Trek Bicycle Corporation, the company behind both Trek mountain bikes and road bikes have been known for years for their advocacy work almost as much as their quality bikes. Now, this month it is supporting some of the biggest cycling advocacy groups in the UK by lending its support to Go by Bike month for the second year running. Go by Bike Month will run at participating dealers of Trek mountain bikes and road bikes through the entire month of June and if you were thinking of getting a Trek mountain bike or road bike, now is the time to do so. When purchasing Trek mountain bikes or road bikes from participating dealers, cyclists will be offered free membership for twelve months in one of Trek’s partner advocacy organisations: the LCC or the CTC. There’s also a free cycling information pack from sustainability group Sustrans. Not only this but dealers will be giving away free helmets with the purchase of Trek mountain bikes or road bikes during the month long campaign.
The Go by Bike campaign was launched for the first time by Trek in June of last year. Its aim was to encourage people to take up cycling for commuting and leisure purposes. Now, in 2010, the campaign aims to do the same but whilst giving a little more support to those people who already cycle. This is why as well as special offers on Trek mountain bikes and road bikes; there is membership to cycling groups and information on offer this year. In giving away membership to advocacy groups, Trek hopes to support cyclists and help new cyclists to get the most out of their two wheels. Boosting the numbers of people regularly using bikes to get around has many benefits to health, finance and the environment and increased support for cyclists is always welcome. This all means of course that if you were thinking about getting Trek mountain bikes or road bikes, this is the month to do it!
There are all kinds of bikes being produced for carbon-free entertainment, such as those for the exciting and often dangerous pursuit of mountain biking. There are over twenty ranges of Trek mountain bikes for example, some of which are so technologically advanced that they even come with full-suspension.
Families use mountain bikes, as well as individuals competing in tournaments or on mountain bike trails. Lots of businesses make mountain bikes and as the name suggests, riders take the bikes into difficult terrain on purpose for fun. Bikes like Trek mountain bikes are designed to be strong, comfortable and agile, however, the safety of the bike is a primary concern. If bikes are built with safety in mind by being strong and easier to control, then riders will find difficult ground easier to deal with too – better agility from the bike therefore helps the rider stay safe.
Safety should always be encouraged because mountain biking can be a very dangerous activity. Wearing the correct helmets and other protective clothing will help keep a mountain biker safe, as well as learning to ride the bike with control.
Knowing your abilities and limits is as important as understanding the trail and terrain on which you’re biking. In mountain biking practice makes perfect – riders should make sure they have rehearsed moves before trying to attempt difficult and new trails.
It’s obvious but important to choose the correct bike in the first place. Dealers selling reputable models such as Trek mountain bikes will be able to give good advice and should be consulted when making a purchase.
It’s high likely that you could end up spending a lot of your hard-earned money on the wrong equipment if you fail to get good advice.
All mountain bikers know the importance of durability for a good mountain bike. Of course, it makes no sense paying hundreds or thousands of pounds for a bike that can’t handle tough trails.A mountain bike which shows the strain quickly isn’t going to last, so it’s not a good choice for a serious rider. For durability, riders should check out Trek mountain bikes.
Full suspension bikes, hardtails, road bikes and women’s bikes are all offered as part of trek mountain bikes’ range. Almost all of their frames are available as carbon fibre or aluminium models. The majority of experienced bikers prefer carbon fibre frames because they are lightweight.Unfortunately, with lightweight often comes the disadvantage of a bike being less durable: not so with Trek mountain bikes.
The reason Trek mountain bikes are so durable is because of the technique used in the production of their carbon fibre bikes. Optimum Compaction Low Void, or OCLV, is a process of production which was invented by Trek mountain bikes. Trek mountain bikes can boast of being the only manufacturer to use this method.
The technique means heat and pressure are applied to multidirectional layers of carbon fibre to densely compress them.This sounds incredibly complex but in reality it is just a variation on the ordinary heat treating process of the carbon fibre and resin.This technique achieves what Trek mountain bikes call ‘an optimum ratio of fibre to resin’ which maximises strength whilst minimising weight. That is to say that the technique gives the best durability to weight ratio there is.
The low void part of the name refers to the elimination of voids. Voids being the small or even microscopic gaps which can be found between layers of carbon fibre.Since it is these small gaps which are typically the source of fatigue failures, there is obviously benefit to eliminating them.
Trek mountain bikes are a big name in the sport. For the past three decades they’ve been making the most advanced bikes in the world. That’s why they’ve taken responsibility for the development of some of the best young talent on offer. Through support and sponsorship of various biking teams, Trek mountain bikes foster the talent of young bikers.
The riders who are associated with Trek mountain bikes are many and varied, from new talent to big names like Lance Armstrong. They all share two things: great talent and great support from Trek mountain bikes to make the most of that talent.
One of Trek mountain bikes’ teams is the Trek Canada Mountain Bike Race Team, which is a relatively new addition to the family. This team was formed only last year with the aim of supporting young talent as they improve. The team is going to be taking part in several events this year including the World Cup, the Canada cup and the US Pro Cross Country, meaning that they’re set to improve further on their Olympic potential. With the World Cup Championships being held in their native Canada this year there’s never been a better time to win, and Trek mountain bikes are confident that they can live the Olympic dream.
Trek mountain bikes also have a very well known road biking team, Teamradioshack, made up of 25 riders. 15 countries are represented in this one team, so there’s a good mixture of people, all sharing a common talent. This team is always on the go, competing in 50 events in ten months this season, including the Tour de France.
Finally, Trek mountain bikes are also the co-sponsor of what has been dubbed the World’s premier triathlon team.Made up of 9 of the world’s top Ironman athletes, the team is consistently successful.
Trek mountain bikes’ dedication to the biking talent of today and tomorrow shows a unique belief in the sport. This is an admirable investment into the future of the sport.It’s very refreshing to see.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the UK’s mountain bike fans always love a good gathering where they can sample fine food and drink whilst mulling over the latest developments in the biking world. It is very good news then that there will soon be a great biking event where attendees could win one of Trek mountain bikes’ new bikes, all hosted by the UK’s first official cycling city, Bristol.
The two day festival, which has been affectionately named Mudstock, is the focal point of a two week celebration of cycling and the bicycle in Bristol, recently named as England’s only official cycling city. The award of the status of cycling city led to grants which will be used to promote cycling and improve provision for cyclists within the city.
Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy demonstrations on Trek mountain bikes and other brands. Whatever your level, there will be a group ride happening to suit it.Visitors to the event will also be invited to attend talks by leading figures in mountain biking which should prove to be crowd pleasers.
The event is free to get in to and everybody is welcome, regardless of whether they are great riders or not. From beginners to pros, everyone can attend. For newcomers to the sport, the event is the perfect chance to come and learn a bit more and pick up some hints and tips.There will also be the opportunity to stock up on biking supplies as a number of brands will be offering discounted goods. There is even a raffle with a top prize of a £500 bike donated by Trek mountain bikes.
The event looks set to be very popular because the talks and demonstrations on offer are simply not to be missed. Even the chance to win a great Trek mountain bike is too good to miss. A great deal of food and drink will be on offer.Even locally produced cider is available. Additionally, throughout the fortnight there will be a variety of bike themed events, even including a bicycle themed art exhibition.