Blairsville Bikes & Hikes

I will be back open Monday Jan. 11th @ 11 am. We had an awesome week riding bikes in Florida.

The president of the local Bicycle Club Noel Turner just dropped off a sign that I proudly hung in the shop. Saba cycling the local Bicycle Club that has done so much for the local cycling community. As a way of giving back to the members the shop is offering a 10% discount on all bicycle parts and accessories, this excludes bicycles and labor. To receive the discount you must present a current Saba membership card. To learn more or join Saba go to Sabacycling.Com

Be on the lookout for this stolen bicycle.

Today was one of those days where repair job was a lot of fun. I had the pleasure of tuning up an older Voodoo Cycles Boker model. Turns out the owner and I had mutual acquaintances from the early days of dirt rag magazine. The fella who owned it had it tuned up for his dad to ride. I did test right after the repair job and it rides so sweet.

Just got in yesterday from a custom Frankenstein bike builder friend of mine 6 completely refurbished kids 20 inch bicycles. He's selling these two help finances his award-winning custom bike building Hobby. Price range 50 to $100. Also I have one new 15 in Marin mountain bike with 27.5 wheels with upgraded extras. One brand new still in the box Marin Pine Mountain E1 pedal-assist bike. And also 2 completely tuned up men's and women hybrids Plus a sweet Trek gravel bike. I also have three more road bikes inside. On those call for pricing and info. 706-745-8141

It's all about your toys and it always has been :-)

Phenomenal day in the bike shop! Just got through assembling 4 Marin Pine Mountain E1 pedal assist mountain bikes.

All tuned up and ready for resale. Men's Trek 7500 large frame with 700c wheels. Includes seat bag combination lock and pump, plus new Gel saddle. Bike new sold for $920. Your price $325 plus tax.

Just tuned up and ready for resale. A used specialized women's Crossroads hybrid. Frame size small wheel size 700c 8 speed drivetrain, bike is in great shape. $150 plus sales tax.

Great price on a brand still in the box 2020 Marin Pine Mountain E1. This is a pedal assist mountain bike. I personally owned one and it's amazing. Retails for $3,360. Marin has given me permission to blow it out at $2,700. As with any bike sale I must collect sales tax. Pictured is my Pine Mountain E1 with the new bike that's for sale behind it still in the box. Size frame is small or 15 in with 27.5 wheels

Just became available. New with extras. Frame size small or 15 in W/ 27.5 wheels. $735 this is a steal of a deal and will not last. Customer gave me $100 deposit on it then changed his mind. His loss your gain. 706-745-8141

Kind of out of the norm from the regular repair jobs at the bicycle shop. But I just finished up placing a rear wheel on this razor scooter. Had to take it for a test ride and that was a blast. Thing will get going at least 20 miles an hour on flat land. The operator will definitely want to wear a helmet.

Covid -19 Hours and operating procedures. Tues - Friday 11 AM to 5:30 PM Saturday 11 to 3 PM. *Note I operate the shop alone and hours can & do change. If traveling a distance I recommend calling first. For your convenience bicycles can be dropped off and pickup out front without even needing to come inside unless you want or need to. I greet everyone at the door with " Hi can I help you" Also this is still America wearing a mask is your choice. That said if you are even a li...ttle sick with any cootie stay home! Also for everyone's protection I limit those who enter the shop to a need to basis. Such as to look at a part or item or complete a transaction if needed. Just looking around to kill time, could kill someone with a compromised immune system and some of those people come in here. I like you I'm trying to sort though all this crap and praying for our country. See more

Before and after pictures of a customers bike I brought back to life. I'm not real sure of the year of the bicycle, my guess is late 60s early 70s. It's a JCPenney with the badge saying foremost.

We're open! Tuesday thru Friday 11:00 AM to 5:30 PM & Saturday 11:00 to 3:00 PM. I am closed Sunday & Monday. Please call 706-745-8141

Frequently asked questions and answers about the AT

Here is something to practice while the trails are too wet and muddy to ride. https://www.singletracks.com/mtb-v/wheelies-are-easy-video/

I just renewed.. If you ride please seriously consider joining the local bicycle club SABA a chapter of IMBA. They do so much to make riding better for all of us! Plus meet new people and have fun :)

Just arrived! 15 new 2020 Marin mountain bikes. The assembly fun begins.

Before and after pictures. Pre-World War 2 Schwinn Ace

Are you thinking about a new bike? I have 15 new Marins coming in next week. Marin is based out of Marin County California, the birthplace of mountain biking. For some grins checkout klunkers on YouTube, for some of that history.

The 17-minute video is really good, and worth watching. I can relate so much to it.

