Riverside Cyclery

09/15/2026

Ever wonder why cyclists seem to shrug off agony that would sideline others?

Ever wonder why cyclists seem to shrug off agony that would sideline others? Dive deep into the physiological and psychological reasons behind cyclists' legendary pain tolerance.

08/20/2026

Cycling boosts your brain! Folks, ride 'em (bikes) if ya got 'em! And we're here to help you do it!

"The finding is the strongest direct evidence yet that cycling changes brain activity at the neural level, not just at the mood level."

"Cycling has an unusual property that separates it from most other cardiovascular exercise. Continuous cadence. Repeated, rhythmic, low-impact effort."

"The Iowa study is quietly one of the most important pieces of cycling-adjacent research to land in years."

A University of Iowa team just watched ripples fire inside the human hippocampus after 20 minutes on a stationary bike.

08/06/2026

UPDATE: As of 8/9, the bike has been recovered!

Well, sadly, folks, Matt commented on our original post that, once again, his bike has been stolen, as of 8:30pm last night at South McDonald's.

Please keep an eye out for it!

07/04/2026

The Haro Bridgeport. Perfect bike for commuting to work, riding the paved trails, or even some longer-distance, RAGBRAI-esque rides. Nimble, light weight, non-corrosive aluminum frame, disc brakes, and a suspension fork to help soak up the bumps in the road.

See more info at: https://harobikes.com/products/bridgeport-2023?variant=43719393378525

Thank you to everyone that supports locally-owned independent businesses like ours!

06/22/2026

Dog Day Jam 2026 was AWESOME! Already looking forward to Dog Day Jam 2027! BIG shoutout and thanks to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, the band, spectators, and, of course, the riders! INCREDIBLE DAY!

06/22/2026

Dog Day Jam 2026 was AWESOME! Already looking forward to Dog Day Jam 2027! BIG shoutout and thanks to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, the band, spectators, and, of course, the riders! INCREDIBLE DAY!

Ottumwa’s first annual Dog Day Jam contest brought BMX (Bicycle Mot...

06/22/2026

Dog Day Jam 2026 was AWESOME! Already looking forward to Dog Day Jam 2027! BIG shoutout and thanks to the organizers, sponsors, volunteers, the band, spectators, and, of course, the riders! INCREDIBLE DAY!