The Performance line CX offers a unique eMTB experience, lightweight and with more power, it combines high-quality materials, an extremely powerful drive and high-end sensors. This brings emountain biking on the trail to a whole new level. The new software update to compliment the CX offers a torque of up to 85Nm, new features in[…]
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Guided Off Road Bike Rides in 2021
We will be offering guided off road rides in three different levels; Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced. There will be different options for ‘just guided’ or ‘guided with instruction’. This is following a trial run in 2020 when riders on these rides found them so very beneficial for their off road technique and confidence. We are[…]
Cycling in the South Lake District – Grizedale Forest
A new route has been developed due to the closure of the road on the East side of Coniston Water to all traffic except for access. This is now a great opportunity for almost vehicle free cycling for 8 miles along the shores of Coniston Water, one if Englands largest lakes. This road leads directly[…]
COVID-19 Update
We are shut down in isolation as the pandemic continues to spread throughout the world. Yet we are still receiving phone calls from people wishing to travel to the Lake District to hire bikes. These attempts are in direct contradiction to the government’s movement restrictions. The Lake District National Park is, in effect, closed to[…]
Road Bike of the Year 2020?
The new addition to the bike hire fleet in 2020 ,the Trek Domane + LTE bike is my pick. This Carbon framed bike in the 54 size with the Bosch Performance Cruise motor and 500w power tube battery is made for all day road cycling adventures. The Trek Domane + Carbon Electric road bike is[…]
New Mountain Bikes for Hire Coming in 2021
My hire fleet will be extended in 2021 with addition of some full suspension bikes. This will include the TREK RAIL 5 E BIKE and the TREK 7 LS E BIKE both of which will offer off road riders new opportunities. The Trek Rail has the new Bosch Gen 4 motor coupled with a larger[…]
Grizedale Mountain Bikes… Closed?
Yes, due to a change of rental contact with the Forestry Commission the Bike hire in Grizedale is closed until the new tenants have the opportunity to refurbish/restock and reopen at the end of this summer. Here at Lake District Bikes we have Gravel Bikes, Hard Tail Mountain Bikes, and Hard Tail E-Bikes to hire[…]
Mondraker E-Bikes Due in 2021
I feel a bit like Ryan Air ordering all their Boeing jets to upgrade their fleet. The new Mondraker E-bikes are ordered for delivery in March 2021, with three sizes available, small, medium, and large. Who on earth are Mondraker you probably ask yourself? The Spanish brand Mondraker are masters of Mountain Bike building and[…]
COVID-19 Closes Us Down Again – November 2020
Due to the new restrictions announced today the bike hire will close from midnight on 4/11/2020 for at least a month. As soon as people are allowed to return to the Lake District we will reopen, and remain open during the Winter and Spring. I want to thank all my customers over the summer and[…]
Pandemic COVID-19 Update… Bike Hire Reopening
We intend to reopen for bike hire on the 1st July 2020; government policy permitting. There will be strict measures in place to try to ensure the good health of all cyclists hiring bikes these will be as follows. All bikes for hire must be pre booked and paid for in advance via the online[…]