UPCOMING EVENTS

Did you get yours yet?

Through the end of April Global Bikes will be giving away $15 Global Bikes Gift cards to all of our friends on facebook!  All you need to do is come on down, mention the facebook promo, we confirm that our friendship exists and you've got yourself a $15 Gift Card!  To join us on facebook please click here....

(only one card per person, per household, the number of total gift cards to be used in this promotion is limited)

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April is Valley Bike Month!

Join us at an event to help celebrate.

April 17, 2010

Chandler Family Ride

The 2nd Annual Chandler Family Bike Ride is being held in conjunction with Valley Bike Month (April) and celebrates bicycling for recreation and as a way to replace automobile trips for commuting to work and other short trips. Participants will travel a 6.4-mile round trip along the Paseo Trail.

April 17, 2010

Beginner Mountain Bike Ride with Chris at San Tan Regional Park 

7 am

I'm just going to do a relaxed mountain bike ride in San Tan Mountain Park. We will probably do Goldmine trail over to Moonlight and back. It isn't too long and only one climb that will take some effort. This is a perfect opportunity to try a new bike or try mountain biking for the first time. I want to start promptly at 7 am so please be punctual. Helmet is required and don't forget water. We will meet in the main parking lot. The park charges $6 if you park a vehicle or $2 if you ride your bike in. I'm riding from my house which is about 4 miles away. If you want to park at my house please get in touch with me so I can give you directions. Otherwise look for me on a black Specialized Hard Rock.  Got to our event calendar on Meetup.com for more information.

April 18, 2010

Easy Road Ride in San Tan Valley with Chris

 7 am

 I'll be riding close to home if anyone wants to join me. I will start at the Wal-Mart on Gary Rd and Hunt Hwy. From there I will ride down Hunt to Bella Vista and turn left to Gantzel. Turn left on Gantzel, go to Empire, turn left again and head down to Wagon Wheel which is 1 1/2 miles or so past Ellsworth. We can choose to go up the little climb or just turn around and head back to Wal-Mart from there. Helmets are required and don't forget your water. This ride is about 21 flat miles without the little hill on Wagon Wheel.  Go to our event calendar on Meetup.com for more information.

April 18, 2010

Intro to Mountain Biking with Tim from Global Bikes- Usery

 8am

Just getting in Mountain Biking? This would be a great ride for you! Tim is a very experienced rider, but is extremely patient. Please join us! Usery Mountain Regional Park offers over 29 miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding. Park trails range in length from 0.2 miles to over 7 miles, and range in difficulty from easy to difficult.  RSVP online.

April 19, 2010

Basic Repair Class- Gilbert - FREE!

Taught by Dustin- 7 pm

 

We will cover:
1. What you should ride with.
2. What you need in your repair kit.
3. How to change a flat.
4. How to boot a tire.
5. Chain repair and what to look for in a weak chain.
6. Pre-Ride Checks
7. Tire pressure

 

Go to our event calendar toRSVP online.

April 24, 2010

Dirty Six Mud Run at Rawhide!

7 am

 Break out of your normal routine and do a Mud Run... The Dirty 6 Mud Run is a 6 mile themed mud run with 9 obstacles and a fantastic post party at Rawhide after the event! Grab a friend and have some fun Saturday April 24th at Rawhide in Chandler next to the Sheraton Resort and Casino off I-10.

Registration and event information is available at www.dcbadventures.com

April 24, 2010

Mesa's Bike 4 Life Event Family Ride

9 am- FREE!

Registration 9am. Ride starts 9:30am.  Ride starts at Mountain View Park 845 N. Lindsay (NE corner Lindsay and Adobe) Mesa AZ 85213. Ride is 12 miles. Starts at Mountain View Park, ride along Adobe, turn around at the Multigenerational Center and return Entertainment provided by Radio Disney Various booths and drawings.

April 24, 2010

Powerline Mountain Bike Race in Apache Junction

Only $5!

Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and race starts at 9:00.
Description: The second running of the Powerline Mountain Bike Race. The course is flat and fast. New one lap beginner’s race!
Awards: 1st 2nd and 3rd place for male and female in three age groups Junior (14-17 yrs.), Open (18-39 yrs.) and Masters (40+). Awards presented after last rider finishes.
Registration details: $5 for all age groups race day registration only at the park
Course: the course is hard pack and sand, flat and fast. Participants will race 3 laps of approx. 4.5 miles. Beginner’s race is one lap.
Contact: Parks and Recreation

480-474-5152
Email: dwilson@ajcity.net

April 25, 2010

Introduction to Mountain Biking with Tim- Usery Area 10

  FREE!

RSVP online for more information.

