I hope you’re all as stoked as we are about this year’s Ore Crusher. If you’re not yet, you’re about to be…: - Weather: Forecast calls for sunny sky with 23 degrees. Does it get any better?! - Volunteers: Thank you so much! You’re amazing!!!! We have lots but never enough… If you still want… [Read more…]
May 4, 2012
What to say?Squamish Rules!!!! On May 5th – TOMORROW – ride Full Nelson and then go back to Quest to watch Strength in Numbers, doors open at 7pm. Tickets are available at the shop for $15. See you up there!
April 20, 2012
May 12 is the first Hell of a Series Race, the Ore Crusher, also known as the Republic of Brackendale Nationals, and we hope you and your bike are ready. If not, you’re more than welcome to bring your bike down for a tune and we will try and get you rolling asap. The course:… [Read more…]
April 13, 2012
Yes! Starting this coming Tuesday – April 17 -our group road ride is back! Rolling at 6pm from Republic. If you have no idea what I am talking about, what you should know that is a SOCIAL ride, focused on working on pace line, riding with people, and just generally getting out there and having… [Read more…]
April 5, 2012
Yes, it has been a long winter and we haven’t been updating the website… True. You have all the reasons to complain, but instead, how about you don’t?! We have been working hard in the shop for its betterment and “awesoment” so maybe you could just come down and enjoy with us. And maybe you… [Read more…]
January 29, 2012
I thought would be kind of fun to make a compilations with the pictures of the year; not my favourites, your favourites! These are the pictures that received the most clicks in the last year. Posted with no particular order… If there’s any picture that you think deserved being in The Great Fifteen of MMXI… [Read more…]
January 2, 2012
Happy 2012 everyone!!!! Hope your holidays were awesome and that you shamelessly filled yourself with all of the goodies of the season!!! If your holidays were as good as mine, then you may feel very merry, but not as fit… Yep, me too! That’s just what happens this time of the year, but that’s alright,… [Read more…]
December 20, 2011
Squamish is amazing! The other day I was making the rounds in some neighbourhood Holiday Open Houses and was informed by more than one person that they’re dressing up Christmasie and coming on Thursday (22nd) at 7pm to sing under the Christmas Tree by the shop. How amazing is that?! Buddy, the Elf would have… [Read more…]
December 16, 2011
Ultimately the best gift for your favourite rider or couple of riders, including yourself! Here’s the deal, our tune up- service price – it’s normally $60. We this pre-paid pass, you buy two tune-ups for $100. Simple math my friends. You may use your pass any time in the year. And for the average Squamish… [Read more…]
December 15, 2011
Hello There, Just here to remind you that starting today and all through the weekend we will be open later than usual. Shop local this year !!! CHRISTMAS SPECIAL HOURS Thursday 15 and Friday 16 – open 10am to 8pm Saturday 17 – open 10 am to 6pm Sunday 18 – open 10 am to… [Read more…]
December 11, 2011
It’s officially Christmas in the Republic, have you noticed?! Come see the biggest Christmas Tree in town and bring an ornament (homemade is great!)! It’s your tree. It’s our tree. It’s Christmas!!! The most wonderful time of the year where everyone is willing to be good and charitable and tolerant and … willing to sing… [Read more…]
December 4, 2011
I hope you can all hear the Rocky Song as the battle of the century is about to commence…The Hipster has locked his fixie with tiny handlebars up in a lamp post and the longshoreman has tied his boots.The bell sounds and… Well….the theme of my post is very poor because if this battle was… [Read more…]
November 25, 2011
A star of the 2012 Norco line is their new long-travel 29er trail bike, the Shinobi. Take the roll-over power of the 29-inch wheel, add a 140mm fork and 120mm of modified Horst Link travel, and it’s pretty darn awesome. Check out what the Interweb has to say about the Shinobi, as well as some… [Read more…]
November 25, 2011
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they’re a very useful tool in maintaining fitness over the winter. When you start shopping around, you will find the two most common types are the mag trainer and the fluid trainer, and here’s a basic rundown on them. “Mag” refers to the flywheel drive mechanism in the drive head,… [Read more…]
November 25, 2011
2011 Scotts must go – we need room for 2012′s. CR1 Team – it’s not too early to think Gran Fondo. Sizes 52, 54, 58. Was $2799, now $2323 Genius LT 30 – arguably the one bike to rule them all. Sizes Small and Medium. Was $4679, now $3808! Scale 29 Pro – carbon speed… [Read more…]
November 16, 2011
We are stoked to be a distribution point for a rad new FREE magazine. Coast Mountain Culture is a new venture from the fine folks that have brought you Kootenay Mountain Culture. It’s free and it’s rad. Come get your copy, it’s better than the magazine you just paid for at the grocery store!
