It’s getting (and staying!) warm now- hallelujah! Whether you are a year round cycler or just breaking out the bike now that the weather is getting nicer, check out this Cycle Care Kit for all your tune up needs. Kit includes Stainless Steel Chrome Tin Polish (helps restore luster to metal parts of bikes) , Wash & Wax (gently cleans and applies wax to preserve painted finishes and prevent rust), Sprocket & Gear Oil (specially formulated for bicycle chains to lubricate, prevent rust and cling to the chain and sprockets for keeping the gears and chain in peak performance), Natural Insect Bug Repellent (organic ingredients discourage bugs from invading your ride). Makes a nice gift too! Cycle Care Kit- $19.95. And if you’re in the ‘hood, check out Bike NY’s Bike Fest for lots of fun family friendly activities.
Bike Fest
Saturday, April 30, 10 am – 4 pm, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Bike New York proudly announces the first-ever Five Boro Bike Fest. This free,
family-friendly event is open to the public and features live entertainment,
classes, bike repair, and an expo with demos and giveaways. The Bike Fest is
part of a fun-filled weekend that kicks off Bike Month.
Activities at Bike Fest
Bicycling “how-to” classes
10:30 Wear a helmet
10:30 Fix-a-flat
11:00 Use your gears
11:30 How to buy a bicycle
11:30 Chain maintenance
12:00 Adjust your bike for a comfortable ride
12:30 Stretching for cyclists
12:30 Fix-a-flat
1:00 Fuel up–gels, bars, beans, oh my!
1:30 How to buy a bicycle
1:30 Commute by bicycle
2:30 Use your gears
2:30 Fix-a-flat
3:00 Chain maintenance
3:30 Adjust your bike for a comfortable ride
Musical Entertainment
11:30 Bomba Yo
1:00 The Meetles
3:00 JamX Courtesy of the Jamaica Tourist Board
Cyclist Services
9:45-3:45 Valet bike parking
10:00-4:00
Bike repair
10:00-4:00 Bicycle quick check
Family Activities
10:15 Magic Al
11:00-2:00 Face painting and balloon sculpting
2:00 Looney Louie
