May 2023

Metro can help you get around during National Bike Month in May

May is National Bike Month — which is right around the corner! Join Metro to learn more about the many benefits of cycling as we embrace this sustainable and healthy way to get to work – or anywhere you need to go.

Bike Week is May 15-19 and Bike Day is Thursday, May 18. There are lots of special promotions, contests and events to encourage people to bike to work—or even just to their nearby transit stop.

Did you know? All Metro buses include front loading bike racks, and that you can bring your bicycle on board Metro Rail? Even better, Metro will commemorate Bike Month by offering free rides to all commuters on Bike Day, Thursday, May 18, on all Metro buses and trains – no tapping required!

You Can Win Prizes! Employees that commute by bicycle have a chance to win some great prizes! Throughout the entire month of May, commuters simply log onto ridematch.info, set up a profile, and then track your bicycle trips on the Commute Calendar. The more often you bike, the more chances you have to win. Special thanks to our Bike Month sponsors: Around the Cycle, Electric Bike Company, and Unchained Bicycle Garage for their prizes, including helmets, bicycle locks, gift cards and more! Another sponsor, Kali Protectives, is offering a 30% discount to all bicycle commuters during May – use promo code SHAREDMOBILITY30 at checkout.

 

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The 6 BEST Cycling Upgrades!

What are the BEST bike upgrades you can make to your cycling? Finding some extra speed, but also keeping the comfort! Manon & Conor are here to help you with your next big upgrade…and they might not be what you think! 🤔

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Best bike travel cases 2023: Bags, boxes and cases that will protect your bike when you fly with it

From CyclingNews.com

By Colin Levitch

The best bike boxes and travel cases these days are incredibly well-designed. Many cyclists travel abroad with their bikes for holidays or to compete. This means flying with your bike which can be a daunting proposition. Most of us have heard horror stories of riders opening their bike bags to find a damaged bike inside after a flight. Choosing the right bike travel case or box will ensure your bike is protected and will make your journey easier, meaning you can relax and just enjoy riding.

Another thing you might want to consider while travelling with your bike is an insurance option. Even with one of the best travel bike travel cases things do occasionally happen. We have a list of the best bike insurance options, some of which cover your bike even when travelling, so if the unthinkable happens and your bike doesn’t arrive in one piece, you’ll want to have insurance in place to help ease the blow.

You might also want to check out our list of the best bike torque wrenches. Modern bike components have specific torque specs and some of the options on our list will require some disassembly of your bike before use. Don’t get caught at your destination without the tools you need to ensure your bike goes back together exactly how it’s meant to. With those considerations in mind, please keep reading to see our list of the best bike travel cases and the best bike travel bags available today.

 

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EF Education-EasyPost will race Giro d’Italia in recycled Rapha kit

From BikeRadar.com

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EF Education-EasyPost will switch to a 72 per cent recycled Rapha kit for the Giro d’Italia, adding yellow to the team’s already colourful wardrobe.

The new EF Giro Switch-Out kit is much less pink than the strip the WorldTour teamhas ridden in the 2023 season.

This is to avoid clashing with the Maglia Rosa – the general classification leader’s jersey at the Giro d’Italia.

It follows previous switch-out kits used by the team at the race, including 2021’s Euphoria kit and the duck-themed collaboration with Palace skateboards.

From pink to yellow

Rapha has swapped the lighter shade of pink on the front for yellow, and tinted the sleeves lime and dark green.

The top half of the back is also yellow and sits above an orange strip with two recycling logos.

The bib shorts use the same dark green as the jersey and two different shades of blue.

 

Image courtesy of Rapha

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3D Printed Saddles – How Are They Made?

3D-printed saddles, what are they and how are they made! With the help of our friends at Selle Italia, they’ve invited Alex to find out and show you the process of how we end up with a saddle just like this! What do you make of 3D-printed saddles?

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Best cycling bib shorts 2023 – the top picks to keep you comfortable in the saddle

From Road.cc

by MAT BRETT

Ride for longer and in more comfort with the best cycling bib shorts for every budget

A good pair of cycling bib shorts is the most important item in a cyclist’s wardrobe. Find the right pair for you with this definitive road.cc guide. Our male and female testers have logged thousands upon thousands of miles in the saddle to find out which shorts really are the best.

With shoulder straps to hold them in place and a pad to prevent chafing, cycling bib shorts made from a Lycra-blend fabric are very comfortable for long rides.

As you’d probably expect, more expensive shorts generally perform better in that they tend to be more comfortable for longer, but there are some bargain exceptions so don’t rule out cheaper options.

Winter cycling bib shorts are made from thicker, warmer fabrics, often with water-repellency built in. If you don’t want to ride with exposed skin, you can team them up with some of the best leg warmers.

Cycling bib shorts for women are cut for the female anatomy and often have straps designed to make toilet breaks easier.

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Metro can help you get around during National Bike Month in May

May is National Bike Month — which is right around the corner! Join Metro to learn more about the many benefits of cycling as we embrace this sustainable and healthy way to get to work – or anywhere you need to go.

Bike Week is May 15-19 and Bike Day is Thursday, May 18. There are lots of special promotions, contests and events to encourage people to bike to work—or even just to their nearby transit stop.

Did you know? All Metro buses include front loading bike racks, and that you can bring your bicycle on board Metro Rail? Even better, Metro will commemorate Bike Month by offering free rides to all commuters on Bike Day, Thursday, May 18, on all Metro buses and trains – no tapping required!

 

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