We have had a wonderful first year, and we just want to thank everyone that helped in anyway. This bicycle shop would not be possible without all the people that helped build before we opened, helped or partnered with events, and our customers. Every one of you are a huge part of this shop having such a wonderful first year, and with your continued support, we'll have year after year of great times with bicycles. This is your shop, your made it.
Thank you for a great 2010. We so look forward to seeing all of you help make 2011 even better.
Dan and Holland
Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Bern Helmet and Shimpagnolo
I've been testing the "Shimpagnolo" for more than two months now, and so far it has performed quite nicely. What is Shimpagnolo? Well, Shimano 8speed shifters pull 2.5mm of cable per shift, and so do Campagnolo 10speed. So you get Campy shifting with bombproof Shimano 8speed.
The current set up is Veloce shifters actuating a Record front derailleur as well as an XTR short cage rear. Set up took a little longer than usual, but wasn't bad, and once everything was dialed, it has worked well both on and off road.
I used the group for a few 'cross races and it was just nice. The mud had no effect on the shifting (though it froze the cables on the underside of the BB shell) and the Campy trim on the front derailleur was a joy.
The ease and reliability of Shimano 8speed, with Italian actuation: perfect.
Bern Watts Hard Hat with Brock Foam.
This helmet kicks ass. It vents well. Seriously. I've used it for hard rides all over town, a cyclocross race, and daily commuting. The visor is in just the right place to keep the sun out of your eyes without blocking the view when hunched over. With a cap underneath, it kept my head much warming than any over-vented race helmet and wicked sweat and breathed well enough to keep me from looking like I just got out of a pool.
I have used it only in cold conditions (sub 45degrees), but it will be my go-to helmet until the summer heat makes even going without a helmet unbearable.
I have not tested it in rain yet, but it seems quite promising... stay tuned.
Showers Pass Hybrid Zip Off Test
OK, sure, I'm using the events page for a write up. BUT, we test most everything we sell, because that's our job, not yours - and I needed a place to put it.
I have been riding in the Showers Pass Hybrid Zip-off Pants every day since Saturday, and they were absolutely perfect with it being dry and hovering between the high 40's and low 50's. As full length pants, the felt just like a comfortable pair of slacks, and with the bottoms of the legs zipped off, they became the perfect knicker. However, yesterday afternoon's cold rain would be the perfect way to see what these really have to offer.
(remember to stay hydrated... even when it's cold)
The drizzle bounced off like a newly waxed car, and the thin insulation kept my legs warm the entire day. As the rain passed, the temperature dropped significantly, and while my hands were frozen, my legs and feet were as warm and dry as they could be. The small tabs and snaps on the calf portion of the pants allow me to "pin them tighter" around the tops of my shoes keeping the pant leg out of the chain as well as creating a tighter seal at the cuff. They felt like a nice pair of slacks from the time I put them on until they came off, and not once did I ever have to worry about being wet or cold, which is what you want in a winter garment.
This morning, with the temperature hanging in the mid 30's, they went right back on for the ride to work. Armed with no base layer on the legs, they still performed magnificently, keeping me warm and comfy for the 25 minute ride in.
So far, there is nothing about these pants I do not love, and they are much more comfortable and relaxed than the heavy rain pants I've been using for the last few years, by leaps and bounds. As I wouldn't put them on to the test in an absolute downpour where heavy weight touring type gear is required, they not only fill the need for a casual pant that performs well for any other type of weather, they look really good too.
If you are looking for that piece of clothing to allow you to get out on the bike more this winter without looking like you're getting ready for a stage race or a moon landing, these are perfect... and at $100 how can you go wrong?
I have been riding in the Showers Pass Hybrid Zip-off Pants every day since Saturday, and they were absolutely perfect with it being dry and hovering between the high 40's and low 50's. As full length pants, the felt just like a comfortable pair of slacks, and with the bottoms of the legs zipped off, they became the perfect knicker. However, yesterday afternoon's cold rain would be the perfect way to see what these really have to offer.
With a pair of bibs, wool socks and a base layer and jacket that have worked well for me in these conditions, it was up to the pants to do their part.
(remember to stay hydrated... even when it's cold)The drizzle bounced off like a newly waxed car, and the thin insulation kept my legs warm the entire day. As the rain passed, the temperature dropped significantly, and while my hands were frozen, my legs and feet were as warm and dry as they could be. The small tabs and snaps on the calf portion of the pants allow me to "pin them tighter" around the tops of my shoes keeping the pant leg out of the chain as well as creating a tighter seal at the cuff. They felt like a nice pair of slacks from the time I put them on until they came off, and not once did I ever have to worry about being wet or cold, which is what you want in a winter garment.
