Something is not right here...

This is not how a Saris Bones rack should be used...........

Although the Thule Spare Tire rack was a little to tight on the MRC FJ, so maybe they're on to something. Remember all rack companies have fit guilds on their web site to let you know what will work. Stop in our stores and our helpfull staff will let you know the best rack for your car and even show you how to use/install it! That brings me top my next point. Of late we have seen quite a few customers and friends ( yes you know who you are!) "forget" about the bikes on top of the car. At least 7 I can think of. Stay away from the drive throughs, garages, overhangs people! :)

PS. I have only done that 3 times in my life......thats good right??

Way of Life at the Beachland Ballroom

Come out and hear some bike shop rock n roll! Jacob's and Paul's band Way of Life is Playing the Beachland Ballroom Thurs Sept 3rd. Show at 8:30 and tickets are only $5.00

Giant Dealer Event in Keystone

Hello all, just got back from the 2010 Giant Product launch in Keystone, Co. Giant and Mountain Road Cycles are excited to offer you the best Giant line up ever. Killer bikes, graphics, spec and ride quality!! We learned a tone about the technology Giant uses on all its bikes. The riding wasn't to bad either. Keystone has a great MTB bike park with runs dropping you about 2500' . Plenty of features and flowing trails. Took out a Faith and a Glory. Giant shaved alot of weight off the bikes and the suspension was dialed. Then took out a TCR Advanced SL on a great ride down to Dillon Lake. Stiff and Fast does not even begin to describe it. Look for the new Giants to be in the stores soon. More info and reviews to follow. A few of us are off took West Virginia next weekend for the annual riding trip. 2 weekends of back to back riding in the mountains..........life is good in the bike shop.

Chagrin Falls Sidewalk Sale is this weekend!

Mountain Road will have a booth right down on the Triangle. Stop by for huge savings up to 50% off on Clothing, Accessories, and Footwear. We'll be down there Thurs 9-8, Fri 9-6, and Sat 9-6. Select bikes will be marked down as well. Look for the Yellow Giant Bicycle Tent.
See ya there!

Passionate on pedaling to school

Story from Sun News and Cleveland.com

When Jacob English was a boy growing up in Chagrin Falls, his life revolved around bicycles.
"As a kid," he says, "I competed in Freestyle BMX biking."
That's a sport where participants use their specialized bicycles for all kinds of tricks, from riding along narrow surfaces, to flips in the air, to "flatland" tricks.

Now that Jacob is 32, married to Kimberly English and living in Bainbridge, he is the owner/operator of Mountain Road Cycles in Chagrin Falls and Chardon. He's moved from rotating bikes in mid-air to promoting bicycling.
He works with the Safe Routes to Schools program, which is national and international in scope and aims to help and ultimately encourage students to walk and ride bikes to school.
"I'm the guy working on the biking portion, and trying to educate kids. I'd like to have schools change their policies to allow kids to ride their bikes to school."
According to local Safe Routes member Lorrie DiGiampietro, the group is "working to obtain federal funding to make our town more walkable and bikeable."
It's a cause that's a natural to Jacob English. The former BMX competitor began working for local bike stores at the age of 14.
"It's what I was always good at, so I stuck with it," he says.
He has expanded his interest in types of bikes.
"There's such a broad spectrum of bikes available that there's something for everybody, from kids to absolute enthusiasts.
" It's a fun, healthy, environmentally sound activity that nearly anybody can participate in."
If you think that you have to head to Seattle for great biking, Jacob English wants you to think again. This is a really great time for the Chagrin area in regard to biking. You've got the South Russell trail, and Mayor Thomas Brick appointed a new committee (of which Jacob is a member) to find trails around Chagrin."
His enthusiasm for biking isn't limited to Chagrin Falls.
"The Chagrin Valley and Geauga County has some of the best road riding in the country. The terrain of valleys, rolling hills, farmlands, lots of country roads and no major mountains to climb" are perfect for biking, Jacob maintains.
Among the activities Jacob English and Mountain Road Cycles promotes is an upcoming one is the "Right Side of the Road Chagrin Valley Bike Tour," on Aug. 2, which will benefit The Bright Side of the Road's effort to find a cure for ALS.
As for what advice he has for my readers, it's one I sincerely hope you bicyclists of all ages take to heart: "Wearing a helmet is essential," he says.
Take it from an expert bicyclist.

Is this what happened to Russ?

Ever been in our Chardon store and looked down to see Russ's bright Nike Cortez shoes? I don't know how he keeps finding them but he does. over and over for years. and now I know why. Sometime in the 70's he saw this pic and said " those will be the only shoes I will ever wear again"

P.S RIP Farrah

Whirlwind week of riding, sag, and fun

What a crazy last week. We had a great first Single Speed ride out of Chagrin. 12 Miles and tons of Kona and Surley singles. About 15-20 riders showed up. John and Paul rocked the fixed gears. All around Chagrin then over to Trifles where Kenny hooked us up and fed the hungry. Then on to Sunday. Up at 5 for Sag support on Sunday in June. They had a record 800 riders. Lots o' bikes to fix. Leather had her first bike tour, hanging out by the truck and keeping riders amused as I tore apart crank and headset emergency's. Nothing like driving down the middle of the road with riders on one side and Amish going to church on the other! Next up was Wed. night wet ride. Angie, the new Kona rep was in Town from Fendale Wa. We had to show her the local trails, but of course, it's wed so that means rain. No matter. We had a killer ride in a down pour. Bob, Kenny, Bob 2, Doug, Jimmy, Jason, and my self all showed her how we can't ride bridges in the the rain, while she showed us she can. If Bob crashes on a bridge and we are around to see it, do you hear it? Yes. Thanks for coming out Angie and all the swag and beers! By the end of the ride the sky cleared and good times was had by all. Not to mention we now have a sweet Kona Lisa One 20 Dlx available for demo. Up next is a gearing clinic tonight and a Sunday road ride.....and you wonder how summer flies by?