Though the occasional breeze is still brisk, the daytime temperature has grown warmer, and these days we can truly feel the spring arriving alongside our hay fever. I’m sure many of you enjoyed cherry blossom viewing at Tsuruma Park near Circles last weekend.
Whether you are waking up from hibernation wondering, "Where should I go for a ride?" or planning more aggressive rides using the strength and technique you built up by training through the cold season, it’s an exciting time!
To make sure you fully enjoy those long-awaited rides—not to mention your everyday commuting—there is something essential you need to do.
That is….
"Bicycle Cleaning!!"
Actually, during the winter, road salt and other substances in mountainous areas can easily lead to harmful grime on your bike. At the same time, it’s easy to neglect maintenance like cleaning and lubricating your chain when it’s cold outside, isn't it? Could there still be dried mud or sand from a CX race stuck on yours?
Leaving dirt on your bike can sluggishly affect performance and sometimes even shorten the lifespan of your components.
This is where chemicals come in handy to help remove that kind of grime.
Among those chemicals, we have decided to have WAKO’S, a company with nearly 50 years of history whose products we rely on every day in our own pit, host a demonstration car wash clinic here in the Circles pit zone.
【WAKO’S Car Wash Clinic】
Date: Friday, April 12, 2019
Location: Circles [google map]
Time: 1 hour starting from 18:30
Subject: Waterless bike cleaning techniques for indoors
How to use Aggressive Design Sun Protect “Fighter”
Capacity: 20 people
Fee: Free
※Please sign up at the Circles shop, via this form, by Facebook message, or by giving us a call.
This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the techniques, tips, and perhaps even some behind-the-scenes stories from chemical professionals up close, and to ask them your questions directly.
In addition, the session will be packed with content as they will also teach you the proper usage and tips for Sun Protect “Fighter”, a sunscreen for athletes released by WAKO’S own brand, Aggressive Design.
I used to think, "You don't need sunscreen until summer, right?" until just recently, but it turns out that UV radiation begins to increase around March, so it is best to take precautions even during this chilly season.
Prepare for the summer—which seems a while away but will be here before you know it—by getting your bike properly maintained and preparing yourself for year-round enjoyment, so you can have the most comfortable rides possible.
