
BMX & Winter Riding November/December 2014

End-Of-Season Smorgasbord
Those months of the year when we’re catching our breath provide us with a great time to think about ways to keep ourselves and our families busy riding all year. This issue of Call Up does just that. With articles that range in topic from balance bike racing to winterizing your fat bike, you’ll easily find some advice on how to keep the wheels turning all year round.
-Adam, Product Management
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Tech Tips & Info
Elemental Protection
Mike “Kid” Riemer, marketing manager for Salsa Cycles, has spent a good chunk of time riding bikes in the extreme cold, and knows first-hand how amazing a chilly ride can be—with the right preparation. Here he offers up advice and safety tips to help you focus on the “wonderland” part of winter.
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Tech Tips & Info
The Family That Plays Together
Walt Disney said, “A man should never neglect his family for business.” For many bike shops and their customers, business is family.
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Exploring the Industry
A Lifetime of Cycling in the Balance
Balance bikes have radically changed how kids start riding. Bypassing the training-wheel stage altogether, many are getting started early.