Strava wants you to dish out Kudos everywhere with new generator – Strava just launched a new Give Kudos campaign, reinforcing the idea that on social media a Kudos thumb is more powerful than a simple like. In addition to in-app tools via Instagram, now they added a new Kudos generator web tool that helps you create simple graphics to share across social media celebrating the cyclists that inspire you the most. GiveKudos.Strava.com
Where to Ride
- Ride the Big Red Gravel Run this August in Harrington, Quebec – With a backdrop of beautiful landscapes and lured on by morning snacks, catered post-ride BBQ, and craft beers, bike fanatics will descent on the Rouge River area of Quebec this August for 50 or 130km of gravel riding. The Big Red Gravel Run in its second year is limited to just 100 riders, so act fast and get in on the adventure and register at Bikereg.com. RasputitsaGravel.com
- Join Thomson Tours hitting the gravel from Barcelona to Girona this fall – We previewed Thomson’s new move into gravel tours at the start of the year, but now they have a new video to entice you. Get off the beaten path for a week from the end of September through the start of October. ThomsonBikeTours.com
Gear & Special Deals
- Save 25% off Rapha kit & gear for a limited time – Under the pretense of a ‘mid-season offer’ Rapha currently has an active coupon code giving you a chance to chop a quarter off of any full priced item. Not dice on a new . We’re not sure how long it will last, but 25% off is always a good incentive to try out a fancy new pair of bib shorts, saddle, or a shiny skinsuit. Get the discount by applying coupon code “SAVE25” at checkout. Rapha.cc
- Pack your 3T Exploro for adventure in limited XPDTN3 Scicon bag – Italian bike travel case Scicon in making a limited edition AeroComfort Road 3.0 TSA bike travel bag in XPDTN3 livery just for your 3T Exploro adventure gravel bike. Available for pre-order only in June, this 600€ limited edition soft case will be delivered mid-August. SciconBags.com
- Buy Dad a lightly used Pro bike off the back of Red Truck – When you buy a used bike from Red Truck part of the money goes to a worthy cause like World Bicycle Relief, and you get to ride away with a good deal. Find a mix of industry sample bikes & demos, some totally new bikes donated for charity fund-raising, plus bikes race by up & coming pros. RedTruck.com
- Save 30% on Fi’zi:k Link bib shorts, with saddle purchase – Fi’zi:k is calling it Link Days as they try to help riders pair a new saddle with a new co-developed pair of cycling short. Pick the combination of Fizik saddle and bib shorts perfect for your riding style. Buy the saddle, and you’ll automatically get 30% off a pair of matching Link bib shorts when you add them to your online cart. Match seat to shorts now through June 19 to get the deal. Fizik.com
Contests
- Win #1 of Urge’s 10th Anniversary helmets – Earlier today Urge Bike Products reissued a pair of their iconic helmets to celebrate their tenth anniversary. Only 300 are being made, but you can actually win the first out of the numbered series To enter go to Urge’s Facebook or Instagram for the contest rules. They also have an ongoing contest to win a signed Trailhead helmet which will be given to a liker & sharer once they get another 500 Facebook followers. UrgeBike.com
