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Wednesday Evening Women's Ride
May 22nd, 2013
Fredo's Thursday Night Ride
May 23rd, 2013
Saturday Morning Group Ride
May 25th, 2013
Bike The Drive
May 26th, 2013

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2013 Higher Gear Team Kit Capo Elastic Interface Technology Corsa Modena Aaron Sherrick

2013 Higher Gear Kit

Introducing the 2013 Higher Gear kit. Crafted in Italy, featuring Capo’s Corsa Modena proven performance materials. Our performance-oriented kit delivers breathable, non-binding comfort and power-enhancing muscle support. Capo’s Italian craftsmanship is reflected in the technical, super breathable and moisture-wicking properties …

Ultegra 6800 groupo 2013 11 speed cassette

Does Your Cassette Go To 11?

    11 speeds for all! It was only last fall when Shimano launched its high-end Dura-Ace 9000, complete with 11 speeds and 77 less grams in weight. Now much of the DA9000′s technology has trickled down to the less …

Nutcase Helmet Katie Sullivan Higher Gear

We’re Nuts About Nutcase

Before you head out on your next ride – or before you set your kid off to Bike to School this Friday for National Bike to School Day – how old are those helmets? Have you lost track of how …

NEWS & TIPS

Carol Coplan Babbit Commuter Commuting Ride Bike to Work Specialized Dolce Higher Gear

Commuting for Your Health

To kick off National Bike Month, we learned the economic and environmental benefits to commuting to work. And last week, we learned how cycling can make you smarter. We also learned how it can help with ADHD. In fact, study …


Bike to Work Commute Commuting Cycling Suit

Commuter Clothes, Commuter Woes

Nowadays, many offices forgo the suit-and-tie for more casual dress. That said, most people want to look presentable when they get to work and there are still some who do need to wear a suit. So, how do you commute …


Kids Bikes Cycling Flower Chalk

We Kid You Not: Cycling Makes Your Kid Smarter

Getting kids to be active can be beneficial for them in ways beyond physical. For one, children involved in sports tend to have higher self esteem. But did you also know that regular exercise can also make them perform better …


EVENTS & RIDES

Wednesday Evening Women's Ride
May 22, 2013 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday Evening Women's Ride

Higher Gear – Highland Park, Highland Park IL
This Women's Group Ride leaves our Highland Park location at 6:30pm on Wednesday evenings. Road bikes are recommended. As with all our rides, helmets are required; headphones are not allowed.
Fredo's Thursday Night Ride
May 23, 2013 — 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Fredo's Thursday Night Ride

Higher Gear – Wilmette, Wilmette IL
Head out with Fredo every Thursday evening from our Wilmette shop for a brisk paced group ride. Fredo waits for no one - so be prepared to ride promptly at 5:30pm and be prepared to hang on.
Saturday Morning Group Ride
May 25, 2013 — 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Saturday Morning Group Ride

Higher Gear – Wilmette, Wilmette IL
Join us for a no-drop group ride, leaving from our Wilmette location at 7am. Multiple pace groups available. No one gets left behind.
Bike The Drive
May 26, 2013 — 5:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Bike The Drive

Buckingham Fountain, Chicago IL
Hop on your bike the one day of the year when the length of Lake Shore Drive is open to cyclists and closed to auto traffic.
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Highland Park
1898 N. Sheridan
847-433-2453

Wilmette
1515 N. Sheridan
847-256-2330


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Higher Gear shares your passion for cycling. We’re a full-service bike shop located just north of Chicago. We have two locations to serve you:
our Highland Park store is located just northeast of the Highland Park Metra station, and our Wilmette store is located in Plaza Del Lago.

Whether you’re a recreational cyclist, a bike fanatic or a weekend warrior we have events/rides, tips, bikes, and products to meet your needs.

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