"The only
regret I have in my life is never learning to ride a bicycle." ~
Helen Hayes
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Moonlight Memorial Monument
Ride
September 25th
START:
PAC HI Hostel - 11th & K Street, NW
Gather at 8:00PM - Rides starts at 8:30 PM
See our Nation's Capital as few have. Moonrise is
7:47 PM, so the moon should be very helpful. From the
Capitol to the Washington Monument, from the Lincoln
Memorial to Hains Point on the banks of the serenely
rippling, nighttime Potomac. Illuminated granite buildings,
quiet streets, easy parking, and low traffic will contribute
to a memorable experience.
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20th Annual
 
October 3rd
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Tour du Port
One less Bike
October 3rd
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 We
now carry the WeeHoo
Watch the video
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STRida - IN STOCK
Unlike other folding bikes, STRiDA has. . .
a comfortable, upright riding position with superb
visibility. the
ability to roll when folded. the smallest footprint of any
full-sized
folder.no gears to worry about. Just pedal and go. the
easiest fold. No
need to think about complex sequences. You don’t even need
to bend
down. Magnets do all the work for you. a convenient umbrella
shape when
folded. a clean, quiet belt.no oily chain or gears. Your
trousers stay
pristine. a large, distinctive triangular frame as the
dominant visual.
one-sided wheel mounting for easy tire and tube changes. a
short
wheelbase. In bike mode, it takes up much less space than
most bikes.
Pedestrians will thank you. In folded mode, it takes up next
to no
space. the ability to prop up vertically. a rack that makes
a convenient
stand when folded |
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In Stock
Call before coming, they sell fast. |
 useyourmelon
We are now an authorized Melon Bicycles dealer. Check out the Slice, with a 52-tooth chain ring and extra long wheelbase, its a folder that rides like a full-size bike. Speedy and stable, this ain’t your mama’s folding bike!
Learn more about the Melon Slice.
Melon Folding Bikes
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Bicycling for shorts trips is good for you and good for
the environment. more... |
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Mt. Airy Bike customers, Brian & Rachel are headed
cross-country on their new Easy Racer Gold Rush recumbent bikes. Follow
their adventure by
clicking here |
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Attention: Bike Maintenance
and Repair Students
Bike Maintenance with Larry Black, 4 wks starting Tuesday, Oct 5 / $99
Find out everything you need to know about maintaining and repairing the
bike you have or the one you plan to purchase. Learn about on-the-road
fixes, overhauls, wheel building or how to negotiate best price for
repairs. Tools and some “practice” bikes are provided; bring your own
bike to get hands-on experience. Optional manual $25 at class.
For more information, call Terri Hilton at 410-313-4630 or email at
thilton@howardcountymd.gov.
Class: 3401.101 Glenwood Comm Ctr 7-9pm Tu
More info will be posted in the Fall
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peopleforbikes.org
uniting a million voices to improve the future of biking
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Find a bike
route courtesy of Google |
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Dr. Gabe Mirkin's Fitness and Health
E-Zine
Why Sprinting Improves Endurance
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NEWS FLASH FROM CATRIKE
We are proud to announce the first 2 wheel recumbent from Catrike,
the Catbike
Musashi.
Watch the video
Order now and avoid the wait!
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Mt. Airy Bikes has just
received the new Trek electric bike for demo.
Please stop by for a test ride.
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Newest Addition from Burley.
Commuter Trailer.
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Mt Airy Bicycles
and College Park Bicycles are now
official Trek Project One Dealers.
Your custom Project One bike is just a few steps away
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Mt. Airy Bikes and College Park
Bikes are proud to be the only stores in Central Maryland to offer hitch
racks by Draftmaster and roof top racks by
Atoc.
Both companies are under the Atoc umbrella and are the only specialty car
racks that are still entirely Made In The USA.
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The
crew at Big Cat HPV in Winter Garden, Florida were recently treated to a
visit (and a nice break from their jobs!) by Linda Black.
With her husband Larry, the Black's
founded College Park Bicycle in 1979 and Mt Airy Bicycle in 1991.
Because of their long time passion for
recumbents and trikes, they carry one of the most comprehensive
selections on the planet.
Linda's been recumbent - only for
almost 20 years and visited the plant to pick up two new trikes which
the Blacks will be using in Florida when they visit their friends, and
will be using them when
they attend the Catrike Rally in 2010.
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Mt
Airy and College Park are authorised stockists for the
(Still!) British-Made
Brompton dealers.
