Get Out and Ride During Family Fun Month

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With August being Family Fun Month, what better way to get out and enjoy some time with your loved ones than on a nice bike ride through Nantucket? If you’re looking to go for a ride but are in need some bikes to get around, Nantucket Bike Shop has got everything you’ll need. When you… Read more »

Take the Whole Gang for a Ride

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There are few things as fun and leisurely as a long bike ride with a large group of your closest companions. Whether you are going out with a group of your best friends, taking a ride with your spouse and children, or are planning a getaway as a group of couples, nothing beats the exciting… Read more »

Get a Unique View on a Mountain Bike

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With summer just around the corner, people will be heading out to take part in more outdoor activities. Hiking is one great choice for many people, but unfortunately it doesn’t let you really see all of the beauty Nantucket has to offer. If you want to get out and really see the area, then you… Read more »

‘Like Riding a Bike’ – Why Do We Always Remember How?

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You’ve heard the saying “it’s just like riding a bike,” but have you ever wondered if there was scientific data to back up the notion that it’s impossible to forget how to ride a bike? Well, research recently published by Nature Neuroscience may have the answer. Neuroscientists at the University of Aberdeen have completed a… Read more »

Is a Leather Saddle Right For You?

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These days, you don’t have to look far to find high tech, ergonomic, synthetic saddle designs. Every year manufacturers release fancy foam seats in sleek shapes that promise to eliminate soreness and allow you to ride for hundreds of miles at a stretch. Sometimes these designs really do deliver, but most of the time they’re… Read more »

Easing the Pain of Riding in the Rain

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Autumn might make for some gorgeous foliage here in Massachusetts, but it tends to be accompanied by some rainy weather as well. For cyclists who aren’t comfortable used to riding on wet roads, these rainy days can be pretty intimidating. With a little preparedness and care, however, you can get back in the saddle and… Read more »

A Far Away Island for Every Kind of Vacationer

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Nantucket, MA, translated in Native American as the ‘far-away-island’ is an amazing place steeped in prolific history. The old world charm encapsulates the island, rich in the fishing culture responsible for establishing the island’s civilization 500 years ago. Essentially an interactive museum, Nantucket also is home to an active restaurant scene and plenty of options… Read more »