Hope you get to enjoy the day from the view of a bicycle!

Our shirts are now up on the REI website!

The Our Fuel Shirt can only be purchased from their stores or website!

We are only a couple weeks away from the NAHBS in Sacramento, California! If you are planning on attending, make sure to stop by our booth #804 to say hi and remember we will have special pricing on all our product for NAHBS attendees.

We also are excited to check out all the amazing art exhibits at ArtBike throughout the city. which started February 11th that connects the community of Sacramento with the show. To read more click on the banner. 

Happy Valentine’s Day!

]]> http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/02/14/true-love-will-find-you-in-the-end/feed/ 0 cyclelogicalgear http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/a-mile-marker-of-a-small-business/ http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/a-mile-marker-of-a-small-business/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:53:09 +0000 cyclelogicalgear http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/?p=877 ]]> We are a very small company with big hearts and lots of dreams. This week was a mile marker with one of those dreams!  When we started Cyclelogical about 3 years ago, one of the first big stores we called was REI.  We knew if we had a platform with this company we would begin to get ourselves on the map of the outdoor sporting/adventure world in the United States. Last spring we received a call from REI asking if we could show them our line of men’s tee shirts. Fast forward a few months later of  intense work and effort and we have finally landed!  The I am the motor shirt in charcoal can now be purchased in every REI store in the country along with the our fuel shirt.Click to view slideshow.We feel at times as a company that we are like the little train engine climbing the hill saying to ourselves “I think I can, I think I can!” This week has been a bench mark for us at Cyclelogical and with high fives all around we are able to say “we did it!” 

Name-(screen name)-Stylechickie

 Where do you live-London 

Career/Jobs-International Relationship Manager for a Charity

 Age-29

 How long have you been commuting by bike-3 years

What lead you to start commuting by bike?

It’s really horrible being on the underground in summer when it’s really hot and crowded. I’ve always loved being on a bike and so it was a pretty natural move. Also the healthy option!

 What is the best part of commuting in your city?

Sometimes (most often!) I beat my friends home that take the bus. And it’s free. I also love racing the boys when in a dress and heels – they never expect it.

What is the worst part of commuting in your city?

Buses most definitely, and taxi drivers… some times it’s a little too scary for words. There are some bad cyclists out there that give us a bad name and they upset taxi drivers who can cut you off really badly.

 Do you commute via bicycle all year long?

Um, yes in theory.. Although of late I’m a fair weather cyclist. I don’t like to ride in the rain. I’ve even ridden in the snow which is great, but the rain.. Not so much.

 Your dream bicycle vacation?

Ohh.. Would really love to go mountain biking to morocco, or do a cyclist tour through Europe.

 What brand bike do you ride?

I ride a front suspension mountain bike. Its white and came out of a shop window – so it has a kick stand.. Unique and is a nice touch for a lady! It also has a sticker on it that says..’’work don’t play’’

Why do you think it’s important to be “Cyclelogical?”

Because its eco friendly, its free and its health. Wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s also the best way to see your city.

If you could give a piece of advice from something you have learned about commuting in your city what would it be?

Always stand up on your bike when going through big intersections or traffic circles – its makes it easier for the cars to see you, most cyclists don’t realise this. When cycling close to parked cars or delivery vans ALWAYS look in their wing mirrors to see if they are about to open the door – useful piece of advice that will save you being thrown off your bike unsuspecting opened door.

 Favorite blogs, websites info –cycling related

http://luvhandlesthebikeboutique.blogspot.com/  a friend of mine owns the store 

Check out more of Stylechickie’s photos on Tumbler

Here is a great view of a morning commute by Luke who  bought his first bike as an adult, a Linus 3 speed commuter bike, in April of last year.He rides to work, about 8 miles each way, most weekdays. 

At six, the alarm goes off. If I’ve been good and planned ahead, my work pants and a t-shirt are hanging on the hook on the bathroom door. There’s a mason jar full of oatmeal and some fruit and a sandwich in the fridge ready to be thrown in my bag with my work shirt. My wallet is next to my keys, my layers of clothes are laid out on the couch and I can hit the snooze button once or twice. If I’d been lazy the night before, though, it’s time to scramble around the apartment and get everything together for the day.

I lug my bike down the stairs. I pretend that I’m not the one leaving the scratches on the banister, but in fairness, that’s almost certainly me. Helmet on, these days, balaclava too. Lights, gloves, nerdy reflective strip on my pant leg and I am ready to go.

I turn down the avenue. and ride past the kids on their way to school. I smile at my friend standing at the bus stop. I still take the bus down to the El station when the weather is really bad, and we usually smile and say hello. (Weirdly, a year on, we’ve never talked beyond that and I perversely like this about our relationship.)

Sometimes I will take the scenic route home, but most mornings I take the fastest route; a series of two lane avenues with bike lanes. Chicago is an old city and during this rides it’s the older stores and establishments that seem to stand out. Dinkel’s Bakery, the Golden Apple Diner, the stores of Old Town. Passing them every day makes me feel a little more connected to this city that is still relatively new to me.

There are regulars in the bike lane, of course. The tough looking girl with the single gear bike who’s pedaling always looks a little weird. The guy who desperately needs a belt and never seems to wear one. The girl with the wire basket who always looks like she’s on her way to model something on Etsy. These are real people, but there are archetypes that are tougher to distinguish. When the weather is nice, there’s always a bearded guy in skinny jeans with a fancy messenger bag. There’s always a guy on his way to an office job. There’s always the girl who’s just punk rock enough that you can’t tell if she’s a bartender or a librarian. Some of these are certainly regulars as well, but speed, helmets, actually paying attention to the road and the lights and the cars contributes to a certain amount of face blindness. My brain just compartmentalized these people into their respective groups; it’s too busy with other stuff to do more.

I’m lucky enough to have a bike room in my building. There’s construction, though, and right now it’s tough if not impossible to get in, and this has spoiled me. I like locking up outside and the weird looks I get from people while I do it. I like riding the elevator and having someone remind me that I am still blinking. And I really like walking out and seeing my bike right there. It gives me this weird, schools-out-and-it’s-the-first-day-of-summer feeling. I hop on and head home and if I’m feeling generous towards tomorrow-me, when I get there I’ll start making oatmeal and laying out clothes. . .

Thanks for the post Luke!

]]> http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/morning-commute/feed/ 0 cyclelogicalgear LH http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/keep-your-bike-safe/ http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/2012/01/31/keep-your-bike-safe/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:35 +0000 cyclelogicalgear http://itsallcyclelogical.wordpress.com/?p=836 ]]> Bike 198.com  posted Stolen Bikes: 6 tips to keep your bike safe a great read after  our previous post Bike Thief Busted!

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