Getting out on our own bikes is a great way to boost our mental and physical heath and wellbeing in these extraordinary times. How can you continue to legally ride in this Lockdown? The current restrictions allow you to cycle as long as you adhere to the following rules. You should only ride alone, with[…]

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[…]

We will be offering off-road guiding in three different levels Easy, Moderate and Challenging. There will be an option of either just ‘Guiding’ or ‘Guiding plus Tuition’. In a trial run last year, riders found the Guiding plus Tuition so very beneficial for both their confidence and off-road technique that this will now be a[…]

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[…]

After the cancellation in 2020 due to COVID-19, this year’s Fred Whitton Challenge will take place on 09/05/21. All riders will by now know they have been accepted or not  for this ‘Mother’ of cycling challenges. This year, the organisers are committed to delivering aCOVID-safe event on Sunday 9th May 2021. This will include Social[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]

We are all seeking inspiration to help stay heathy both in mind and body this winter. So, apart from all the doom and gloom on TV along with their exercise regimes, here are some alternative recommendations to help. Try something new by mixing up your usual exercise regime, join a regular on line local class,[…]

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[…]

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[…]

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[…]