If you ride for long enough, your bike will need some TLC.
Attend one of the Bike Tech Workshops NCAC offers periodically. Attendees will learn basic bike maintenance techniques to keep your steed rolling smoothly.
Other resources for choosing and maintaining your bike:
Cycling Clubs
To get some more group riding experience, see some new terrain, and meet members of the bicycling community, consider going on some of the rides hosted by these clubs, or even joining your local cycling club[s]. These clubs offer a huge number of informal and formal rides every week that are FREE and almost always open to the public.
Chico Velo
Davis Bike Club
Ophir Milan [Sacramento-based for women]
Sacramento Wheelmen
Sacramento Bike Hikers
Santa Rosa Cycling Club
Stockton Bike Club
You’re encouraged to find a local cycling shop you like and trust, and stick with them as much as possible. Although you may be able to purchase some equipment via the web and through large cycling clearinghouses, you won’t get the attention and advice you’d like from these anonymous sources.
The following cycle shops and providers have donated their time and skills to support our Cyclists before and during the event. Please show your appreciation by supporting them!
Whitworth Cycles
2311 S Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
http://whitworthcycles.blogspot.com/
B&L Bike Shop
610 3rd Street
Davis, CA 95616
530.756.3540
www.blbikeshop.com
Bicycle Chef
3184 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 447-9118
www.bicyclechef.com
City Bicycle Works
2419 K Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
(916) 447-2453
www.citybicycleworks.com
Davis Wheel Works
247 F Street
Davis, CA 95616
(530)753-3118
www.daviswheelworks.com
Velo City Bicycle Center
41 Main Street
Winters, CA 95694
530.795.3454
www.velocitybicycles.com
As always, if you have questions about choosing a bike or where to start, please contact your mentor, or Contact Us.
