Bike Stowe

We here at Skiershop/Bike Stowe know you love new gear just as much as we do, so without further ado, here are some more pictures of new gear!  We are expecting to receive product from Giro, Jett, Intense, Sugoi, and more this week and next so keep checking back for more pictures!  Also, as more and more bikes are assembled, we’ll be posting them too.  Keep your fingers crossed for some dry weather so we can get back out on the trails!

We are also currently in the middle of completely overhauling our bike service department.  Tools have been stripped from the walls and our bike mechanics are hard at work doubling as carpenters and painters.  The whole process should be done by the end of the week, so come check out the new look!

Check back soon for an introduction and interview with our new head bike mechanic!  He’s well known in the area, so there’s a good chance you’ll recognize him!

Happy Biking!

-Jeff

Hi bikers!

With Stowe closing a few weeks earlier than usual, trails dry, and unseasonably warm temperatures, we here at Bike Stowe/Skiershop have been getting geared up for bike season in a big way.  New gear is arriving daily, and our mechanics can hardly keep up with all the bikes to build!  Come stop by the shop to check out what we’ve got in store for you this season!

We’ll be posting more and more pictures as we receive new gear from all our vendors, so keep checking back for more awesome product!  We also will be starting Skiershop evening group rides (weather permitting as always) this coming Friday!  These rides focus on fun, not speed, and are free to anyone who would like to come join!  We have demo bikes available from Giant and Intense as well.  If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the shop.  These rides are a great way to learn local trails and meet local riders.  And if you’re lucky maybe even indulge in a post-ride beverage or two.

As with the change of seasons, we have priced all our winter gear to move!  Outerwear, skis, boots, etc, all with hefty discounts to leave some room in your pockets for the summer toys too.  As always, you can check up on what we have in stock at Skiershop.com

We hope to see you out on the trails and here in the shop soon!  Happy Spring!

-Skiershop/BikeStowe

If you’ve ridden the Town Loops in Stowe, then you’ve utilized part of the trail system that runs through Cady Hill Forest, the 258 acre tract of beautiful land between the Mountain Road and River Road.  Stowe Land Trust is currently working hard to preserve this land with a goal of keeping it available for recreational use in the future.

SLT has been working closely with its partners and the community on this land purchase for the past year.  In addition to protecting Cady Hill Forest from potential building development, this project envisions the Town Loops trails as an anchor for the Vermont Ride Center of Waterbury and Stowe.

For the past decade, the Cady Hill Forest trails have remained open only through delicate negotiations and tacit landowner approval.  With an approved Act 250 permit for development, access to Cady Hill Forest has never been guaranteed, and the threat of permanent closure has always been one land sale away.  With permanent protection, Cady Hill Forest is a well loved place that will remain open to a wide variety of non-motorized activities, where you can meet with friends for a walk, ski or ride a short distance from the heart of our community.  It will also provide a solid anchor for the Vermont Ride Center, a project initiated by the Vermont Mountain Bike Association to develop a cohesive network of ride-able trails between Waterbury and Stowe.

Skiershop Manager Mike Thomas enjoys a day on the Town Loops located in Cady Hill Forest

These local trails are the heart of the Stowe mountain biking community, and it would be devastating to lose them.  Help Stowe Land Trust by donating!  If you’ve ever spent time on these trails, you know how special it is to have them so close to town.

Skiershop and BikeStowe.com are donating 10% of the profits from all mountain bike sales to the cause.  We have bikes arriving daily from Giant, Scott, and Intense.  Give us a call at 802-253-7919 or stop by the shop to check out some new bikes and help a great cause!

See you on the trails soon!