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A bicycle rider is riding in the rain.

Suggested Bike Kit List

December 13, 2022 ridebikes Basic Bike Information, Commuting, Gear, Riders, Transportation Leave a comment

What do you bring with you on a ride? It depends on how confident you are to make basic repairs; how far you are going; what are the weather conditions; and how familiar you are with the area. Do you absolutely have to bring anything on

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Bike Clinic with Begin Anew Adventure Crew – Saturday, May 14th, 2022

May 11, 2022 KJ Garner Basic Bike Information, Bicycle Equity, Bike Bits, Non-Riders, Riders Leave a comment

Bike Fun pairs up with Begin Anew Adventure Crew for a women-only bike clinic on Saturday, May 14th from 3-5pm at Cornelia Fort Airpark. We’ll go over understanding mechanics of the bicycle; getting a correct size; how to fuel yourself before, during, and after a

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Rear cassette on a bicycle with derailleur cable and cable housing.

Gettin’ in Gear

January 31, 2019 ridebikes Basic Bike Information, Bike Bits Leave a comment

I get a lot of questions about shifting. Gears. How to tell if you’re in the correct gear, how to even shift gears, why you would ever want gears. There are plenty of great reasons to stick to a single-speed bicycle – notwithstanding the ease

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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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Why Use Bike Fun?

March 20, 2018 ridebikes About Bike Fun Leave a comment

It’s true that there are lots of resources in Nashville to learn how to ride, to learn about Tennessee and Nashville bike law, and I completely encourage riders (and non-riders alike!) to take advantage of them. Bike Fun is the only service in Nashville that

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