Friday night, this happened: Photo: Tom Wallace via StarTribune.com (Not my kids/ tree/ car. Grease Rag House more or less survived the mayhem!) Severe Weather Events Friday, June 21, Minneapolis was hit HARD with gusts up to 60mph after torrential rains that caused flash floods. When those two conditions are Continue Reading →
What’s an Almanzo? 100 miles of gravel and hills, south of Rochester in Spring Valley, MN. The race is free: a labor of love by a cyclist and organizer named Chris Skogen, supported by sponsorship and community donations and volunteers. From the Almanzo website: We drove this course over a Continue Reading →
By: Nickey Robare Humorous truth about preventing thigh chafing. Like perhaps 80% of human beings, my thighs rub together when I walk. Despite the fact that there is a weird craze for “thigh gap” among fitness bloggers, I have never cared about it one way or another. Honestly, it’s just Continue Reading →
30 Days of Biking Did you take the pledge to bike for 30 days this April? 30 Days of Biking, whose fourth year begins April 1, has one rule: Bike somewhere every day for 30 days—around the block, 20 miles to work, whatever suits you—then share your adventures online. We Continue Reading →
By Maggie My lovely friend Maggie biked to Grease Rag last night. It was her FIRST winter ride, and she did great! I asked her to share her experience, because it’s one of those things that is intimidating and even a little scary to try your first time, but she Continue Reading →
By Kat Kat works at Calhoun Cycles and is the head facilitator at Grease Rag Uptown, which takes place at Sunrise Cyclery on the first and third Thursdays of the month. Kat is a year-round cyclist biking through her fifth winter, and was nice enough to write up some tips Continue Reading →
Another Successful Winter Skill Share- Thank you! Thank you to everyone that attended Grease Rag’s 4th Annual Skill Share! Big shout-outs to the YWCA on Lake Street for letting us use their magnificent classroom space again, and Claire, Christina, and Nicole for contributing and helping everything run smoothly. So appreciative Continue Reading →
By Cali Cali is the co-owner of Alley Cat Cycles in Loring Park, apprentice at Peacock Groove, and Bolder Options Bike Mentorship Youth Program Repair Shop Leader. Please contact Cali if you are interested in volunteering at or learning more about Bolder Options: cali.jirsa@gmail.com Winter Bike Maintenance & Cleaning Supplies Continue Reading →
Leaves are falling and the chill is coming. Each day as I decide to wear heavier gloves and a warmer hat, I get more excited for the coming season. Are you an expert winter rider? Are you thinking of giving it your first try this year? Consider joining us! This Continue Reading →
I have a messy desk, it’s true! I am sharing this photo of my desk with you to talk about a few ways I make my bike commute easier on myself. The biggest thing that I do to make my commute easier is I take multiple outfits into work at Continue Reading →
