Minneapolis as I write this, and for many of us riding our road bike or mountain bike outside is still a far off vision. I know that the hardcore riders, commuters and fat bike...
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World Fat Bike Champ Catches Arctic Fat Fever
Recently, ERIK’S and Excelsior Brewing hosted Arctic Fat Fever, a fat bike race on the frozen Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior Minnesota. The race featured Robbie Squire, the 2016 Borealis Fat Bike World...
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SIA Tradeshow Recap
We sent our apparel and board buyers out to the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Tradeshow in Denver, Colorado, then sat them down to talk about what’s new for 2017. ERIK’S: Introduce yourself. What...
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The Specialized Foundation: Riding For Focus
Like many kids, Mike Sinyard struggled with ADHD growing up. Unlike many kids, Mike grew up and became the Founder and CEO of Specialized Bicycle Components, one of the top 3 bike manufacturers in the...
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Cycling Lights: What You Need To Know
Right now in the Midwest, we’re experiencing an exceptionally balmy late winter. We may not need studded tires anymore, but we’re still contending with short days and dark rides. So, we go looking for...
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2017 Specialized Apparel
Clothing styles are constantly changing, so to get the scoop on the 2017 Specialized Spring line we asked Mano Yanez, ERIK’S Apparel Product Manager. What are the highlights of Specialized 2017...
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ERIK’S Spotlight: Rob Stepaniak
At ERIK’S, we are just as passionate about the sports we sell as you are. We each have a different style of riding, but one thing in common – we love to ride. The ERIK’S Spotlight is a way to share...
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Riding in the Rain
So much of the sport of cycling is about overcoming obstacles. Hills, opponents and our own innate physical weaknesses (it never gets easier, you just get faster). One of the most disheartening...
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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...
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The 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...
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Adventures 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...
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How To Ride In A Group Like A Pro
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...
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World Fat Bike Champ Catches Arctic Fat Fever
Recently, ERIK’S and Excelsior Brewing hosted Arctic Fat Fever, a fat bike race on the frozen Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior Minnesota. The race featured Robbie Squire, the 2016 Borealis Fat Bike World...
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How to Pick the Right Car Rack
Not sure which car rack is the right one for? Let us help find the right car rack for you, your car and your bikes. There are two important questions that you will need to answer to help you narrow...
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8 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...
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E-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 categories in cycling. This category is not well-known in the U.S. but is a $10 billion dollar...
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