High-Fiving and Fist Pumping! Ladies Night at Peak Cycles was a WIN!

October 31, 2013
Ladies Night at Peak Cycles

Ladies Night at Peak Cycles

Good times were had this past Monday evening at Peak Cycles Bicycle Shop! Women filled the shop to enjoy a fun and relaxing evening while making friends with new riding buddies, shopping for the new cold weather cycling apparel, and talking about our favorite subject – Bikes!  We’d like to thank all of our lady cyclist for making the evening a great success.

In case you missed it, here’s what you missed!

  • Stacy from Specialized talked with us about how bike fit is important.  Specialized Bikes focuses on comfort for their riders and use body geometry to design their bike parts, saddles and accessories (even gloves).  Good to know!
  • Next, George Mullen shared with us why a bike fit is so important. With so many different approaches to bike fits, George shared how his goal is to connect people to the bike – not fit the bike to the person!  Comfort rules!  And, George’s vast experience and approachable nature made it super easy to ask questions. You can get your bike fit questions answered too.  In fact, this time of a year is a great time to do a fit consult.
  • Finally, the evening wouldn’t have been complete without bling!  Which road bike caught our eye?  The Specialized Ruby – a great road bike. What made it so great?  It’s a comfortable ride and a comfortable fit.
  • Need a visual fix? Check out our pictures on Facebook to get a glimpse of the fun event.

A huge shout out to Shimano, Specialized, Endura and POC for the goodies, raffles, and support. And, tons of cowbell cheer to our Ladies for joining us! Sipping wine, talking bike parts, and making new riding buddies – what more could you want on a Monday night?  So, don’t miss the next one! Like us on Facebook, follow on Twitter, and stay connected on Google+.

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How to Dress for Winter Cycling – Video

October 24, 2013

How to choose winter cycling apparel?  It’s hard to know what to wear what to wear when it’s 50 degrees and sunny outside
versus 30 – 35 degrees and cloudy.  Winter riding can be a challenge!  But, with clothing that is versatile, lightweight, and easy to pack down, you can find a winter cycling wardrobe that works for you.

  • What to wear in different weather conditions?
  • Why waterproof and wind resistant clothing matters?
  • What pieces of cycling apparel are necessities: Shorts? Leggings? Arm warmers? Knee warmers? Scull cap?
  • When do you wear fleece lined clothing?  Base layers?

Depending on the type of ride, the duration of your ride, and the elements, your clothing options make the difference between a suffer fest or a great ride. We can help you at BikeParts.com for your winter clothing needs.

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Ladies Night at Peak Cycles – Monday October 28th

October 17, 2013
Ladies Night at Peak Cycles

Ladies Night at Peak Cycles

Ladies!  Are you looking for riding buddies?  Do you have questions on bike parts? Bikes? Or even what is the best cycling apparel to wear for winter riding?

Guess what? You’re in luck!  Join us for Ladies Night at Peak Cycles Monday, October 28th at 7PM.  We’ll be answering all of those questions and more.  All levels and ages are welcome – including our guy friends!  We’ve listened to what you have to say and know that when you have riding buddies to ride with, 42% of our lady cyclist say that having people to ride with would encourage them to ride more.

We also know that comfort on the bike is important. And, having confidence in changing a flat or having a little bike mechanical knowledge can go a long way towards getting on the bike for rides a little easier. That’s why we’re hosting Ladies Night at Peak Cycles.  We want our lady cyclist to have a great community of friends to ride with – confidently!   We’ll answer questions on how to ride smart, what the rules of the road are, what the differences are in mens and ladies bike geometry, what to wear when, and even share some of our favorite rides.

The best part?  We’ll have free food and drink, clinics, raffle prizes from Shimano, Specialized, Endura and POC!

Mark your calendars now!  Stop by that night of get ahead of the pack and RSVP on Facebook.  Either way, Join us for Ladies Night at Peak Cycles in Golden, Monday October 28th at 7PM.

