Just signed up for a couch to 5k program? Got talked into running Dam to DSM this year? Maybe you’re looking to simply stay in shape or lose a couple of pounds. Perhaps you just enjoy walking, or your podiatrist told you that you need better shoes. Out of all of the thousands of running shoes, how do you find the right pair? Don’t panic. The experts here at Kyle’s Bikes have a carefully developed selection process to help you out. Continue reading
Buying Guide
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Kyle's Bikes 2019 Cyclist Gift Guide
Here at Kyle's Bikes we know bikes and we know cyclists. Our 2019 Cyclist Gift Guide should help you find just the right gifts for all the cyclists on your list this holiday season. If you have have any questions, call or stop by, tell us about the kind of riding your cyclist does, and we'll help you find the perfect gift! Continue reading
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Indoor Bike Trainer Buying Guide
by Katherine A. Roccasecca
Maybe it never gets bitterly cold where you live and train. Maybe you don't have to contend with 18 inches of snow on the roads. However, there are still plenty of reasons for you to get an indoor bike trainer.
We will share those reasons with you, and once we have convinced you that you need one, this indoor bike trainer buying guide will help you narrow down the overwhelming choices.
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Which Burley Trailer Is Right for You?
Chances are you have seen someone pulling their kids in a Burley Trailer. You may have noticed them at the park, or on the local bike trail. You may have even seen someone pulling their dog in one.
If you have decided it might be time to get a trailer, we are here to help you decide which model. This guide will help you understand what to look for when selecting a trailer.
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Kyle's Bikes Gift Guide 2018
At Kyle's Bikes, our primary mission is to make cycling and running fun for everyone. Now we want to make gift giving fun! If you have any cyclists or runners on your gift list, you will find some help in the Kyle's Bikes Gift Guide 2018.
We asked our staff for recommendations for the best gifts to give for the holidays this year. Some of these recommendations just came out this year, like the Tifosi sunglasses and the redesigned Specialized Hotwalk. Some of the items on this list have appeared in our gift guides before because they consistently make good gifts. That includes the Burley Encore bike trailer/jogging stroller and Kyle's Bikes branded water bottles.
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Six Biking Pro Tips for Long Rides
Kyle and staff have been helping riders get ready for RAGBRAI (Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa) and other long rides since we opened in 2008, offering a biking pro tip or two.
So, when Local 5's Elias Johnson was getting ready for this year's RAGBRAI, he visited Kyle and produced a video series of these tips to help his viewers get ready for the ride.
We have gathered the tips here to help you see them all.