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Category: Basic Bike Information

Biking in Nashville Class Registration Opens December 3rd

November 27, 2018 ridebikes About Bike Fun, Basic Bike Information, Bike Law, Riding in Nashville Leave a comment

Haven’t ridden in a while and want to get back up to speed? Been riding on greenways but want to make the leap to bike commuting or utility riding? Need to know the basics about keeping your wheels spinning? KJ Garner of Bike Fun will

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KJ's bike outside a mural on Music Row in Nashville, TN

What Makes a Bike Rider a Great Rider?

June 12, 2018 ridebikes About Bike Fun, Bike Riding Reflections, Riders Leave a comment

One of the statements I hear the most is, “I’m not a cyclist, but…” I will generally ask them if they ride a bike, and if the answer is yes, I’ll say, “Congratulations! You’re a cyclist! You’re a bike rider!” They’ll scrunch their face up

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Biking Basics Class Starts Tuesday, July 18th

April 30, 2018 ridebikes About Bike Fun, Basic Bike Information, Bike Law, Riding in Nashville Leave a comment

Bicycling Basics, a Nashville Community Education class taught by KJ Garner of Bike Fun, will begin on Tuesday, July 10th and will be held at Inglewood Elementary School in Inglewood/East Nashville. The course will focus on the following: Identify most parts of a bike Know

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Entrance to the Chief Ladiga Trail Campground in the Talladega National Forest.

Bikepacking with Frankie

February 16, 2018 ridebikes Bikepacking, Gear, Ride Stories Leave a comment

In October of 2017 I took a trip down to Anniston, Alabama, to ride on the Chief Ladiga Trail with my dog, Frankie. This would be our first long expedition (52 miles round trip), and my first time doing solo camping. Put it this way:

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It's cold in Nashville in December!

The Camaraderie of the Cold

December 28, 2017 ridebikes Riders, Riding in Nashville Leave a comment

Being outside when it’s cold is to experience the harsh nakedness of the world. You are hoping you have enough layers on, or that the wind isn’t blowing too hard, or that it won’t snow or even rain or sleet on you. You are hedging

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