Specialized Ginza, bringing cycling innovation into the core of Tokyo – In the middle of bustling Tokyo – home to 9 million people – Specialized just opened a rider experience focused concept store in Ginza. Directly in Tokyo’s business center, they aim to reinforce a performance cycling culture in the heart of the city. Besides product, Specialized Ginza will bring Retül Fits, stories on the leading edge of bicycle development, and an interactive customizing service for bikes and clothing.
Where to ride
- Vail Outlier Expands Demo, Enduro – Adds Gravel – Organizers of Vail, CO’s Outlier Offroad Festival have announced significant additions to their annual event. Held during the week between Reno’s Interbike and Moab’s Outerbike, Outlier 2018 features an expanded expo, an additional day of enduro riding, gravel riding, and an e-bike adventure, plus a weekend long vertical challenge to combine disciplines. Take the chance to join one of the best consumer bike demos in the country, in a riding destination hard to beat. Full detail on all parts of the event at: Outlier.bike
Gear News
- CyclingCeramic joins forces with Squirt – To make the most of its racing chains, CyclingCeramic has chosen to partner with the best lubricant manufacturer – Squirt.
“Hunting for speed in today’s cycling day-and-age has become a common goal for any
competitive cyclist, and saving watts is by now possible through careful selection of
purpose-made components and watt-saving chain lubricants.” CyclingCeramic.com
Contests
- Donate to the trails, win an Ibis – Santa Cruz is a world famous riding destination with over 220+ miles of official trails. Yet less than 40 of those are open to mountain bikes. Mountain Bikers of Santa Cruz (MBOSC) is trying to change that. To help make Santa Cruz a better place to ride, Ibis has partnered with MBOSC to raffle off an Ibis of your choice. For every $5 you Ante Up for Trails, you’ll be entered into the drawing. MBOSC.givingfuel.com
- Just win a Prophecy Cycles Magura/Oracle hardtail – No donations necessary. Prophecy Cycles is offering up an online sweepstakes to win a custom-made Prophecy Oracle all-wheel size trail hardtail with Magura components. Enter from now, but you’ll have to wait til September to see if you won. Prophecy.bike
Hot deals!
- 20% off your next purchase from Ceetec – Lightweight Swiss carbon and machined alloy component maker Ceetec has pushed a discount code to our readers good for the next week. Need an ultra light seatpost or handlebar or rims? Or maybe the same 1x XC chain guide the pros use? Use code “Spring18” to get 20% off your next order until May 10. Ceetec.ch
