Aurovelo

28/07/2026

Happy young bicycle riders finishing up with there tube change on a mountain bike. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if you find yourself on the trails with a flat, these two will know exactly what to do to get your flat fixed.

28/07/2026

Young bicycle riders learning how to change a tube and fix a flat. 👍🏾😊

10/07/2026

Fixing Flat Tires
Cycling is wonderful, and flat tires are just part of the experience. On asphalt roads, sharp metal wires from truck tires often litter the shoulder. On dirt paths, you have to watch out for sharp bamboo and long thorns.
Because flats happen often, you need to be self sufficient. Don't let a puncture ruin your ride carry a simple repair kit so you can fix it yourself. Your kit should include:

•Tube glue and patches
•Sandpaper
•A multi-tool
•A hand pump
•A spare tube

With these tools, a flat tire is just a quick, ten minute break rather than a bicycle ride ending situation.

07/07/2026

Tuesday riders just about to head out into the blistering heat 😊🚵🏽

03/07/2026

Aurovelo handcrafted bicycles are as rare as this event. Get yours or keep wanting. Watch till end😊🚵🏽

03/05/2026

It is one of the most confusing naming conventions in sports, and it’s essentially a linguistic leftover from the early 20th century.
To understand why they are called "clipless," you have to look at what came before them.

1. The Era of "Toe Clips"
Before the 1980s, high-performance cyclists used toe clips. These were metal or plastic cages attached to the front of the pedals, paired with leather straps. To keep your foot from slipping, you would slide your shoe into the "clip" and cinch the strap tight.

2. The Innovation
In 1984, the company LOOK adapted technology from ski bindings to create a pedal that allowed a shoe to lock directly onto the pedal using a cleat on the sole. This system provided the same security as a toe clip but utilized a spring-loaded mechanism instead of a cage and strap.

3. The Name Logic
Because this new system allowed a rider to be securely attached to the bike without the use of toe clips, manufacturers marketed them as "clipless" pedals.
Why the confusion persists
Today, we look at "flat" (platform) pedals and think, "Well, those don't have clips either." However, in the cycling industry:

• Flat Pedals: Standard platforms with no attachment mechanism.

• Toe Clips: The old-school cages and straps.

• Clipless Pedals: The modern system where you "click in" or "clip in" to a mechanical interface.

So, while you are physically "clipping" your shoe into a clipless pedal, the name serves only to remind us that the bulky metal cages of the past are gone. It’s a bit like calling a smartphone a "wireless" phone; even though we use it to connect to everything, the name originally just meant "it doesn't have a cord like the old ones."

21/04/2026

Things to carry on your rides. To be truly independent.😊

11/04/2026

Jun & Hyun the awesome twins, got themselves the Scott aspect 970 Mountain bikes. Happy trails are waiting for you 😊🚵🏽

10/04/2026

Big shout-out to Nalin and Siloe, our new young cycling enthusiasts! They learned how to build two Scott Aspect 970 bicycles from “box to trail.” With greasy hands and sweat pouring down their faces, they finished the job with big smiles on their faces. What an exciting project!



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25/03/2026

Tush*ta with her brand new Stellar blue Scott Aspect 970 mountain bicycle. Let's give a big shoutout to her on getting this awesome bike and wish her many happy trails ahead. 🚵🏽😊