This morning, with the temperature hanging in the mid 30's, they went right back on for the ride to work. Armed with no base layer on the legs, they still performed magnificently, keeping me warm and comfy for the 25 minute ride in.
So far, there is nothing about these pants I do not love, and they are much more comfortable and relaxed than the heavy rain pants I've been using for the last few years, by leaps and bounds. As I wouldn't put them on to the test in an absolute downpour where heavy weight touring type gear is required, they not only fill the need for a casual pant that performs well for any other type of weather, they look really good too.
If you are looking for that piece of clothing to allow you to get out on the bike more this winter without looking like you're getting ready for a stage race or a moon landing, these are perfect... and at $100 how can you go wrong?
Cannonball!
The Music City Cannonball
Alley Cat
Roller Races
Party
Fundraiser
Hosted by:
Halcyon Bike Shop & Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Alley Cat:
First to the finish does not mean first prize... hint hint
Sign-ups start:
4pm at Halcyon Bike Shop
1118 Halcyon Ave.
Race starts:
5pm at Halcyon Bike Shop
Everyone is encouraged to participate.
Any rider of any level has a chance to win first prize.
Race ends at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
NO ENTRY FEE
Roller Races:
Faster legs will definitely get first place in this one.
Sign ups start:
6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
961 Woodland Street
Races start:
7pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Single Elimination Tournament Style Event
NO ENTRY FEE
Party:
Duh...
6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Refreshments provided by Yazoo Brewing Co.
Fundraiser:
Raffle will be held for sponsored prizes. All proceeds will benefit the Toys for Tots Foundation.
Starts at:
6pm at Nashville Bicycle Lounge
Raffle drawings will be announced throughout the night, and a grand prize winner will be announced at the end of the night.
Prizes for all events!
Sponsors include:
Yazoo Brewing Co.
Cinelli
all sponsors to be announced soon...
If you are a sponsor and would like to contribute to the event please email:
devan.m.council@vanderbilt.edu
Open Sprints!
Music City Cycling Saturday Night SprintsOctober 23rd
No entry fee
Single-Elimination Style Roller Race Tournament
Head-to-Head Format
Prizes for top finishers
Grudge matches between final rounds by request
Sponsored by Yazoo Brewing Company!
Nashville Bicycle Lounge
961 Woodland Street
Nashville, TN 37206
DOORS OPEN & SIGN-UPS START at 6pm
Shop will be closed between 5-6pm for setup
RACES START AT 7pm
Harpeth Bicycles/Team Green commit to Commute
We are pleased to be the East Nashville supporter for Team Green's Commit to Commute.
"Be Green for LiveOntheGreen- Commit to Commute! Join Team Green Adventures and Harpeth Bicycles to commute by bicycle from Centennial Park or East Nashville to LiveOntheGreen, Nashville's free eco conscious outdoor music concert at the Courthouse Green Roof!"
More details here.
"Be Green for LiveOntheGreen- Commit to Commute! Join Team Green Adventures and Harpeth Bicycles to commute by bicycle from Centennial Park or East Nashville to LiveOntheGreen, Nashville's free eco conscious outdoor music concert at the Courthouse Green Roof!"
More details here.
Grace Across the Sky/MS Fundraiser - Saturday August 28th
We are having a fundraiser for the MS Society. 100% of all donations will go to the MS Society via the riders participating in the MS Jack and Back.
We will start the evening off by showing "Race Across the Sky", the movie about the Leadville Trail 1000 Mountain Bike Race - followed by a Q&A with Grace Ragland.
You might know Gracie Ragland from DSG, Snake Creek Gap, or just from riding. She has MS and is competing once again in the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race. Her first time at Leadville was when they filmed Race Across the Sky (she has a quick cameo) hence the name of the fundraiser - "Grace Across the Sky".
The next morning we will meet at a local trail to ride with Gracie. All are invited to come.
We will start the evening off by showing "Race Across the Sky", the movie about the Leadville Trail 1000 Mountain Bike Race - followed by a Q&A with Grace Ragland.
You might know Gracie Ragland from DSG, Snake Creek Gap, or just from riding. She has MS and is competing once again in the Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race. Her first time at Leadville was when they filmed Race Across the Sky (she has a quick cameo) hence the name of the fundraiser - "Grace Across the Sky".
The next morning we will meet at a local trail to ride with Gracie. All are invited to come.
Tomato Art Fest! August 14th
This will be our first Tomato Art Fest, and we are kicking it off with style.
We are hosting Ride for Reading - an East Nashville based non-profit that promotes literacy through cycling - as well as Homegrown Bicycles - (aka Andy Berry) an East Nashville resident that builds custom bicycle frames.
