Customise your own street style with the new ABD range of accessories and be the envy of your mates.This gear makes awesome gifts for BMX riders too!

• Hard wearing plastic composite construction
• Light weight and stylish
• Replaceable pins
• Grind anything and everything
  

• Unique designs in unique colours allowing you to customise your own style
• Anodized bar plugs included for a complete finish
  

These cool new styles are coming to a store near you early to mid march.

• In moulded’ shell makes for a far lighter weight
• Safety Standard approved
  Available in rideitall, skulls, grafitti, consumeless
  
  

In GEN III, the iBike power meter line has been completely redesigned to be easier to control and packed with even more power. Check out the features of ibike sport, ibike pro & iBike aero.

Its the 25th anniversary of Ironman New Zealand making this year’s race on March 7th the oldest international Ironman event.

(Extra) Ordinary People?

While there are definitely some superstar athletes in this gruelling event, achieving an Ironman finish is also a great life accomplishment for many “ordinary people”.

– Get an insight into 75 year old Tony Jackson or phenomanal fundraiser Peter Tinholt.

Great for Spectating

Its also not just a great day for the athletes – it can be a hugely rewarding day as a spectator as Taupo comes alive with Ironman fever.

– Event Director Jane Patterson points out the best spectator spots.

Race Day Timetable

“Watching the last runners finish can be a hugely emotional experience with a real party atmosphere” says race commentator Cameron Harper

– For a great day out check out the race time table.

“If you have neck, back, or knee pain, saddle sores, or hand or foot numbness, it may be because your bicycle doesn't fit you properly.” Says A+ Dynamic Fit System trainer Del Woodford. Good bike fit can also improve your pedalling efficiency and aerodynamics and actually make you faster. That’s why selected Avantiplus stores use the A+ Dynamic Fit System.

Here’s the basics of bike fitting to get you started…

“If you want your bike to be at its best always and last a long time you should inspect your bike every time you take it out for a ride” says Shimano Service Centre trainer Chris Wooloff. There are some quick checks to perform before heading out.

To ensure you get the most from your training you need to plan a recovery phase. Adventurer, athlete and Peak Fuel founder Mark Inglis talks about the importance of recovery to avoid over training and get the best results from your efforts. “This is where the real training occurs” says Inglis.

> London Bikers permitted to rider against the traffic
> Commuter Cycling Booming in adelaide

Noticed the fixie bike trend? It’s happening in a neighbourhood near you. Don’t know what a fixie is? It’s all about customising a fixed wheel bike that reflects your personality with colour, graphics, components, only one gear and no brakes. Alternately you can use a single speed “track” bike like the Avanti Pista, Pista Solo or Pista Pro.

Check out the weird and the wonderful things people do with bikes to make art in motion.

As Mark Inglis says, getting balanced nutrition after a big training session is critical for recovery. Multiple triathlon world cup champion Kris Gemmell knows this well and here he shares his favourite and very tasty post-training recipe.

KRIS GEMMELL

Want to train like world cup winning triathlete Kris Gemmell? Check out his training programme and vital statistics.

SUBWAY AVANTI TEAM

Subway Avanti Team continues winning streak

SAVINGS & LOANS

Savings and Loans Team dominates Tour of Wellington

CHRIS JONGEWAARD

Chris Jongewaard continues hardtail winning form

ALAN DAVIES

Specialized wins TDU

Screensaver Downloads featuring your favourite athletes

Tour down under highlights

Free riding Utah style

When beer meets cycling

Mountainbiker jumps over tour road racers

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