- 4th Annual Bike the Branches is just around the corner – In just over a month, on May 7th join the fun to show your support for the Brooklyn Public Library and experience Brooklyn’s culture, neighborhoods, and network of 60 local libraries by bike. Discover something new along the way or at the block party at the Central branch, or in the individual libraries along the way. With routes and events for all ages, this family-friendly event will both get people on bikes and promote more reading, win-win. Register now at: BrooklynPublicLibrary.org…
Events
- Register for the Chris King Gourmet Century – Chris King has enjoyed the company at past Gourmet Centuries and has more in store this year. Gourmet Century has expanded with three events across the US, plus a return to Japan. Each event features its own guest chef, plus the series own house chef, with food to compliment the best riding each region has to offer. Registration opened today, so act fast as the events tend to sell out fast. GourmetCentury.com
Gear
- Pure Fix goes Bylt, with a new adaptable way to order a bike online – Pure Fix thinks that buying a bike online needed a revamp. So their new Bylt program brings together online custom bike spec with fast and pro shop expertise. With three levels of service, your bike can be delivered fully assembled by a local mechanic, tuned up, dialed in, and ready to ride. Or pick up your bike completely assembled from your local bike shop and enjoy all the perks that buying from a bike shop entails (service, tune-ups, etc…). Or go the classic DIY route and do the wrenching yourself. PureFixCycles.com
- Sit on a Fabric saddle and find the right fit – In North America Fabric is letting new riders test out their range. Try a saddle for up to two months and if you aren’t satisfied with its comfort, Fabric will work with you to get you on another saddle in their range to make sure you ride away happy. Fabric.cc
Maintenance
- Get some work done on your bike in Colorado with Velofix – If you are in Fort Collin, new Velofix franchiser Trent Newcomer will be happy to help you out. Velofix has another dozen mobile shops rolling out across Colorado in the next few months, covering the Denver, Fort Collins, and Boulder areas. Velofix.com