November 8, 2011
The days are short and trails are slick. Here are some ideas to help you make the best of my favorite season! Lights!!!!! The progress of the tech geeks all over the world has been pushing battery and LED technology forward FAST! This season the lightsets are more than twice as powerful per $$$ over… [Read more…]
November 7, 2011
Thank you for voting us Best Bike Shop and Friendliest Staff in Squamish AGAIN! I would also like to welcome Norco Bicycles to the shop. More details to follow! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Happy trails, Armand
November 5, 2011
Hello fellow loyalists! Before anything, my sincere apologies for staying away from the website for so long! Now, let’s go to what’s really important. You should know that our Tuesdays mountain bike night rides are on and being a blast with this blessed fall weather and lots of hero dirt! Fall won’t last forever so… [Read more…]
September 3, 2011
Come touch it!!!! Remembering that we’re open everyday 10AM to 5PM, but we will be closed on Monday 5th, Labour Day!
September 2, 2011
Republic’s new wind vest and bib shorts are in the house, come check it out!!!! The fabric is unbelievably nice and soft, you need to touch it! We, pick as we are, chose every detail in these and I really do think we thought of everything, or haven’t we? There you go! Another reason to… [Read more…]
August 17, 2011
As we watched the last Republic Jersey flee from our wall, we just (literally ten minutes ago) got to see the samples of the new Republic kit that’s arriving in early September. Very exciting stuff!!!! Stand back as we improve the last few details… More info and photos soon. Stay tuned! In a different note,… [Read more…]
August 14, 2011
Enjoy these links from around the Internet ! - Trail Map App. If you happen to have an I phone and ride the trails in Squamish you should check out this app. - SORCA. Are you a member yet? Do you know about the Trail Pass program? These are the people building and keeping all… [Read more…]
August 10, 2011
Hello, Neal just finished racing the 3 stages of the TransRockies bringing silver home! His battle was with the Canadian Champion Max Plaxton, who won stage 2 by only a second from Kindree. Stay tuned for more updates and give our boy a high five when you see him grocery shopping next time, will ya?!… [Read more…]
July 23, 2011
Special plans and decorations all lined up for the Aussie themed last stage of the Tour tomorrow. Come and celebrate the first ever Australian winner of the Tour de France with us in the AM. Coverage and special treats start at 5:00 and should be wrapped up by 9:00. Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!!!!!!!!… [Read more…]
July 21, 2011
As most of you know we’re watching the Tour de France at Republic Bicycles and the Bean Brackendale every morning on a gorgeous 50″ HD tv (thanks to Sears Squamish!). Tomorrow’ s stage coverage starts at 5am and we decided to do something special… As this is our first year showing the Tour, we did… [Read more…]
July 7, 2011
We are all very excited to have Neal Kindree flying our colours this year. As I type this he has won two of the five stages raced in this year’s BC Bike Race. Tomorrow is day six and will be in Squamish. We are planning on meeting in the morning at the top of Perth… [Read more…]
June 24, 2011
This Saturday Scott Bicycles and Republic are providing a unique opportunity to the riders of Squamish. Come on up to the Half Nelson parking lot on Diamondhead to test ride some of the best bikes on the planet on the best trails in the universe!!!! (Armand’s finger might not make the trip up the… [Read more…]
June 16, 2011
Exciting times! Mr. Neal Kindree has joined the Republic! Look for him shredding on a Scott Scale 29′r tricked out with all sorts of rad stuff from Sram and Cromag. Look out test of metal!!!!!!!! To read about on Neal’s own words, click here to go to his blog.
June 13, 2011
Hello, We’re sad to inform that the Yoga for Cyclists is cancel for this week, but we’re proud to inform the reason: Game Six of the finals of the Stanley Cup! Stay tuned because soon we will be giving you some fresh details on our Yoga program. Until then… GO CANUCKS GO!!!! And may the… [Read more…]
May 24, 2011
…And in spite of the Canucks game tonight, we’re going to ride! We’re so confident that Canucks will win that we decide not to compromise our riding, but we will finish the ride on the deck of The Nest so we can catch the last little bit of the victory! Tuesday Road Ride, rolling from… [Read more…]
May 22, 2011
Hello, Just a reminder that Republic will be closed on Victoria Day – Mon, 23rd of May. Our hours are 10am – 5pm, seven days a week. Happy trails!!!!!! Leah! therighthand@riderepublic.com
May 18, 2011
Hello There, Thanks to all that came out and race 2011′s Ore Crusher! Also thanks to all our supporters and volunteers that made the event happened so successfully! We at Republic Bicycles we’re honestly unsure of how the event would turn out, this being the first time we are responsible for organizing a race and… [Read more…]
May 11, 2011
Course sampling…. ***REGISTER HERE*** ******COURSE MAP*****
May 7, 2011
Republic Bicycles and Test of Metal proudly presents: Click here to visualize the course map 2011 Register Here. The course is open and fully marked for pre-rides. See you on the 14th!