Learn which bike is best for you. Discover the best bike parts and clothing accessories needed for fall and winter riding.  Bond with other female cyclist to share your favorite road routes, mountain bike trails, and even plan to ride together.  See you soon!

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Why Year-Round Strength Training for Cyclists Matters

October 10, 2013

strengthFor some cyclists, strength training is a welcomed part of the training process; however, for others, it is a necessary evil. Yet, to avoid injury as well as get stronger on the bike, strength training is becoming a critical aspect of year round training.

With that being said, how should you train year round?  Is it a good idea to hit the weights while racing?  Are there certain strength training exercises to accompany different aspects of the racing year?

Answering these questions, the post, Year-Round Strength Training for Cyclists  states , “one of the main goals with sport-specific strength training is to target your prime movers as well as the assistance muscles that support your prime movers. With proper strength training, each time you press on the pedal, your primary group of muscles (those that take on the majority of the load) will be stronger and have a stronger group of assisting muscles to help produce power. Since you are only as strong as your weakest link, the stronger system you build as a whole, the more potential you have for cycling specific gains.

Another major goal with strength training for cyclists is to train more muscle aerobically. This includes the muscles in your legs and the muscles in your arms and core. The more aerobically trained muscle you have, the more potential you have to clear lactic acid, and the less overall body fatigue you will experience. A weaker core and upper body that fatigues fast will result in poor form and cause you to slow no matter how strong and aerobically trained your legs are.”

From this, we can see the importance of building a stronger core through year round strength training.  But what exercises are best for more core strength?

The best way to train all parts of the body is through working with a full range of motion while strength training. A bench press, for example, will only work your arms and shoulders through a fixed range of motion. A great way to gain core strength and work full range of motion with many repetitions and longer durations is through practices that primarily use body weight such as yoga and pilates, for example. Ashtanga and power yoga are styles of yoga that are faster flowing, continuous, and challenging. Yoga is hands down one of the best way to work for aerobic strength gains throughout the entire body. Not only do you focus on many repetitions such as with pushups, squats, and lunges, you work each joint in a full range of motion while doing so, which focuses on core endurance, stability, and flexibility.

In a nutshell, a core group of muscles that fatigues less will allow you to work with increased power ranges for a longer period of time while riding a road bike or mountain bike. With more range of motion, increased flexibility, and a stronger core, you will not only feel better before, during and after each workout, you will be slightly more productive as well. The time you spend working on it now will greatly pay off throughout the entire year.

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Cash In on the 2013 Bike Sale Season

October 3, 2013
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Specialized Epic Expert- Carbon, 2013 Size Medium. Sale price $4,500!

When does bike sale season start?

NOW!

It’s that time of the year when bikes, cycling apparel, bike parts, cycling gear all go on sale across the country.  If you think redlining off the line at a race gets your heart rate going, you better think again.  We’ve got some crazy, hot mountain bike sales going on at Peak Cycles Bicycle Shop – a surefire way to get your adrenaline pumping.

Deal #1 – We are selling our demo bikes!  There are some great deals to be had on Stumpjumpers, Cambers, Epics, and so many more. Stop by to take one out for a test ride now while the weather is still good and the trails are snow free!

Deal #2 – The HOT deal
This could be your new racing machine. Specialized Epic Expert- Carbon, 2013 Size Medium.  It is priced at $4,500 a whopping discount off the regular price of $6000!  We also have the exact same bike as a demo for $4200.  Stop by and test it before it’s gone!

What if you aren’t in the market for a new bike?  Guess what?  Our daily deals offer ongoing specials for your to cash in on.  Specials range from deals on bike parts, tires, shoes, pedals, lights, and all kinds of cycling accessories.  To cash in on these deals, follow us on Twitter  or like us on Facebook.

Bonus deal – On sale now! While supplies last!! Garmin Forerunner 910XT  Get ’em while they’re hot!

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Demo Bikes On Sale Now! Ride One Today!

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