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It’s been a spicy-hot day here at CN headquarters, and although the live ticker’s update cadence has slowed as the day has rolled on, that doesn’t mean we’ve not been hard at work.
Instead, we’ve been compiling a roundup of hot-weather cycling tips for our UK readers who are on the first day of a week-long heat wave.
We’ve also found a cracking deal on the Magicshine Seemee 300 rear bike light, as well as a smaller deal on the newer Seemee 400.
We’re going to wrap up the live there, though. We’ll be back tomorrow with more of the same!
USA DEAL: UP TO 28% OFF APPLE AIRPODS
To keep us on tech for a moment, I’ve already covered the UK deals for Apple’s AirPods, but there are discounts for our American readers too.
20% off HoverAir drone cameras
Ever wondered how all those Instagram influencers get drone shots of their riding, despite seemingly being a one-man band without budget for a film crew? Wonder no more, and enter: HoverAir.
These little drones fold up small enough to put into your jersey pocket. And upon flying, they can follow you either from in front or behind to capture your ride.
There are a few different models. The expensive X1 ProMax offers 8K footage and 42km/h flying speed. The more affordbale X1 flies at 25km/h, offering 1080p footage.
As the earth’s rotation continues and the sun rises in the eastern states of the USA, I’m going to spend a bit of time on the .com version of Amazon and see what deals have sprung up on that side of the pond.
A few deals that are guaranteed to be popular include the Garmin Edge range, of which many are discounted, the best of which I’ll roundup below.
Fed up with mini pumps at the side of the road?
The Cycplus AS2 electronic mini bike pump is 31% off right now, and we think the unit is as cheap as it has ever been on Amazon.
We have been impressed with this unit ourselves; without a pressure gauge, it’s more of a get-out-of-jail tool, but it sure packs a punch!
A Prime Day event wouldn’t be complete without a Cateye Orb bar end plug light deal. They have 38% off right now.
Replace your bar end plugs with these lights, they use two CR2032 batteries each, and have multiple modes, helping you look wider from behind to riders and motorists in the dark.
Hot weather Hydration hack
Training or competing in the heat?
Styrkr claims its SLT07 hydration tabs are the highest single-serving hydration tabs on the market. I used them when I rode the Marmotte in France last summer, a ride that took over nine hours in 30-degree temperatures.
Drop a tab into water and drink: a half in mild conditions and a whole one in the heat. There’s 1000mg of sodium, 100mg of potassium, 25mg of magnesium, and 15mg of calcium per tab.
There’s 15% off in the UK right now for a tube of 12 tabs.
40% off Muc-Off Bike Cleaning kit
I’m notoriously lazy when it comes to cleaning my bike, but one thing that has helped make me do it more often is ensuring that when I’m done, I keep everything together in one place, in a bucket that lives by the garage door. Upon returning home, I just need to grab the bucket and I know that everything I need is there.
That’s what you get with this Muc Off kit; a small bucket, the Nano Tech wash, and a bunch of brushes and sponges to ensure you’re not washing your disc rotors with the same brush you used on your cassette.
If you don’t want to spend big on wireless earbuds though, I’d thoroughly recommend the J Lab Go Air Pop.
At a retail price of £25, they punch well above their weight in terms of sound quality and functionality.
And they’re currently 40% off, bringing them down to under £15.
Up to 33% off Apple AirPods 4
Since we’re on a roll with tech, here are two deals found in the early sale, but that are definitely worth repeating.
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Airpods 4 Wireless Earbuds
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Airpods 4 Wireless Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation
Wahoo Kickr Core 2
I know nobody wants to think about indoor training right now, given the temperatures are soaring this week.
But if you want to continue your riding when the current heatwave abates and the inevitable rain returns, you can’t go wrong with the Kickr Core 2, and this is the best price I’ve ever seen it.
Next up, something that treads the line between sport and lifestyle… the Apple Watch.
A couple of years ago, Apple added bike functionlity to its app, meaning the optical heart rate sensors and GPS can now be used to track your rides, and you can pair your power meter to it to capture your watts too. It won’t match the functionality of the best bike computers for serious cyclists, but as I often find when wearing mine, it’s really useful for tracking short rides into the office or on days where I realise I forgot to charge my computer.
There are three on offer here. The Series 11, the SE3, and the Ultra 3.
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Apple Watch Series 11
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Apple Watch Ultra 3
This obviously isn’t much of a bike tech deal, but I genuinely can’t get over how good it is, and I have a good reason for including it.
If you own a bike, you’ll have undoubtedly worried about it being stolen at some point, and the Blink camera system is a good way to arm your home against thieves. It’s no substitute for an alarm system, of course, but it’s a good way to add low-cost surveillance to the mix.
I’ve used the Blink cameras for years to do things like keep an eye on the dogs while I’m out. I bought the doorbell last year and haven’t had a single issue with them. I won’t buy this one, since I don’t need another doorbell, but I’ll definitely be adding some of the outdoor cameras now they’re at this price.
