BikeSource Kansas City News and Events

And the 2012 Bicycling Editors Choice Award for Best Race Bike goes to…

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:55:40 +0000

Editors based their choice on the all around praise that the S-Works Tarmac SL4 Di2 received from test riders. They commented that the bike is ideal for every style of riding from relaxed to racing.

With these reviews and the fit, handling, and technology that the Tarmac line is known for, we know you’ll want to try it out this award winner. So stop in your nearest BikeSource for a test ride!

FREE Women’s Maintenance Workshop!

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:01:43 +0000

Ever wonder if your chain needs lubed? Ever wish you could fix a flat on your own? On May 4th, The Women’s Maintenance Workshop will answer all your questions and provide you with tips to keep your bike in shape.

BikeSource Overland Park will be hosting the FREE workshop presented by Women’s Free State Racing. The workshop will run from 7:00pm and 9:00pm. Bikes will be available for demonstrations so please do not bring your own bike.

Support BikeSource’s Kids Bike Drive

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 20:41:36 +0000

BikeSource, SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, Junior League of Kansas City, and a few other community partners are hosting two bike drives to collect kids bikes to help fight childhood obesity. The bikes will be donated to kids who graduate the University of Kansas’ Healthy Hawks 12-week program. Donors will receive $10 SPIN! Bucks to spend at SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, a BikeSource coupon, and other goodies!

WHEN: Saturday April 21st from 11am-7pm
WHERE: SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza’s 2 Locations:

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, 4950 Main Street, Kansas City, MO, 64112

SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza Overland Park & Whole Foods Market’s on 119th Street (West Parking Lot), 6621 West 119th Street

PLUS: Join Whole Foods Market’s Earth Day Celebration from 11am-2pm. Leawood Police Officers will give bike safety tips, the Green Spirit Band will play, and visitors can talk to representatives from green companies.

BikeSource Closed Sunday (4/8)

admin — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:57:17 +0000

All BikeSource locations will be closed this Sunday (4/8) in observance of Easter.

Kansas City Voted Top Cycling City

admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:07:27 +0000

Kansas City was recently voted one of the top 50 cycling cities in the nation according to bicycling magazine. Check out these great cycling resources to join the cycling movement!

Support Bicycling Funding – 2/2/12

admin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:16:26 +0000

Today (February 2) the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is voting on the House transportation bill, which would eliminate crucial funds for bicycling and walking.

You are able to influence this vote and to save dedicated funding for bicycling and walking by contacting your Representative in the U.S. House of Representatives to ask them to vote for the Petri amendment which preserves bicycling and walking funding!

Supercross is Specialized

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:01:02 +0000

More and more supercross riders are turning to cycling for intensive cross-training to improve and maintain their fitness. That includes Ryan Villopoto, the sport’s number one rider. And what does Villopoto train on? Specialized road and mountain bikes of course.

Villopoto won supercross’ biggest prize in 2011, the Supercross class championship, and started 2012 with the coveted No. 1 plate on his Kawasaki and Specialized bikes.

“Racing motorcycles requires a lot of fitness, and riding bicycles is for sure the best way of cardio training for us; it’s low impact and still ties me in on the two wheels and provides the necessary training to carry over to the motorcycle,” Villopoto said.

“I ride Specialized because I believe they have the most advanced bikes and equipment out there. I am blessed to ride the top-of-the-line factory motorcycles, and to have the same top-line bicycles to train on is truly unreal.”

This year, Specialized is sponsoring Villopoto, the Monster Energy/Pro Circuit/Kawasaki team, and the Lucas Oil/Troy Lee/Honda Team.

Want to ride like supercross’ top riders? Stop by BikeSource and test ride a Specialized bike just like the pros train on.

Winter Hours

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:59:08 +0000

BikeSource hours will be changing to a winter schedule starting January 1, 2012. The Overland Park and Ranch Mart locations will operate on the following hours: Monday-Friday: 10am-7pm Saturday: 10am-6pm Sunday: 12pm-5pm Regular store hours will resume on March 1, … Continue reading →

And the Winner is: the Venge!

admin — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 16:17:26 +0000

This September, Mark Cavendish won the UCI World Road Championship in Copenhagen. Cavendish’s victory marks the 17th World Championship title from a Specialized rider. Cavendish won while riding Specialized’s new aerodynamic bike, the Venge. This bike is so fast that the only other racer who came close to Cavendish was also riding one! The Venge’s winning combination of lightweight, stiffness, and aerodynamics gives the rider razor sharp speed and effortless handling, which is what makes it so perfect for racing – and racing to win! This all-star bike received 4.5/5 stars on bikeradar.com and is now Cavendish’s preferred ride. So if you’re a serious racer looking for the ultimate performance bike, then look no further than the Venge.

How to Fix a Dropped Chain

admin — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:03:53 +0000

There are three easy alternatives to fix a dropped chain. Start off trying the first two methods to avoid getting your hands dirty and if they don’t work move on to third option.

Method One: While slowly pedaling shift to the bigger gear by using the left gear shifter. If the chain does not pick back up with this tactic try method two.

Method Two: Get off your bike and again shift to the bigger gear. Then pick up the back end of the bike and spin the cranks. If the chain still does not pick up move on to method three.

Method Three: Physically lift the chain and put it back on the chain ring. If you experience any resistance from the chain simply push the rear derailleur forward.

Watch this Specialized video for a better understanding of the three methods.