Bryson CIty Bicycles Offers Early Bird Specials

Now through March 31, 2014 save $10 - $50 at Bryson City Bicycles, 157 Everett Street in Bryson City NC.

It's been a cold and snowy winter, but spring is just around the corner despite what the mentally unbalanced ground-hog said.  It's a great time to bring your bike in for service so you can be ready when the trail Sirens sings.  Mention this post for $$$$ off any of the three tune-up packages through the end of March.

 

Basic Tune-up - $40 

Brake adjustment

Derailleur adjustment

Lube chain

Air up tires

Labor only – parts not included.

 

Full Tune-up - $65

Brake adjustment

Derailleur adjustment

Headset adjustment

Hub adjustment

Suspension set-up

Basic wheel truing

Bolt check

Bottom bracket check

Lube chain

Air up tires

Labor only – parts not included.

 

Overhaul - $200

Bike Wash

Complete bike break-down and rebuild

Brake adjustment

Derailleur adjustment

Headset overhaul

Hub overhaul

Full wheel and rotor truing

Bolt check

Suspension set-up

Pivot maintenance

Bottom bracket inspection and cleaning

Lube chain

Brake bleed

Air up tires

Labor only – parts not included

Bryson City Bicycles offers bike rentals, sales and repairs in downtown Bryson City. Visit the shop and you’ll find personalized fittings, daily and weekly rentals, parts and accessories, gift items, books, maps, trail information, kids’ products and more. BCB supports a strong and healthy community through bicycling and local involvement. Hours of operation are 10-6 on Monday through Saturday, closed on Sunday so they can fish for trout.

Diane Cutler and Andy Zivinsky, the owners of the shop, have lived all over the country prior to discovering Bryson City and embracing it as home. They are both enthusiastic and accomplished riders, coming from somewhat non-traditional bicycling backgrounds. Andy is a former BMX competitor, and was ranked #13 in the state of Florida as a teenager. He is now an adrenaline-happy mountain biker. Diane prefers her rides like her coffee, ‘decaffeinated’. But now that she rides a Niner, she is loving the forest service roads and the occasional dose of singletrack.

Mountain Biking News: Annual Tour De Lure Bike Ride a Favorite with Mountain Cyclists

April 6   8th Annual Tour De Lure Bike Ride   A day for two rides - one "hard core" and one for fun. The Dewey Hughes Memorial Ride is a challenging one beginning at Marion's YMCA traveling through rolling farmlands, up Stone Mountain, around Lake Lure, through Chimney Rock and returning to Marion for a total of 67 miles.

The Fun Ride begins at the same time and place (same fees), but takes you on an exciting 25 mile course through rolling hillsides and farmlands. Applications available online or at the Corpening YMCA in Marion. Free Spaghetti meal for participants after the ride.

Learn more about local lodging, restaurants and attractions on the Marion NC Visitor Guide.

Riders are Invited to Start the Season at Burnsville Metric in April

BURNSVILLE NC  - Cyclists of all levels can jump start the cycling season with the 19th annual Burnsville Metric.  The metric century ride takes place Saturday, April 27, on a 62-mile course which begins and ends in downtown Burnsville. This event navigates a scenic route blending flat stretches with challenging climb

"This is a great low-key ride to get the year started," says Kathy Hogan, one of the event organizers. "You're riding along the Cane River nearly the whole way. You have scenery and vistas and it's the beginning of spring when everything starts to bloom. It's beautiful."

The untimed, casual ride is well-supported with three aid stations and roving SAG vehicles. The field size has grown each year, attracting upwards of 300 participants in 2012.

Entry fee is $30 through April 12 and $37 afterward. Full-time students may register for $25 through April 12 and $30 afterward.

"It's the first ride of the season for many people. It attracts competitive and laid back riders," Hogan said. "Our course is the really big draw. It's challenging enough that people love to come here to ride it."

The start/finish point is The Square on Main Street in the center of Burnsville. A local cycling shop - Solstice Cycles - provides a mechanic stand at The Square, and riders are encouraged to have lunch or shop in downtown Burnsville after the event.

Registration takes place that morning from 7:15-8:45 a.m. and the ride begins promptly at 9 a.m. Helmets are required for all participants.

For more information call (828) 675-5132.