Who doesn’t love a contest ?

Well, the team here at Braun’s LOVES contests!

In fact you may have seen our contests in Read More …

Hey all,

Now if you have been following our blog posts here at Brauns…IS Bicycles than you know we have been big on talking about how to keep cycling during the winter months.  You have a lot of great options this time of year to keep those legs and lungs in top shape.  Read More …

Happy New Year,

If you’re interested in continuing to spin through the winter months from the warmth of your own home than you need to get set up with an indoor bicycle trainer. Read More …

Hey Pedal Fanatics,

We are now firmly planted in the fall riding season.  In one last salute before the snow flies, mother nature, perhaps in a rather brash but dignified manner, turns ours forests into the most beautiful of colors.  Read More …

Injuries suck.

No really, being a cyclist is awesome until you get injured well, I guess the same would hold true for any sport.  But the down time is the killer! Read More …

A very common question I get asked at the shop is “What can I do to alleviate wrist pain or numb hands when riding?”  Although the answer is sometimes not simple and could be a host of issues with both bike set up, type of rider and size of bike, something that will never hinder your comfort is a good set of cycling gloves. Read More …

Hey all,

So my new Argon 18 is steering me in the wrong direction.  It’s making road riding fun again.  After several posts of how I prefer the trails to the open roads, now I find myself on  road rides of increasing frequency and having second thoughts about my cycling direction in life. Read More …

Alright, ever wondered how the customer service machine that is Braun’s…is BICYCLES gets their vigor ? I mean, after 85 years in this industry even WE can get bogged down from time to time… Read More …

Alright, so it seems now, we are firmly seated in the nice weather.  Other than some weird “Canada” days, it’s getting hot out.  As the temperature and humidity rise, staying properly hydrated becomes more and more important.

Now, it should be obviously noted, that hydration is always important, whatever the temperature or ride.  The difference is the rate at which you perspire in the summer which equates to faster fluid loss Read More …

Finally got out on my first mountain bike ride of the year on Tuesday.  Ok ok, before I’m beaten to death with a blunt object, please remember that I DID get a new road bike this past winter…and the “Look Cool Factor” is still running high

However, sheepishly, I still havn’t been able to turn a road ride into as much fun Read More …