Upcycle Fetish

These guys recycle old bike parts into wall trophies that double as rackes for bikes/gear/whatever. Pretty rad. Check them out HERE.

Kryptoflex Cables

Tired of pin-balling your helmet off people and things as you stroll the aisles of your favourite grocery store as it swings from your bag? 

Afraid to lock it to your bike through the straps in case someone steals it?

Come grab a Kryptonite Kryptoflex cable that'll thread through your helmet's vents and free up your hands to grab more delicious treats! 

They can also be used to keep those Brooks saddles safe and secure on your bike!

Yard Sale!

Pray for sunshine on April 20th cuz we're having another Yard Sale!

We'll have gear from all of our suppliers to get you going on your bike this summer. You also might find some steal of a deals on winter and rain gear so you're prepared for next year!


Mighty Riders will also be selling off old stock in the form of complete bikes, frames, parts and accessories, panniers and other bits and bobs they'll be pulling from inventory.

Hope to see you out there!

International Women's Day

“Let me tell you what I think of bicycling. I think it has done more to emancipate women than anything else in the world. It gives women a feeling of freedom and self-reliance. I stand and rejoice every time I see a woman ride by on a wheel…the picture of free, untrammelled womanhood.” - Susan B. Anthony


Celebrate the ladies in your lives today, including yourself. 

Go for a bike ride, bask in the sunshine, drink a coffee, drink a cocktail, jump in the ocean, high five your friends, high five yourself. Figure out what makes you happy and do that.

Most importantly, don't ever forget that you are a rock star and don't ever ever ever let anyone tell you otherwise. 

 

Season Cycle of Pathos

 

If you feel like your cycling life is too much like this, you need to get in here stat and let us dress you up like Commuter Ken or Bike Babe Barbie. Your life will be at least 400 times better... guaranteed. 

It also doesn't hurt that we have a bunch of stuff you probably want and possibly need on sale during our Winter Sale. 

Come for a visit!

Winter Sale!

Hey y'all... it's that time of year again - Winter Sale time!

Lots of things on sale such as the Gore Phantom jacket - 25% off. Get through the rest of winter in this warm and cozy shell and when it starts to get nicer out, just zip off the arms and use it as a vest.

Sugoi Firewall XT and GT gloves will keep those digits warm right through to June-uary! Marked down to $57 and $45 each!

Need a special present for that special someone this Valentine's Day? How about a helmet to keep them remembering you in the years to come? Nothing says "I love you" like keeping concussions at bay!

Select styles and colours on sale 25% percent off!

Tons of shoes are on sale right now too! Come check out our clearance rack to grab a sweet deal on a new pair of carbon road shoes or a new pair of commuter kicks. 

 Icebreaker baselayers are now 25% off. They're great for cycling, running, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or as an everyday baselayer on those chillier days.

These are just a few of the goodies we've got in the shop. Come check us out!

Ladies Night Part Deux!

We're doing it again this Wednesday! Snacks, giveaways, fittings, drinks, expert advice, and a chance to meet other ladies interested in the sport you're interested in! Come on down and bring all of your lady friends with you!

New Cima Coppi Tees

We just got a bag of goodies dropped off by Lawrence at Cima Coppi and I'm pretty excited about these shirts. I know the Roubaix is over but these are pretty rad anytime of the year...

We also got a restock on the Velo Love Tees and they are bright hot colours just in time for spring!

Rubber side down, keep it between the ditches especially since summertime has come and beach hangouts have started!

Cima Coppi Caps

Lawrence is back from Cuba and has brought us some sweet Cima Coppi caps to compliment the giro caps and team caps we've got going on...


Raaaad.

IceBreaker Promo!

Come in and spend a hundred bucks or more on IceBreaker gear and we'll give you a free pair of Icebreaker socks! Awesomeness!

Meanwhile in Portland...

