After meeting thousands of women who ride, The Bike Rack knows that everyone who comes into the store will be set up in the saddle a little differently. Their stores, in Omaha and Lincoln, carry the largest selection of bikes and accessories in the Midwest so that they are better able to help women find their dream bikes and the perfect gear. The goal at […]
SPRING ADVICE FROM GEORGENA TERRY.
When Spring arrives and the heady scent of thawing earth and emerging blooms is in the air, the lure of a bicycle ride is overwhelming. Best to make sure you and your bike are ready for the enjoyable hours of riding to come. Human bodies and bicycle bodies aren’t really all that different when […]
TERRY TEAM: MEET SHELLEY GAUTIER.
Terry Teammate Shelley Gautier was the first female T-1 racer on the Canadian Para-Cycling team. Shelley has twice been named “Road Female Athlete of the Year” by Ontario Cycling Association, earned 12 World Championship Gold Medals , was a torchbearer and Silver Medalist at the Parapan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, and we could go […]
RIDE RESOLUTIONS.
As we begin the new year, conversations turn toward resolutions whether it be saving money, ditching bad habits (or starting up great new ones), and most often – weight loss. Many of us want to ride more in the upcoming year without the focus on losing weight. Here at Terry, we put together some alternative ride […]
GEAR GUIDE: WINTER RIDING GLOVES.
Any rider who has braved snow covered trails, icy winds and side blowing sleet know that cold hands can ruin a ride before it even begins. So, let’s give a hand to arguably one of the most important pieces of equipment necessary for cold weather riding, warm and wearable winter gloves. Here are our top picks […]
ORGANIZE. AGITATE. EDUCATE. RIDE.
Channeling Susan B Anthony. The second in our partnership with the Susan B Anthony Museum & House in Rochester, New York, this limited edition, suffrage purple Susan B Jersey (available late January at terrybicycles.com) also has a rebellious streak. We all know what Susan B Anthony had to say to New York Sunday World about […]
SHOP LOCAL: BURLINGTON’S SKIRACK.
Don’t let the name fool you–this is one shop that puts women and cycling front and center. Outfitting enthusiasts since 1969, Skirack is Burlington, Vermont’s Community Bike, Run, Ski, Ride Store. Visiting Skirack is an adventure all its own. Located on lower Main Street a couple of blocks away from Lake Champlain, many beautiful mountain […]
A TOAST TO 2016.
Wine, bikes and labels. I recently joined the wine club for Peloton Cellars, not only because I’m a fan of anything cycling (and I got a special deal during bike month), but I truly love these wines. Peloton Cellars is an award-winning winery located in the Central Coast area of California. They’re passionate about cycling […]
WINTER GEAR GUIDE.
What to wear and when to wear it. One thing that you will hear often in life, and more often in the world of cycling, bodies are different. This is especially true when discussing winter weather gear because everyone has different comfort levels when it comes to freezing temperatures. These recommendations are coming from my experience, commuting […]
BAH, HUMBUG.
Happy Holidogs and Merry Catmas to ewe and yours – from us and ours – this holiday season. [slideshow_deploy id=’3107′]
HOW TO COMMUTE DURING THE DEEP FREEZE.
There’s cold, and then there’s winter bike commuting. Coming from Montana, I thought I could handle any weather that Vermont blew my way – but when wind chill kicked the temperature down to almost 40 below zero last year, I was a bit out of my element. When you commute during this cripplingly cold season, […]
TERRY TEAM: MEET TERRI SHADE.
Terry VIP Terri Shade has been cycling for 12 years and shares her beautiful smile with everyone along the way. This fall Terri completed her 6th YSC Tour de Pink, a 3 day, 250 mile bike ride. Motivated by the opportunity to honor survivors, raise awareness and support important programs for young women affected by […]
HOLIDAY WEB EXCLUSIVES.
Gifts you wheel-y want this year. Cycle of Dreams PJ Set. $55 Deluxe Bike Cube, $85. Sparkle Tee, $59. Cruiser Clutch, $40. Xtatic Dreams PJ Shirt, $40. Goody Box, $35. Jewel Liner, $35. Happy holidays and happy gifting!
ON A ROLL…ER.
Trying out rollers for winter training. We all know that nothing can beat the real deal – tailwinds, long climbs, and the wind in our hair – but to get the most out of the riding season we have to put in a bit of winter training. Once you decide that riding during the off […]
WE LOVE NETFLIX: BIKE FILM DISCOVERY.
There are so many things to love about this documentary and while I don’t want to spoil anything about the story itself, Gino Bartali and his bicycle play a heroic role that will take you by complete surprise. There are many revelations in this beautiful film about the rescue of thousands of Italian Jews during […]
GIVING THANKS TO YOUR BIKE.
It’s time to say ‘Thank You’ to your two wheeled stallion. November is a tough time for cyclists who live in colder climates. The season has moved on but our bikes are still handy, not fully stored for winter because we just might get that one warm day. I use this time to give […]
ASK A TOUR LEADER: CORE TRAINING FOR CYCLISTS.
It’s hard not to have heard about core training. But what is it and how exactly does it benefit cyclists? Our core is not what we typically think of – it’s not just your abdominal muscles or having a flat stomach. Your core is a group of muscles that form a band around your […]
5 THINGS I LEARNED ON MY BIKE-PACKING HONEYMOON.
Let’s Take A Trip. [slideshow_deploy id=’3024′] Here are some important things I learned while on an 8-day, 300 mile loop in the Gaspe Peninsula of Quebec: 1. Break from tradition/make your own memories. Shaun, my husband, and I decided to use our passion for hiking, camping and biking to create a honeymoon special to […]
SMART DECISIONS.
Clothing that comes with a PhD. Smartwool’s fall line is all about insulation and layering, taking cues from nature to create cold weather solutions that weave together nature, science and technology. When you’re wearing Merino next to skin, your body can run more efficienty over the long haul. As a second layer, Merino layered […]
BE SEEN THIS HALLOWEEN.
Less than 2 weeks till Halloween, ladies. Time to get serious about a riding costume and a group ride to properly celebrate the occasion. We’ve scoured the country for events and rides to be aware of this latter part of October: Covered Bridges Ride, Bucks County PA, October 16 Spooktacular (from Trembling 20 to Hideous […]
