Author Archives: Sylvie

3 Simple Tips to Get in Gear for Spring

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sylvie
Women's ride from Wilmette @ 5:30am

It’s sunny, it’s warm, and the new season is about to start. What have you been doing this winter? Are you ready? Here are three tips to get in gear for spring cycling and to make the new riding season …

Posted in News & Tips, Training

2012 Wrigley Field Road Tour Registration is Open

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Sylvie
Wrigley Field Road Tour Logo

Once again, for the 3rd year, Higher Gear sponsors the Wrigley Field Road Tour! Registration is open, already 100 riders are registered… space is limited, don’t wait, join us. Register now online  

Posted in News & Tips

Le Petit Train du Nord: An Introduction to Bike Touring

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Sylvie
027 Julie on the Petit Train du Nord Bike trail

Last summer, my sister-in-law and I (Sylvie) said goodbye to our families to embark on a three-day mini biking adventure on le Petit Train du Nord – a bike trail built on an old railway linking Mont Laurier to St-Jérôme. …

Posted in Customer Stories, News & Tips

Move of the Month: Stretch Your The Neck

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Sylvie
Anterior Posterior Neck Move

A sore and stiff neck is a common complaint. Our necks can be strained from poor posture, such as hunching over our computers; cycling, a previous injury; or stress alone can cause added tension to our necks. Here are some moves recommended …

Posted in News & Tips, Training

Fun and Inspiring: Scott Foil 600

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Sylvie
Scott Foil_product_600

The Foil is fast! On the descents we ride most often we noticed that it hit 50kph sooner than we’re used to seeing and it whips along on the flat too. When you get out of the saddle and apply …

Posted in Brands, What's New in Our Store

In this weather, get bar mitts

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Sylvie
barmitts

Not every glove out there can give you the kind of handle grip you need. For added comfort, we suggest Bar Mitts bicycle gloves. Designed by cyclists tired of using hang-gliding mitts, Bar Mitts are weather-resistant warmers for your handlebars. …

Posted in What's New in Our Store