Tag: bike rides

Put a ring on it! –

by Trophy Bikes, posted in Featured Item, Gear

There are many ways to think about the cheery little noisemakers attached to our bicycle handlebars:

• A legally-mandated “warning device audible for 300 feet…”

• Something to say ‘hi’ to other cyclists or pedestrians with.

• A way to maybe, just maybe move some pedestrians from the bike lane up ahead.

• A device to make going through dark, spooky tunnels less scary.

• How your bicycle laughs.

We would never presume to say which way is right for you–and that is why we stock the best selection of bike bells in the city, perhaps on the East Coast. Come in and see which bell rings for you.

BROMPTON DAY TRIP on SUN., Sept 11

Featured by Trophy Bikes, posted in Brompton Bicycle, Brompton Day Trips, Brompton Events, Events, Urban Rides

Dear Brompton owners:

NEXT SUNDAY, 11 September – you are invited to join us on a Brompton Folder Bike Day Trip: 

HOP the (9:41) train to Doylestown and CHEER top-level cycle racing, RIDE the course on your Brompton between events, DIG an Arts Festival (conveniently located right next to the bike race, -AND– do a quick SWOOP to some great lunch, book and vintage shops before catching the train back to Philly by late PM. 

There will be prizes for the BEST-DRESSED (as judged by a jury of our peers) Brompton riders.

 This event is for Brompton folder bikes, it’s FREE (except for train tix), but please RSVP to info (at) trophybikes dot com. 

We will MEET UP at the center info booth inside AMTRAK 30th St. Station, at 9:30 sharp. (so we have time to purchase tickets and such)

It would be very nice to see you!

With Kind Regards,

Michael McGettigan / trophybikes

BROMPTONS UNDER BROAD STREET!

by Trophy Bikes, posted in AD HOC RIDES, Brompton Bicycle, Events, Philly Free Streets

This Saturday, 11 August, we invite Brompton bike riders to join us in a “top-down” tour of the Philly Free Streets day.  Philly Free Streets, now in its 3rd year, will turn Broad Street, from City Hall to Erie Avenue, into a car-free zone from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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NOTE: We will meet, RAIN or SHINE! • If it’s like, BIBLICAL RAIN, we may just take the subway to Erie Avenue and hang out, then subway back and retreat to La Colombe or even FERGIES PUB. So, please bring a jacket and be flexible; that’s the beauty of riding a Brompton, the world’s best folder bicycle. 

Our event will take advantage of the Brompton’s unique fold to take SEPTA up to the north end of Open Streets.  We will meet at La Colombe Coffee Penn Square, on the SW  corner of City Hall at 10 a.m. sharp. First, a quick lap around City Hall, then down into a cool, rumbling Broad Street subway car, which will rocket us to Broad and Erie in 16 minutes!

We’ll unfold and pedal back down 100% car-free North Broad Street to City Hall (4.6 miles, easy pace, lots of stops for photos) …and maybe a post-ride beverage at nearby Fergie’s Pub.

The ride is FREE (please bring $2.50 or your SEPTA KEY for the subway trip), but because of space considerations–Brompton bikes only, please.   • •   RSVP to info@trophybikes.com with BUBS in the subject line to help us know how many Brompton riders to expect. THANKS!

 

PS–SAVE THE DATE: Sept. 9th THE BROMPTON BURST– BROMPTON RACING IN BEAUTIFUL DOYLESTOWN PA. We will ride a special BROMPTON CAR on SEPTA to this event. Go to:  http://buckscountyclassic.com/races/brompton  for all the details!

BROMPTON FLEA FOLDER FROLIC • Saturday, Dec. 16, 11 a.m.

by Trophy Bikes, posted in AD HOC RIDES, Brompton Bicycle, Events

Meet up with fellow Brompton riders and join us for a Flea Market Frolic on Saturday, December 16!  (under 8 mi. total, easy paced)

MEETS 11 a.m. sharp at Trophy Bikes (712 N. 2nd St.); we’ll cruise through Chinatown and then South Philly to the infamous PUNK ROCK FLEA MARKET at the Bok Building.

We’ll GUARD your neatly-folded Bromptons while you shop for funky gift bargains at one of Philadelphia’s more unusual holiday happenings.  The PuNk RoCk FleA* features 100 vendors selling vintage and hand-made goods, clothing, LPs and crafty items.

bromptonsAfterward, we’ll spin north with our swag along the Delaware River and roll through two of Philadelphia’s newest riverfront pier-parks. FINISHES BACK AT TROPHY BIKES; optional after-beverage hangout at one of the fine local pubs nearby.

ALSO back at Trophy Bikes after the ride: special discounts for all Bromptoneers on any and all Brompton goods in stock. PLUS surprise gifts for the owners of the oldest and newest Bromptons on the ride (per serial numbers!).

NOTE: This is a Brompton-only ride, thanks for your cooperation; helmets and blinky lights, please. • RAIN/SNOW DATE 12/17; wear layers–we re-sked only for snow or rain!

(* Note: entry is $3, BUT the first 10 Bromptoneers to arrive at Trophy get free admission to the Punk Rock Flea Market.)