April 30, May 1-2, 2010

Answer to the Challenge

The Answer to the Challenge will confront you with three consecutive days of century riding. Along the way you'll be asked to do over 22,000 feet of climbing and the weather can range anywhere from cold and wet to hot and dry - and probably will. Sponsored by the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club, check out their site for more info.

May 19th, 2010

Ride of Silence in Mesa.

This ride is to mourn & honor those who've been injured or killed while cycling. The date of the event is Wednesday May 19th, at 7:00PM. check our www.rideofsilence.org for information about this worldwide event. 

Please contact Eric Hirning  with questions  evros10@gmail.com

June 19, 2010

Global Bikes Barn Burner!

 Flagstaff, AZ

Once again Global Bikes will be the title sponsor of one of  Arizona's largest Mountain Bike Events!  The Global Bikes Flagstaff Barn Burner!   The Barn Burner, June 19th,  is a 104 mile endurance mountain bike event.  The course is a 26 mile loop, and is on Forest Service roads, not technically challenging, but you are riding at altitude, in cooler weather, with cool people and camping out - what more can you ask for.  If you're interested in racing let us know as we will be putting together a few shop teams.  We will also have a few free entries that we will be raffling off, please stop in the Gilbert location to sign up for the free raffle!

Community Support

We will be out supporting the cycling community like never before this year and are getting spread pretty thin on some weekends, but hey, we like this stuff so why not!   Even as busy as we have been with events we are always looking for more ways to give back and support the cycling community.  So if you are involved with or know of a cycling event that could use some support shoot us an email, we'd be glad to lend a hand any way we can!  We can help out with: bike rodeos, bmx shows, S.A.G. support, tech support, Boy Scout cycling badges, private repair clinics for ride groups, we're even open to lending out our floor space for your cycling related clinics.  This is the way we give back, never a charge.  Let us know what we can help you with?  What would you like us to offer? 

Test the Best!

Have you ever wanted to try out Specialized Bike on your own favorite trail or ride?  We have a test bike program that's designed to get the latest and greatest Specialized bikes into the hands of riders!  We just got a 2010 Epic Comp 29er in and also have bikes from Specialized's Roubaix and Tarmac family.  Typically we charge $60 daily for the rental, however now through April 30th we will be waiving the $60 charge to all email list members!  Stop by to reserve your bike!   One day only please.

Riding Tip #168-Handle Bars

Because your hands do a lot of the work while you’re riding, they’re prone to fatigue, even damage. Most problems can be prevented by frequently changing hand positions. One of the great advantages of the drop-style handlebar that’s found on many road and touring bicycles is that it provides many different grips. It’s possible to grab on the drops, on the tops, on the brake lever hoods and elsewhere. Every ten minutes in fact, you should take another hand position. This will alleviate pressure on the nerves in the palms that can cause numbness and tingling, while helping to keep your upper body relaxed.

There are fewer options on mountain-style handlebars and other upright designs. If you have bar ends, use them. And don’t rule out gripping portions of the bar just because they’re bare metal. If there’s a place to rest your hands safely (always maintain a secure grip), by all means move them there occasionally for a change.

Bike humor

While crossing the US-Mexican border on his bicycle, the man was stopped by a guard who pointed to two sacks the man had on his shoulders. "What's in the bags?", asked the guard. "Sand," said the cyclist. "Get them off - we'll take a look," said the guard. The Cyclist did as he was told, emptied the bags, and proving they contained nothing but sand, reloaded the bags, put them on his shoulders and continued across the border. Two weeks later, the same thing happened. Again the guard demanded to see the two bags, which again contained nothing but sand. This went on every week for six months, until one day the cyclist with the sand bags failed to appear. A few days later, the guard happened to meet the cyclist downtown. "Say friend, you sure had us crazy", said the guard. "We knew you were smuggling something across the border. I won't say a word - but have you been smuggling?"    "Bicycles!"

Special offers!!

Now through the end of Aprill Global Bikes will be offering the following promotions.........

• All bikes qualify for 12 months Same as Cash Financing!!  (a.o.c. contact store for details)
• 20% off all service work!!
• 10% off of all in stock BMX bikes!  (MSRP-10%=sale price)
• Fall/Winter Riding Gear 40% off!
• $15 Gift card to all of our facebook friends!

 The Maps are Done!!

Last Minute Addition.... The Global Bikes Maps are done!  We now have the best collection of MTB maps ever map for the Phoenix area!  Available only at Global Bikes!  Check out lower res. copies online or stop on by to buy high res. copies for only $2.  http://www.globalbikesbikeshop.com/phoenixmtbmaps.html

Happy Riding!

Alan Lepak

Owner

Global Bikes