Layer up and ride through the fall!

These days, brisk mornings lead to warm afternoons which shift back to chilly evenings. From caps and vests to long-fingered gloves, layers are the key to riding through the transitional seasons. They'll help you adapt to changing conditions on the fly.

Castelli cool weather gear is now in stock! These Italian kits seamlessly blend Euro flare with space-age tech in a cut designed for the year-round cyclist. Check them out here or try them at the shop. Pick up fall riding essentials and extend your outdoor riding season!

Meet the commuter bike of the future. A bike without the cables and chains that smear grease on your pants. One that can switch between a fixed-gear and freewheel, on the fly, depending on your mood. With built-in electronics like computers and lights that never need charging.

The Alpha Bike is a working concept designed by engineering students at UPenn. While it isn't slated for production, we believe it represents technologies and applications that will trickle down to production bikes of the future. We're proud to have contributed to this groundbreaking project. Learn more at thealphabike.com.

See it for yourself and meet the designers at our Commuter Breakfast from 8–10am on Bike-to-Work Day: May 20th.

Spring classics!

Breakaway now carries Castelli! This line offers some of the most innovative, functional features in technical cycling apparel today; and they do it without sacrificing aesthetics. Check them out here. Spice up your wardrobe with a dose of that slick Euro look!

Top it off with the latest from Rudy Project! There's a reason why Rudies are some of the most prominent eyewear in the pro peloton. Their lenses offer excellent protection and vision. Their frames are made of robust, state-of-the-art materials. And they fit like a glove; plenty of models have moldable temples and nose-pieces. You can count on these sunglasses to stay in place!

We now carry Mad Alchemy chamois cream and embrocation. Because, really, what's more Euro than embro?

Breakaway riders Meurig James and Nick Rogers were on a training ride on Friday, March 18th. At 7pm, they were riding through Fairmount Park near the Please Touch Museum when Meurig was struck by a white SUV.

The driver was exceeding the posted 25 mph speed limit. The collision sent Meurig through the air, landing in the grass near the intersection. The vehicle never stopped.

Meurig was left with multiple broken bones, internal bleeding, and life-threatening injuries to his lungs. He was rushed to Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he spent several days in the ICU after immediate surgery on his ankle and knee. Once stabilized Meurig underwent another operation to affix metal plates on his collarbone.

Meurig is one of our most accomplished riders, with many wins in his career including last year's Category 3 PA BAR title. Along with our best wishes is the hope that the hit-and-run driver be brought to justice.

Please call 215.686.TIPS with information on the offending driver or any vehicles that match the description. Meurig’s employer, Celerant Consulting, is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.

Follow Meurig's progress here.

Gear up for spring!

The Louis Garneau spring collection is in stock and on our shelves! From the bare essentials for daily training to the top-of-the-line in performance gear, LG does it all with style. Stop by and check out our wide selection of LG clothing or click here to shop online.

Scott footwear is now in. Check out Scott's collection of road, mountain, and triathlon shoes and experience the innovative experience Ed Scott carried over from the sport of skiing, to motocross, to cycling. With models available at every price point, you'll find a pair that's perfect for you.

Osprey Hydraulics hydration packs: The renowned outdoor gear designer brings their know-how into the world of cycling with features like magnetic bite-valves, LidLock helmet clips, AirScape suspension, and BioStretch harness systems.

Each pack comes with the innovative HydraForm reservoir which features a solid spine—making filling, emptying, and cleaning a breeze—and rigid paneling that sits flat on your back even when full.

So groundbreaking, they just might change how you feel about hydro-packs.

2011 Sidi footwear: Each year, Sidi sets the bar for performance cycling shoes. Their products are feature-packed, durable, comfortable, and good-looking; the way Italian shoes should be. And with a pair available at every price point, there's no reason why you should ride countless miles in anything less.

2011 Tifosi eyewear: A blend of performance, value, and fashion-forward aesthetics, these sunglasses are equally at home at race speeds or on leisurely strolls around the block. Features the latest materials and technologies in technical eyewear. Stop by the shop and check out a pair today!

See it in action at our Retul Demo on February 16th, 7pm. Space will be limited, so RSVP at info@breakawaybikes.com.

Demo participants receive a $25 credit towards our Performance Fit with Retul.

We are thrilled to announce that shop owner and head coach Joe Wentzell has been recognized by the Pennsylvania Cycling Association as the Masters Rider of the Year!

The award was voted on by his peers; several of whom cited his performance on the bike, his promotion of races, the growth of Breakawaybikes.com/QCW Cycling (a shop-sponsored club), his support of local cycling, his commitment to his family, and exposing his son to racing at an early age.

This makes us particularly proud. His stellar race performance is a solid endorsement of the coaching and training programs taught at the Breakaway Training Center. But more than that, the recognition of his—and by extension, his shop's—off-the-bike contributions cements our place in the heart of the Philadelphia cycling community. Nicely done, Joe!

New shop. New site. And now a new kit!
Presenting our new shop kits. This design will be printed on Louis Garneau's top-tier apparel. If you haven't seen their clothing, its quality is something to be experienced firsthand. They're going into production soon and will be available early-spring. Guaranteed to shave seconds—no, minutes—off your time!

We've just finished renovating both our brick-and-mortar shop and our website. It was a lot of work, but we do what we can to enhance the Breakaway experience. Stop by and check out the many different ways we're making a great thing even greater!

There are many factors to consider when evaluating prospective additions to our product offerings: we have to balance qualities like brand recognition, fiscal appeal, and overall value. Beyond that, we have to make sure the bikes' fit philosophy complements the wonderful bikes we already carry.

Ergo, it gives us great pleasure to announce that we have added Trek to our product family. Trek's collection of bicycles include everything from savvy commuters to Tour-proven race machines, with a selection to fit every budget. Each and every Trek bike is backed by the research, development, and know-how of one of the largest producers in the world.

With Trek's Gary Fisher Collection, the innovative mind that brought us the mountain bike teams up with one of the planet's most experienced bike manufacturers. The line offers a robust selection of 29ers, but it doesn't stop there: Gary Fisher brings his original approach to bicycle design to two-wheelers of all breeds.

Keith Bontrager, another godfather of mountain biking, designs products for Trek under the Bontrager brand. His wheels and components offer solid performance and often come stock on Trek bikes. You'll find value and reliability in the practical end, and inspired innovation fused to exotic technologies in the upper echelons.

These products round out our offerings very nicely; the inclusion of Trek bikes to our current selection by Felt, Fuji, Scott, and Giant ensures that we have the perfect bike for you. Come see for yourself!