Gear Up Velo

08/22/2026

Brian was very busy providing tech support for the annual Bike Cleveland Fundo!! Willa was super busy providing snuggle support to so many riders! There were a lot of flat tires and derailleur adjustments!! We also needed to recharge a battery or two. That’s exactly why we’re there! It’s always awesome to see so many familiar faces & good friends while also meeting some new riders!!! The rain held out for a while, but unfortunately the storms made an appearance towards the end of some cyclists’ ride. We hope everyone stays dry!

08/15/2026

At it again! Doing pre ride tech support this morning for our friends at Gran Fondo presented by CCA and .

08/13/2026

Our buddy Dimetrios killed it again this July in our Tour De France Fantasy league taking home his third maillot Jaune basset! Much like Tadeh he built a strong lead early on and just kept his foot on the gas until the Champs Elysees. Félicitations!

08/08/2026

We out here! Tech support bright and early for the Pedal to the Point launch in Berea. We’ll be back at it again tomorrow in Oberlin for the riders returning from Cedar Point.

07/22/2026

Our race this Saturday has a little something for everyone! The Miles of Memories ride is an uncontested ride on the course with a special commemorative race bib that you can customize on site. All proceeds from this category go to Cornerstone of Hope. We also have a one lap kids race with multiple age groups. This one is a lot of fun for the kids racing as well as the families cheering them on. Of course we also have USA Cycling sanctioned races in multiple categories.
Forecast looks amazing with clear skies and a high of 81 and we have our playlist together. We will have Cleveland public Water on hand to top off your water bottles as well as shaved ice from
Tropical Sno to get yourself a tasty cool treat while you watch the action. This event wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our presenting sponsor Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA and additional support from Lexus of Cleveland. See you Saturday!

Join us for the 4th Annual Gear Up Velo Independence Criterium on Saturday, July 25, 2026, featuring Miles of Memories with Cornerstone of Hope.

This special, non-competitive ride gives participants the opportunity to access the course and ride at their own pace while honoring someone they have lost and supporting those who are grieving. Each rider will receive an event bib to personalize in memory of a loved one.

The Miles of Memories Ride benefits Cornerstone of Hope, helping provide grief support and resources to individuals and families navigating loss.

The event will also feature additional races for cyclists of all levels. Whether you're riding to remember, riding to support, or ready to race, there's a place for you at the starting line.

Register at https://www.bikereg.com/4th-annual-gear-up-velo-independence-criterium

07/15/2026

Independence has passed some new legislation to improve E-bike safety.

07/02/2026

Join us for our annual Tour De France fantasy league! Link in the comments! Select Gear Up Velo TDF 2026 to select our league and a chance at winning the Maillot Jaune Bassett and other prizes over the next 3 weeks! Grand Depart is Saturday July 4th!

05/16/2026

Hank picked up this .bikes Foil RC from us last year and loves it. However, he wanted it to be even more "his". So, he had a custom paint job done by . Boy does this one stand out in the "Ordinary World"......

Lobo is ready for some real miles, and looks fantastic while doing it.

04/12/2026

watch party today at

02/21/2026

New Bike Day Post! Robert Joseph Rouse Sr. came all the way over from Bellevue, Ohio to pick up a new gravel bike. The SCOTT Sports Speedster Gravel ticked all the boxes for him, so now he's ready to rip all over Erie, Seneca, and Huron Counties (all intersect in Bellevue, weirdly enough haha), and tear up the North Coast Inland Trail. Thanks for making the trip over, Rob! We look forward to being a part of your fitness journey :)

Interesting Fact: Our fitter, Matthew Schieferstein, lived in Bellevue for many years, and learned how to ride a bike in the Bellevue High School parking lot.