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NEW!
NEW! NEW! College Park T-Shirts
Long sleeve $20 sale $15 Short sleeve $15 Sale $10
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Service Scheduling
Notice
Please email or phone to schedule any service
work or repairs.
info@bike123.com. Because of an usually high demand,
we will need to schedule all service work.
Please see "guidelines
for better service" - this will save you time and
money. If your service is routine and not needed to get
you going, we suggest waiting until later in the season when
rates are lower. Believe it or not, there are many that
are just thinking about digging out their bikes to ride for
the first time this year.
Sincerely
Mt Airy Bicycle
College Park Bicycle
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College Park Bicycles
30 Years

More Photos taken by Jean Chin
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 Now
in stock
Attention
Tandem Riders
You no longer have to choose your vehicle around how to
transport your bike!!!
The Long Bike Tote® can be attached to any square hitch
receiver- a simple accessory that can be added to almost any
vehicle.
Finally, an easy to use rack perfect for transporting your
recumbent, tandem, or single bike. Even fits recumbent
tandems!
Simple design allows for quick transitions between different
bike types without purchasing any additional pieces. |
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"National Road bike traffic. You never know who you will
meet!"
Mt. Airy Bike is strategically located on Route 144, also known as the
National Road. We frequently encounter cross-country cyclists from all walks
of life. This gentleman is headed back to his home in Jackson Hole WY. His
mid-90's Mongoose Rockadile mountain bike has been highly modified to accept
his "Over-Size Load".
  
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Mt. Airy Bikes welcomes returning Special Olympics
champion.

Thomas Smith was back visiting Mt. Airy Bikes following his
successful Gold Medal wins at the Maryland Special Olympics held recently at
the Sykesville Police Training Center. Thomas competed in the 5K and 10K
bicycle races winning gold in both and bettering his last years times by
approximately 1 minute and 2 minutes, respectively. This years course was
one kilometer in length and provided some challenging terrain.
Thomas was competing on his Electra Townie bicycle (no, NOT electric) and
said it performed like a champ. I think it was Thomas that performed like a
champ.
Due to his outstanding performance, Thomas's coach has recommended he
upgrade to a slightly lighter and quicker bike to take him to the next
level. Is there a level better than Gold?
Thomas, thanks for being a part of the Mt. Airy Bikes "team" and continued
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Photos and videos from The July 4th parade in Washington, DC |
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Chesapeake
Challenge - Nice Story
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 We
now carry the
EVT Safe Zone Helmet Mirror.
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JANGO BIKE
Wow, the bike for those that want
something different, more practical, and affordably
priced.
The integration and easy installation of the peripherals
and the variety of accessories is a huge bonus.
Available at Mt Airy and College Park Bicycle shops
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Light Beams -
Mount your lights where you need them
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NEW NEW NEW
NEW
Mt Airy bikes is now the regional dealer for
Edge Koosah recumbents |
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Cycling & Health |
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Long Awaited Campy History Book in
stock at both shops
75 Years of Campagnolo
"the Ultimate Must-Read and Must-Look Reference
for any Self-Respecting Devotee"
The SuperNuovoHolic Larry Black
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Please Ask About Our
Large Assortment of
Pre-Loved KIDS' BIKES
All Fully GUARANTEED
and Ready to Ride!
Ages 2-up.
12"-26" wheels
Bike Shop Quality,
Dime Store Prices
....and remember Boys and
Girls,
Moms and Dads....
"Nobody
Rides a New Bike"
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College
Park and Mt. Airy Bicycles are pleased to announce that the
sub-1600 gram Topolino AX3.0-T tandem wheelset is in stock
and ready to be demoed.
Read a review
Topolino Technology has nearly six years of experience
producing some of the most technologically advanced and high
performance composite road bike wheelsets in the world.
The AX 3.0-T takes full
advantage of Topolino’s proven though-the-hub spoking and
bulletproof kelvar / Carbon spokes to maximize stiffness and
vastly reduce weight over a traditional steel spoke tandem
wheels. At a feathery 1580 grams (per set) the AX3.0-T is
quite possibly the lightest tandem wheelset in the world.
But lightness, in this case, is not sacrificed for
durability. Sets of AX 3.0-Ts were put through their paces
during the grueling 2007 Race Across America with nary a
failure in sight and are garnering praise from tandem
enthusiasts across the United States including acclaimed
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We now carry
the Handy Handcycle
Handy offers people with disabilities to improve their
fitness as well as the opportunities to ride along side
their family and friends.
