Light as Émonda, fast as Madone, it’s the best of both worlds. What might be the worst kept secret in the bike industry has finally been revealed, Trek have offically launched the new Madone Gen 8, combining the lightweight Emonda and Aero Madone Models. First spotted under the Lidl trek team a few weeks back, the Madone Gen 8 is as light as the current Emonda and more aero than the the Gen 7 Madone…
We’re heading slightly further afield this week for the Isle of Wight Randonnee this Sunday:https://www.cycleisland.co.uk/ Its a 100km route with a lap of the whole island taking in some amazing countryside and clifftop roads, its free to enter and a great atmosphere. Even if you don’t make the Randonnee this weekend this route is well worth making the trip down to the island for, and there’s an off road route too if thats more your…
Some of the best rolling lanes accross the Kent downs, with some stabby hills to warm the legs. We love seeing you out on our routes, make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
A gentle road ride out to Reculver tower, starting in Canterbury. Head back into the city following the river through westbere marshes. We love seeing you out on our routes, make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
At a world tour level wind tunnel testing has become the norm, but the logistics of getting a whole team of riders, bikes, wheel options and kit to the testing centre can be problematic, so Lidl-Trek have looked beyond the tunnel in search of performance gains. Lidl-Trek have partnered with Aerosensor to get accurate aerodynamic data on the road rather than the wind tunnel. Aerosensor offers real-time aerodynamic drag measurement and body position monitoring without…
Brave the winds down on the Romney marsh for this 66 mile road loop. Exploring Dymchurch, New Romney, Lydd, Appledore and the military canal. Make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
Ensuring that your bike fits you properly is crucial for comfort, injury prevention and most importantly making it enjoyable to ride! If you can, we would always recommend having a professional bike fit, this a service we offer at both of our stores and its free with bike purchases in store. We’ll cover sizing and small adjustments here to make your life better on the bike. Bike fit is sometimes seen as a bit of…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen an expert gravel bike ride, with a big ascent. Take a look and let us know how you get on. TYPE: RoadSTART: AshfordFINISH: AshfordDISTANCE: 57.6 miELEVATION: 3250 ftSKILL LEVEL: Expert
Exploring by bike gives a unique and intimate perspective of the world, allowing cyclists to absorb the sights and sounds of their surroundings. Whether winding through quaint villages, traversing rolling hills, or navigating busy city streets, any journey by bicycle can become an adventure. Conquering challenging terrain, and the sense of accomplishment at the end of a day’s ride are what makes us want to explore time and time again, asking “where does that go?”…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen an expert gravel bike ride, with a big ascent. Take a look and let us know how you get on. TYPE: GravelSTART: BrabourneFINISH: BrabourneDISTANCE: 30.2 miELEVATION: 2025 ftSKILL LEVEL: Expert
