Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Temporary Towpath Trail closure in CVNP

ALERT! Starting Tuesday, February 19, 2019, a section of the Towpath Trail within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park will be CLOSED as workers replace a culvert. The new culvert will allow the Stanford Run creek to flow into the Cuyahoga River.

The affected area of the trail is 1/2 mile north of Boston Mills Road and 1 mile south of Highland Road. The closure is expected to last for 21 days. Please respect the closure for your safety.

Friday, February 15, 2019

Be the boss of your next ride with the Presta vs. Schrader t-shirt

Every bike ride has that one person who helps everyone else inflate their tires. Expedite the process by pointing to your t-shirt and asking, "Which one do you have?"

This helpful item educates your fellow riders on one of the most misunderstood aspects of bicycle mechanics -- the presta valve versus the schrader valve. Weren't sure of the difference before? Now you know!

Available by special-order in any of the three Northeast Ohio Century Cycles stores (Medina, Peninsula, and Rocky River). Just $24.99 each, but you can also take 20% OFF with our Winter Sale through February 28, 2019! Unisex sizes SM, MD, LG, XL, 2XL.

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Show your bicycle some LOVE with a Tune-Up!

Happy Valentine's Day! Show your bicycle some love and be ready when the Spring weather breaks - get a full tune-up!

We're offering our biggest discounts EVER on bicycle tune-ups through February 28, 2019! Take $15 OFF Tune-Up Service Package #1, or $30 OFF Tune-Up Service Package #2! Plus, with our Winter Sale, you'll get 20% OFF any needed parts!

No appointment is needed; just bring your bike into your nearest Century Cycles store (Medina, Peninsula, or Rocky River), and we'll provide a free estimate of the required cost and time. See centurycycles.com/for/tuneups for a description of what's included in each Tune-Up Service Package.


Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Cleveland Metroparks Road Safety Campaign

The Cleveland Metroparks is launching a road safety campaign in the Spring of 2019, and the first piece is the flyer above, which highlights some of the rights and responsibilities of both bicyclists and drivers. We've got FREE printed copies of this flyer available in all three Century Cycles stores (Medina, Peninsula, and Rocky River)!

Saturday, February 9, 2019

Escape from NYC on the Giant Revolt


Giant Bicycles recently teamed up with Peloton Magazine and three local cyclists in New York City to put the Giant Revolt to the test on the local streets and trails. This new all-road bicycle handled it all with ease, and it would be just as at-home of the mean streets of Cleveland, Akron, or even Medina!

We've got the Giant Revolt Advanced 2 in stock (size Medium) in the Century Cycles store in Rocky River. Come check it out!

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Century Cycles is a Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite

Thank you to your friends and neighbors in Medina, Peninsula, and Rocky River for naming all three Century Cycles stores a Nextdoor Neighborhood favorite in each of the communities we serve!

Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Thule T2 Pro XT: "Best Bike Rack Overall"

Looking for a the most durable, versatile, and easy-to-use rack to carry your bicycles on your car? Look no further than the Thule T2 Pro XT, and look no further than Century Cycles, as we've got it IN STOCK!

The Thule T2 Pro XT comes in versions for 1.25-inch and 2-inch hitch receivers. The hitch insert installs and locks into place with a tool-free mechanism, plus there are integrated cable lock that secure your bikes to the rack. The rack is compatible with almost every bicycle out there, from road bikes to fat bikes! It tilts down when in use for access to your trunk or rear hatch.

The Thule T2 Pro XT is the best of the best bike rack. But, don't take our word for it!

"It's uncommon for a bike rack to elicit awe, but the T2 Pro has a series of features that make it, well, awesome."
-- BICYCLING magazine​

"Hitch racks are the best way to carry bikes, and Thule's top of the line T2 Pro XT is a staff favorite."
-- Outside Magazine​

"Offers best-in-class features in a very user-friendly build."
-- Gear Patrol​

"A category-leading rack and the winner of our Editor's Choice award. No other rack is as versatile and easy to use."
-- OutdoorGearLab​

"It's a premium platform hitch bike rack that hosts a tool-free attachment, tilting capabilities for both easy storage or rear of vehicle access when in use."
-- HiConsumption​

"Versatility and simplicity are what set the Thule T2 Pro XT bike rack apart from other alternatives. Best Bike Rack Overall."
-- Business Insider​

"The Hulk of hitch racks."
-- Adventure Sports Network​