Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Tech Talk: Road Bikes vs. Gravel Bikes - What's the difference?

 


Gravel bikes are all the rage lately, but what’s the difference between a gravel bike and a traditional road bicycle? Find out in this Tech Talk article on our website!

Tech Talk: Road Bikes vs. Gravel Bikes - What's the difference?

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Giant Recon TL100/TL200 Tail Lights work GREAT with the Giant & Liv Path MIPS Helmets!

 

Attach a tail light to your helmet easily and securely to your bicycle helmet, using the Giant Recon TL 100 or Recon TL200 lights, an optional mounting bracket, and compatible helmets, such as the Giant Path MIPS and Liv Path MIPS!

Wednesday, May 4, 2022


We had a GREAT time talking to our east-side friends and customers at the Best of the East Party last week, and we're also a finalist for Cleveland Magazine's Best of the West! Join us for that party on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Crocker Park in Westlake! Get advance tickets at:

Best of the West 2022

Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Join our Bike Travel Weekend Trip!

 

We are one month away from Bike Travel Weekend! Join Century Cycles on June 4, 2022 for our Bike Camp-Out Ride! If this would be your first time at bicycle touring, apply for our Bike Travel Weekend Scholarship! Find details and register at:

centurycycles.com/for/BikeTravelWeekend

Monday, May 2, 2022

We are proud to be a sponsor of Elevation 2022!


Century Cycles is proud to be a sponsor of the 2022 Elevation event in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park! This fun and popular event features food, drink, hikes, live music, s'mores, and MORE!

  • When: Friday, June 24, 2022, 6:30 - 11:00pm
  • Where: Ledges Shelter, 701 Truxell Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264
The event is a fundraiser for the park, organized by the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Details and tickets can be found here:

Sunday, May 1, 2022

Happy National Bike Month! The Medina Bike To School Challenge starts tomorrow!

 

Today (Sunday, May 1, 2022) marks the start of National Bike Month, and the Medina Bike To School Challenge starts tomorrow! Check out the flyer above for the schedule of events at the NINE school that are participating.

Good luck to all of the students, and THANK YOU to all of the hard-working school staff and our sponsors!

Saturday, April 30, 2022

New RideSpot Feature: Connect your Strava account

 

Tomorrow (Saturday, May 1, 2022) is National Bike Month!

The RideSpot App from PeopleforBikes.org lets you join National Bike Month Challenges and other events to earn patches, stickers, and other FREE prizes. Now it's even easier to track your rides and earn points towards your challenges.

For users of the popular Strava ride tracking app, you can connect your Strava and RideSpot accounts so that your rides tracked on Strava are automatically uploaded to your RideSpot account! Learn more here:

RideSpot and Strava Integration FAQ


Friday, April 29, 2022

Eat Wings, Raise Funds for MS at Buffalo Wild Wings


Eat at Buffalo Wild Wings in Cleveland Heights, Massillon, Medina, or Strongsville from 4-9pm on May 18, June 16, and July 20 (2022), show the ticket above or the flyer below, and BWW will donate 15% of your total bill (excluding tax, gratuity, alcohol, and promotional discounts) to Team Left Hand/Century Cycles in support our fundraising efforts for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society!



Wednesday, April 27, 2022

I just bought a new bicycle. Now what?


You just bought a new bicycle. Now what?

You may have a hundred questions, or you may not know that you need to be asking questions ... either way, Century Cycles has the answers you're looking for right here about how to best enjoy your new bike and keep it running reliably for years to come:

centurycycles.com/for/NewBikeDay

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Kick-Off Event for the 2022 Medina Bike To School Challenge

Want to learn more about the 2022 Medina Bike To School Challenge? Then join us with Medina City Schools as they host the first annual Medina BTS Challenge Kick-off Party at Garfield Elementary School on Thursday, April 28th from 6pm - 8pm! See the schedule of events in this flyer:



Sunday, April 24, 2022

Thursday, April 21, 2022

When should you replace your bicycle helmet?


When should you replace your bicycle helmet? If you've been involved in a crash, then you should replace it immediately. There may be damage to the internal structure that is not evident from the outside, but could affect the helmet's ability to protect your head.

Otherwise, the time frame for replacing your bike helmet is affected by many factors, including age, exposure to sunlight and heat, storage conditions, and more. Consumer Reports talked to their own testers, manufacturers, and others to come up some recommendations in this article:

When You Really Need to Replace Your Bike Helmet

One of their top helmet recommendations is one of our best-sellers here at Century Cycles, the Giro Register MIPS!

Wednesday, April 20, 2022

5 Tips: Commuting by Bicycle

 

With gasoline prices all over the place lately, maybe it's time to give bike commuting another thought (if you're not already doing it)? Check out our 5 Tips for Commuting by Bicycle here: 

https://centurycycles.com/tips/5-tips-commuting-by-bicycle-pg3247.htm

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Medina Sunday Road Bike Rides - 2022 Schedule

 

Century Cycles invites road cyclists to join us for our monthly Sunday Group Road Bike Rides at our Medina location! Your own bicycle, helmet, and flashing taillight are required. No pre-registration is necessary; however, you will need to sign a waiver. The ride will take place on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Start time is 8:00am.

The rides are moderately paced, averaging anywhere between 13-16mph. This group will be riding 20 miles and is a no-drop ride (meaning that nobody is left behind if they can't always keep up).

You'll have help in case you get a flat tire or anything, but you should have what you need to be self-sufficient: water/sports drink, spare tube, tire levers, pump, and a mobile phone. Cathy Kasper is your ride leader.

Sunday, May 15
Sunday, June 19
Sunday, July 17
Sunday, August 21
Sunday, September 18

All rides start at 8:00am.

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This information is also available on our website at: centurycycles.com/for/MedinaSundayRoadRides