Why do you ride?

Why do you ride?

            Amy Magyar is a Derailleur.  She helps her clients across North America change their gears, their pace, and their direction.  She is the essential piece of equipment to get you where you need to move forward at a different pace and with a different...
What shape are you in (your mind, that is)?

What shape are you in (your mind, that is)?

Testing your mental conditioning through awareness.   In my introduction last week as The Derailleur at Terry Bicycles, I mentioned that I coach, among other types of clients, athletes of all shapes and sizes on their mental conditioning. Your body can be as fit as an elite athlete’s but if...
A coach for your head?

A coach for your head?

I am…a Derailleur. I am…a Certified Performance Coach. I am…an agent of change. I am…certain. I am…loud. I am…a firm believer in getting outside and playing.   I help prevent broken resolutions one day at a time by offering: - Performance Coaching - Career Coaching and Development - Resume Construction...
Summer Preview :: Course au Soleil.

Summer Preview :: Course au Soleil.

Race to the Sun. 2013 marks the 100th edition of the Tour de France. It will be notable for that alone, but with the addition of a spectacular prologue (Corsica) and mainland departure/team time trial (Nice), it is certainly century worthy. We used this as our visual reference for the...
Creativity in Motion.

Creativity in Motion.

The newest trend: cycling propelling communities, culture, and self-expression. The inspiration for our 2013 apparel line is drawn from the artistic expression of modern cyclists in cities all over the world. From NYC Fashion Week to Portland’s Manifest show, the focus on creative utility is pushing the bike scene to...
POP of color ahead.

POP of color ahead.

Fall Terry Preview We just completed our Terry Fall photo shoot in Chicago’s urban West Loop district and the bike-friendly suburb of Lake Forest, IL. The news for fall: we’ve added a pop of color to nearly every situation you might find yourself in as a cyclist and/or active woman....
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...
Latest entries

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...

Fun and fashion at the Terry/Gore Bike Wear Tent Sale

Sunny weather and perfect riding conditions along Maryland’s Eastern Shore once again stole the show at this year’s Wild Goose Chase, Terry’s annual fundraising ride to benefit the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. Even against the perfect backdrop, the joint Terry and Gore Bike Wear Tent Sale managed to bring its own source of excitement to...