April 26, 2011
Hello all, Tonight is a special Tuesday. This is Canada and it would be wrong to ignore the fact that there is a Game 7 on tonight. So this is how it is going to go. We ride at 6:00 as usual when we finish we roll straight to The Nest to watch the game,… [Read more…]
April 20, 2011
We do lots and lots of things you may not know we do. Today’s example: RACKS We have access to racks from most of the major manufactures and would love to help you get setup. Bellow is an example of one of our favorite rack systems from Saris. This customer (my mom!!!) decided to go… [Read more…]
April 1, 2011
First shipment of serfas shoes have arrived. These have been a favorite of riders in the US for a couple years now for their features and price. $120.00 gets you some fresh kicks with features usually found only on shoes much more expensive. Get ‘em while they are hot !!! What’s that smell? Oh, it’s… [Read more…]
March 26, 2011
Olá! Spring is here and we feel that is time for some little changes: -Our hours now are Daily 10 am to 5pm. That’s it. Simple to remember, eh?! -Yoga will continue! We really learned the importance of stretching during the winter, but to make sure that everyone can make it there without losing 1min… [Read more…]
March 16, 2011
This is a new thing I thought we’d try. Every once in a while (setting the bar ever so high) I will be posting some links I think the good people of the republic will find interesting. Here we go!!!! - The Rules Everyone should at least be aware of their infractions! - Carbon fiber… [Read more…]
March 9, 2011
Sending good vibes out to Mark Bunyan our Tuesday night coach that has just gone through a shoulder surgery. Mark, our thoughts are with you and we’re looking forward to having you making us suffer soon! Get well soon!!!!! Cheers, Leah
February 26, 2011
Ok, it’s apology o’clock at riderepublic.com. We’ve been slacking in the website update, but we do have excuses. WE’RE BUSY! Busy planning and preparing a whole bunch of goodness for our fellow comrades. We’re doing our latest push in the renovation of the space to be able to accommodate our costumers needs through the summer. … [Read more…]
February 14, 2011
Love is in the air today and we want to wish everyone a great Valentine’s Day! We will be CLOSED for today, but Yoga for Cyclists is still on at 6pm. We would LOVE to see you tomorrow from 10am to 5pm. Get some loving in! Go for a ride! Have a nice meal… [Read more…]
January 29, 2011
It looks like it is going to be sunny and cold for the next week of so. The trails will be frozen and tacky. Take this opportunity to get out there and get for a ride! In case you haven’t been checking it out we have been using our twitter account (On the right hand… [Read more…]
January 29, 2011
Hello, hello, Here are some pictures of the bikes from the Team Young Guns. Again, the pricing in those goes from $1500 to 2500. Unbelievable deals, just today! Click here for more information. See you soon, Leah!