Shades of Green

Not unlike others, Vancouver is a great city for promoting "going green." We have a curbside composting where you can throw all your compost scraps in with your yard trimmings and the city picks it up and takes care of them. We have recycling for most things so in theory, your garbage consumption can be next to nil.

Lies, Kermit, lies! haha

If you want to see a rad film about zero garbage consumption, check out The Clean Bin Project, created right here in Van City! It's pretty neat.


At Mighty and OtR, we also try to do our bit. Most of us walk, take the bus or ride our bikes to work whenever possible. In Vancouver, it's almost faster to dodge traffic than be traffic to get anywhere even with all those Cat-6 racers. Plus, it's a nice limbo between home and work that I personally enjoy having.


We've also got the Eco Rangers dropping by to take care of our metal, paper, cardboard, and plastic recycling. They're a nice resource to have because alot of our packing stuff is either cardboard, plastic, or paper. They also pick up Mighty's metal scraps, which is nice.

Like a lot of other stores around town, we've decided to go without bags, instead using the bags that our products get shipped to us in. I get some weird looks but most people are okay with it or just opt out at that point. Most of the time, people either don't want a bag or have brought one of their own so there's no real reason to have extra bags kicking around.

Thumbs Up for Rock and Roll!

via Cima Coppi. <3

South Surrey Cyclecross Race

Check out the South Surrey Cyclocross race going down Nov. 12th! Hosted by Daryl-Evans and Mighty Riders at the South Surrey Athletic Park.

All the deets are HERE.

The poster is pretty rad:


Aaaand we think you should go... Cuz it's going to be a pretty awesome time.

Summer Sale Happening Right Meow!

Hey y'all, it's back again. Our summer sale. Come in and get some sweet deals on all sorts of sweet cycling and walkabout clothes and accessories.

Here's a taste of our deals...

Our Gore jerseys are 35% off for men's and 25% for women.



Sugoi jerseys are going for 25% off. Grab one today and you'll be as hammerific as this dude!

Swrve's going for 15% off. You can look oh-so-hipster too! Lose the cap if you want to be more stealth though.


Shebeest is 25% off ladies' jerseys.


Last year's Gore jackets are 30% off and this girl's amped about it and thinks you should get amped too!

Sugoi, Mavic and Gore's flippy flappy shorts are 20-30% off. Who needs an upper body when you've got these sweet Remote shorts on? Not this guy:



Sock guy socks are 50% so come get 'em before they disappear! We've got divas, beer, and bacon socks, oh my!Fingerless gloves are 30% off. They go great in the winter with a glove liner or non-padded gloves underneath.


Derny's going for 30% off. These clothes are always ready for action whenever you are, on or off the bike!


These are just some of the deals going on so come onnnnnn doooooooowwwwwwn!

Quoc Pham Shoes

Another line of shoes has joined the ranks of On the Rivet's shoewear.

The Quoc Pham cycling shoe line uses traditional craftsmanship and hand sculpting to ensure proper fit. A three-layer system of leather outer and lining with strong canvas maize inner and rigorous prototype testing creates the necessary form, durability and comfort that makes the shoes stand out from other shoes. Because they're made of leather, the shoes will feel a little tight width-wise, but will stretch out and mould to your foot, creating the ultimate comfort shoe for cycling, kind of like a Brooks saddle for feet though you won't need tons of kilometres to do so.


Pham started with the Fixed, a leather shoe designed for life on and off the bike. Combining fashion and function, the Fixed allows a cyclist to step off the bike and into other avenues of his or her life.

The Fixed has a leather upper and stiff rubber sole, allowing good body to bike power transfer while still maintaining walkability. When trying on the Fixed, remember that it fits about a half size smaller than regular shoes.

In 2010, Pham added the Tourer, giving a cyclist the ability to add SPD (or mountain bike) cleats to a stiff and sturdy but still stylist shoe.
Having SPD gives a cyclist better control and more power while cycling. The Tourer fits about the same as the international standard.

