Hello--from Michigan

[footloose]

A little off topic but perhaps the Mi ladies could help me out with some info....

Any good bike shops that have lots of womens gear in stock in the SE Michigan area?
Say in the Detroit/Pt Huron/thumb area? Around the Birch Run Mall area?

I get over the border on a regular basis and need some ideas on where to go...still looking for bike shoes to try on (and hopefully buy!).

[beccaB]

A little off topic but perhaps the Mi ladies could help me out with some info....

Any good bike shops that have lots of womens gear in stock in the SE Michigan area?
Say in the Detroit/Pt Huron/thumb area? Around the Birch Run Mall area?

I get over the border on a regular basis and need some ideas on where to go...still looking for bike shoes to try on (and hopefully buy!).

I haven't found much for women in ANY of the bike shops I frequent. I think there may be a bike shop in Frankenmuth, but I haven't visited it.

[goggles2004]

I grew up in the Port Huron area, there are a couple bike shops in PH, but they have always been kinda pricey. I know that my brother likes the Stoney Creek Bike and Fitness shop in Washington, MI (Romeo area) http://www.stoneycreekbike.com/about-us.html Not sure about their clothing selection though...

Anyway, I am living in the Jackson area and am really excited to get out and ride in this early spring we are having!

[shootingstar]

I realize some of you live close to the Canada-U.S. border.

Something to consider: Mountain Equipment Co-op a Canadian national sporting goods chain, has competitively priced women's cycling apparel, shoes (if you're comfortable ordering online) plus a pile of other outdoor sports, fitness apparel which you might be interested.

They have some specials now. All inventory there's free mailing for a certain minimum $$ purchase. That deal applies for Canadian residents. Don't know about international.


http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_m...=1268761873899

As you might know, they have a large store in downtown Toronto.
We shop there here in Vancouver, only a 15 min. bike away for us. if we can't find something better at a bike store. I have bought a number of things from MEC for cycling purposes over the past 10 yrs.

[beccaB]

[QUOTE=goggles2004;497646]I grew up in the Port Huron area, there are a couple bike shops in PH, but they have always been kinda pricey. I know that my brother likes the Stoney Creek Bike and Fitness shop in Washington, MI (Romeo area) http://www.stoneycreekbike.com/about-us.html Not sure about their clothing selection though...

Anyway, I am living in the Jackson area and am really excited to get out and ride in this early spring we are having![/QUOT


Jackson!! No Way !! Me Too!!

[HoosierGiant]

DH and I will be traveling from the Hoosier state to ride the Michigan Mountain Mayhem on June 12 -- http://www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/. Any of you Michigan riders up for the challenge?

[daisylubob]

DH and I will be traveling from the Hoosier state to ride the Michigan Mountain Mayhem on June 12 -- http://www.michiganmountainmayhem.com/. Any of you Michigan riders up for the challenge?

Beautiful area to ride in, with LOTS of hills. I have ridden the infamous Wall. A gut buster for sure. You could bring your mtb and go ride Boyne Mtn the next day

[pinkpedalpusher]

I'm another "Roadie" from West Michigan!

Is Anyone else doing the Fisk Knob TT this rainy/snowy Sunday? Buuuuurrrr!

Maybe I'm just insane to start the race season with Fisk Knob?!!

[limewave]

I'm not doing Fisk Knob TT, but I'm doing "The Ride" at the Lakes Mall in Muskegon on Saturday.

Although, I think I'd rather be riding outside . . .

[zoom-zoom]

I'm not doing Fisk Knob TT, but I'm doing "The Ride" at the Lakes Mall in Muskegon on Saturday.

Although, I think I'd rather be riding outside . . .

Maybe not...this is what NOAA has in store for us:
Saturday: Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 39. North northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Ick. Sunday looks about the same. I had planned to do a 2 hour ride on Sunday, but I think I may take it as a rest day or do a short run. Saturday I'm planning on 12 miles in the muck. Man, I can't wait for April when we get more weather like what we've had in the past week.