January 26, 2011
As promised, more details!!!! Young Guns. This is the new team for Squamish’s own World Champion Lauren Rosser. The team rides Commencal bikes and part of their funding comes from selling off the team bikes when the new ones are ready. I have offered up my shop as a way to do this. All bikes… [Read more…]
January 22, 2011
Hello There, I know we’ve been lacking on the updates, but we’ve been very busy preparing for Spring in any possible way… can you smell it? I’ve been thinking of warmer, dryer days a lot and I am really looking forward to diminishing my suffering in the first sunny rides. Last week I got my… [Read more…]
May 21, 2010
There is a lot of new things going on around the Republic these days. If you are reading this then you have found our new website! This space will be a constantly changing space to keep you up to date with the happenings in the Republic. There are links to our Twitter feed and our… [Read more…]
May 21, 2010
This saturday, we’re meeting at the Bean Around the World (3-41340 Government Rd.) at 9am for our group ride…grab a java and roll maybe at 9:15 to 9:30. We can see what the group wants to do and go from there. Perhaps split up into a couple of groups depending on who shows up and what kind… [Read more…]
May 22, 2010
Next monday is a holiday in celebration of Queen Victoria’s birthday, but is also known as the informal mark of summer, which essentially means that you can ride your bike to almost 10pm without needing any lights! Yeah, after work rides! Well, at the Republic we found that this a huge reason to celebrate. Therefore,… [Read more…]
May 28, 2010
This is the time of year we get the most riders riding one loop in Squamish. That’s right folks the Test of Metal is fast approaching. Please read the info below as it will affect your Test of Metal pre-ride. If you are looking for other, more fun, loops to ride stop by the shop.… [Read more…]
June 12, 2010
Today we’re celebrating our first month of new website! Of course, as you might have noticed, we’re still trying to figure it out and having a hard time keeping up with ourselves, not just giving you up to date information but also precious ahead of time tips. That way, we can all keep our heads… [Read more…]
June 15, 2010
I happened to get a hold of the pictures taken by Neal Kindree (Thanks, Neal!), and here I come to share them with you. Hopefully they will inspire a few of you that are still not excited for the TEST. 4 days until the Test. See you there. Leah
June 22, 2010
(…I heard it hurts!) What a crazy busy weekend is the one of The Test! Bike races (for all ages!), bag pipes, baseball, live music…Everything happening at once! Well, we survived and had a blast! It was great to, once more, see all the community – with volunteers, support crews, enthusiasts and, of course, riders!… [Read more…]
June 27, 2010
As you may know our very own Dude aka Kelly Servinski crushed it last week at the test of metal, piloting his Scott Spark to 8th overall and top local. Some would say this result would earn some time off…not the Dude! The Dude always rolls! BC Bike Race is underway and the Dude is… [Read more…]
July 22, 2010
We just built up a few new bikes from Commencal. Checkout the slide show for a few pics and their website for complete info.
July 26, 2010
We all seem to agree that riding in group it’s a lot of fun because it’s efficient and social! There are certain skills that can help your confidence. Tonight we’e going to work on those! Leaving from the shop at 6pm, we’re offering whoever may be interested a free skill session working on cornering and… [Read more…]
August 24, 2010
Lots of good news coming your way in the next weeks. For now, come check out Republic’s 2010 jersey AND BIBS made by Louis Garneau!
September 6, 2010
Hello all, We are very excited to report we are making a move!!!! Our original location has been great but has become too small for us. So, we are making a move to #1-41340 Government Road right next to the Bean Around the world. We have been working hard to get the space ready and… [Read more…]
September 11, 2010
Today was the first day open to visit in our new home. We could not be more excited! Thanks to our customers and friends we made our vision happen (and are still working on it). We ‘re looking forward to seeing you tomorrow from 10am to 4 pm at 1-41340 Government Rd. (beside the Bean… [Read more…]
October 10, 2010
Join us on Saturday, Oct 16 and Sunday, Oct. 17, for a fun-filled weekend of celebration of our new home! We’re starting off on Saturday morning at 10 with a massive blowout of our stock! Suppliers will be selling their samples at great discounts! Saturday features a unicycle demonstration - you, too, can give it… [Read more…]
October 4, 2010
This Tuesday (Oct. 5th also know as tomorrow) marks the first night of our night riding season. Join us rolling out from the shop @ 6:00 every Tuesday until November 23rd. This is a casual ride and will not turn into a hammerfest!!! So come for a ride and see what it’s all about! The… [Read more…]
October 8, 2010
UPDATE AFTER 18H OF RACING: For only the facts, go to the Result Sheet. __ Our very own Squamish Dude, Kelly Servinski, is rocking the 24h world championship in Australia right now and… for about the next 24h! Kelly is representing team Canada. So, bring your cowbells out and cheer the Dude up all night… [Read more…]
October 14, 2010
Here are the basics. We want to show off our new digs and dish out some great deals for all of our customers that have gotten us this far. With that in mind, we would like to invite to come to the shop for our grand opening weekend. Here is a quick rundown of the… [Read more…]
October 16, 2010
We’ve been up all night getting set up and now we are ready to rumble. Just took some pictures of what was going on half hour ago! Much more happening right now! See you at the shop. More pics to come.
