Taking time off the bike can be annoying, but rest and recovery are just as important as training. Manon and Hank tell you why and how to recover like a pro, making the most of your rest days so all your hard cycling training doesn’t go to waste!
From Bicycling.com
This week, Trek stores and participating Trek retailers will begin accepting the return of used Trek bicycles in exchange for in-store credit to buy a new bike, the company announced. The used bikes will then be refurbished and sold on the brand’s website, trekbikes.com. This will be the first manufacturer-led trade-in and refurbishment program in the bike industry.
The program, which has been named Red Barn Refresh in a nod to Trek’s storied birthplace, the Red Barn, has a lot of similarities with vehicle trade in programs and purchasing a “certified pre-owned” car.
How does it work?
Once a used bike is traded in, it will be returned to Trek in Waterloo, Wisconsin, where trained techs will repair and replace what’s needed before it is ‘certified awesome’ and resold online to people looking to score a great bike with a lower carbon footprint—and a more affordable price.
From SanDiegoMagazine.com
Pedal your way through these annual cycling adventures
By Cole Novak
Every year, San Diego hosts a multitude of biking events, races, meet-ups, and community rides that allow you to connect with fellow cycling enthusiasts through hilly terrain, coastal cruises, and speedy raceways. Whether you’re a casual two-wheeler or love a good sweat-inducing trek, here are eight annual bike events to plan for in the coming months.
Bikes and Beers San Diego
After a satisfying bike ride, there’s nothing like a cold one. Bikes and Beers is the perfect event for craft beer-loving pedalers around town. Join fellow biking and beer enthusiasts at Alesmith’s tasting room in Miramar before embarking on a 15-, 35-, or 45-mile bike loop through San Diego. The event provides riders with fuel stations, GPS turn-by-turn instructions, ride marshals, and rest stops. It all wraps up at Alesmith’s brewery for brews, live music, and a charity raffle.
Month: November
Registration Fees: Starting at $50
Where to Register: Bike Sign Up
When is an inner tube a better option than tubeless? Tubeless tyres are great for cycling, with a lot of advantages such as lower rolling resistance and excellent puncture protection. However, there are some disadvantages too. Alex and Ollie give five examples of when it would actually be best to use inner tubes on your bike instead of running a tubeless set-up.
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The Prime ‘Big Deals Day’ is yet to land, but there are already discounts out there. We’ve rounded up the best of them for you
There’s another Amazon Prime Day just around the corner. Well, it’s technically called the ‘Amazon Big Deals Day’, but it’s the same as any other Prime Day in all but name. October 10th-11th is the official event, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t already deals to be had.
Our team of deal hunters have trawled what’s already on offer, not just on Amazon but across the web too.
We’re all cyclists first and foremost here at Cyclingnews, and pride ourselves on providing solid consumer advice. We’re not going to recommend you buy any old tat just because it’s been reduced; all the products below are ones we’d happily use ourselves.
To take advantage of the Amazon cycling deals, you’ll need to be signed up for Amazon Prime. Amazon offers a free trial period for new users, so just remember to cancel your trial before the first payment is taken.
