Ben's Cycle
The Crossing: Huge Fall Sale at Ben’s Cycle Sept. 25-27
For 15 years, Ben’s Cycle has had two shops: one on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, one on the south. The north side became the Pro Shop with road and cyclocross bikes, and the south side had the recreation and commuter bikes, plus mountain bike.. more
Cross-Shooshko Cyclocross Race Coming This Saturday
The Second Annual Cross-Shooshko Cyclocross Race will be a great place to watch cyclocross, and, for the curious and brave, try out a race! Plus there will be food, beer, coffee, and bikes to try out all day, and Ben’s Cycle is hosting The Cros.. more
Biking Across America
Historian James Longhurst tells the story of bicycling in America in Bike Battles: A History of Sharing the American Road. more
Downer Super Prime Party is Great Sponsorship Opportunity
On June 27, 2015, at least 10,000 people will line the streets of Milwaukee’s east side for the pro men’s and women’s criterium in the ISCorp Downer Classic. The biggest draw—besides the race—is the Ben’s Cycle Super Prime party that brings nea.. more
Boris and Doris On the Town: Sept. 2, 2014
Moon Ride: The inaugural Polish Moon Ride, raising money for the Wisconsin Bike Federation, brought out 376 eager bicyclists. After a kickoff party at Second and Bruce, they were in no hurry more
Walker’s Koch-ed-Out Call
If you thought that Scott Walker’s war on Wisconsin workers was about the state budget, here’s yet another piece of evidence that it’s purely about politics (and Walker’s ambition). Walker took a call yesterday from someone alleg.. more
Oakhurst
Named after a town on the southern end of California gold country, Denver’s Oakhurst takes its cues from traditional bluegrass, and in their three-part harmonies, heady tempos and showy banjo and mandolin solos they demonstrate more
Tyvek w/ Aluminum Knot Eye and Pink Reason
Suggesting the proto-punk, two-chord jams of the Velvet Underground’s messy, earliest recordings, Detroit rockers Tyvek released a series of highly collectible, no-fidelity 7-inches, EPs and cassettes before cleaning up their more
Slash Goes Solo, In Good Company
Slash’s band Velvet Revolver may still be looking for the right singer, but the guitarist didn’t have the same problem while recording his self-titled solo album. He found 13 of them.He recruited a baker’s dozen vocalists, each of whom more
Sunset’s Uneven ‘Hair’ Still Holds Charm
Because the raw, organic aesthetic of the ’60s counterculture is at odds with the polished perfection of a Broadway-style musical, Hair is a very difficult show to finesse. The current production at Sunset Playhouse, directed by Ray Jivoff ... more
Milwaukee Bike Trail Guide
As summer approaches, what better way to get in shape than by hitting one of Milwaukee's pristine bike trails? Whether on bike, foot, skates or skateboard, Milwaukee gives you more than 100 miles of paved, scenic t... more
The Crossing: Huge Fall Sale at Ben’s Cycle Sept. 25-27
For 15 years, Ben’s Cycle has had two shops: one on the north side of Lincoln Avenue, one on the south. The north side became the Pro Shop with road and cyclocross bikes, and the south side had the recreation and commuter bikes, plus mountain bike.. more
Cross-Shooshko Cyclocross Race Coming This Saturday
The Second Annual Cross-Shooshko Cyclocross Race will be a great place to watch cyclocross, and, for the curious and brave, try out a race! Plus there will be food, beer, coffee, and bikes to try out all day, and Ben’s Cycle is hosting The Cros.. more
Downer Super Prime Party is Great Sponsorship Opportunity
On June 27, 2015, at least 10,000 people will line the streets of Milwaukee’s east side for the pro men’s and women’s criterium in the ISCorp Downer Classic. The biggest draw—besides the race—is the Ben’s Cycle Super Prime party that brings nea.. more