October 16, 2010
2 am – dance party listening to Slayer. Should we go to sleep?! I don’t think so, but the websites updates are done for tonight! See you tomorrow at the rides. LONG LIVE THE REPUBLIC! 1:48am – dancing… if you’re not here yet, you better go to sleep! 1:03am – Armand’s mountain bike got a… [Read more…]
October 17, 2010
12:22pm – Cheshire Cat might be a bit busy right now… 11:57am – shuttles starting to leave. We will shuttle until there’s anybody left, if you are not here yet, hurry up, spots for free dinner are gonna be given away quite soon. 11:38am – Bunch of happy people waiting to ride… Come early, sign… [Read more…]
October 18, 2010
We would like to thank our customers, suppliers, family and friends for the support this weekend! We are overwhelmed and frankly floored with the response! We’re grateful to have been able to celebrate with so many good, positive people! Thanks so much to all of you that made this weekend so memorable! We hope you… [Read more…]
October 19, 2010
If you haven’t made it out to ride with us yet tonight would be a good night to make it happen. Tonight’s we meet at the shop as usual rolling out at 6:00. We are going to climb up to the highlands and up through Quest making our way up to a new mystery trail.… [Read more…]
October 26, 2010
This is a special Tuesday. The ride will be a bit shorter and the after festivities a bit longer. We have reason to celebrate and will fill you in on the full details when you arrive for the ride. The ride: We roll at 6:00. Up through the Dump trails (with perhaps an extended loop)… [Read more…]
October 29, 2010
We are happy to announce the Squamish Chief (well their readers to be exact) have chosen us in the annual “Readers Choice” Awards as winners of two awards: - THE BEST: BIKE SHOP - THE BEST: FRIENDLIEST STAFF Our very own Squamish Dude, Kelly Servinski, also won an award: - THE BEST: MALE ATHLETE We… [Read more…]
November 6, 2010
Eagle Eye theater and In Between Shifts presents: The Most Excellent Adventures of Darth and Luke (May the Farce be with you) You can find tickets at the Republic Bicycles! Nov. 17 and 24 at 7pm – 2 for 1 tickets Nov. 18,19,20,25,26 and 27. $15 Adult, $10 Senior, $10 Student. Weather permitting we’re going… [Read more…]
November 16, 2010
…hope it holds out. Rolling from the Republic at 6pm with or without rain, we are riding Dump trails to Four Lakes to Made in the Shade to Dead End Loops back to Four Lakes down Wonderland. Dress warm… Happy trails!!!!!
November 20, 2010
Ho, ho, ho! Meet our favourite tire, the Schwalbe Nobby Nic. This triple-compound wonder is a great balance between grip and rolling resistance, it corners well, and it’s surprisingly light at 575 grams for the 2.25. Between us, we run them on four (!) different bikes. Try ‘em – they’re awesome. On a lighter note,… [Read more…]
November 24, 2010
(Hardcore riders in Winnipeg) Winter is here and the temperature is dropping, but that’s no excuse to hang up your bike until spring! Riding in Squamish can be a year round activity. Years of Winnipeg winters have taught me that dressing for the weather is the key to enjoying the outdoors year round. Here are some… [Read more…]
December 4, 2010
Happy December!!!! In just over three weeks it will be Christmas. How’s your Christmas shopping going so far? If you are like me you might not even be started yet. Lucky for you we found all sorts of goodies during our move and now is the time to clear them out! On Saturday and Sunday… [Read more…]
December 10, 2010
Yeah, the Hot Rod is definitely the “going for a coffee” bike. Beautiful, retro, comfortable, affordable, stylish and simply AWESOME. It arrived in the Republic two days ago and we think it could and should be under your Christmas Tree. The last two days have been very busy and we also got in one of… [Read more…]
December 17, 2010
Hoodies!!!! Just in time for Christmas we have received our first ever hoodie!!!! As with all things Republic we have gone the extra mile with these. American Apparel once again is our choice for our printed wear. (For an idea about the reasoning on this look here) Keeping with tradition we have gone all black… [Read more…]
December 23, 2010
Just in time for Christmas we are happy to report Cruisers are in the house. Here are a few shots to wet your appetite: Either of these beauties could be your for $350.00 + PST Put on your santa hat and make someone special very happy! See ya soon, Armand armand@riderepublic.com armandoftherepublic.blogspot.com
December 24, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! To our precious friends, customers and comrades! We’ll be close 25th and 26th and will be looking forward to seeing you on the 27th. Our hours will be slightly modified until the new year: 25th and 26th – closed From December 27th to January 3rd – 12 to 5pm. Cheers, Leah therighthand@riderepublic.com
December 28, 2010
Hello There, We had a great Christmas in the Republic even having our first indoor cruiser race at the shop (video to come). It might be a new holiday tradition, who knows? We were clearly craving some indoor racing and it was about to happen in the neighbourhood, the Burnaby Four. We went and checked… [Read more…]
September 18, 2011
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