Tag Archives: bike trails

Get on board with the Region of Waterloo Commuter Challenge

Hey friends,

If you’re like me and love cycling, the warmer weather has demanded that you press that bike into service on the open roads.  Your indoor trainer, stationary bike, XC ski’s retro Tour De France DVD’s can all be put away.  Time to clean the face and hand marks off the front windows of your living room,  from the days longing for sunshine and dry roads. Ride n Smile season has arrived.   Read More

Braun’s Easter Promo – 2011

A Great Easter Promotion

April 12 to 23rd Read More

Winter Cross Training with GV Snowshoes

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

Studded Tires!

Hey everyone,

Hope you’re all enjoying the frosty mornings and cool evenings that have quickly crept up on us. For some people, the first signs of snow and ice are the end to the riding season… they pack their gear away, store their bike in their basement and wait for the snow to melt before they get back out there.  Read More

Traction On All Terrain

Hey Everyone!

It’s that time of year. The kids are back to school.  The days are starting to get shorter and the perfect time for riding is approaching us.  The mild temperatures of fall allow for excellent conditions no matter what riding style you enjoy.  The cooler temperatures and autumn breezes help to keep you cool and push your potential every ride!

This week’s post is going to be application specific and may relate to either you directly or someone you know who is unsure of the best upgrade for their rig. One question which is often posed to me in the shop is: Read More

Waterloo Explores Bike Parking

According to the 570 News article from June 29, 2010  titled “Waterloo Explores Bike Parking“ local cyclists can have a part in helping to decide where a secure bicycle parking facility should be located and the format a map, outlining local bikeways, should be. Read More

Cycle and Stay Niagara

If you are planning on doing some cycling in the Niagara area and are looking for accommodations, take a look at this website(www.cycleandstayniagara.com) for cyclist friendly Bed and Breakfasts located along the Greater Niagara Circle Route.  Read More

Biking directions added to Google Maps (for our American friends)

Effective in March of 2010 Google Maps have added cycling routes to their U.S.  maps.  For anyone heading to the States to do some biking this could be a really useful tool!! 

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