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  • Time to reset your Clocks! – New Winter Hours

    Hey Folks, with the winter season soon approaching, Broadway will be returning to our slightly reduced hours.

     

    Sunday CLOSED

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am- 6pm

    Thursday, Friday 8am – 7pm

    Saturday 10am-6pm

     

     

     

    Keep riding – we love visitors!

     

     

  • We are NUTZ

    Just in time for the early snow, we are super excited to get a new shipment of Mr Nutter HATS!

    Here’s a VIDEO by Mister Nutter. Made in Beverly Massachusetts from recycled materials, these hats are super stylish and warm!

    We ripped open the box and proceeded to try them all on so we guarantee they are awesome 🙂

    Here’s Mister Nutter’s shop on Etsy if you want to see more of his amazing creations. It’s not too late to get some swim trunks.

     

  • Register now for upcoming bike repair classes!

    The next round of bicycle maintenance classes has just been posted…sign up here!

  • Autumn Bike Sale!

    We’ve got to make room for the incoming 2012 bike inventory, so many of our still new 2011 bikes are on sale (while supplies last!)

    Stop by and try a test-ride soon.

  • NY Times interviews NYC Mechanic of the year

    Here’s an interesting NY Times Article about the New York City surge in female bike mechanics. Guess what – there’s more of us fixing bikes.

    In spite of the headline imagery chosen – yes we do wield wrenches, not just babies. Let’s not neglect all the father’s out there raising their kids while fixin bikes too!

     

    While the previous article was about her being a woman, here’s a better article about her being a mechanic!

     

  • Mechanics Revue at Door 3 Gallery

    Thursday, August 25th

    7-9pm

    Behind Door #3 in Broadway Bicycle School

    This month we decided to focus the lens on the mechanics of Broadway, posing with their Fab Bikes!

    Come see how we ROLL!!!%&(@)&!^@

    Bring a date, your bike or both, sip the wine have friendly chat with the Broadway Bicycle School GANG.

    The usual dainties will be served.

    (PS – a calendar may be in the works from this – stay tuned. hush hush)

     

  • Lucky August Facebook Friend is…

    WENDY BROWN!!!!!$@!#%&&

    Wendy — come visit to receive your $25 Gift Certificate for FUN STUFF

  • September means back to school!

    New classes have been scheduled!

    If you missed the last round – here’s your chance to sign up before it’s too late.

    Want to learn how to fix a flat, adjust your own brakes or install a chain? – Check out our Basic Skills Class!

    If you’ve already taken our basic intro – move on to the advanced class where you’ll experience rear hub and  headset overhauls! very exciting stuff…

    In addition to the usual co-ed offerings, this month we are pleased to announce a Basic class for women and transgendered folks,  taught by women in an intentional environment meant to empower those who have not benefited from male privilege.

    Basic classes start September 14th and 25th, the Women’s course begins September 26th.

    Advanced students start on September 20th.

    Check our website here for more details and then Register online!

     

     

  • Today – Have Cake and Fix your Bike Too

    Just a reminder that Today is Broadway Bicycle School’s 39th Birthday. We are growing up and want to share our love of bikes with you.

    Stop by all day for:

    Free Teaching

    Free Self Help – use our tools, use our stands

    Free Cake –  homespun with gluten free and vegan options!

    Free valve caps

    Free advice
    See you Soon Today, August 13th , 9am-6pm

     

  • Reconditioned Bikes – Adopt one Today!

    Here at Broadway – we love to give new life to older bikes. Our reconditioned bikes have been evaluated and refurbished with a sharp eye making them gently used frames with new bike reliability.

    Here’s a sampling of what’s currently available:

    Diamondback       $335

    This little guy  comes with its own rack, also has new brake pads, new brake and shift levers, new saddle and cablesets.

    21 speeds will get you anywhere you need to go…

     

    Surly 1×1  $495

    Awesome Surly 1×1  frame built up as a single speed mountain bike.

    22 inch frame for a larger rider, super nice handbuilt wheelset with paul hubs on mavic rims – with clip on fenders to keep the mud down.

    Lotus Mixte  $225


    Elegance with an edge. 45 cm single speed for getting around town . Features new tires, new cablesets, new brake pads.

    A comfy ride with an easy mixte frame.

    More reconditioned bikes are on the way – so stop by the shop for our most recent offerings!