Wheel Sport Bicycle Shops

Higher is always cooler, in every sense of the word. Where are you escaping the summer heat?

Happy International Ride MTB Day! Go ride your bike! (Or watch some bike videos in the air-conditioned comfort of your home, no judgment here.)

Just like the temperatures outside, the Specialized Summer Savings are staying hot! Check out the sale prices on our website, but act fast--these deals (and hopefully our weather 🥵) won't stick around for long!

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/articles/specialized-summer-savings-event-2024-pg363.htm

It's hot out there--make sure to take plenty of water breaks.

Summer is officially here, and long days + short nights = more time to ride bikes. With the Specialized Summer Savings Event in high gear, we’ve got you covered with limited-time discounts on bikes and accessories!

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/articles/specialized-summer-savings-event-2024-pg363.htm

The forecast looks golden for the Tour de Farms Saturday! Hosted by the South Spokane Farm Corridor in partnership with Wheel Sport Bicycles. This free self-guided bike ride invites cyclists of all levels to discover the charm and flavors of our region’s growers. Check out all the event details on our event page!

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/articles/join-us-for-the-2024-tour-de-farms-pg358.htm

Weekends are for bike rides with friends. Where will yours take you?

It's Memorial Day Weekend! Who's hitting the open road (dirt, gravel or otherwise) for a long-weekend adventure?

A durable workhorse that nonetheless rides light and lively, the Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Alloy truly does it all in the dirt, with a build that sacrifices nothing in pursuit of its wallet-friendly price. And one of the best values in mountain bikes got even better: right now we are offering the Stumpjumper Comp Alloy at $2499.99 (plus $50 build fee) from a regular price of $4000.00--a whopping 38% off regular price! Shop online or visit us in-store today; the Stumpjumper Comp Alloy is as ready for some sweet spring singletrack as you are.

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/product/specialized-stumpjumper-comp-alloy-385376-1.htm

It's Bike to Work Week! Whether you bike to work, to school, for fitness or fun, we love to see more people on bikes. And whether you've committed to taking fewer trips by car or simply adding more biking to your life, we'd love to help get you set up for cycling success--for this week and beyond!

For helping us with life's obstacles both big and small: thanks moms! Happy Mother's Day!

Ladies e-bike rides are back for 2024! Wheel Sport Ladies director Tiff Letnes will host beginner- and intermediate-friendly e-MTB rides at Camp Sekani. These are casual, no-drop rides; all ability levels are welcome!

The first ride of the season is next Thursday, May 16. Check out the event details on the Wheel Sport Ladies page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/s/ladies-e-bike-rides-are-back/328545993346121/?mibextid=9l3rBW&rdid=vWHSoUSJfVB7aQPs&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fhm8NXWJX8SH83AoJ%2F%3Fmibextid%3D9l3rBW%26fb_entity_type%3Dunknown

On Saturday, June 8th, pedal through picturesque landscapes and savor the bounty of local agriculture at the third annual Tour de Farms! Hosted by the South Spokane Farm Corridor in partnership with Wheel Sport Bicycles, this free self-guided bike ride invites cyclists of all levels to discover the charm and flavors of our region’s growers. Check out all the info. on our blog!

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/articles/join-us-for-the-2024-tour-de-farms-pg358.htm

Riding your bike to Bloomsday this Sunday? Wheel Sport mechanics will be on hand to do mini-tuneups and service evaluations as a fundraiser for Spokane Bicycle Club. Just drop your bike off at the Bloomsday bicycle parking near the Red Wagon, and for a small donation to SBC our mechanics will ensure your bike is running as great as you are!

Spokane has hit peak balsamroot! If you haven't had a chance to ride during one of the best parts of the riding season, there's still time to make time!

Looking for the cure to spring singletrack fever? Check out our article on spring bike trip destinations at Out There Outdoors!

https://outthereoutdoors.com/singletrack-spring-fever/

What you wear on the bike impacts your ride as much as what's on your bike. Gear that fits well, wicks moisture and--perhaps most importantly--looks good can make the difference between an uncomfortable ride and an unforgettable one. That's why we're excited to announce that we now carry apparel from Rapha and Zoic!

Whether you're looking for race-ready bibs or casual attire that functions equally well on and off the bike, you'll find something that fits in our hand-curated clothing collection. And with feedback from Spokane's Biking Betties women's cycling club, we've assembled a lineup of women's-specific riding gear that looks great and rides even better.

