A Bike of a Different Color. . .

Wanna know what is ready to roll out the door?

Check out our bike of the week page to see what's hot.

HUNDREDS of bikes are built and available in the shop.

As always we've got all the extras to keep you spinning.

B&B BICYCLES: THE RIDE STARTS HERE.

A Race a Plenty.

I had the pleasure of attending the 4th annual Texas Motor Speedway Duathlon yesterday morning. It was a windy start with a chill in the air when nearly 350 participants started the run portion of the run-bike-run. Men and women young and old, from first time racers to pre-professional athletes enjoyed a great course with no distractions like stop lights or cars.

Our very own shop manager, Jeff, took 1st place in his age group and 14th overall. KUDOS!

With all this friendly competition and awesome bicycles to gawk at there was one disturbing occurance: cheating. Out on the cycling course several riders were guilty of drafting and "blocking" others. In a race against the clock these tactics are clearly forbidden. Racers were reminded of this at the start line.

When you do your first race, 50th triathlon or 500th century rally, respect the organisers and other participants and play by the rules. Everybody wants a fair competition and nobody likes a cheater. Make your accomplishments count.

Interested in racing and events? Ask us for advice here at the shop!

B&B BICYCLES. THE RIDE STARTS HERE.

Group rides

Dozens, hundreds, even thousands of cyclists rolling along together.
Bikes of all sizes, jerseys of a million different colors.
Enzymes flowing while legs are churning.
The collective ambiance of a group ride or event is hard to accuratley describe.

Besides our weekly Saturday morning road rides there are literally HUNDREDS of events coming up in the next few months. North Texas has all sorts of charity cruises, 100 mile rallies, amateur races and mountain bike bonanzas to choose from.

We've listed everything we could find here for your convenience. Check back as spring approaches. We'll list more and more as the weeks go by.

Questions about group riding, training or anything B-I-C-Y-C-L-E ?
Swing by the shop or give us a shout: 972.293.3100

Tour of California Rolls On

Looking for some inspiration to brave these February winds?

Don't forget the Tour of California is going strong.

Armstrong, Landis, Hincapie, Hamilton. You name them, they're racing it.

Check out versus network to follow the coverage.

We'll also have it on daily at the shop.

As always, here at B&B we've got

the gear, the knowledge and of course the bikes

to keep you spinning strong.

Looking for a place to ride?

Whether it's road routes or mountain biking heavens we've got plenty of advice here at the shop. We all ride them and we're happy to give you some ideas.

Roadies unite! Search for other local riders and their routes here.

If you're looking for a great mountain biking resource check out DORBA. They've got awesome info on all sorts of places to ride.

Better yet, join the Dallas Off Road Biking Association and receive 10% off select accessories when you show your card.

We're here at the shop 7 days a week.

3 LEGGED STOOL.

When the joy of bicycling hits a certain level, riding can easily turn into training. Training is multi-faceted

3 IMPORTANT PARTS OT TRAINING:

• REST
• NUTRITION
• MILES

Everyone can put in millions of miles. Sprinting for the city limits and doing endless hill repeats. This aerobic base is an important part of becoming stronger. Getting a base into the legs will allow a rider to give burts of effort in intense situations and still maintain a solid overall pace. Yet all the group rides and solo battles against the wind will count for nothing if the other two aspects of training are neglected.

Rest is not as easy as it sounds. I once read an advice column in Bicycling Magazine that said "Sit when you don't have to stand, lay down and stretch when you aren't forced to sit." This couldn't be more true. When you can take it easy, you should. A nightly 8 hours is essential. More is better. Rest is often overlooked because of busy schedules. Sleep is our body's way to replenish, refresh and of course, build that all important muscle.

Nutrition goes hand in hand with rest. We must have enough calories for the rides themselves. Before and after, the proper antioxidants, complex carbs and protein account for all that we are. Fruits and vegetables cannot be stressed enough. Natural energy boosters. Also nuts, berries and beans are extemely helpful to build muscle and for recovery purposes.

Nobody (except Armstrong) has a big enough food budget to get everything needed from the grocery store. Here at the bike shop we've got all sorts of supplements for muscle building and recovery. Gels, bars, and mixes for your bottles. Come in and check out our selection.

Been a while since you've dusted off the bikes? Swing by the shop!

It may only be February but spring is in the air here at B&B Bicycles.

