DrHon Demo Day 2013

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

DrHon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop Too! Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

On the 9th March 2013, the inaugural DrHon Demo Day 2013 was launched at My Bike Shop Too! in collaboration with Speedmatrix Pte Ltd, with an astounding turn out of 50 participants for this memorable event. A subsequent DDD 2013 was also held on 30th March 2013 at My Bike Shop @ Jalan Mas Puteh too!

DrHon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

DrHon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop. Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

anniversary

2013 marks the 30th Anniversary of Dahon bikes and is commemorated by the launch of their special collection, DrHon.

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Our customers were treated to an eye-opening preview of 13 promising DrHon models (courtesy of Speedmatrix) amongst which, included the much-anticipated Visc P18, Vitesse D8 and the Jifo. Amidst the anticipation, our customers were also given a modest door gift as a token of our appreciation.

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

During the two hour event, customers had plenty of opportunities to take these demo bikes for a spin around the estate, try out the folding, learn some upgrade tips for their DrHon bikes from our resident “upgrade master” or simply chill out with their friends and our staff while enjoying the ice-cold drinks and pastries provided.

The highlight of the day had to be the lucky draw where two lucky MBS customers became proud owners of the trusty DrHon Vybe C7a (sponsored by Speedmatrix).

Photo Credits: Ruben S. Dela Cruz

We would like to thank Speedmatrix and everyone who signed up for this event for your constant support of MBS because this event would not be possible without YOU! It was a fantastic event with so many familiar faces around, catch yourself in action in our photo gallery!

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Check out the coverage of DrHon Demo Day by Togoparts HERE!

Find more photos of the event on Speedmatrix’s Facebook page HERE!

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OCBC Cycle Singapore 2013 – Join us in the Ultimate Foldies Challenge as Team MBS

OCBC Cycle Singapore is back this year and we are thrilled to share with all you proud foldie owners/bikers of MBS & MBST,  that OCBC CYCLE Singapore has started a brand new category just for the Folding Bike community in Singapore.

MBS LogoRegister with us as TEAM MBS and get the following:

-Pay only $48 for your registration fee (U.P. $98)! We absorb $50.

-Purchase our TEAM MBS jerseys at just $15!! (U.P. $95)

393766_295474613823692_2015156734_n-Fastest gentleman and lady from TEAM MBS will get a $400.00 Voucher, the 1st runner-up will get a $200.00 MBS Voucher

*This deal is only available for customers who have bought a bike from us at any of our two outlets.

A special for all you MBS and MBST customers only!!

Excited? Act now.

Come on down to MBS@Jalan Mas Puteh or MBST@Midview City today to register. See you there!

Registration for TEAM MBS ends 10/04/2013.

OCBC Ultimate Folding Bike Challenge

OCBC Ultimate Folding Bike Challenge
Program Date: 27th April 2013.
Saturday, 10:00-a.m.

See you there!

 

Registration for TEAM MBS ends 10/04/2013.

‘Like’ our Facebook page and get posted about The OCBC Ultimate Folding Bike Challenge.

Check out the event details rules and regulations here: http://ocbc.cyclesingapore.com.sg/#eventdetails

Terms and Conditions
1. Foldable bike used to compete must be purchased from My Bike Shop. Any riders who did not buy from us but bought the bike from other authorised dealers in Singapore for the following brands (Dahon, Tern, Aeon, Zigo, Flamingo, Moulton, Lamborghini, Airnimal, Tyrell, Bike Friday) can join.
2. Bikes must be ridden by the actual owner of the bike so no bike jockeys please.
3. Bike must be purchased locally and only first owners of bikes qualify

4. Riders must be at least 21 years of age

5. Indemnity form must be signed upon registration

6. Bikes must not be motorised.

7. Registration is required in person at My Bike Shop outlets.

8. Participants must take a photo of rider/folding bike on the race day, send to My Bike Shop facebook http://www.facebook.com/MyBikeShop?sk=wall wall as proof of participation. We love to see you in a MBS jersey so we can track you easily but we are easy about it.

9. We will use the timings measured by OCBC Cycle Singapore organisers to place rider timing for the Ultimate Foldies Challenge.

A Core to Strengthen

Do you know the Core muscles are one of the most important muscles for Cycling?
And that the rectus abdominus (a.k.a. six-pack muscles) are the least functional muscle for Cycling?

What they call as cycling’s tripod position, in which the saddle, pedals and handlebar support the rider’s weight, relies on core strength but sadly, does not help to build it! What’s interesting to note is that you just need about 15 minutes daily to do your core strengthening exercises.

Just a side note, we also need a strong core for daily activities such as carrying heavy objects, walking up the stairs, because the core muscles act as a stabilizing girdle for the lower back, glutes, hip flexors, hamstrings to just name a few.. A strong core distributes the stresses of weight-bearing and protects the back.

So here’s a call for you to take action on strengthening those core muscles to develop a healthy and high powered cycling framework! Here are some exercises recommended on Bicycling.com, do check them out: http://www.bicycling.com/training-nutrition/training-fitness/core?page=0,0

 

 

 

 

 

Dr Hon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop Too!