New bike day: fun at any age.

Hope you found some breaks in the weather to ride bikes this past weekend!

Best of luck to all of this weekend's Hubapalooza competitors!

Bikes and Spring Break go together like...well, bikes and anything.

Packing for Spring Break? Or mentally packing for a warm-weather getaway? From tools to travel cases, we've got all the bike-travel essentials you need to make the most of your bike trip!

OK, so spring technically sprung in Spokane a little after sunset last night. But today is officially the first biking day of spring--a much more important seaonal event. Who's taking advantage of it?

The sun is shining, the days are getting longer, and that means our Tuesday group road rides are back for 2024! These ~20-mile rides roll out from our South location (3020 S. Grand Blvd) at 6pm for a tour of some of the Northwest's best road cycling. All skill levels are welcome on these no-drop rides. See you there!

What a gorgeous St. Patrick's Day weekend! Did you find cycling gold at the end of the rainbow?

With daylight savings here (and not a moment too soon!), those after-work and after-school rides are in play again! Who's ready?

We recently wrapped up our five-week Women's Maintenance Workshop, where, led by our own Cheryl Sussell, a group of ladies got to get their hands dirty building up their skills on all things bike service. Congratulations to all our participants, and stay tuned for more workshops--these fill up quick!

📷️: Aaron Sussell.

A big thanks to the Biking Betties for joining us for a 2024 gear preview night last week! The ladies got to try on and provide feedback for women's apparel from Zoic and Shredly that we'll be carrying in our shops (as well as participate in a tubeless plug mini clinic). We hope to host more of these previews throughout the year, but in the meantime, would you like to see more apparel offerings in our shops?

This Thursday at 6pm at our South location, join The Wheel Sport Ladies and the Biking Betties for a 2024 Gear Showcase! We'll be previewing some new women's-specific bike clothing lines just in time for spring riding!

Daydreaming about spring weather and long bike rides? Those dreams will be a reality soon! Get ready now with unbeatable deals on road, gravel, and trail bikes and all the gear to get you rolling into springtime in style. Check out the Specialized Speed Into Spring Savings sale, on now!

https://www.wheelsportbikes.com/articles/specialized-speed-into-spring-sale-2024-pg354.htm

Wheel Sport Bicycle Shops updated their business hours.

We have made the decision to temporarily suspend retail operations at the Wheel Sport Recyclery. However, our best-in-town Bike Trade-In Program is not going away. In fact, it'll be even easier to trade in your used bike for cash or store credit directly at any of our three other locations.

To learn how you can get paid for your used bike, click the link: https://bit.ly/304VQxc

Bike Trade-In Program Wheel Sport Re-Cyclery is home to Spokane's leading Bicycle Trade-In program. We accept high quality bikes, offer you a fair value for your used bike, and provide a selection of refurbished bikes.

Love bike history? This is the Northwest's first mountain bike, self named the "Tankagnolo" by the builder, . Built in 1975 and featured in Bike World Magazine in 1978, this Schwinn Varsity was retrofitted with alpine gearing, wide tires for snow, and a disk brake! Best part? Built right here in Spokane by Bob himself. Come check it out at the Recyclery, 1711 N Division. Many thanks to Bob Crispin for entrusting Wheel Sport with this great bit of bike history.

Our shop employee Marvelous Marvin let us know the trails at Riverside might be slightly muddy.

Here are 4 quick ways to get your mountain bike ready for mud:
1. Drop your tire pressure
2. Consider swapping tires
3. Adjust suspension
4. Add mud guards

Which do you prefer red or teal?!

Coming to Spokane in March, Tankanolo, the NW first MTB! Bob Crispin has graciously allowed us to share his story and display this piece of history in our store. We'll have his full story posted on our website in March.

Have a long road ahead of you?
What flavors would you pick for an extra boost of energy?

Have questions bout BMX bikes or riding? Come talk to Joe, our in-house mechanic. He's got a lot of knowledge, skills, and stories to tell. 😜

These pedals fit feet from small to Sasquatch.😆

The Specialized Crossroads Step-Through is the perfect companion if you're looking to commute through Kendall Yards o venture down a dirt road. With rack and fender mounts, it gives you plenty of options for carrying your goodies.