Our Essential Questions to Find Your Perfect eBike in 2024
EBike's have grown exponentially in popularity this year, as you see more and more eBikes out and about it can be hard to know where to start when ...
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Yellow Bike, White Snow, Callingwood to Downtown via the Edmonton River Valley — Let's Go
We call our posts Expert Advice from Pros, but let's be honest — even experts get things wrong at times and this ride does have some ups and downs....
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United Trail Review - Fort Edmonton Park to Terwillegar Park Loop
This route is definitely a gem! The loop by Fort Edmonton Park and Terwillegar Park offer an incredible journey across the water, through the ravin...
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United’s Bike Packing 101 - Essentials and Tips
Though bikepacking has been around for years, it’s grown in popularity as more and more people are looking for affordable adventures and more ways ...
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Are eBikes Worth It?
It may be difficult to not appear biased about ebikes, but United Sport and Cycle has been on the cutting edge of bike technology for almost a cent...
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Essentials of eBike Maintenance - Tips and Basics for Electric Bike Owners
Your electric bike is a complex machine that requires cleaning and maintenance like anything else. Unlike a normal bike however, there are unique r...
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eBike Myth Breaker - Electric Bikes do the Work for You!
The most common question, or misconception we hear about electric bikes is that you no longer have to pedal. There are versions of bikes that are f...
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Bike Clothing: Essentials for the Ride
You’re likely reading this because you haven’t yet invested in proper cycling clothing and you’re looking for the reasons why and where to start. F...
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Bike Maintenance: How to Properly Lubricate your Bike
Greetings riders. A common question we get is 'how often should I lubricate my bicycle'? So we assembled some basics on greasing and lubrication.Fi...
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Bike Maintenance: Inspecting and Servicing Your Bicycle Brakes
Brake problems are often quickly noticeable. If you have to squeeze extremely hard to brake, if they’re slipping, noisy or pressing unevenly, you s...
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Troubleshooting your Bike’s Gear Shifters and Derailleurs
It’s usually quite obvious when your bike is shifting poorly; there could be a lot of noise, or it jumps over gears, sometimes your chain may compl...
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Bike Tune Ups and Maintenance: When is it time?
Your bicycle needs maintenance like any other piece of equipment. Whether you’re a casual rider or on your bike daily, you should be aware of your ...
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Wet Weather Riding: 6 Essentials for Biking in the Rain
So you look outside and see dark clouds and wet roads, do you put the bike away or do you take the challenge? With the right cycling equipment and ...
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Bike Security 101: Finding the Right Bike Lock
Bicycling has become an increasingly popular mode of transportation and recreation- and it's easy to see why. It’s a great way to enjoy nature, sta...
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Register for the MS Bike Tour Hinton ride today!
The MS Bike tour is still going strong! After a great showing at the Leduc-Camrose ride, they're doing it again in Hinton on September 10th and 11t...
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Edmonton rocked the PTO!
On the weekend of July 23rd, the best triathletes from around the world flocked to Edmonton for the latest edition of the PTO Canadian Open - and U...
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United is a proud partner of the MS Bike Tour
United we ride to find a cure for MS. Over 90,000 Canadians currently live with Multiple Sclerosis. Almost 12 people per day receive a diagnosis. T...
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L'Etape's first ever Canadian race is coming to Edmonton August 14th!
Have you ever wanted to feel like a true Tour De France rider? Well now you can with L’Etape! As an official offshoot of the Tour De France, L’Etap...
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5 awesome biking accessories you need for your ride
While it’s important to outfit your bike with all the proper accessories, you can’t forget about the bike rider either! You may not think you need ...
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On the cutting edge: our guide to bike helmet technology
Just as synonymous with the bike itself is the bike helmet. It’s an extremely important piece of protection for any rider. That means it’s in your ...
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Buying a Kids Bike: The Basics
Buying a kids bike is an important decision - you want to make sure your child has the best experience possible. But with so many different types a...
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Outfit Your Bike For Winter Weather
If you’re looking to extend your riding into the winter, you’re either going to be on the lookout for a fat bike or to modify your current ride. A ...
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Ride All Year with a Bike Trainer
The days are getting shorter, colder, and harsher. As a biker, it can be tough to get yourself excited for a morning ride when the mercury keeps dr...
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Prepare for a Fat Biking Adventure
Trail riding and off-road adventures don’t stop just because the snow is falling. If you’re cycling enthusiast and you either own or are looking at...
