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Saturday Morning Group Ride
May 25th, 2013
Bike The Drive
May 26th, 2013
Tuesday Morning Women's Ride
May 28th, 2013
Wednesday Evening Women's Ride
May 29th, 2013

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WHAT'S NEW IN OUR STORE

Zipp 404 Firecrest Carbon Clincher Wheel Wheelset Speed Weaponry

Speed Weaponry: Firecrest

Zipp Speed Weaponry recently revealed their Firecrest line. What is Firecrest? We’re glad you asked. Zipp’s proprietary Firecrest rim rewrote the fundamentals of wheel making, resulting in improved aerodynamics, ride quality, wheel strength and stability in even the strongest of …

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 …

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Wrigley Field Road Tour 2012 WFRT Todd Ricketts

Century Training Plans for 2013 WFRT

Whether 2013 will be your first Wrigley Field Road Tour or your fourth, we have some exciting changes for this year. To better prepare you to ride 100 miles, Higher Gear has teamed up with Coach Craig of Precision Multisport, …


Saturday Morning Group Ride WFRT Wrigley Field Road Tour Higher Gear

WFRT 2012 Top Fundraisers

Last year’s Wrigley Field Road Tour participants enjoyed fantastic weather for their century ride. Their 100-miles took them past beautiful scenery along Lake Michigan and in the northeastern part of the state. They were rewarded for their ride with a …


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 …


EVENTS & RIDES

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.
Tuesday Morning Women's Ride
May 28, 2013 — 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tuesday Morning Women's Ride

Higher Gear – Wilmette, Wilmette IL
Put your group riding skills into practice or learn with us on our Women's Group Ride which leaves our Wilmette location at 9:30am on Tuesday mornings. Road bikes are recommended. As with all our rides, helmets are required; headphones are not allowed.
Wednesday Evening Women's Ride
May 29, 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.
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MTWF: 10 am - 6:30 pm
TH: 10 am - 8 pm
SAT: 9 am - 5 pm
SUN: 12 pm - 4 pm
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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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