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SHOP NEWS

2019 Bicycling Adventures

February 12, 2019February 15, 2019 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

We have some great trips lined up for 2019!
-April 25-28 Great Allegheny Passage $385 (150 miles)
-October 19-22 Great Allegheny Passage $385 (150 miles)
-October 23-26 The C&O Canal $385 (184 miles)
-October 19-26 COMBO GAP & C&O $845 (334 miles) includes 1 dual occupancy hotel night

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EVENTS

2019 Great Allegheny Passage Itinerary

February 11, 2019February 12, 2019 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

For 2019 we are hosting two Great Allegheny Passage Bicycling Adventures and one trip along the C&O Canal.

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RESTORATIONS

Shelby Restoration

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

Unlocking the magic of memories never gets old, in fact, it is one of the more gratifying aspects of our job.

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EVENTS/RIDES

Groundhog Day Fun Ride

January 14, 2019February 11, 2019 thebicycleescape 2 Comments

This ride is crazy. It’s cold. It’s so silly it’s fun! Join us at TBE on Sat. February 2 for a 9 am Groundhog Day Fun Ride.

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COMMUNITY

Cranksgiving 2018

November 17, 2018November 17, 2018 thebicycleescape 1 Comment

It was another great year for our TBE Cranksgiving scavenger hunt! 

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EVENTS

Spooky Spokes 2018

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

As always, we had a fantastic time at our Spooky Spokes ride year.

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RESTORATIONS

Mid 1960s Schwinn Jaguar

November 2, 2018November 13, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

This was a fun project! Originally the client wanted fresh chrome and paint. After a brief consultation the decision was made to keep the bike original and polish the bike up.

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EVENTS

G.A.P Adventure Photos 2018

July 5, 2018September 1, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

Did you hear about our camping trip last weekend on The Great Allegheny Passage? We had so much fun riding with new and old friends! Don’t worry if you missed out on the fun, we have another great adventure in the fall!

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BIKES/SHOP NEWS

The New Stumpjumper

May 25, 2018 thebicycleescape 2 Comments

Many years ago the first production mountain bike became available to the masses, the Specialized Stumpjumper.

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EVENTS

G.A.P Cycling Adventure June 2018

March 7, 2018July 2, 2018 thebicycleescape 4 Comments

On Saturday, June 30, 2018 – Tuesday, July 3, 2018 The Bicycle Escape will be leading a touring adventure on the Great Allegheny Passage.

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EVENTS

FREE Bike Repair Clinics 2018

February 8, 2018February 20, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

We have some upcoming FREE bike repair and maintenance clinics!

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EVENTS

Bikepacking 101 Clinic

February 8, 2018March 7, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment
We will be hosting a Bikepacking 101 clinic at The Bicycle Escape on Monday March 5, 2018 6:30pm-8:30pm. This class is free of charge.
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EVENTS

C&O turned GAP Adventure! September 28-30, 2018

February 2, 2018September 28, 2018 thebicycleescape 3 Comments

The Bicycle Escape planned to host another guided C&O Canal trip September 28-30, 2018. Due to poor conditions this trip will be UPGRADED to the GAP at the SAME $285 price.

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EVENTS/SHOP NEWS

Youth Mountain Bike Club Coming Soon!

January 31, 2018February 28, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

Do you have a youth (grades 6-12) in your life who likes mountain biking or who might like to learn? Great! Bring them to The Bicycle Escape on February 27 at 6:30pm.

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TECH

Which Fu Manchu For YOU?!?

January 24, 2018January 24, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

Bottom bracket height is always a bit of a compromise. A high BB reduces the likelihood of striking your pedals on rocks, but it also means a higher center of gravity which can have a negative effect on handling.

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SHOP NEWS

Purple Lizard Maps

January 19, 2018January 19, 2018 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

A good, well thought-out map holds true value. It can get you safely to your destination and requires no battery or cell service.

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SHOP NEWS

Honored by National Bicycle Dealers Association

October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

We are once again super honored to have been designated as one of the best shops in the country.

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EVENTS

Photos From Our Fall Adventure

October 10, 2017November 7, 2017 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

What a great adventure! Our C&O Canal 3 day / 2 night camping trip was amazing! The weather, food, and company couldn’t have been better!

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TECH

Bicycle Weight Index

October 6, 2017 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

OK weight weenies, our bike weight index is back and in full swing! We created this database years ago but discarded it when we migrated to our new website.

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RIDES/SHOP NEWS

Greg’s Northeastern Adventure

September 6, 2017October 3, 2017 thebicycleescape Leave a comment

TBE staff member Greg is currently cycling his way from Fort Kent, ME back here to Frederick! Check back here for his entries of his adventure! Thoughts, views and comments here do not necessarily reflect the thoughts and views of TBE, God only knows what Greg will  say- buckle up!

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7820 Wormans Mill Rd, Suite E
Frederick, MD 21701

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