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On the various rides on the map supplied with the bike hire, lots of cafes and pubs are indicated. Here are two of the best always enjoyed by cyclists. The Terrace Cafe, Brantwood I challenge anyone to suggest a cafe with a more dramatic picturesque view. Overlooking...

Mondraker are a Spanish company specialising in the design, manufacture and sales of topend mountain bikes for export worldwide. Founded in 2021, yes just over 20 years ago, Mondraker now boasts an annual turnover ofbike sales of £60 million. Mondraker is the brand...

Competing in the Malta Xterra 2021, Ren won her class to repeat her win the last time it ran pre-covid. Wow what a race!  I loved it!  The run was brutal but due to the heat I used all my hydration before the end of the bike section, and was on the cusp of dehydration...

This is not only my choice but also the cyclists who have had so much fun riding this bike. This years winner is the Mondraker Crafty R  Full Suspension Electric Mountain Bike.  "The stealth Alloy Evo chassis of the Crafty R houses the latest, most powerful Bosch Gen...

Wow this year the bluebells that carpet the natural desciduous woods of the Lake District are AMAZING. The cold weather of April followed by some rainfall have suited the Bluebells, which are currently in full flower and the scent is divine. The warm sunny May days we...

As the first bank holiday is ahead the Lake District is looking particularly beautiful after recent rains, the first after the driest April on record. The May flowers are in full bloom and the scent of the wild Bluebells is starting to pervade the lanes as the wood's...

The sun is shining and the temperatures rising after one of the driest Aprils on record. Even here in the Lake District the spring daffodils are wilting, grass is not growing for the spring lambs and ewes, and everywhere is dusty. Yet we are, at last, ready to reopen...

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...

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...

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...

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...