Category Archives: Nuts'n Bolts- Cupsn'Cones

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Winter Recap- Tires and Gear

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

FENDERS Fenders are a requirement in the dirty, sandy, salty, wet winter months. They protect your clothing and parts of your bike from winter slop. Full coverage: These cover most of the wheels and require installment to eyelets and frame/fork … Continue reading →

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Winter Recap- Winter Cycling in Snow and Traffic

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Biking in the winter can be fun, enjoyable, and effective if you prepare well.   While there are additional challenges – they can be easily overcome by smart riding.  And, once you’re used to the colder temps and the feel of snow under … Continue reading →

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3rd Annual Winter Skill Share

Posted on October 23, 2011 by

I know you’ve been waiting for this. Grease Rag Ride & Wrench is excited to present our 3rd Annual Winter Maintenance Skill Share Sunday, November 6, 12-3pm YWCA classroom, 2121 East Lake St. (Bring photo ID) There is no cost … Continue reading →

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Gearing up for Babes

Posted on September 9, 2011 by

I’m super-excited for Babes in Bikeland this weekend! It’s not quite the only thing I talk about, but it’s certainly on my mind. I’m pretty lucky that my roommate is racing too. So what am I bringing to the race … Continue reading →

Posted in Just for WTF, Nuts'n Bolts- Cupsn'Cones, Party, Races | 3 Comments

Grease! A Grease Rag PSA

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Hey there! Hopefully I’m back to blogging more frequently these days. I’m not really sure where all my time went, but a lot of it was spent on my bike, so that part’s pretty good. I’m getting ready for Women’s … Continue reading →

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Using Leverage!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by

Like many WTF riders – I don’t have a lot of upper arm strength.  No matter how much I pump iron (which isn’t often… if at all) – my arms are just never going to be super buff.  And sometimes … Continue reading →

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