Author Archives: Bike Shop Girl

Full Name: Arleigh Jenkins Website:
Info: Bike Shop Girl has over 12 years of bicycle industry experience and hands on knowledge. Hoping to empower women and others on the bike so they too can feel the freedom and power that two wheels can give someone.
Accessories April 27, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Lezyne Micro Caddy Bag Review

Saddle bags are a needed thing in my life. Something that most bike shops forget to mention when they sell you that new road or mountain bike. Riding around with…

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Lezyne Micro Caddy Bag Review
Bike Profile April 26, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Signature Cycles Bike of the Week: Seven Cycles IMX 29er

Signature Cycles featured a bike a week on their Facebook and website. After receiving their approval I now plan on reposting ones that catch my eye, either mountain, road or…

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Signature Cycles Bike of the Week: Seven Cycles IMX 29er
Accessories April 25, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Chamois Cream: What is it and do I need it?

A popular question after cycling shorts and saddle recommendations is normally about chamois cream. If you haven’t heard about it before, don’t feel too left out it basically is under…

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Chamois Cream: What is it and do I need it?
Blog April 24, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Tech Tuesday: Why Would a Hydraulic Brake Lock Up?

One concern that so many women (and guys) have with owning a bike is the basics of fixing it, or how to do basic road side repairs. I do recommend…

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Tech Tuesday: Why Would a Hydraulic Brake Lock Up?
Blog April 23, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Preview: Capo Cycling Modena Donna Collection

Capo Cycling – an italian made cycling clothing company has released a new line of women’s cycling clothing. It includes a jersey in two colors, shorts with a comfy yoga…

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Preview: Capo Cycling Modena Donna Collection
Blog April 23, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Motivational Monday with Julie Paisant

Julie is a local lady I know from cyclocross. She fully embodies that of em:pwr cycling and motivating all. She’s out there ringing the cowbell and taking photos from the…

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Motivational Monday with Julie Paisant
Bike Profile April 22, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Nature Boy Build Up

Getting some last bits together but my All City Nature Boy bike is ready! White bar tape and purple Crank Brothers will need to be haD.

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Nature Boy Build Up
Blog April 18, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Wheel Lust and Love

Wheels are one of those romantic parts of cycling to me. Something that can make your bike 100% better, or 200% worse. Truing wheels is the first memory I have…

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Wheel Lust and Love
Blog April 16, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

Motivational Monday with Katie Holden

I met Katie last year at Sea Otter. A kick ass, down to earth, downhill chick. She talked about mountain technique, safety and was a smiling face that many women…

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Motivational Monday with Katie Holden
Blog April 9, 2012 posted by Bike Shop Girl

2012 6 Hours of Warrior Creek Report – The good, the bad and the really ugly

Let’s get down to the nitty gritty, wtf happened?

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2012 6 Hours of Warrior Creek Report – The good, the bad and the really ugly

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