Come ride with us in the 2019 Fairfax Independence Day Parade!

All recumbent cyclists are encouraged to join us on Thursday July 4th 2019 at 8:45am for our participation in the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade.

Do you know a vet with a trike? Ask him to join us! 

Do you know a vet without a trike who would like to join us? Let us know - we might be able to find a loaner for him. 

Costumes are not necessary but welcomed; 4th-of-July-themed bike decorations are expected. We usually have extra flags and red-white-blue crepe paper to share.

We are in Division 6 this year. (It's the next-to-the-last division in the parade, so if there any elephants it's likely they are ahead of us.) Our holding area is in the blue area at the corner of West St. and Main St. Just look for all the trikes.

If you want to join us at the shop to ride down to the start point, please arrive at the shop by 7:45am so we can depart by 8:00am!

For general information on the parade, see the link below:

https://www.fairfaxva.gov/government/parks-recreation/special-events/independence-day-celebration/parade

Brompton Electric Demos are here!

That's right... the long anticipated Brompton Electric folding bike demo bikes are here for you to try out!  We'll be getting a few Brompton Electric bikes for stock in July, and more later, so why not come in and give our demos a whirl?  They're a lot of fun to ride, and have the same Brompton quality you've come to expect.

You can read more about them here:

Brompton Electric Info

And watch a fun video here:

Brompton Electric Video

CLOSED EASTER SUNDAY!

Please note: we will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 21st, 2018.  We will re-open on Wednesday, resuming our regular hours.

Thank you and have a great day!

Brompton Maintenance and Repair Class - Sunday April 28, 2019

That's right, the long-awaited, much-anticipated class focused on the care and maintenance of the Brompton returns to bikes@vienna! Learn how to fix a flat tire and perform basic adjustments on this terrific little bike. This will also be a great opportunity to meet other Brompton owners and share tips and information with each other.  Cost for the class is $45, and you will also have your choice of a Portland Design Works 3Wrencho combo tire lever/axle wrench or a coupon for $20 off the Brompton Toolkit, or a free copy of David Henshaw's The Brompton Bicycle.

We will start promptly at 6:30pm and should be finished around 8:30pm on Sunday, April 28th.  Tea will be provided.

You can email tim@bikesatvienna.com with questions or to let us know you plan to come.

CLOSED Wednesday, February 20, 2019

We will be closed today due to the inclement weather.  We will re-open tomorrow at 10am.  Please be safe out there and enjoy the snow.

CLOSED Sunday, January 13th, 2019

ATTENTION!!!! Given the amount of snow already on the ground, and the fact that they are saying it will continue to snow throughout the day, we will be CLOSED today, Sunday, January 13th. We will reopen our regular hours on Wednesday.

Vienna Halloween Parade - October 24th, 2018

Every year, bikes@vienna rides in the Town of Vienna's Annual Halloween parade. Bring your bike or trike, decorate it and and dress up, and be ready for fun! We meet at the shop at 6pm, so we can ride to our start point by 7. The parade typically takes about 2 hours, and we'll be having food and beverages afterwards. Come on out and have a truly unique experience.

This year we have a special guest joining us for the ride - John Brunow, who first opened bikes@vienna just over 20 years ago! All the more reason to join us!

If you or someone you know would like to ride in the parade, but don't have a bike or trike, we DO provide "loaners" so don't let that stop you! Come one, come all!

CHANGING HOURS FOR FALL!

It's that time of year again.  Kids are back in school, or will be soon, summer is winding down, Labor Day is upon us.  So it's time to change our store hours.  As of Labor Day, September 3rd, our hours will be:

Sunday:  10am - 6pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday:  10am - 6pm

Visit our friends at Bard's Alley, Wednesday, April 18th

Bard's Alley is our local book store here in Vienna, and they host a number of events, including chances to meet authors.  Next Wednesday, April 18th at 5:30pm, they will be hosting Jane Schapiro, a poet and cyclist.  Why not come check it out, and while you're there, browse their books, sample their food and beverage options, and just get to know the store?  They are a wonderful addition to our neighborhood here!


More info here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/143058313144858/

Brompton Maintenance and Repair Class - March 26, 2019

That's right, the long-awaited, much-anticipated class focused on the care and maintenance of the Brompton returns to bikes@vienna! Learn how to fix a flat tire and perform basic adjustments on this terrific little bike. This will also be a great opportunity to meet other Brompton owners and share tips and information with each other.  Cost for the class is $45, and you will also have your choice of a Portland Design Works 3Wrencho combo tire lever/axle wrench or a coupon for $20 off the Brompton Toolkit, or a free copy of David Henshaw's The Brompton Bicycle.


We will start promptly at 7:00pm and should be finished around 9:00pm on Monday, March 26th.

Come see us for service this winter!

Our friends down the street at Spokes, Etc. are closing for four weeks for a major remodel. In the meantime, if you're in need of service work or parts and accessories, do come by bikes@vienna and we will will be more than happy to help you out. In business here in Vienna for almost 20 years, we service all makes and types of bicycles and tricycles. Come on in and check us out!

Make Black Friday a Green Friday!

Once again, we're going to be CLOSED on Black Friday (11/24/16).  Since none of us here are really fond of braving the crowds on Black Friday at other stores, we're going to try something different... we're going for a bike ride!

Many of you probably recall our famous Guilt Reduction Rides, which used to be held on Thanksgiving Day.  We took a hiatus from those the last few years, and now we're hoping you can join us on Friday instead.  Think about it... a bike ride in the fresh air, or sitting in traffic, fighting your way to some big box store sale?

We'll leave from the shop at 10:00am, so please try to get here a bit ahead of that.  Our destination is the train station in downtown Herndon.  We'll have coffee and tea and perhaps some treats back at the shop.

