Global Bike's Events, Rides, Clinics and more

Global Bikes Barn Burner!

 JUNE 19th 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, details to follow...

Global Bikes EVERY Sunday Intermediate Road Ride

Sundays, 7:30am

We will be meeting at the Gilbert location, located on the NE corner of Gilbert and Gaudalupe, for our Sunday road ride.  We will be meeting at 7:30am through February, and will be meeting at 7:00 am through March.  This is an intermediate, 30-50 mile road ride.  Rides will be lead by Charlayne, a Global Bikes resident road addict.  Charlayne is an accomplished cyclist and is currently an USAC licenced CAT II racer who competes in both Road and Velodrome events.  Routes will vary week to week so please check out our meetup site for more information.  Hope to see you there!

 Monday Feb 15th at 7pm

  Basic Repair Class-FREE

An all time favorite we've been doing for a while now never gets old!  Learn the basics: flat repair, tube patching, removal of wheels, lubrication, etc!  This is a free clinic that is open to anyone!  There is no charge for this clinic!  For more information and to RSVP online please check out our meetup.com site.

El Tour de Phoenix 101

Friday Feb, 19th at 7pm, Gilbert location

Everything you ever wanted to know about El Tour!

 Global Bikes in Gilbert, will be hosting a free clinic for anyone thinking about riding in El Tour de Phoenix April 10, 2010. The clinic will be February 19, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm. This clinic will be taught by Sheila from the Perimeter Bicycling Association, the host of El Tour de Phoenix. She will cover topics such as Registration, Rules of the Ride, Course, Fees, Etiquette while participating and will open the floor to any other questions you may have.  We hope to see you there!  Please RSVP online on our meetup site.

 Girls Gone Riding!

Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:00 AM

Arizona's ONLY All-Women Bike Ride!

All dollars raised benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Where: Joe's Farm Grill, Higley and Ray roads

Fees, $40

What does the $40 get participants?
Route support, rest stop refueling, pre-ride bagels,

SAG, Global Bikes will be there with both of our SAG vehicles, goodie bag, and post-ride snack.

Registration Closing Date Sunday, February 21, 2010 @ 11:59 PM
Brief Description: Choose a casual 15-mile route, 30-mile route or do your first metric century

Register here!

More information on Girls Gone Riding here..

Connect with Girls Gone Riding  on Facebook!

Monday Feb 22nd at 7:00 pm, Chandler location

Advanced Repair Class-FREE!

Want to pick  Marc and Brennan's brains a bit?  This clinic is what you make of it.  Bring your questions regarding bicycle repair and maintenance and we will go over anything you would like!  In the past we have covered everything from brake bleeds, fork rebuilding, bottom bracket rebuilds, derailleur adjustments, and much more.  We've got plenty of bikes to work on so there is no need to have to drag your personal ride on in.  For more information or to RSVP online please check out our meetup.com site 

Saturday Feb 27th at  8:00 AM  

Intermediate MTB Ride at San Tan Regional Park 

Tim from Global Bikes Gilbert will be leading a MTB ride for the more intermediate rider. Less breaks, faster pace, and more technical areas. San Tan Mountain Regional Park offers over eight miles of trails for....check out our meetup site for more information and to RSVP online,  Hope to see you there!

Sunday Feb. 28th at 10:00 am, Gilbert location

Learn the basics of shifting-FREE!

This is one of the most requested clinics that we do! This clinic covers everything you ever wanted to know about shifting, and perhaps a bit more. If you've ever felt that your bicycle has a mind of its own when it comes to shifting, this clinic will teach you how to make every shift with precision and finesse. Come ready to learn about soft pedaling, chain ring engagement, chain alignment, and more!  For more information and to RSVP for this FREE clinic please check out our meetup.com site

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've been with events we're 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? 

Upcoming Arizona Rides and events

Arizona Bicycle Club's 2010 Wickenburg Overnight

February 20 & 21, 2010

Saddle up and head on out to Wickenburg for a fun weekend bike ride.

http://azbikeclub.com/Wick.html

 Tempe TS101 Express Bicycle Education!

February 20th, 2010 10am

 On February 20th, 2010, 10am-3pm T-BAG will host a League of American Bicyclists Traffic Skills 101 Express course at The Bicycle Cellar.  What: This shortened 5 hour comprehensive course taught by a League of American Bicyclists certified League Cycling Instructor will give you the confidence you need to ride safely and legally in traffic or on the trail.  http://www.biketempe.org/?p=665

 Hedgehog Hustle Race #3 of the MBAA 2010 race series

February 20th and 21st

Estrella Mt. Regional Park - Competition Track.  Goodyear, AZ.  Take I-10 westbound of Phoenix to Avondale Blvd (Exit #131, off I-10).  Go south, over the Gila River bridge to PIR.  Past the last gate is the entrance to the competition track parking area.  Look for the sign on the north side of the road indicating the Park Entrance.  Turn left and follow the road to the parking lot.  There is a $6 entry fee for each vehicle. click for more details.

Take the Challenge! Bike, Hike, or Run in State Trust Land designated for conservation, and help spread the message that the Preserve needs to be completed.  Hikers will experience the historic Brown’s Ranch on their 9 mile trip, riders will bike a 22 mile course past Granite Mountain and Balanced Rock and runners will race 15K past Cone Mountain. details...

Answer to the Challenge

 April 30th, May 1st and 2nd

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.

 MS-150 March 27th and 28th

150, 35, 75, and one day century options!

 The MS 150 will be here before we know it!  Have you signed up yet?  Buy a bike from Global Bikes from now until March 1st and save the $75 registration fee!  If you're not buying a bike but want to save $10 off of the MS150 registration please stop by for a $10 coupon!    Global Bikes will be out both days with our SAG vehicles helping to support the MS-150.  We are also an official packet pick-up location, and have been doing organized training rides for the MS-150 organizers.  We hope to see you out there.  This year cyclists have the option to choose between several routes. The two-day, 150-mile option will remain, and a 35-mile, 50-mile, 75-mile, and one-day century will also be available. It is our hope to attract more youth, women and more riders of all abilities in order to grow this event to its rightful place among the nation’s most successful Bike MS rides.  Please go to the MS website to learn more or, better yet, to donate to the National MS Society. 

Happy Riding!

Alan Lepak

Owner

Global Bikes