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  1. C+A Global Adds Saris to Brand Lineup C+A Will Utilize Proven Manufacturing Experience to Revitalize and Further Develop the Brand Madison, WI – C+A Global, a leading worldwide manufacturer and online retailer of consumer products and electronics, alongside its sister company, Saris Equipment, LLC, finalized the acquisition of Saris, a long-time manufacturer of world-class bike racks, bike trainers, bike storage racks, as well as public bike systems and infrastructure. By leveraging its impressive manufacturing and sales backgr...
  2. MHS Now Carries Up to 80lb. Bikes and is RV Approved We are excited to announce that our Saris MHS (Modular Hitch System) Bike Rack now boasts an increased bike-weight capacity of up to 80 pounds in certain configurations, making it the perfect solution for e-bike enthusiasts and those with heavier bikes. Additionally, having passed our rigorous testing across multiple models and all three classes of RVs, the 2-bike configuration of MHS DUO bike trays is now RV compatible, giving road warriors even more freedom to travel with their bikes, leavi...
  3. Does This Bike Rack Fit My Car? The most frequently asked question we get is some version of: does this bike rack fit my car? The simple answer to this question, especially when it comes to trunk racks, is: check the Saris Fit Guide. The longer answer is a technical one, as it’s specific to each rack-to-car combo. The fit of a trunk rack has to do with a handful of variables, including: How the rack connects to the car How the bike weight load is supported The shape of the trunk and bumper size The materials used to ma...
  4. May the Best Exerciser Win: Tips for Virtual Racing By Lindsay Goldman, professional cyclist for Hagens Berman | Supermint My first bike race was on a mountain bike, and I distinctly remember thinking, “This is horrible; it’s taking something fun and making it hard, painful work. Why would anybody do this on purpose?!?” Then I became a professional cyclist. Fast forward 12 years to February, when I did my first Zwift race as part of the inaugural KISS Super League that brings together professional women’s teams from around the world to compete...
  5. Veterans and First Responders Connect Through Biking Project Hero is a groundbreaking national non-profit organization dedicated to helping Veterans and First Responders affected by PTSD, TBI, and injury achieve rehabilitation, recovery, and resilience in their daily lives. The organization also builds and provides adaptive bikes to physically-challenged and injured Veterans and First Responders and founded the Project Hero Institute for Mental Health to support clinical research programs in 2016. Challenge rides started when a recreatio...
  6. Feeling the Flow at the IMBA World Summit Article originally published on Saris Parking By Andy Lambert, Bike FixationIf you've never heard the term "Oz Trails" before, chances are you're like me and had no idea that the Northwest Arkansas region is quickly becoming a hot spot destination for mountain bikers seeking a hidden gem. This region boasts 260 miles of paved and single track trails, much of which is accessible just minutes from the various downtowns in the upper northwest region of the Razorback State.Home...
  7. Unleash Your Cycling Potential with the Saris H3 Plus Direct Drive Indoor Bike Trainer Indoor cycling is now a part of nearly every cyclist's training routine. It's a great way to stay on the bike when cold weather, dark nights of winter, limited time, or any other obstacle might be in your way. And for the ultimate indoor riding experience, there's the H3 Plus Direct Drive Smart Indoor Bike Trainer. For cycling enthusiasts, this trainer offers an immersive and challenging experience that bridges the gap between outdoor rides and indoor training. In this blog post, ...
  8. How to Turn a CycleOps Yellow Bike Trainer into a Zwift-Ready Machine When it comes to off-season training, every athlete has their own preference on what bike they ride, when they hop on the saddle and which type of bike trainer to use indoors. That’s why we manufacture bicycle trainers that range from the basic, entry-level trainers to the smart units trusted by professional triathletes and pro teams like Trek-Segafredo. Equipment preferences aside, there’s a new common ground: the desire to ride with an indoor cycling application. Here’s a step-by-step guide...
  9. Pro-Worthy Workout: 8 x 10 with Laura Siddall By Laura Siddall, Professional TriathleteOne of the sessions I used several times in the last few months combines a mix of cadence, power and the relative HR response and stresses. I have a love/hate relationship with this workout, because the higher cadence is not natural for me and can be really uncomfortable. Yet, doing this work is key to developing and expanding my tools for riding, and is something I can implement through terrain and physical resource management on race day. The workout...
  10. Preparing for a Fall DK200 By: George Piepgras, Junior Cyclist Under normal circumstances the following is the blog post I was hoping to write: I am really excited to share that I will be racing DK200 again this year! Last year I had the opportunity to race DK after winning the Saris drawing for the event. This year, while I hope to improve on my performance, I am most excited just to get to experience the amazing DK energy again. I spent the majority of last Fall racing cyclocross all around the US at Junior UCI...
  11. Optimizing Indoors: Saris NoPinz Team Tips for Going Fast Virtually with the H3 Smart Trainer Since the first-time bikes were raced, cyclists have turned over every stone in search of marginal gains, tinkering with a seemingly endless list of components, apparel, and techniques to go as fast as possible at the lowest cost of effort. From the moment the Saris NoPinz team began racing competitively indoors, their search for the optimal indoor setup began. It’s no secret that many cyclists loathe the indoor trainer. Flashbacks to lagoons of sweat pooled on the basement floor while we p...
  12. Road Diaries: 2 Weeks with the SuperClamp EX Hitch Rack Extensive user testing is a key part of every Saris rack genesis story. From relentless hours on the shaker to real miles logged on the road, our racks must pass each test with flying colors to ensure it stands up to our rigorous standards and lifetime warranty.Last spring we sent Brian in Sales on a road trip with our then soon-to-be-released SuperClamp EX. Here Brian takes you along for the two-week getaway for an up-close and personal look at what it means to be a product tester. And we’re...
  13. Practical Strength Training for Cyclists By: Lee Unwin, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Most cyclists realize that strength training plays a crucial role in increasing their cycling performance. However, if the idea of spending time lifting weights is just too painful to think about, this article may be for you. Below I demonstrate the most important exercises you need for increasing your cycling performance and break down how to perform these motions in a cycling specific manner. Down Stroke: Q...
  14. Santa Cycle Rampage Recap Thousands of Cycling Santas invaded the City of Milwaukee Saturday, December 7, 2019 for the Wisconsin Bike Fed’s annual Santa Cycle Rampage. The Milwaukee event is arguably the largest Santa Rampage in the world, with police estimating 2,500 Santas taking part.Santas gathered early in the morning at meet-up locations throughout the city and traveled to the ride start at 69th and North Ave in Wauwatosa. At 9:30 a.m. sharp the Santas were unleashed, turning ...
  15. From Minneapolis to the Putrajaya Lake By: Andy Lambert, Global Sales Manager From the bush fire in Australia to the flooding in Venice, the impacts of the global climate crisis are being realized before our eyes. Great Thunberg’ s book uses the title “Our House Is on Fire” and this isn’t hyperbole, our planet is literally burning up (while glaciers melt) and we need to start acting like it. One way you can act is by choosing your bicycle for transportation any chance you get.We at Saris Infrastructure look at the places we live ...
  16. Morning Warnings © Joe Friel 2017An excerpt from Joe Friel's book, The Cyclists's Training Bible, 5th Edition (Velo Press, 2018).Even with sophisticated recovery-measuring devices, apps, and software it still comes down to paying close attention to how you are feeling. So far there is really no device that tops this. While the above tools could give you a fairly good idea of how fatigued you are, it's still important that you know how you are feeling based on the 0-to-10 fatigue scale every day. T...