Varsity Bike & Transit

Two incredible riders taking in some beautiful scenery.
http://www.vitalbmx.com/videos/member/Nike-AK-and-Simone,37991/ChrisWilmshurst,981


Nike - AK and Simone
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Two of the most progressive and stylish street riders in the game, Alex Kennedy (UK) and Simone Barraco (Italy), spent twelve days on the streets in and around Tel Aviv, Israel with the ever-creative filmmaker Richard Forne behind the lens. All th...

Posted on 13 May 2012 | 6:52 pm

All bikes are pretty. But we can make them prettier.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 5:56 pm

Cotton candy bike!

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 5:50 pm

What a beautiful day to be out bicycling! Our Petal Less Oil bike is outside soaking up the sun.

Posted on 12 May 2012 | 3:48 pm

Living Green Expo/COUPONS!!!!!

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 9:20 pm

Those are the hot new Betabrand Vatsity Bike to Work pants!! That model is workin it at the Living Green Expo.

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 6:15 pm

Coupons!!!

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 3:51 pm

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 2:57 pm

Our Petal Less Oil bike at the Living Green Expo. Show us the photo you snap with this bike and get 20% off accessories and 10% off bikes!

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 2:37 pm

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 1:39 pm

Yay Minneapolis!!!!! http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/150105625.html


Federal funding for bike routes pays off in Twin Cities
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If you build it, they will bike

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 4:53 am

We'll be out at the Living Green Expo tomorrow and Sunday! Come see us outside the 4H building! http://www.livinggreenexpo.mn/


Living Green Expo
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The Living Green Expo seeks to turn values into actions to achieve the highest quality natural environment for Minnesotans. With over 300 exhibitors, workshops, and presentations, there’s something for everyone!

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 4:50 am

Check out our new video featuring Rob, his circus bike and the Betabrand Varsity Bike To Work Pants!


Betabrand: The Varsity Bike To Work Pants
www.Betabrand.com --- Betabrand teams up with Minneapolis-based Varsity Bikes & Transit for a new rendition of the renowned Bike To Work Pants -- Commuter Pa...

Posted on 5 May 2012 | 1:17 am

The weather might be a little gross but it's warm and cozy in the shop and we're working on tune-ups in full force! We've also got a nice selection of fenders to keep your rear end nice and dry :)

Posted on 28 April 2012 | 4:29 pm

Varsity's own Carmen is heading up the Transportation group for the MayDay Festival's Blooming Town area! Blooming Town aims to demonstrate positive ways communities can work together to get past peak oil. MayDay happens one week from tomorrow!!! PEDAL LESS OIL!
http://www.hobt.org/mayday/


In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre
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We want to talk to you! We'll be sending updates and sharing stories all day long, find us at @HOBT Follow @hobt Use the hashtag #MayDay2012 to be a part of the May Day conversation! Tweet #MayDay2012

Posted on 28 April 2012 | 3:48 pm

PETAL LESS OIL!
Catch the PETAL LESS OIL bike around the city, take a pic, email it to us and get a 10% off coupon good until June 1!

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 5:34 pm

ARTCRANK 2012

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 5:30 pm

PETAL LESS OIL!
Catch the PETAL LESS OIL bike around the city, take a pic, email it to us and get a 10% off coupon good until June 1!

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 5:23 pm

Get ready for some great events coming up in the near future. Tomorrow is the Biking for Climate Justice and Earth Day festival. May 5th and 6th we'll be out at the Living Green Expo with our awesome PETAL LESS OIL bike. And don't forget about the Mayday Parade on May 6th. https://www.facebook.com/events/392417917452442/

http://www.livinggreenexpo.mn/the-expo/


Biking for Climate Justice and Earth Day Festival
Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 9:00am at 4801 South Minnehaha Park Dr. Minneapolis, MN 55417

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 5:16 pm

If you're looking for something to do this Saturday afternoon come visit us at the shop, get that bike tuned-up and ready to ride, then head out for beer, music, art and food down at the Harriet Brewing Company! We'll be hanging out at the SOL BOCK REVIVAL this after noon and evening! http://www.harrietbrewing.com/solbockrevival.html


SOL BOCK REVIVAL - Beer, Food, Art & Music Festival - April 21st at Harriet Brewing
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Harriet Brewing announces their 1st Annual Sol Bock Revival, a one-day festival featuring Beer, Art, Food, Live Music, plus the Grand Opening of Harriet Brewing’s Tap Room. Sol Bock Revival will celebrate the release of Harriet Brewing’s spring and summer seasonal selections and bid farewell to the ...

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 4:08 pm

Happy Earth Day Weekend!!! Check out our awesome Petal Less Oil bike! Sean will riding this thing all around the city today visiting the Earth Day Clean-up sites! Share this facebook post with the title PETAL LESS OIL or catch him, take a picture, and email it to us at contact@varsitybike.com for a 10% coupon off anything in the shop! (http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=987)

Posted on 21 April 2012 | 3:54 pm

It's a beautiful day in Minneapolis this morning and there's lots of biking to be done! Come visit us at the shop for tune-ups, repairs, accessories or to check out some new bikes. Later this evening check out the ARTCRANK event! Here's a sneak peak at some of the beautiful bike-inspired art to be revealed tonight. http://www.flickr.com//photos/cyouel/sets/72157629792104335/show/

Posted on 14 April 2012 | 3:20 pm

Mark your calendars!!! ARTCRANK is next Saturday and will feature, bike-inspired handmade posters by local artists, valet bike parking (so your bike can be parked in style), and craft beers by Widmer Brothers Brewing. Admission is free. Hope to see you there!


ARTCRANK MSP | Opening Night party
Saturday, April 14 at 5:00pm at Traffic Zone Gallery

Posted on 8 April 2012 | 10:36 pm

We're gonna be closed today (Sunday), but if you need any bike stuff we'll be open bright and early on Monday!

Posted on 8 April 2012 | 2:46 pm

Check out our blog post with reviews of a few of the most popular internally geared systems.


Internally geared hub reviews | Varsity Bike & Transit
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I have been riding bikes with internal gears for the last five years. I started with my winter mountain bike with a SRAM 3 speed coaster brake hub and currently ride a WorkCycles Bakfiet with a Shimano 8 speed Nexus, my winter bike with a Shimano 8 speed Alfine and my commuter bike with a [...]

Posted on 16 March 2012 | 6:56 pm

This kitty has the right idea, it's a purrrfect day for biking.


Twin Cities biker cat enjoys life on the adventurous side | kare11.com
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CHASKA, Minn. - Most cats are content to live their lives out within the four walls of a climate controlled abode, never experiencing the great outdoors, right?

Posted on 14 March 2012 | 9:19 pm