We will be offering FREE Big Dummy Rides all day. If you are trying to decide if it will be fun, just ask Mayor Dean.
We will also have Mike Friddell, the manager of the U.S. Worlds Bike Trials Team, along with Doug Farrar, riding trials demo's at 1:00 and 4:00pm.
...and we'll be having a movie/party at 6:00pm - sponsored by Yazoo Brewery - showing the most famous tomato movie ever...
Ride local? Buy local.
We are hosting Ride for Reading - an East Nashville based non-profit that promotes literacy through cycling - as well as Homegrown Bicycles - (aka Andy Berry) an East Nashville resident that builds custom bicycle frames.
We will be offering FREE Big Dummy Rides all day. If you are trying to decide if it will be fun, just ask Mayor Dean.
We will also have Mike Friddell, the manager of the U.S. Worlds Bike Trials Team, along with Doug Farrar, riding trials demo's at 1:00 and 4:00pm.
...and we'll be having a movie/party at 6:00pm - sponsored by Yazoo Brewery - showing the most famous tomato movie ever...
Ride local? Buy local.
August 5th 6:00pm, Ride to the Belcourt
Meet us at the shop to ride to the Belcourt to watch "Chasing Legends", a movie documenting the trials and tribulations of racing the Tour de France. We will be closing at 6pm that day.
Flat fixing clinic Monday July 19th 7pm
Bring your bicycle and learn how to fix a flat, specifically for your bicycle. We will address how to remove the wheel and take care of a puncture on your bicycle.
Thursday July 15th, 7:15pm Sunset Social Ride
We invite you to join us for a social bicycle ride, strolling through East Nashville. We'll end at the top of the pedestrian bridge to watch the sunset.
4th of July ride
We will be closed Sunday July 4th, but... you can join us for a FIREWORKS RIDE!!! Meet us at the shop at 6pm to ride downtown and find a great spot to enjoy the show. We'll have a trailer with a cooler in it to keep drinks cold, so bring what you want to drink and we'll haul as much as we can.
Path Less Pedaled Presentation. Saturday, June 26th
Thanks to everyone that came out, and Russ and Laura for sharing their lives on the road.
You can read their version right here.
Russ and Laura will be here Saturday, June 26th to give a presentation about their journey and answer any questions you have about bicycle touring and living. It begins at 5pm.
From their website: Path Less Pedaled
"The Path Less Pedaled is an exploration of what it means to live outside the lines. In March 2009, Laura Crawford and Russ Roca made the decision to drop out of the status quo and find others around the world who have done the same. Paring down their lives to just what will fit on two bicycles, Laura and Russ embarked on an extended bike tour throughout the US and beyond"
You can read their version right here.
Russ and Laura will be here Saturday, June 26th to give a presentation about their journey and answer any questions you have about bicycle touring and living. It begins at 5pm.
From their website: Path Less Pedaled
"The Path Less Pedaled is an exploration of what it means to live outside the lines. In March 2009, Laura Crawford and Russ Roca made the decision to drop out of the status quo and find others around the world who have done the same. Paring down their lives to just what will fit on two bicycles, Laura and Russ embarked on an extended bike tour throughout the US and beyond"
"Follow Me" second viewing! / SORBA event!
for all of you that missed the first showing, here is your chance.
Saturday June 19th 6:00pm at the Nashville Bicycle Lounge.
We will have a second showing of Anthill Films "Follow Me" in conjunction with a fund raiser/membership drive for SORBA Middle Tennessee.
Come out to party and support those who build and maintain all the local mountain bike trails you love to ride. Without them, who knows what we would have.
We are building sponsors now, so if you or anyone you know are interested, send an email to info@nashvillebicyclelounge.com.
Saturday June 19th 6:00pm at the Nashville Bicycle Lounge.
We will have a second showing of Anthill Films "Follow Me" in conjunction with a fund raiser/membership drive for SORBA Middle Tennessee.
Come out to party and support those who build and maintain all the local mountain bike trails you love to ride. Without them, who knows what we would have.
We are building sponsors now, so if you or anyone you know are interested, send an email to info@nashvillebicyclelounge.com.
Ladies Only Cycling Clinic
Thursday June 10th at 7:00pm.
We would like to thank everyone that came out to the clinic. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks to Beth for all her help.
This event is free and all abilities and levels are encouraged to attend.
We would like to thank everyone that came out to the clinic. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot. Thanks to Beth for all her help.
This event is free and all abilities and levels are encouraged to attend.
Thursday it will be Women's Night again. There will be beverages- wine and cheese to enjoy, with plenty of sodas and non-alcoholic drinks, too.
