Bike test: Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 (part 1 of a series) – intro, unboxing, first look + workshop

Gravel riding continues to capture the imagination of cyclists everywhere. And new gravel bikes are arriving in Australian shops once again (after a couple of years when availability had been impacted by the pandemic).
Trek recently offered RIDE Media the chance to "review a bike" – something that I've been doing for over 25 years, but also something that has been difficult while supply chain issues impact the market.
I jumped at the chance and eventually a box arrived.

This is part one of a Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 review. There is a plan for my riding adventures... so stay tuned. (I'll be riding soon... but, alas, there's also quite a bit of work to do in the office, so please be patient.)

Big thanks to ‘Beej’ and the guys at Park Bikes for lending a hand with the unboxing.

– Rob

Please note: not a paid promotion.

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Related links:

• Trek Checkpoint ALR 5 (AUD$3,300 in April 2022): www.trekbikes.com/au/en_AU/bikes/road-bikes/gravel-bikes/checkpoint/checkpoint-alr/c/B224-2/

• Park Bikes (Olympic Park, Sydney): www.parkbikes.com.au
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Music:

Happy Claps And Whistle by Amir Madani Rascado
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Heavy by Kurtis Parks
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