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Love Your Bike? Maintain it Right.

The best way to keep your bike working well for many years is proactive maintenance. A little bit of time and attention can help you keep your bike in good condition for thousands of miles.

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Come See us at GO Fest! 

Cardinal Bicycle will be at GO Fest! Join a ride, demo a bike, talk to an expert, learn something new, or just relax in the Cardinal Lounge. We will be downtown on Friday and Saturday and at the Adventure Outpost at Explore Park on Sunday.

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Things To Do With Your Family (by Bike) This Summer

Looking to get your family riding bikes together more often this summer? We have a few suggestions to help you get started.

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Five Tips to Get Ready for the 20k for the Greenway


Planning on attending 20k for the Greenway? Here are Cardinal Bicycle's top tips to help you prepare.

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Intro to Gravel Riding

There is no wrong way to do gravel—and that is why so many people love it. We put together this guide to help get you started or help to get you to the next level.  

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Winter Ride Guide: 5 Tips for Winter Riding


The days are short and the weather is cold, but that doesn’t need to get in the way of your cycling goals.

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Indoor Ride Guide

The days are short, and the weather can get messy, but that doesn’t need to get in the way of your fitness gains and cycling goals.

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How to Maintain Your Mountain Bike Suspension

Your suspension is one of the most important and expensive components of your mountain bike, but regular service is often overlooked.

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Cardinal Bicycle Welcomes Santa Cruz Bicycles

Cardinal Bicycle is pleased to welcome Santa Cruz Bicycles into our store.

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Cardinal Bicycle at Roanoke GO Fest

Cardinal Bicycle will be set up at GO Fest in downtown Roanoke all weekend, from October 13 to 15.

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What Does a Test Ride Look Like?

If you’re in the market for a bicycle, where do you start? If you buy a car, you’d likely want to take it for a spin before settling on a purchase. Buying a bike is no different!

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Roanoke Bike Mechanic and Instructor Earns
2 Prestigious Certifications in Same Month

Dan Lucas of Cardinal Bicycle is recognized for his bike troubleshooting and repair skills as well as mountain bike instruction.

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Meet the Team: Dan

Dan is Rider Experience Manager here at Cardinal Bicycle, and we love him! He manages our classes and clinics, as well as our bike rental program.

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Meet the Team: Karen

If you've worked with Karen, you know how amazing she is! Karen is our Head Fitter here at Cardinal. She manages the the Fit Studio at Cardinal Grandin, and our Training Programs. 

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