Handy’s modular design, allows it to be packed in a
compact box and assembled quickly and easily.
Handy’s unique adjustability allows the changes of wheel
base, relative positions of seat to hand pedal.
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For what a few sips of bottled water cost (or
one designer coffee!!) you can own a safe, tasteless re- re-
re-...usable special edition bike123 water bottle and become
a member of our exclusive marketing team.
Think Outside the Bottle
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Thank You
Dear Followers
We are honored by your voting efforts
Mt Airy Bicycles has been voted the Outstanding Bike Shop
For Region 2 of the League of American Bicyclists
(Maryland, Delaware, DC, PA, NJ, and WV)
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The Pedalcoupe stands apart from its
competitors with its ergonomic seating, responsive handling
and
posi-drive rear wheels. High tech materials have kept
the weight to a minimum. The Pedalcoupe combines into one
vehicle; the comfort of an office chair, the stability of
four wheels, and with it's optional trunk, the functionality
of a bicycle pulling a trailer. Electric assist is now
available for those people who desire an added boost in
performance, or for those with physical limitations.
Test rides are available
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Dynamic chainless
Bikes
now on display and ready for a test ride
Quiet, Smooth, Sealed Shaft Drive
City Commuters - Hybrids - Full Suspension MTN
Come in for a Test ride
(MTN model on display at the DC auto Show thru
1/27)
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Cyclists:
Consider this a guide to upgrading, maintaining, and prolonging
the most important component on your bikes
Available in our shops
or by mail. $17 paperback $25 Hardcover
Recommended by our
shop medical advisor and Master's race team member Dr. David
Heydrick, M.D.
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This is NOT
your Father's
Roadmaster!
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A USA-Made 'EX-Works' Masterpiece, using original molds and
machinery from the 1948-1953 era. Limited edition. Comes with
numbered certificate.
Originally sold for $3000 by a famous New York retail/catalog
store. More than a work of art, it's ready to ride and complete
with all those great comforts that have been missing on bikes
for a half century! Headlight, Taillight, Brakelight, Plush
Double Springer Fork, Electric Push Button Horn in the 'Gas'
Tank, and More. The Wide Comfort Saddle allows longer rides.
Coaster Brakes ,operated by simply back-pedaling , are easy to
operate, and powerful enough to impress the crowd with a
fishtail skid as you ask the envious bystanders to "Get a Load
of This!" Yes, they'll reminisce and grin as you glide by - this
is one Swell bike! Wanna head Off Road? The first mountain bikes
over 30 years ago started life as these types of bikes! Wide
Whitewall Tires are great on Dirt, Grass, Gravel, and the Beach!
Wet roads? No worry with the oversize Bright Plated Fenders, and
the Heavy-Duty Wheels will stand up to that paper route in case
you want a second income. A solid investment - it can only
appreciate and be treasured for generations as a family
heirloom. The Ultimate Gift for Father's or Mother's Day,
Graduation, and looks great under a tree - inside for the
Holidays or outside in the playground or yard. Come in for a
test ride - see how such a simple machine can make such a
difference for you and your planet. This is the gift that keeps
on giving - It not only benefits the owner with economical
recreation and health, it helps the environment, the economy,
and our overcrowded transportation situation. Pedals not
pictured but ARE included.
Our Special Deal:
Because we're a real bike shop, you can get the bike fully
assembled and ready to ride at no extra cost. We include
complimentary after care for five years. All for $877.
Can't make it in? We can arrange assembly and delivery in the
mid-Atlantic area for a small fee, or can ship the bike in the
special double-wall carton via low-cost Amtrak or truck freight.
Sorry, too large for UPS .
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* JUST THE tikit *
New Ultra Compact Friday, Same Fabulous Ride
BikeFriday Tikit
Lift, Swish, Click and GO! The /tikit /is ready to ride!
"A convenient solution to an inconvenient truth."
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Shopping with a Tikit |
We are the country's
newest
dealer for Volae
recumbents |
Just in,
the long-awaited
KidzTandem from innovator and bike
aficionado Chris Brown. Larry helped get Chris started in tandems
and business a few years ago This new machine emerged last year.
Chris showed up with one in Mt Airy, put it together in the
parking lot, and even people without kids started lining up to
take it out. Backseat driving has never been more bonding! The
View, the Conversation, the low center of gravity, the FUN.! Bring
the Kids and come out for a ride soon. |
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