Wilmington Renaissance Corporation (WRC), the City of Wilmington and their many partners once again bring professional cycling to the streets of Downtown Wilmington with the Wilmington Grand Prix. In six years, the event has grown from a regional bicycle race to one of the premier cycling events in the country.
Registration has started! For more information please go here
This is a custom Moots 62cm Vamoots RSL w/ custom 44mm headtube to accommodate the tapered Enve carbon fork.
It’s built with a mix of Sram Force/Red so money could be spent on the Enve compact carbon handlebar, Enve carbon stem, Moots ti post 30.9mm, Rolls’ Saddle, King I-7 No-Thread headset, PressFit 30 BB w/ the corresponding BB30 crank.
This was specifically built for a very strong rider who is also quite tall! Reliability was the main focus. 17.5lbs with pedals!
Our program on Saturday, January 7th was again a complete success!
Rob Garrison, Garrison’s Cyclery, gave a great demonstration on chains, spokes, and brake repairs. Not even the sirens could keep Rob silent.
Who would have thought that a chain and a master link could get everyone out of their seats so they could actually see what was involved when a chain breaks. Rob made it look easy as he illustrated what we can do to fix it on the fly with the correct tools in our pouch? Rob explained to us with a little tweak here and a little attention there we can spend less hours with our bikes in the shop and more hours on the road.
There are a few more people who need to be mentioned that helped make this program a success:
And last, but not least, everyone who stayed to help clean up.
Submitted by: Gail E. Robillard, Safety & Education
New for 2012! We are excited to announce that Garrison’s Cyclery has signed with Santa Cruz Bicycles and will be selling a wide variety of rides right here – in TAX FREE Centerville Delaware.
2012 Niner Jet 9
I thought I’d pass along the details a newly built custom bike. If you enjoy the preview, feel free to see the rest in the gallery
2012 Niner Jet 9 aluminum w/ Fox RP23 size large
Light and durable!
Niner Jet 9 Gearing
Our program on Saturday, November 12th was a complete success!
Rob Garrison, Garrison’s Cyclery, did a great job in taking the mystery out of good bike maintenance to insure cyclist safety each and every time we saddle up.
The questions kept coming to the point I had to stop the program to insure the pizza was eaten.
A big “THANK YOU” to Rob from WCBC and its members for partnering with us to do this program.
There are a few more people who need to be mentioned that helped make this program a success:
Brian Donovan who secured the Brandywine Fire Company with Richard Petrillo
Brandywine Fire Company for letting us use their facility
Richard Petrillo from the BFC who made all the arrangements for set up before he left for Florida
Bob Siegwarth who brought the ice and taking on the role of photographer
And last, but not least, everyone who stayed to help clean up.
Here are just a few words from those who were at the program:
“Great course tonight. So much useful information. Rob really did a great job. ” - Jim
“Hi Gail, Thanks for setting up Maintenance 101. Marcia and I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop and learned alot. Thanks for getting Rob to share his knowledge and experience with us. ” - Carol“Thanks Gail, had a good time and learned a lot; Rob passion for cycling is obvious. I’m sure if you had this again next year there would be even a larger turnout..hint?” – Tom
“Great class. Thanks so much for setting up the program. Really learned a lot about bikes and enjoyed some delicious pizza. Would love to have a follow-up for both maintenance and riding techniques and training.” – Marcia Cloud
“Hi Gail, I really enjoyed the event – and learned A LOT. ” – Bob
For those of you who missed this one be on the lookout for; Maintenance “102” and a repeat of Maintenance “101” in early spring.
Rain Date – October 23, 2011
Join us Sunday October 2nd (rain date Sunday October 23rd) from 9am – 3pm for group rides for all ability levels on marked trails, great food from Fast Eddie’s, beer from Dogfish Head, live music, bike games including the ‘Earn Your Wings’ Pixie Bike Race sponsored by GT Bikes, bike shop and vendor tents, and much more. Bring the family and enjoy a day of riding and celebrating at beautiful Fair Hill. You won’t want to miss it! Click Here For More Information!
I recently found an article titled “The Lost Art of the Group Ride” and felt it was well worth the post!
Lost art of the group ride
Written by Peter Wilborn on September 1, 2011
Every so often, I’ll ride a recreational group ride. I love the comraderie of cyclists, the talk, the last minute pumps of air, the clicking in, and the easy drifting out as a peloton. “I miss riding in a group,” I’ll think to myself.
Welcome to the upgraded Garrison Cyclery website. We’ve made some major improvements to put what you need, directly into your hands. Your home for tax-free shopping in Delaware just got a LOT better! Follow us on Facebook, get added to our mailing list and setup a bike-repair. Our customers are the best!
Come out and enjoy one of the most scenic, yet most difficult (if you choose), rides in the area. Choose from 40-, 60-, 75-, or 100-mile routes. Routes begin & end in Newark, Delaware, and travel thru N/E Maryland, and Lancaster & Chester Counties in Pennsylvania. Cost $20 by October 1, $25 day of event. Registration Fee includes painted route, map, cue sheets, event souvenir, multiple food stops plus other small convenience stores) at regular intervals, SAG support until 5:00 p.m.