Safe Cycling Clinic Wed. June 23 7:00pm
Shannon Hornsby, League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructor and former Executive Director of Walk Bike Nashville, will be teaching a Safe Cycling clinic to help all cyclists gain a better knowledge of how to be safe.
Topics covered:
Topics covered:
- Rules of the road
- How to be predictable to motorists
- How to ride safely in groups
- General Safety
Follow Me Premiere benefiting Ride for Reading
Thanks to everyone that came out to Yazoo to support Ride for Reading. Everyone had a great time, we raised some good money, and collected a bunch of books. Couldn't ask for anything more. Now it's time to start working on next months event... what could it be?
Flooding in Nashville
In an effort to support flood relief,
10% of all sales from May 2nd Through May 8th
will be donated to the American Red Cross.
10% of all sales from May 2nd Through May 8th
will be donated to the American Red Cross.
Team IMBA Fund Raiser - cancelled
due to the flooding in Nashville, we are canceling this fundraiser and asking anyone that was planning to attend to donate to the Red Cross for Flood Relief.
We are working on another fund raising party for IMBA/SORBA this June, we hope to see you then. Thank you.
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Saturday May 8th 7:30pm
From Team IMBA - Nashville Bicycle Lounge:
"Do you like having local mountain bike trails? So do we!!! Please clear your calendar and join us for movie night at the Nashville Bicycle Lounge. We are having a little Fund Raiser to get cash for our local trails. Bring a snack to share and a folding chair, we will take care of the rest. All donations will be forwarded IMBA-SORBA through Team IMBA Nashville Bicycle Lounge!"
We are working on another fund raising party for IMBA/SORBA this June, we hope to see you then. Thank you.
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Saturday May 8th 7:30pm
From Team IMBA - Nashville Bicycle Lounge:
"Do you like having local mountain bike trails? So do we!!! Please clear your calendar and join us for movie night at the Nashville Bicycle Lounge. We are having a little Fund Raiser to get cash for our local trails. Bring a snack to share and a folding chair, we will take care of the rest. All donations will be forwarded IMBA-SORBA through Team IMBA Nashville Bicycle Lounge!"
New to cycling maintenance clinic FREE
The clinic was a fun time. Even had a guy bring an electric bike, though I chose not to ride it. Thanks again to everyone.
Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00pm.
This event is free and all abilities and levels are encouraged to attend.
Our "New to cycling" clinic is for the true beginner. From how to care for your bicycle to fixing a flat tire, we will teach you how to keep your bicycle in safe and in good shape between tune-ups.
Topics covered:
General maintenance and upkeep of your bicycle
Fixing a flat tire
Wednesday, May 12th at 7:00pm.
This event is free and all abilities and levels are encouraged to attend.
Our "New to cycling" clinic is for the true beginner. From how to care for your bicycle to fixing a flat tire, we will teach you how to keep your bicycle in safe and in good shape between tune-ups.
Topics covered:
General maintenance and upkeep of your bicycle
Fixing a flat tire
Follow Me Premiere benefiting Ride for Reading
Tentatively Scheduled for May 22nd. We will be premiering Follow Me in late May benefiting Ride for Reading. Sponsors include Yazoo, Earth Wind and Rider, Walz Caps and more. Check back for more details.
If you would like to sponsor this event, email us at info@nashvillebicyclelounge.com
If you would like to sponsor this event, email us at info@nashvillebicyclelounge.com
Ladies Only Maintenance Clinic FREE
Wednesday, April 28th at 7:00pm.
Beth Travers, a Masters Class Racer and all around great bicycle advocate will teach a ladies only maintenance and safe cycling clinic.
Topics covered:
General maintenance and upkeep of your bicycle
Women's issues in cycling.
We had a great turn out for the clinic. Thanks to Beth Travers for leading it, everyone who attended, and Woodland Wine Merchant for supplying the refreshments. Find all your fine adult beverage needs at Woodland Wine Merchant.
This event is free and all abilities and levels are encouraged to attend.Beth Travers, a Masters Class Racer and all around great bicycle advocate will teach a ladies only maintenance and safe cycling clinic.
Topics covered:
General maintenance and upkeep of your bicycle
Women's issues in cycling.
Nashville Scavenger Hunt Poker Run!
Click the image to go to the website.
The 3rd Annual Nashville Scavenger Hunt Poker Run was a blast! We would like to thank everyone that participated and we are so happy you had a great time. Ride for Reading collected over 500 books and received almost $150 in donations! Thanks to all the sponsors, Ride for Reading, everyone that came out, and most importantly the organizers, without them this would not have happened.
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