The most recent piece of legislation supported by the Bike Caucus is Congressman Earl Blumenauer’s Bicycle Commuter Act, which allows employers to offer a fringe benefit of $20 per month for employees for the purchase of a bicycle and any bicycle improvements, repairs, or storage costs.

Congressman Earl Blumenauer

How the Legislation Works:

• For employees who regularly commute to work by bicycle, employers may offset the costs of bicycle purchase, improvement, repair, and storage at the rate of $20 per month.  Based on how the employer chooses to offer the benefits, the employee may bring receipts to be reimbursed, may sign up for regular monthly payments, or devise some sort of voucher system with their employer.
• Bike commuters are not allowed to receive transit or parking benefits in addition to the bike benefit.
• The bike commuter benefit can be provided by employers beginning January 1, 2009.

More information about the Bicycle Commuter Act »

Come join us for a road ride this Wednesday from the shop. Starting this Wednesday, we will close shop from 1:30 until 4:00 and head out for a ride.  If you are having trouble finding time to ride with daylights savings, this can be a perfect chance to jump start your winter riding.

While off-the-shelf bikes make sense for many riders in terms of fit and price, serious cyclists want a more personal relationship with their machine. Here at Suck Creek, we’ve been building custom bikes for our dedicated customers for over 10 years.

1. We’ll use our Fit Kit expertise to get a good baseline of measurements for a frame and cockpit that will respond to your every input…
2. We’ll discuss your riding style and terrain preferences…
3. Then we’ll take you for a ride on our favorite trails or asphalt and get a little more info and insight into your skills and needs…

After we understand your physical and psychological needs, we’ll recommend frames from our many stock and custom vendors, then begin working on a budget for finishes, gruppo and components to round out your ride.

• Schedule a demo »

Retro Rides, Make-Overs and Commuter Cruisers

If you’re not in the market for a brand-spanking new bike, maybe we can interest you in a refurbished retro ride… you’ll see a lot of our retro fixies and commuter bikes around town… maybe you even have some old frames or parts you’d like to get rid of… let’s talk!

• Request a re-CYCLE »

2009 Catalogs Are Out Now!