Enjoy Memorial Day!

We hope you and yours have wonderful and safe rides on Memorial Day! As we enjoy the freedom of pedaling our bicycles over hill and dale, let's remember the men and women who serve and protect our great nation.

We will be open 12-5:00pm on Memorial Day

Join us for Our Shop Rides

One of the best ways to enjoy cycling is with other enthusiasts. We can help you learn the rules and find a group suited to your abilities and goals. We have TWO weekly shop rides:

Thursdays, 5:00pm: Out Meridian Ave towards the reservoirs, turn around at Calero

Saturdays, 7:00am: 30-35 miles at moderate speeds (15-18 mph) and hills

Meet at the shop with your bike, helmet, and fluids. You'll need lights for the Thursday rides for a few more weeks. Come by a little early and we can help you get set up. No drop rides, periodic re-groups.

Welcome to La Dolce Velo

We are here to help you get the most from your ride

Stephanie, Doug, Oddessy, Jeff, Kyle, Caleb, and Stephen, Nyk and Rob (not pictured) ride their bikes every day like you. They are full of ideas, tips and insights to help you enjoy your riding experience. Come inside and meet them!

Be sure to check out our Demo program - bikes (some new ones from Leopard Cycles), saddles and wheels available for you to take for an extended spin.

Custom Build Special

The cooler months are a great time to get started on that custom build project you've been dreaming of. Put together your dream bike with the frame, wheels, components and parts that you want.

To help you get started, we'll take 20% off the components of your project - you pay regular price on the frame and wheel set.

If a new custom built set of wheels is what you are after, take 20% off the rims, hubs, spokes and other wheel parts. Call us at 1-408-244-8356 to get your project started!

Pricing and Policy: This special applies to all custom build projects begun through Dec 31, 2012. Standard store policy applies to all special orders. All custom builds are subject to standard, non-discounted labor charges.

La Dolce Velo Hours

Mon: 10am-7pm

Tue: 10am-7pm

Wed: 10am-7pm

Thu: 10am-7pm

Fri: 10am-7pm

Sat: 10am-6pm

Sun: 12pm-5pm

1280 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
(408) 244-VELO

Make sure to check out our new events calendar!

Cervelo: The Ultimate Ride!

Cervelo makes great bicycles!

Wherever you ride, Cervelo's fantastic bicycles excel. Every Cervelo features state-of-the-art materials, top-tech engineering and exceptional aerodynamics for an incredible ride. Our 2013 models are here and they are eager to get out and ride with you!. Stop by, check out our full selection and take home the perfect bike for you!

Pinarello Bicycles!

Pinarello is world renowned for their awesome road bicycles. These Italian thoroughbreds have been putting champions on podiums around the globe for decades. Swing by to see these beauties and experience the Pinarello difference firsthand!

Today's Tip

Fly A Lot? Consider A Bike Travel Case - Are you a frequent flier? Consider purchasing a bike case. While these crates are more expensive than cardboard bike boxes, they offer more protection and can be used over and over. Additionally, they include wheels on the bottom for easier toting through airports. Plus, once you own one, you might recoup some of its cost by renting it to cycling friends who travel. And, think of how cool it will look stickered up with decals from all the far-flung destinations you've ridden in.

Cycling Glossary - Word of the Day

clincher tire –: Tires that are held on rims by a mechanical fit between the edges of the tire and the edges of the rim. It’s the common tire found today on most mountain and road bikes.

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