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<![CDATA[J'S BIKES - J\'s Bikes Blog]]>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 09:52:23 -0800Weebly<![CDATA[Please welcome Copper the dog! Our newest J’s Bikes Member!]]>Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:00:50 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/please-welcome-copper-the-dog-our-newest-js-bikes-member

]]><![CDATA[May 24th, 2022]]>Tue, 24 May 2022 13:28:34 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/may-24th-2022

Important Reminders for our upcoming Donut Social Ride this Saturday!

Event: https://fb.me/e/1SsfUGHb3

‼️ COVID-19: STAY HOME IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, COUGH, AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR DO NOT FEEL WELL. ‼️

1️⃣ This is a social no-drop ride! We will try to stay together as a group with stops to regroup. The ride typically averages 11-12 mph.
2️⃣ Please download the route to your GPS computers. We will NOT be printing off maps and the roads will NOT be marked. Route Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/39424807
3️⃣ Please bring your own bike food and nutrition. We will provide one SAG stop with water, Gatorade and some small snacks. We will be passing by Wheel House Donuts and Thirty-Six Saloon on the way back and everyone is welcome to stop and purchase food/donuts,
4️⃣ Please bring your own flat kit and tools. Bring a spare tube, CO2 or pump. This is a "ride at your own risk" ride. We will NOT be providing extra flat kit/tools during the ride. Please come prepared and ready to go! 😀
5️⃣ HELMETS ARE REQUIRED!

‼️ COVID-19: STAY HOME IF YOU HAVE A FEVER, COUGH, AND DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR DO NOT FEEL WELL. ‼️

+ Location: 401 E Ohio St, Rockville, IN 47872
+ PARKING: Lots of parking at the Trailhead
+ Restrooms: There will be restrooms at the trailhead, not many on the route.
+ Stops: One stop halfway and one stop at Wheel House Donuts/36 Saloon

]]><![CDATA[2022 Donut Ride!]]>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 15:11:27 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/2022-donut-ride

]]><![CDATA[2/10/22 Pizza & Kit Design Release Party!]]>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 13:56:35 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/21022-pizza-kit-design-release-party

Join us for the J’s Bikes/MOD Pizza 2022 road and mountain bike kit design release party on Thursday, February 10, 6:30 PM EST, at MOD Pizza, 3580 S US Hwy 41, Terre Haute, IN.

Come out and say thanks to our sponsors, see old friends, meet new ones, and get excited about the upcoming season! The J's Bikes/MOD Pizza Team Store will open on Friday, February 11, and close on Monday, February 28.
To create your own pizza today and check out Terre Haute's MOD Pizza menu, visit: https://bit.ly/3LaB8Bt today!

]]><![CDATA[Exclusive Interview with Bike-Packing Cyclist, Todd Stillwell.]]>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:44:42 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/exclusive-interview-with-bike-packing-cyclist-todd-stillwell

Please take a moment to watch this exclusive interview with bike packing adventurer, Todd Stillwell. In this interview, Todd tells us about his favorite bike memories, biking gear, and what he wears in cold and wet weather.

Todd is from Marshall, Illinois. He's ridden his bike across multiple states and traveled across the USA exploring State Parks and trails.

Follow Todd on Instagram today: @toddscyclingadventures
www.instagram.com/toddscyclingadventures

For more information about Trek Bicycle Touring Bikes, visit www.trekbikes.com

Interview Questions:
1️⃣- What's the coldest temperature you've ridden your bicycle in?
2️⃣- How many flats have you had in one single ride?
3️⃣- What's your fondest bike packing memory?
4️⃣- What is the most essential piece(s) of clothing that you would take on a bike or trip?
5️⃣- What is your most essential tool or accessory?

Music: Bensound.com
Video: @myredbarnmedia

]]><![CDATA[September Donut Ride - CANCELED!]]>Fri, 04 Sep 2020 12:45:11 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/september-donut-ride-canceledThe Wheel House Donuts Social Ride is CANCELED.

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of the Wheel House Donuts Social Ride on September 12th. Due to COVID-19, we feel that this is the right thing to do.

Please contact us with any questions or concerns.

]]><![CDATA[Wheel House Donut Social Ride - 7-11-20 at 11:00 AM]]>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:40:26 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/wheel-house-donut-social-ride-7-11-20-at-1100-am

Please join us at Wheel House Donuts (111 E York St, Rockville, IN 47872) at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 11. This will be a social no drop road ride. This is a road ride through Rockville, Indiana. We will start and finish at the Wheel House Donut Shop. The route is about 25 miles long and we will stay together as a group. If it is raining, we will post on the event page if the ride is canceled.

Please bring your own bike nutrition and cash if you would like to buy donuts before or after the ride. There will be one SAG stop with water. Please bring plenty of water and nutrition. Helmets are required! If you have any questions, please message J's Bikes.

PARKING: PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THIRTY SIX SALOON'S PARKING LOT. THERE IS PLENTY OF STREET PARKING AND SPOTS IN THE DENTIST OFFICE ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE DONUT SHOP at Welch-Staadt Mary R DDS.

Here is the route: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/51541174. Please download this GPX file and add it to your GPS computers.

]]><![CDATA[MAY SOCIAL RIDES - CANCELED!]]>Wed, 06 May 2020 11:29:01 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/may-social-rides-canceled

We unfortunately have to cancel our May Social Rides, this includes the Donut de Mayo Social Ride and Clinton Cruise Social Ride #1. We are very sad, but it is the right thing to do.

Based on Governor Holcomb's announcement on Friday, May 1, 2020, all remaining rides, June through September will continue as planned with social distancing restrictions. Visit: www.backontrack.in.gov for more info today.

We will be monitoring this situation daily and will continue to follow guidelines from local health and government authorities to adjust event planning as needed to keep our riders, visitors, and community safe.

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you soon!
www.jaysbikes.com
812-234-1969

]]><![CDATA[Important Store Update!]]>Fri, 10 Apr 2020 11:48:35 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/important-store-update

‼️ ATTENTION! ‼️
We are open to the public but will be operating only by appointment and only by curbside. Please call ahead or email before you visit the shop.

HOURS
🚲Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
🚲Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We appreciate your patience as we adjust to provide you safety and follow Indiana Governor Holcomb’s “Stay Home” order. Please be patient and understand we are doing this for your safety. Please remember to always wear your helmet and ride safe.

Visit our website for more routes and information! www.jaysbikes.com.

💡Timmy’s Tip: Order online at www.trekbikes.com! Social distancing made easy -- Free home delivery for bikes ordered online. To help you spin through your unscheduled time at home, we’re now offering FREE HOME DELIVERY for online bike orders in select service areas.

(812)234-1969
Jaysbikes@gmail.com

]]><![CDATA[Welcome to J's Bikes!]]>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 13:09:49 GMThttp://www.jaysbikes.com/js-bikes-blog/welcome-to-js-bikes

Jerry Harnack & Amber Harnack

Greetings!

My name is Jerry Harnack and I am the owner of J's Bikes! We've been in business for over ten years and love watching the cycling community grow here in the Wabash Valley. Stay in touch with all our rides, events, and products. From Trek Bikes to Pivot Mountain Bikes, we carry a variety of cycling gear for everyone. Contact the shop if you do not see something listed on the page. I would be happy to special order anything for you.

Ride on!

-Jerry

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