Dr Hon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop Too!

Dr Hon Demo Day 2013 at My Bike Shop Too!

Ever had a Dr Hon model catch your eye when you were browsing online but disappointed to learn that it is not available in Singapore?

Well, this may just be your chance to check out those bikes! Dr Hon Demo Day will showcase a range of sample Dr. Hon bikes (only one or two in Singapore!!) and our existing range of Dr. Hon bikes.

They are not just for your eyes to feast on, please feel free to try them out as well! We are excited too, and we hope to see you there!

 

Date: 09 March 2013 (Sat)
Time: 0930h-1130h
Venue: My Bike Shop Too! [MIDVIEW CITY]
Address: 26 Sin Ming Lane #01-120 S(573971)

To get more information, Like us on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/MyBikeShop

Probiotics: there’s more to it than the drink

We are probably very familiar with Yakult or Vitagen drinks and how they aid bowel movements, with the help of the probiotics found in them. Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that help our body fight against invading harmful bacteria. They help maintain a healthy stomach, immune system, and the list goes on! So it helps to maintain a healthy balance of good vs bad bacteria, especially during this cold/flu season.

 

You might ask then, how is this relevant to us? With the NTU Bike Rally just around the corner, imagine how a bad stomach could disrupt your training regime or participation in the event! Probiotics are typically found in fermented foods like yoghurt, kimchi, natto, miso, tempeh.. etc. So let’s keep the stomach and cold in check and get ready to roll!

If you’re ready for a read, check out this article from Bicycling.com – Balancing Act: A Cyclist’s Guide to Probiotics

 

 

Post CNY promotions

Here are some promotions to restart your engines in the Year of the Snake!

DrHon/Schwalbe promotion

DrHon and Schwalbe promotions

DrHon and Schwalbe promotions

With purchase of these DrHon bikes, you will be entitled to a free upgrade to Schwalbe Big Apple tires (for Speed P8, worth $90) and Schwalbe Marathon Original tires (for Vector P9 and MuP27, worth $80). These excellent Schwalbe tires provides better grip, comfort and puncture resistance.

Qbicle folding bike roller to lend a hand

Qbicle folding bike roller

Qbicle folding bike roller

Need a hand to roll your Tern or Dahon folding bicycles? Get these really helpful Qbicle bike rollers FREE (U.P. $25), with every Tern, Dahon and DrHon bike purchases now! While stocks last.

 

Get 20% off any Wheelsport Wheelsets when you upgrade

Wheelsport Wheelsets (16", 18", 20")

Wheelsport Wheelsets (16″, 18″, 20″)

To all My Bike Shop Customers, you will get 20% off any Wheelsport Wheelsets! So grab this chance to upgrade your wheels. Promotion ends 28 February 2013. While stocks last.

 

Grabbing a chance to burn some calories post CNY – reliving some old memories

raininginsgThis has been a very wet CNY but as all Chinese in Singapore celebrate and welcome the year of the Snake. We hear of impending recession as MAS and the panel of economists quote:

“Economists now expect the Southeast Asian city-state’s gross domestic product to grow 2.4 per MAS20_chart2cent this year, down from a median estimate of 3.0 per cent in the previous poll, the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) latest quarterly Survey of Professional Forecasters showed. Economists lowered their estimates for all sectors, with manufacturing now seen Industrial picsgrowing 2.7 per cent this year compared with the previous estimate of 3.0 per cent. The outlook for financial services was cut to 1.1 per cent growth from 2.7 per cent.”

Nice sunny day, thought – instead of taking the car, I took the folding bike to make use of the nice  PCNs that our NParks have developed to IMG-20130212-WA0013explore the area and visit a friend and his kids. Afterall, was only like 15km.  Half way through I was running away from a storm. Had to detour away from the storm and a sudden pour forced me to stop at the bus stop.Foldie on a bus

The rain was just too heavy and had to rush to Pasir Panjang, so fortunately I had my EZ Link card with me and hopped on bus service 143 and here is something I must specially mentioned. At 1205pm, I boarded bus service 143 heading towards town and I must really say a special thanks to the bus driver who showed me alot of consideration. Hservice 143ow so? Well, first thing the rain was really pouring and he smiled when I boarded with my bike and did not move off till he saw me putting my bike down at the open area (presumable for wheelchairs, luggage or folding bikes) and when I got down, he was very patient, waited till I stepped off properly before shutting the MuEx among nice looking plantsdoor. Mr Bus driver (he was an elderly Indian man), you have a good heart and a kind soul!

On the bus, I hear various conversations of passengers about the high cost of living, worries about their children giving less contributions to them, their health care and their concerns that they cannot afford to buy a home of their own and staying with them, foreign labour etc.

So I had a chance to try out our LTA guidelines ie bringing up a folding bike onto a bus on a PH wet PCNand then continuing my journey to Pasir Panjang, dropped off ang pows, visited my friend and then headed home IN THE RAIN. By then, did not matter about the raining anymore and cycled about 30km. It was just wet wet wet! But you know, while cycling in the cool wet rain, brings back memories of me when I was growing up in the 70s. That’s another blog entry for another day.Home sweet home