Looking to sign up for your first triathlon? Want to give mountain bike racing a try? Or maybe you’re beginning to dabble in the world of gravel grinding? We’ve curated a list of upcoming local events and races that you should check out in Palm Beach County and surrounding areas. Jump to: Triathlon | Run...
Category: Run
Mix Up Your Run Routine This Fall
Have you gotten bored with the same old running routine? Did summer running leave you feeling burned out with running? Since we are seeing the beginnings of “fall” here in South Florida, maybe it’s time to mix up your running routine. The runners here at Bikes Palm Beach have some tips on how to mix...
Why You Need Pickleball-Specific Shoes for the Court
Why on earth would we, a bike/run/swim shop, be talking about pickleball shoes, you may ask? Many of our staff and customers play pickleball—including cyclists, runners, and swimmers. It’s fun and a great way to cross-train for other sports. It also breaks up the monotony of training. And Bikes Palm Beach now has them in...
Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Running Shoes
“300 to 500 miles.” “Four to six months.” All runners have heard (and often ignored) these guidelines for replacing running shoes. So, which is it? How do you know when it’s time to replace them? Bikes Palm Beach isn’t just a bike store–we have some advice for our runner friends on when to replace their...
New Sock Day Perk
Free New Socks That new sock feeling is the best. We carry the finest running socks by Feetures, Balega, and more. These are not your average bag of tube socks. Each offer varying degrees of cushion and compression—the type of engineered comfort every runner deserves. That’s why we are currently offering one free pair with...
Marathon Madness
Feeling inspired by the two major marathons in the past two weeks (three in the past two months–Tokyo, Boston, and London)? A lot of runners are thinking about that 26.2 right now. Maybe you’re considering signing up for a marathon or are already in the thick of your training. Is it crazy? Only if you...
Complete the Streets
ATTENTION cyclists, runners, walkers, and drivers! The Federally Funded “Complete Streets” Program needs your support for the improvement of US1 in Juno Beach. What is Complete Streets? Complete Streets is a national strategy to design and operate roadways to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, walkers, runners, cyclists, AND motorists! It creates a...
Hydration and Nutrition for Training and Racing
People often ask us how to stay hydrated and fueled during training or racing. The short answer to these questions is: it depends. What works for one person may not work for someone else. There are also some metabolic differences between male and female athletes (especially during various times of the month), which impact the...
Practical Tips for Safe Running
For most runners, there’s something almost meditative about lacing up and going for a run, no matter the distance or the pace. Most of us want to be able to zone out and shut out the world when we are running, but there are some simple things we can do to ensure our runs are...
New Runners: 9 Tips on How to Stick to your New Year’s Resolution
Millions of people commit to a healthier lifestyle each January. If your resolution is to become a runner in this new year, we want to help you maintain your enthusiasm and successfully reach your goals. Here are a few tips to help you stick to your resolution of becoming a runner. Start slow and gradually...