{"id":15188,"date":"2020-04-03T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/2020\/04\/03\/backyard-bike-checks-show-your-bike-some-love-and-win-r8107\/"},"modified":"2023-02-08T19:40:46","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T19:40:46","slug":"backyard-bike-checks-show-your-bike-some-love-and-win-r8107","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/backyard-bike-checks-show-your-bike-some-love-and-win-r8107\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard Bike Checks: Show Your Bike Some Love and Win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the past few years, the Bike Hub crew have been bringing you <a href=\"https:\/\/community.bikehub.co.za\/tags\/ccs\/Epic%2BBike%2BCheck\/?search_app_filters%5Bccs%5D%5BsearchInKey%5D=database_1\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Bike Checks<\/a> from the Cape Epic.<\/p>\n<p>Since things didn\u2019t quite go <a href=\"https:\/\/community.bikehub.co.za\/features\/_\/news\/mtb\/international-mtb\/2020-cape-epic-cancelled-r8090\" rel=\"external nofollow\">according to plan<\/a> this year, we thought we\u2019d turn the focus on the many bikes now confined to garages or spare rooms, dreaming of a life beyond Zwift.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-84165800-1586169084-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1668212\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1668212\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-2-0-84165800-1586169084.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-84165800-1586169084-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article_h1\">Introducing Backyard Bike Checks<\/h2>\n<p>Yep, it\u2019s pretty much what it says on the box. You showing your bike some love by showing it off (and giving it a wash first). Take some photos of it in your backyard, on a balcony, your spare room or on a couch\u2026 anywhere really as long as it is at home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Update:<\/strong> We&#8217;ve extended the competition end date until 30 April 2020 and announced our first winner. Details below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">How to get involved<\/h2>\n<ol style=\"list-style-type:decimal;\">\n<li>Give your bike a wash (if it\u2019s not already clean)\n<\/li>\n<li>Take some photos\n<\/li>\n<li>Upload at least three photos to the <a href=\"https:\/\/community.bikehub.co.za\/topic\/185267-backyard-bike-checks-show-your-bike-some-love-and-win\/\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Forum thread<\/a> on Bike Hub or on social media tagging Bike Hub on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bikehubza\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a> or @bikehubber on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bikehubber\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bikehubber\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter<\/a>. Be sure to use the hashtag #backyardbikechecks.\n<\/li>\n<li>(Optional) Tell us a little more about your setup and upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Win one of two Muc-Off hampers<\/h2>\n<p>Keep your bike in top shape even after lockdown with some goodies from Muc-Off. One lucky participant will win a hamper of bike care products.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-92410100-1585895999-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1667835\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1667835\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-2-0-92410100-1585895999.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-92410100-1585895999-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><strong>Muc-Off Bike Protect<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>Muc-Off Bike Protect is the ultimate liquid bicycle protection. Preserve and freshen your bike with Bike Protect\u2019s incredible water dispersing action! It\u2019s a perfect \u2018all over\u2019, after-wash corrosion inhibitor due to its extremely high oil content.<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>(1 x can)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-43420300-1585896028-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1667836\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1667836\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-2-0-43420300-1585896028.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-43420300-1585896028-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><strong>Muc-Off Nano Tech Bike cleaner<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>Using our state-of-the-art Nano Tech formula, Muc-Off cuts through grime quicker than you can say \u201cOMG!\u201d regardless of the weather or riding conditions.<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>(2 x bottles) <\/em><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-4\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-11449300-1585896033-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1667837\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1667837\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-2-0-11449300-1585896033.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-11449300-1585896033-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a><br \/><strong>Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>Muc-Off Wet Chain Lube is an ultra durable, long distance bicycle chain lubricant and oil that\u2019s been specifically formulated to excel over long distances in wet or muddy conditions.<\/em><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>(3 x bottles)<\/em><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"row grid grid-cols-12 gap-4\">\n<div class=\"col-span-2\">\n<a class=\"ipsAttachLink ipsAttachLink_image\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-41957200-1587127717-1.jpg\" data-fileid=\"1668961\" data-fileext=\"jpg\" rel=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-fileid=\"1668961\" class=\"ipsImage ipsImage_thumbnailed\" alt=\"ccs-2-0-41957200-1587127717.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ccs-2-0-41957200-1587127717-1.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-span-10\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold\">Bonus Prize<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle<\/strong><br \/><span style=\"font-size:12px;\"><em>You will never go flat with the Muc-Off No Puncture Hassle. &#8216;No Puncture&#8217; is designed and tested to be far superior to tradition vulcanised rubber repairs. &#8216;No Puncture&#8217; is an anti-puncture device which instantly seals any hole up to 5mm in diameter.<\/em><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>For more info on the Muc-Off range check in with the local distributors, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.adventureinc.co.za\/bicycle-blr5lb.html\" rel=\"external nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Adventure Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>And the winners are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Round #1 &#8211; Muc-Off Hamper: <a href=\"https:\/\/community.bikehub.co.za\/topic\/185267-backyard-bike-checks-show-your-bike-some-love-and-win\/page-6?do=findComment&amp;comment=3640191\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Duane_Bosch<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>Round #2 &#8211; Muc-Off Hamper: Pending &#8211; to be announced on 4 May 2020\n<\/li>\n<li>Bonus Prize: Pending &#8211; to be announced on 4 May 2020<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-slate-100 p-5\">\n<strong>The rules:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competition closes at midnight on <span style=\"text-decoration:line-through;\">16 April 2020 <\/span> 30 April 2020.\n<\/li>\n<li>Winners will be selected by way of a random draw from all qualifying entries submitted by midnight on 16 and 30 April 2020.\n<\/li>\n<li>Only participants based in South Africa (or with a South African delivery address) will be eligible to win.\n<\/li>\n<li>Prizes will be delivered once lockdown ends and couriers are back to general service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the past few years, the Bike Hub crew have been bringing you Bike Checks from the Cape Epic. 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