We'll help you get your machines ready to ride. Whether it's been a couple months or several years since it last rolled, we can do whatever it takes to get you on your way.

Still feeling the winter wind? Don't forget we've got plenty of gear to keep you warm and dry.

Arm warmers, booties, ear bands, knee and leg warmers are still in stock! You can even score a pair of tights for those early morning rides.

Success!

A great day for football, a GREAT day for a ride.

A heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated in the spin yesterday.
We had a nice turn-out and even nicer weather.

Like riding in a group?
Remember our Saturday rides. Leaving at 9:00a.m. from the B&B lot.

See you at the shop!

Ride Checklist...

Getting ready to join us on Sunday morning?

Make sure you have these for Sunday or any ride:

• HELMET -need I say more?

• AIR IN TIRES -check your tire pressure. You'll roll faster and avoid tire wear.

• SPARE TUBE(s) -some tire levers, and a way to inflate (hand pump/CO2) are essential!

• COLD WEATHER GEAR -forecast is 65F-but still dress for a cooler morning.

• EMERGENCY PREP -cell phone, id bracelet or at the very least a $5 bill.

• UNFORGETABLES -shorts, shoes, gloves, everything you'd never ever forget.

We're all l ooking forward to an awesome ride with great people. Not to mention decent food in a nice atmosphere. Let all your riding buds know, the more the merrier.

- SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. SUPER BOWL SPIN B&B BICYCLES -

Attention Cyclists!

WHAT: Super Bowl Sunday Morning Ride

WHEN: Sunday, February 1st. Leave at 9:00 a.m. sharp.

WHERE: B&B Bicycles in Cedar Hill into Dallas and back.

HOW: Bring bicycle, helmet, spare tube, fuel and lunch $.

Join us for this friendly ride into Dallas. We'll enjoy lunch together and ride back. A chance to chat with other riders and relax. Weather is supposed to be great. Why not get together with a bunch of pedal pushers?

Questions? Call the shop: 972.293.3100 or stop by today.

Is it TIME?

A new president, Lance Armstrong back in the peloton;

lots of changes are happening this winter.

Maybe it's time to change that old bar tape, change those tires,

or even change bikes and try something different?

We have tv coverage of the Tour Down Under on daily.

If it's time for a change, (no matter how big or small) we're here to help.

Monday-Friday 10a.m. to 7p.m.

Saturday 10a.m. to 6p.m.

Sunday 1p.m. to 5p.m.

Keep spinning. B&B Bicycles. The ride starts here.

Is the wind a worry?

50% off select wind breakers.

The main reason people don't ride when temperatures drop and the wind is howling is because well...it's not exactly easy to get geared up and out the door. Booties, ear band, tights- don't forget extra core warmth.

Now you can score an awesome outer layer, without breaking the bank. Check out our Canari, Specialized, Nike (and Nike 10/2) wind breakers, all at incredible prices.

Questions? Just call 972.293.3100 or swing by today.
We're off hwy 67 exit 408 (crossroad 1382) - next to Kohls.

Get ready!

Before you know it, the 2009 Tour Down Under will be underway.

For the first time ever Mr. Lance Armstrong and team Astana will be joining Team Columbia, AG2R, Silence-Lotto, Saxo Bank, Bouyges Telecom, Cofidis, Francaise des jeux, Caisse D'Epargne, Quick Step, Euskatel, Milram, Lampre, Liquigas, Rabobank, and Garmin-Slipstream to kick off the UCI pro racing season.

Sunday January 18- Sunday January 25th. Mark your calendars now.

The majority of North America may be seasonal riders, yet here at B&B Bicycles we're spinning all year round. Since we're enjoying an above average winter re: weather, take advantage and put some extra miles in.

Questions, concerns, need a riding buddy?
Swing by the shop. We're here for you.

STICK TO YOUR RESOLUTION.

It may be cold, it may be windy, but it is still a new year:

Happy 2009!!
Now stick to those resolutions to ride more.

Please excuse this blog for not being updated consistently. Our resolution is to give you more frequent cycling related quirky news, bike shop gossip, insider tips and racing advice.

Remember as you spin through January, B & B Bicycles has everything you need to ride safely, comfortably, and in serious style. Our team of experts can answer all your questions or even lead you on a spin around the neighborhood (Saturdays 9am from the parking lot).

We're here everyday; stop in and say hello.