The Lock Lace and Knot technique helps reduce heel slippage by creating a secure tight hold on the foot and is recommended for anyone riding Pham's shoes. Check out the technique HERE.

Because the shoes are made of leather, proper care and maintenance assure a longer life and top performance. Leather shoe polish will help nourish the leather and help prevent it from cracking. Stuffing the shoes with newspaper will absorb moisture and maintain leather durability.

Pham is also working on bringing out a Tourer Boot and a has a made-to-order Derby shoe.

Bags Bags Bags!

So, say you've just purchased your first bike and you're amped to ride. Or you just got a new bike and you're amped to ride. Or the sun's finally come out for summer and you're amped to... well, you get the picture...

You have grandiose dreams of riding to work everyday and getting your own groceries on your shiny new bike. Maybe you'll even hit up the Farmer's Market on Saturdays at Trout Lake AND Sundays in Kits. You're definitely hitting up the beach with a few beers and snacks and a towel and sunscreen... The problem is where are you going to put all these things? Where are you going to stash those carrots? What's the best way to carry a laptop? How are you going to get beer and snacks and a towel and your sunscreen to the beach?

Well, there are a few ways to carry your schtuff. You can a) tow a trailer, b) get a basket for the front of your bike (preferably wicker for authenticity and also to match your handlebar streamers), c) hire a sherpa to jog beside you, or d) get a bag.

While with some sweet computer skills you might get a lead on a guy in Tibet, I tend to find it's easier to go with option D for the versatility factor.

Bags allow you the freedom to be prepared for anything at any time, on or off the bike. They ride on the bike with you, they come into stores with you, they carry heavy loads for you. It's important to pick the right bag or you might end up breaking it trying to jam in too much stuff or break yourself trying to carry too much stuff the wrong way.

There are two bag options: bags that go on your bike and bags that go on your person.

Bags that go on your bike are typically panniers, trunk bags or handlebar bags. They allow you to cart things by putting the weight on the bike. By taking the bag off your back, they eliminate back pain and that pesky Sweaty Back Syndrome. The biggest issue I find with bags on the bike is that, generally, there aren't many that have a comfy carrying strap. They tend to be a little more awkward and a little more boxy looking. Our sister store Mighty Riders carries pannier bags such as Ortlieb, Axiom or Detour.

Axiom pannier bags in action.

Bags that go on your person tend to be a little more stylish and (hopefully) a little more comfy. They can be one-shoulder strapped or backpack style. They also tend to be more versatile and walkabout-friendly.

One-shoulder bags - or courier bags - are useful because they're built for riding. They sit on the flat tabletop that your back becomes when riding. They are also easier access by swinging the bag down and across the chest or simply undoing the buckle at the front if there's a lot in your bag. The only downside is that some people find that having only one shoulder taking all the weight is uncomfortable and sometimes even painful.

Mission Workshop bags have partially solved this problem by having a bag with the ability to swap the strap from dominantly right to dominantly left. That way you can swap the weight day to day.

Pac bags have taken this a step further with their x-strap system, which gives support from a shoulder strap from the opposite side of your dominant side.

Cycling-specific backpacks bear the gear load evenly across the shoulders while still allowing for cycling-specific functions such as full waterproofing, a light clip and a lock pocket.

Mission's new backpack, the Sanction, is a versatile city bag that carries your laptop and gear in the city. At 16L, it's a bit mini but carries the essentials. If that's too small, snag a Rambler or Vandal which are similar but more roomy.

The Sanction backpack, new from Mission Workshop.

Chrome also does a series of backpacks, from the laptop-carrying Yalta to the 47L Ivan.

Most of these bags come in all sorts of colours and sizes to suit your personality and needs, especially the Chrome line.

No matter what, at the end of the day, if you're riding with a huge backpack, a mini satchel with the bare essentials, or loaded down with panniers that make you look like you're touring 24/7, who cares because you're the one carrying the stuff and you want to be comfy.