Since we're a drop off point for donated food for the folks at the Committee Helping Others, we encourage everyone to bring some canned goods to help out those less fortunate!

Ride with us in the Vienna Halloween Parade October 25th!

It's that time of year again! Come and join us as we ride in the Town of Vienna Halloween Parade! We meet at the shop at 6:30, so we can make our way to our starting position by 7:00. If you've ridden with us before, you know it's a lot of fun. If you haven't tried it, you should.

After the ride come on back to the shop for some food and beverages... Mini Pasties from Pure Pasty, various snacks, and a variety of things to drink.

DIRCK HARRIS 1951 - 2017

On August 31^st Dirck Harris, a customer and good friend of ours passed away. He was an avid cyclist, a member and president of the W&OD Trail Patrol. A frequent visitor at the shop, we always enjoyed his sense of humor and genuine kindness. A talented photographer with a true love of the natural world, he often answered our “what the heck is that?” questions about flora and fauna. Dirck will be sorely missed by all of us here at the shop. A good man, gone far too soon. His passing was due to mesothelioma, the result of serving in boiler rooms in the Navy many years ago. Donations may be made in his name at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, and we welcome all of you to contribute. To that end, on Saturday, September 23^rd, 10% of all proceeds at the shop will be donated to this fund. To donate directly, go to: http://www.curemeso.org/tributewall

To read more about Dirck, please see:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/washingtonpost/obituary.aspx?n=dirck-harris&pid=186674276

Changing hours for Autumn!

It's that time of year again.  Kids are back in school, or will be soon, summer is winding down, Labor Day is upon us.  So it's time to change our store hours.  As of September 3rd, our hours will be:

Sunday:  10am - 6pm
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10am - 7pm
Thursday: 10am - 7pm
Friday: 10am - 7pm
Saturday:  10am - 6pm

Brompton Demo Tour is coming to Vienna July 9th!

Back by popular demand!  Brompton is bringing a batch of Brompton Folding Bike demonstrators that you can take OVERNIGHT!  That's right... take a Brompton home with you, and see how it fits into your life for a day.  You can pick up a bike between 1pm and 4pm on Sunday July 9th, and return it between 5pm and 7pm on Monday July 10th  Take it to work, or shopping, or on errands... or just ride it for fun! This was a hugely popular event last year, so act now to make sure you have the chance to try one... you MUST sign up in advance here:

https://www.brompton.com/Events/Posts/2017/Demo-US-Vienna

Fourth of July Parade Ride for Recumbents

The Fairfax Recumbent Riders group has been accepted to ride in this year's parade. 

All recumbent cyclists are encouraged to join us on Tuesday July 4th 2017 at 8:45am for our sixth participation in the Fairfax City Independence Day Parade, the largest in Northern VA.  Or you can meet us at the shop at 7:30am to ride down to Fairfax for the parade.

Do you know a veteran with a trike? Ask him to join us! 

Do you know a vet without a trike who would like to join us? Let us know - we might be able to find a loaner for him.

Don't own a recumbent yourself? Contact us - there's a good chance we'll be able to provide a loaner for you.

Costumes are not necessary but welcomed; 4th-of-July-themed bike decorations are expected. We usually have extra flags and red-white-blue crepe paper to share.

Hopefully we are ahead of the elephants (if you've ridden with us in the past, you'll know why this is a good thing; otherwise, use your imagination). 

Official info from the City of Fairfax here:

http://www.fairfaxva.gov/about-us/special-events/independence-day-celebration/schedule-of-events

Brompton Maintenance Class - Monday, June 5th - 7:00pm!

That's right, the long-awaited, much-anticipated class focused on the care and maintenance of the Brompton returns to bikes@vienna! Learn how to fix a flat tire and perform basic adjustments on this terrific little bike. This will also be a great opportunity to meet other Brompton owners and share tips and information with each other.  Cost for the class is $45, and you will also have your choice of a Portland Design Works 3Wrencho combo tire lever/axle wrench or a coupon for $20 off the Brompton Toolkit, or a free copy of David Henshaw's The Brompton Bicycle.

We will start promptly at 7:00pm and should be finished around 9:00pm.

A new demo trike to try from HP Velotechnik!

We've got an exciting new demo trike from HP Velotechnik now.  Part of their Scorpion family, this is a Scorpion Plus 20, with 20" wheels all around.  Designed with a high seating position for ease of getting on and off the seat, and a full suspension to smooth the ride.

To top it all off, this one has the new STEPS electric assist system from Shimano.  A crank based system, it has a sophisticated control system, that in this case is married to Shimano's Alfine 8 speed internally geared hub, offering the option of automatic shifting for a truly care free ride.  Come on in and check it out.

More info on the trike -  HP Velotechnik Scorpion Plus

And STEPS - Shimano STEPS System

Make Black Friday a GREEN Friday this year!

Once again, we're going to be CLOSED on Black Friday (11/25/16).  Since none of us here are really fond of braving the crowds on Black Friday at other stores, we're doing to try something different... we're going for a bike ride!

Many of you probably recall our famous Guilt Reduction Rides, which used to be held on Thanksgiving Day.  We took a hiatus from those the last few years, and now we're hoping you can join us on Friday instead.  Think about it... a bike ride in the fresh air, or sitting in traffic, fighting your way to some big box store sale?

We'll leave from the shop at 10:00am, so please try to get here a bit ahead of that.  Our destination is the train station in downtown Herndon.  We'll have coffee and tea and perhaps some treats back at the shop.

Since we're a drop off point for donated food for the folks at the Committee Helping Others, we encourage everyone to bring some canned goods to help out those less fortunate!