Another happy Rider, all smiles :)

Interesting article. What are your thoughts? Have you been buzzed buy a vehicle? Of course you have. The question really is how many times and how close. You may also have been struck by a vehicle or bitten by someone's dog or had one get in your wheel and crashed. https://www.outsideonline.com//cyclists-leaving-roads-for-

Vintage 1973 Raleigh ladies bicycle for sale, $175. It has a 3-speed sturmey Archer internal hub, new tires and tubes and tuned up and ready to ride.

Are there alien beings From Another Dimension in my bicycle shop? Or is this a bug or a light being reflected through a bicycle reflector? Reviewing the security camera in morning hours the other day I picked up this light tube that very very quickly enters the picture at 2 o clock and makes an Abrupt turn and exits at 12 o clock. What do you think?

A friend of mine it's almost reach his goal in a fundraiser for the children's cancer fund. If you're interested in kicking in a couple of bucks to help these kids this would be an awesome time to do it, please consider. Thank you

Brand new Marin Alpine Trail 8 out the door to a hard-working well-deserving customer.

Road ride Saturday 5/18/2019 at 8:00 am. Meet across from Valley River Brewery in Murphy, NC. Ride to Andrews and back. Be ready to roll at 8:00 am sharp. Relaxed pace.

Info on local road rides.

Some good info. https://thedyrt.com/magazine/lifestyle/what-to-wear-hiking/

I just put out a fresh stock of Innova disc golf discs and merchandise.

I'm Really enjoying Ted's podcasts and I'm playing them in the shop while I'm working. I'm excited about the upcoming biking, hiking & paddling season. I'm converting my truck into a micro-RV so I can sleep in it down by the river :)

Some good info https://www.bicycling.com/skills-tips/g23405891/bike-hacks/

I just got in 21 new Marin bikes. Some really cool colors for 2019. Now I have to assemble them between repair jobs. Stop in and check out the new eye candy

A bicycle taxi in Tulum Mexico. This one was being serviced as the bench seats were removed. We were visiting the Mayan ruins there, absolutely incredible

Great day riding the Big Creek Greenway in Cumming Georgia

Marianne and I had a great Saturday morning ride on the Riverwalk in Chattanooga Tennessee. She got to break in her new hybrid. We rode a total of 23 miles.

BMX rider photo bombs Tour de France

September 22, 2018 in Blairsville GA.

What riding personality do you think you are?

Now there a liberated women with grit.

It's coming up fast. Make your plans now.

My shop in the early 1940's A Ford dealership.

Enjoy this good AT film. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4TWPbBlf70

JUST ARRIVED! New Shipment of Innova Disc Golf Discs & Items.

Way to go Rusty Reynolds

Rome to Dahlonega to Hartwell | 7 Days | 40-60 Miles Each Day

Great event! Check it out :)

Great News! Swagman a Canada base bicycle & kayak rack company, Which I sell their racks at the shop, just announced today they have open a distribution center in Wilmington North Carolina. Jobs! USA USA! https://www.swagman.net/

WOW! "January 31 brings a lunar trifecta: the super blue blood Moon" https://www.nasa.gov/fe/super-blue-blood-moon-coming-jan-31

BRAG 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnGfyQefYWQ&feature=youtu.be

Thursday night for a mountain bike ride at Jack Rabbit. Leave the parking lot no later than 6:30 PM. And join the group for a bite to eat after ride. All Welcome :)

Tickets are available at the shop for The North Georgia Dancing with the Stars event November, 4th 2017. While they last :)

A beautiful little mud dauber nest in a shifter. Just wanted to share for your enjoyment.

Store front. Next to Copeland's restaurant & across the street from the police dept. 49 Blue Ridge street. 706 745 8141. The building was built in the early 1940's and was a ford dealership.

Calling on All Friends of Jackrabbit for Storm Damage Clean-up Tropical storm Irma left her mark on our Jackrabbit trails. Joanna & Fred spent over 4hours trying to clear the central trail, & have to do more chainsaw work just to get this loop cleared. ... Our race is approaching quickly on Saturday, September 30, 2017, We haven't even attempted to ride the other trails, but dread to see the damage. We need help! We're r going to need workdays for the next couple of weekends to get even close to clearing everything unless some can be volunteering their time during the week. Please let us know what works... and help spread the word. We need chainsaw operators to loppers to just dragging limbs off the trail- any help is needed. If you can help with our storm clean-up efforts on Jackrabbit, please call Joanna Atkisson at 828-361-2088

We made the papers. The shop became the Gala sponcer of the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Dancing with the North Georgia Stars event. See info below.

My friend Rock'n Rusty. He is an awesome guy & rider with the heart of a bull dog. His words " I had a great time at the Black Bear Rampage Race! Scott's Bikes out of Cleveland, Tennessee puts it on and it's a top notch event. I finished first in my class, one-legged and over 50! LOL! Actually, I finished dead last, but had an awesome time doing it!"

This is a link that lets you enter your zip code to see how much of the eclipse you can see in your area. You most likly will not have to travel to enjoy it.