In this issue:

August Specials

Fusion re-Cycles – bikes for sale

FREE Bike Maintenance Course – Sunday 27 Sept 3pm

Fusion Group Rides – FREE every day of the week

Café 68 $2 Coffees on Saturdays

Team Fusion Teschner Update

Upcoming Events

Nutrition Tips – Back to Basics   

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August Specials

20% off FOX Flux MTB Helmets

RRP: $189.9 Fusion Special: $149.95 (instore stock only)

Bike Special

15% off all Orbea Bikes – Road, MTB, Triathlon, Hybrid, Flatbar (instore stock only)

Orca Road $6459 Dura-ace $5949 Ultegra

Alma Cup MTB $3999

AOS Flatbar City Bike $679

Bike Review

Cervelo RS Road Bike
Race performance is guaranteed, as the RS is based on the same platform as the R3, two-time winner of Paris-Roubaix. But its geometry allows for a higher handlebar position, which makes it a better fit for a lot of riders, even some of the pros.

Features:
Squoval downtube & chainstays - Optimized for the highest possible stiffness-to-weight ratio.

Multi-shape toptube - Squoval at both ends and oval in the middle to counter the complex loads.

Oversized bottom bracket area – Large diameter and smooth, optimized shapes increase bottom bracket stiffness for excellent power transfer from pedal to rear wheel.

Lay-up optimization – Approximately 300 pieces of carbon, each optimized in shape, fibre type and fibre direction.

Specs:Available in Sram Red or Shimano Ultegra, Easton Circuit wheels, 3T Funda Pro fork.

RRP: $6299 Ultegra SL
RRP: $7849 Sram Red

Fusion reCycles - bikes for sale

Fusion reCycles is now open.  A list of bikes currently available for sale is on the Fusion Cycles website. Click here to see the list.

Fusion Recycles is currently open by appointment. Drop into Fusion Cycles at 68 Commercial Rd, Newstead and one of our friendly team will be pleased to show you any 2nd hand bikes of interest.

FREE Bike Maintenance Course Sunday 27 September 3-4pm

Course Content:

• How to change a flat tyre and tips to do it fast
• What to do to maintain your bike after riding in the wet
• General maintenance to prolong the life of your bike parts
• Bike servicing – how often, what your bike will need

Bike Maintenance course is FREE and will be held at Fusion Cycles 68 Commercial Rd, Newstead. Click here  to register by email.

Fusion Group Rides – FREE every day of the week

Fusion Cycles take free group rides from the shop 7 days a week.  During the week, rides leave at 5.30am and are back by 7.30am.  Matt takes the faster rides on Tue, Wed, Fri and Sat and Chelsie takes ‘not as fast’ rides on Mon, Thu, Sun.  If Matt and Chelsie are not available to take the rides, the group still goes out, with a regular rider coordinating the group.  Details of our group rides are on the Fusion Cycles website, Click here for more info.

Café 68 Offer to Fusion Cycles customers

$2 coffees on Saturdays! Wear your fusion kit or show your rewards card when you order your coffee.

Team Fusion Teschner Update

Team Fusion Teschner have continued to achieve strong results in recent local road racing:

Team Fusion Teschner will be competing at the Queensland Road Championships on August 23 at Kalbar.

Nutrition Tips - Back to Basics

Most cyclists have no idea what their exact nutrition requirements are and if you don't know you may be missing out during crucial high intensity sessions or potentially consuming too much during easy sessions.  This can lead to body composition issues like excess body fat and a low power to weight ratio.   In a sport where cyclists try to reduce the weight of their bikes by grams it amazes me that many cyclists often carry excess body fat and body weight that isn't effective and is unnecessary.

Nutrition tips to focus on during high intensity training.

1. Meet individual Carbohydrate requirements

This does not mean eat MORE CARBOHYDRATES.  This means match your carbohydrate intake to your intensity of training.  If you are doing long hard Km's eat more Carbohydrates, If you are not doing the Km's or intensity eat less carbohydrate's.  It is that simple.

2. Fuel up while training

If you are asking your body to perform you need to give it fuel.  Taking fuel sources out on the bike like sports drinks, gels, bars, fruit, sandwiches is essential especially when doing effort sessions.

3.  Beat the Drought

Hydration is critical. Ensuring you drink sufficient fluid while on the bike is essential especially during the hot months.  This doesn't just mean water.  It includes sports drinks, electrolyte replacements, and other beverages like Cola beverages. (We will cover this in a later edition.) 

Know your individual requirements and tailor your nutrition intake to meet your requirements.  Just as you would consult a professional like a physiotherapist when you have a muscle strain, consult a sports dietitian for specific nutrition for your training.  Check out the AIS website: for detailed information on nutrition for road, track and MTB cyclists.

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