TRENDS FOR FALL 2012.

TRENDS FOR FALL 2012.

The outdoor industry’s bi-annual fashion fest was just held in Salt Lake City. The season, fall 2012. Here are the trends we spotted and the things you’ll be seeing on the slopes, on the trails, in the bike lane and hopefully in your closets 8 months from now…
Spring 2012 Preview

Spring 2012 Preview

  For the love of the bike :: the new European heritage. Cycling heritage and a sense of nostalgia for the roots of the sport are being honored and reinterpreted in new and contemporary ways as more people look to the bright future of cycling. Communities around the world are...
A Perfect September Ride

A Perfect September Ride

Leaving my house, I turn out of my neighborhood and onto a lightly traveled, recently chip-sealed suburban road which makes me really appreciate the comfort of wider tires and a compliant frame. Within a mile, it’s decision time. Continue straight on a flat-ish route or turn right up a small...
Outdoor Retailer Trends

Outdoor Retailer Trends

The Outdoor Retailer Summer Show just occurred in Salt Lake City. Our team spotted some interesting developments on the horizon. Here are some highlights:  
Bike Shop Hop Along the NY Rail Trail

Bike Shop Hop Along the NY Rail Trail

  The NY Rail Trail along the eastern boundary of the state is surprisingly unfamiliar to cyclists, even the locals, perhaps because a Google search serves it up in three distinct sections (see links below). You must cobble together the full map: the Putnam County Trail, the North County Trail...
Hey Mister, your tires need air!

Hey Mister, your tires need air!

I make rubbings of tire sidewalls and I like to doodle — hence this very stylized tracing of the Schwalbe Durano tire used on my Valkyrie Tour. You can see from this that the maximum recommended inflation pressure for this tire is 115 psi and the minimum is 85 psi....
Chip Seal: A Sign of Summer

Chip Seal: A Sign of Summer

No matter what you call it, “chip seal”, “oil and stone”, “tar and feather” or “aargh, not my favorite road”, it affects all cyclists. When faced with a freshly chip sealed road, I try to be as pragmatic as possible. The more I know about chip seal, the more I’ll...
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Riding the Coattails of the Red Coats, Terry Bicycles Introduces LONDON CALLING Line of Olympic-Inspired Gear.

Riding the Coattails of the Red Coats, Terry Bicycles Introduces LONDON CALLING Line of Olympic-Inspired Gear.

Terry Introduces 2012 Limited-Edition Summer Line in Honor of Britain’s Cycling Heritage Just in Time for the 2012 London Summer Olympics. 3.15.2012–Burlington, VT—This May, women’s cycling company Terry Bicycles will introduce one of its most fun and fashion-forward lines of cycling jerseys that pays homage to the rich history of cycling in Britain.  Just in...

RIF:: A Jersey Print is Born

Submitted during our inaugural Ride it Forward℠ bike grant, this photo was not only one of the finalists, but also the inspiration our 2012 custom jersey and glove print, Bike Shadow.  

RIF:: The Most Joyful Young Cyclist

Our latest Ride it Forward℠ winner, Sam, was nominated as the The Most Joyful Young Cyclist by proud mom, Denise DeGhelder. Her winning entry won her daughter a brand new 2012 Burlington Terry Bicycle! Read Denise’s entry: This is my wonderfully amazing and resourceful daughter Sam. She is seen here on a bike trip up the...
Bicycles Plus, Terry's Best Bike Shop for Women

Bicycles Plus, Terry’s Best Bike Shop for Women

To be the best bike shop for women it takes a holistic approach: luscious inventory and warm hearted men embracing customers from all walks of life, supporting the community seeking “Reasons to Ride” and creating a friendly, joyful environment that makes all kinds of people just want to come and hang out with bikes and...
2012 Wild Goose Chase

2012 Wild Goose Chase

Hosted by Terry Bicycles and GORE BIKE WEAR™ Join us on October 14th for a fundraising ride around Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. It’s a spectacular way to enjoy fall cycling while contributing to a great cause! There are events going on all weekend, so come to Cambridge and be...

Georgena Terry, the video

In the early days of Terry, I can remember spending hours with a photographer who wanted an edgy photo of me surrounded by bicycle wheels. I have so little patience for sitting, smiling, raising my chin a bit, turning my head this way then that way and waiting for lighting and backgrounds to be adjusted....

How To Use Bar End Shift Levers

A lot of riders feel a little uncomfortable the first time they use bar end shift levers. Here’s a technique to keep you from wandering all over the road when you’re shifting.

RIF :: The Best Bike Shop for Women

Our most recent winner is Lori Scheel, who nominated Bicycles Plus in Folsom, California: “Why do I love Bicycles Plus in Folsom? Because they treat me like I am the most important customer they have, every time I walk through their doors. They happily change my flats, fix my gearing issues, and address my fit...