Spring is finally HERE!
The arrival of Spring means the arrival of the bicycling season, and our favorite events are back! See below for the latest information about our popular group bike rides, and mark your calendars! We hope to see you at any of our events this year! Plus, stop into our three stores to get the cycling gear you need, and your annual
Spring Tune-Up
!
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Night Rides on the Towpath Trail!
We've been riding at night on the Towpath Trail in Peninsula for
25 years, so we figure we've helped over
20,000 people enjoy riding over
200,000 miles on the most popular trail in the
Cuyahoga Valley National Park!
Our first ride of the 2019 season is
Saturday, April 13! We hope to see you there! If the weather looks questionable, you can call the store at 330-657-2209 to check if the ride is still on.
All of our Night Rides on the Towpath Trail begin at
8:00pm sharp. We suggest you plan to arrive by at least
7:30pm to have plenty of time to find parking, get yourself and your bike ready, and sign in. The ride begins and ends in the parking lot of the Century Cycles store at
1621 Main Street, Peninsula, OH 44264. Parking at the store is limited; much more parking is available at the Lock 29 Trailhead and Overflow lots north of the store on Mill Street.
Our Night Rides on the Towpath Trail are FREE and no pre-registration is needed. Bicyclists of all ages and skill levels are welcome! You must have your own bicycle, helmet, and bike headlight. The store is open before the ride starts in case you need any last-minute supplies or repairs. You must sign a waiver of responsibility to participate. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We ride about 14 miles on the car-free
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, seven miles one way and seven miles back (you can turn around sooner if you want a shorter ride). Afterwards, many people like to hang out at
The Winking Lizard Tavern next door to relive their bicycling adventures over a cold beverage.
For the complete schedule of 2019 Night Rides on the Towpath Trail, plus directions, safety & preparation tips, and photos from past rides, go to:
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Medina Sunday Road Bike Rides!
Century Cycles invites road cyclists to join us at our
Medina store for twice-monthly road bike group rides! Your own bicycle, helmet, and flashing taillight are required. No pre-registration is necessary, although a waiver must be signed. Age 18 and over only, unless accompanied by a parent. There will be two levels of rides with staggered start times:
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A Group
- a.k.a. the "Sunday Slaughter"
- 7:30am start time
- 25-30 miles
- Fast pace, between 17-20mph
- Drop ride (meaning you are on your own if you can't keep up)
- Scott Makin will be your ride leader.
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B Group
- a.k.a. the "Sunday Saunter"
- 8:00am start time
- About 20 miles
- Moderate pace, between 13-16mph
- No-Drop ride
- Cathy Kasper will be your ride leader.
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Our first ride of the season is
Sunday, April 28! For the complete schedule, go to:
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Cycling Makes Sense Fitness Rides!
This program is offered by Century Cycles in partnership with the
Medina County Park District! It's a great way for you to get out on your bicycle for a non-aggressive ride and experience the park’s wonderful multipurpose trails. Before we begin each six- to ten-mile ride,
Lynne from our
Medina store will share basic tips on how to keep you and your bike fit. Helmets are required, and you must bring your own bicycle. No pre-registration needed. Ages 12 and up. Here's the info for our first ride:
When: Tuesday, June 11, 6:30pm
We ride at a different location every time! You can find the full schedule of rides and locations at:
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Get ready for the Bike To School Challenge!
Since 2008, Century Cycles has been helping to organize this award-winning program for students in Bay Village, Rocky River, and Medina schools. During May, students ride their bikes to school and compete for chances to win prizes!
Thank you to
Mellion Orthodontics and Ron & Cathy Ross for providing the bicycles pictured above as the grand prizes for the Bike To School Challenge in all of our participating Medina-area schools! If you'd like to help out with donations of any kind and be recognized as a Bike To School Challenge sponsor, please
contact us!
Stay tuned for more details, including the participating schools, dates of the event, and our Bicycle Safety Fairs to help you and your family get ready to Bike To School!
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New Spring clothing from Pearl Izumi and Endura!
We have been receiving the Spring/Summer collections from both
Pearl Izumi and
Endura, with many new styles for both men and women in stock! Here are just two of our new favorites:
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The
Pearl Izumi Men's Select Pursuit Attack Shorts feature 8-panel Select Transfer fabric that sets the benchmark for moisture transfer, and the new Select Pursuit Chamois. And, it's now available in Navy Blue! No more boring black bike shorts, but the dark blue still provides the modesty you need.
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Whether you ride skinny tires or knobby ones, the
Endura Women's Xtract Short-Sleeve Jersey will help make your next ride more comfortable. It features fast-drying Airtex and rapid wicking fabrics that keep you comfortable in all conditions, not to mention a textured print and contrast zipper detailing for stylish looks.
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Learn about the Ohio to Erie Trail at Adventure University this Saturday
Celebrate Northeast Ohio’s outdoor recreation culture! Listen to exhibitors, local adventures, and certified professionals share inspiring stories and teach a new skill, or buy/sell gear for your next trip during the Gear Swap. This event is a partnership between
Cleveland Metroparks and
Baldwin Wallace University.
When: Saturday, March 23, 2019, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Where: Lou Higgins Center-Baldwin Wallace University, 136 E. Bagley Rd., Berea, Ohio 44017
Cost: FREE!
One of the presenters at this event will be
Kevin Madzia from the Century Cycles store in
Peninsula. Kevin will talk about the
Ohio to Erie Trail, a 326-mile bicycle route from Cincinnati to Cleveland. Included will be details about the trail and how to plan a multi-day bicycle tour on the trail. Kevin's talk will be from
12:30pm to 1:30pm. Find a complete schedule of the day's events
here.
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Ride the Chili March Metric with the Lake Erie Wheelers!
Traditionally the first organized ride to unofficially kick off the cycling season, the Chili March Metric is organized by the
Lake Erie Wheelers club. The $20 registration fee includes route maps for the 62 or 31-mile rides, a rider number, road markings, a snack stop, SAG support, and a hot chili lunch.
When: Saturday, March 30, 2019, 8:30am
Where: Lakewood Park, 14532 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107
Pre-registration is available at:
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$500 Century Cycles Gift Card Offer from Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora -- ONLY 10 DAYS REMAINING!
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In the market for a new car? Stop in to see
Jennifer Nicolai
(formerly of our
Peninsula
store) at
Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
! Take delivery of a new or used motor vehicle by March 31, 2019 and mention this promotion, and we'll send you a
$500 Century Cycles Gift Card
! Test-ride a vehicle and get a $25 Century Cycles Gift Card!
Ganley Chevrolet of Aurora
310 West Garfield Road (State Route 82)
Aurora, Ohio 44202
(330) 562-8585
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Deltrece and Diane, along with two other Cleveland-area cycling friends of theirs, were featured in
The Great Ride, a one-hour documentary about The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath Trails produced by WQED in Pittsburgh.
Watch it online soon -- streaming is available now through March 31, 2019!
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1059 N. Court St.
Medina, OH 44256
(330) 722-7119
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1621 Main St.
Peninsula, OH 44264
(330) 657-2209
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19955 Detroit Rd.
Rocky River, OH 44116
(440) 356-5705
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