Woodcock Cycle

We're closed this Monday, August 3rd in honour of Terry Fox Day.

Terry would want you out cycling instead, anyway. So go, bike your heart out.

Go Blue Bombers! 🏈🏈🏈

Come check out this Giant Talon 2 we just built up on the store, gracefully clothed in Winnipeg’s royal colours.

At $929, you don’t have to choose between a new bike and tickets to the big game, either.

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Last month, our social manager looked at his bike pump as he left and said “Eh, not today.”

15 minutes later, he was walking home 4km in the pouring rain, late, soaked to the bone, and very, very upset.

Don’t be like our boy: a full kit for flat tires is essential for any bike ride longer than a block. Here’s a the essentials that you *need* on any ride that counts:

- Tire tubes. We don’t care if you ride tubeless tires, there’s limits to the miracle of sealant. The good news is that you’re not stuck with your dad’s chunky butyl tubes anymore: TPU tubes like the Pirelli PZERO are smaller, lighter, faster, *and* more durable.

- A bike pump. There’s nothing more reliable than a good ol’ hand pump like the Crankbrothers Klik pump: we love it especially because it comes in both high volume and high pressure versions, so you can keep rolling even with rock solid road bike tires. CO2 and electric pumps also offer great, lightweight convenience on the roadside: just make sure your battery is charged, or your cartridge is full.

- Tire tools. Your wheel needs to come off of your bike, and your tube needs to come off of the rim. The Crankbrothers m19 multitool makes sure you’re equipped for all sorts of adjustments and mechanical trouble, and the Pedro’s tire levers make sure you can pry off the toughest tires: just make sure to get at least two.

- Easy-to-remove tires. You don’t want to spend an hour of your time and emotional energy prying off your tires in the heat or rain. Panaracer’s Gravelking lineup is incredibly popular with all of our staff, and in this tubeless era, they offer a rare ease of use for anyone fixing a flat on the roadside. They come in some cool colours too: if you’re lucky, you might even attract some help.

- Bike bag. Things leave your backpack all the time. But with a bike bag on your seat, frame, or handlebars, you can make sure your kit never leaves your bike. We love Arkel’s XPAC frame bag for it’s low-profile fit and cleverly secure strap system, with just enough room to comfortably fit everything you need.

Another great year supporting the Ducks Unlimited Ride to the Lake is in the bag!

Friends of Woodcock Cycle helped guide some of Manitoba's most elite riders on their route from Winnipeg for more than 200 kilometers from Winnipeg to Kenora, supported by the Woodcock Cycle support van!

We're always honoured to support this event raising funds for Ducks Unlimited and their efforts to conserve wetland habitats in Manitoba and across Canada.

Believe it or not, we *don’t* think everyone ought to spend several thousand dollars on the newest Cervelo Soloist (though we won’t advise *against* it either 👀).

But we *do* believe everyone can benefit from a quality ride, and we have lots of affordable options that will provide you with a quality ride for years to come.

What do you get when you buy a quality ride from a dedicated bike shop like Woodcock Cycle Works?

🔧 Fewer fixes, easier repairs.

Bikes from big-box stores are made as cheap as possible. Sometimes that means sourcing obsolete or non-standard parts, and sometimes that means the repair is as expensive as the bike itself.

Sure you could just buy another cheap bike. But the reality is, a lot of our service customers are sentimental about their bikes. That alone makes it worth buying a bike that lasts.

🏎️ 💨 Better parts, better ride.

So you’re not very sentimental about your bike? Fine. You ditched your broken ride and bought another one: $800 later, you could have been riding a nicer bike this whole time.

The first thing you’ll notice is our bikes are a lot lighter. Then you’ll notice is that the suspension actually works, and that you can actually use your front brake without going over the handlebars. And finally, you’ll notice that your rim doesn’t wobble after a month of regular rides.

💡 The service is unmatched.

When it comes to the department store sales rack, we’ve seen it all: derailleurs aren’t tuned. Forks are put on backwards. The *handlebars* are backwards, and the brakes are reversed. And when you have a problem, the best you can hope for is a shrug and a refund.

We know bikes, and we build them right. Most importantly, our Ride-On Guarantee includes 90 days of minor adjustments, one free flat repair, and one free minor tune within the first year of ownership.

We’ll also help you pick the *right* bike: the right style for your needs, the right size for your stature, and great discounts on essential accessories and upgrades.

Cargo bikes redefine what is practically possible with two wheels and a heartbeat, and Larry vs Harry’s Bullitt are on the bleeding edge of heavy haulers.

With a 450lb payload capacity (including rider and cargo) a Shimano Alfine belt drive and internal shifting hub, and a platform that can be configured to carry both passengers and payloads, your car might collect more dust than ever before.

Visit the store to marvel at the brilliant Bullitt yourself!

We’ve stocked a rare treat in the shop this week that you *have* to try out: The Rabeneick TS5 belt-drive city bike, featuring an internal gear hub, front-hub dynamo for front and rear lighting, and all the fixings of a classic commuter.
Belt-drive bikes are on the cutting edge of bicycle drivetrains, and are perfect for the city environment: unlike chains, they don’t require any l**e or maintenance, which also means there are no more black marks on your pant cuffs. They also offer a completely silent, luxurious ride.

The internal gear hub built into the rear wheel also has the unique ability to shift while standing still, so there are no more slow, awkward starts at red lights: stop in your fastest gear and take off in your easiest one without skipping a beat.

The bike also features a dynamo hub in the front wheel that powers both the rear and front lights, so you’re never without nighttime illumination in the city. These aren’t your dad’s clunky dynamos either: if there’s any pedalling resistance, we sure didn’t feel it on our test drive.

It comes equipped with finishing touches like front and rear fenders as well as a pannier rack, so you can get to your destination with clean pants and a dry back. Test drive one at Woodcock Cycle this weekend!

Happy Canada Day!

Woodcock Cycles will be closed tomorrow, July 1. We'll be out enjoying the summer, and we hope you will be too. Regular summer hours resume on Thursday!

Are you a road-curious mountain biker? Enchanted by e-bikes? Fixated on fat tires, but you're just not totally convinced?

You don't have to roll the dice to try a new discipline. If you fall in love with your Woodcock Cycle rental bike, you can apply your rental fees towards the purchase of a new, similar bike that's all your own.

It helps take the guesswork out of buying your first bike (or your third) while making sure your wallet is no worse for wear.

Visit our page Rentals page and book your ride today: https://www.woodcockcycle.com/articles/rentals-pg650.htm