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Bluebells Amaze Bike Hirers in The Lake District
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...
It’s Spring and We’re Open Again for Bike Hire in The Lake District
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...
Spring Opening 2021 – Bike Hire and Bike Tours in The Lake District
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...
Cycling in COVID-19 Lockdown 2021… The Rules
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...
Fred Whitton Challenge 2021
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...
Keep Inspired During this 2021 COVID Winter Lockdown
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...
New Electric Hire Bikes with the Latest Bosch Performance Line CX Motor for 2021
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...
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...
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...
Guided Off Road Bike Rides in 2021
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...
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...
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...