Ride your bike to beat the blues | Bikehub | http://www.bikehub.co.uk. Beat the most depressing day of the year with a bicycle ride. Monday 24th January has been labelled ‘Blue Monday’ because of post-Christmas debts, settling back to work after the festive break, bad weather, broken New Year’s resolutions, and rising fuel costs. That last[…]
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Transition Bikes
Ladies and Gentlemen, we here at FLC (the only bike shop you’ll ever need!) are very pleased to announce we are now dealers for the absolutely wonderful Transition Bikes! For those of you not familiar with the brand, check out some of the reviews online, they really are superb! So far through our doors we’ve[…]
Taxman puts Cycle to Work back on the road | Money | The Guardian
Hurrah. The Cycle to Work scheme, which only two weeks ago appeared fatally punctured by a tax ruling from HM Revenue & Customs, is back on the road. The scheme has enabled more than 400,000 people to obtain a tax-deductible bike for pedalling to work. It allowed cyclists to buy a new bike from gross[…]
First ever Cytech top 50 revealed – We are No. 18!
ACT compiles league of the UK's 50 most qualified cycle stores The ACT has published a list of what it believes to be the UK's top 50 most qualified cycle stores. The Top 50 rewards and promotes those cycle retailers who have invested most in their people and service through the industry’s Cytech training and[…]
Video: Watchmoor Wood Bike Park
Thanks to Action Cameras and new team rider Pete Warner for this. Great local spot at Moors Valley Country Park.
Lighting Regulations
Finally we have an answer to one of the most frequently asked questions in the shop. Namely: “Am I allowed to use my lights on flashing mode?” Well now, the DVLA have issued some proper guidelines, and hopefully the manufacturers will (if they’re not already) produce their lights within them. Fortunately, the Police use their[…]
Interest Free Credit Now Available!
Times might be tight – but that does not mean your dream bike or kit is out of reach; thanks to what we believe is one of the UK’s best range of biking finance options. We offer a variety of credit options to help you purchase your bike or equipment today. If you are spending[…]
Factory workshop floor
Thanks to pad tektiles we now have a great new factory workshop floor.
Winterising your bike – Riding – BIKEmagic
Winterising your bike – Riding – BIKEmagic. Still want to ride your bike through the snow and ice? Here are some pointers Spike up your riding in the snow As sub-zero temperatures embrace the country one might think riding a bike would be low down the list of priorities, right under stocking up with tinned[…]
Winter Essentials
I don’t know how anyone has time to ride at all this time of year, all I seem to be doing is clearing leaves off my lawn! But for those of you who are managing to get out, or riding out of necessity, there are a few things you just can’t be without this time[…]
Bike not riding like new? Time for a service!
Now is the perfect time to give you bike some TLC. We can service you bike from £28 for a basic annual check-over to £70 for a full strip, clean and degrease. Our trained mechanics can also service your suspension forks, bringing back that buttery smooth like new feel. Fork servicing from £25. Waiting time[…]
