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2010 Cockermouth Triathlon: Sunday 26th September

Sunday 26th September 2010
Sponsored By Keswick Bikes Ltd & The Lakeland Pedlar
Entries are now being taken for the 2010 Cockermouth Triathlon
There are still plenty of place left so don't miss your chance of participating in one of the nicest, most friendly Triathlon events in Cumbria.
Sunday 26th September 2010
You can contact Cockermouth leisure Centre on: 01900 823596 or copy and paste this link into your web browser:
http://www.carlisleleisure.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=52:title-of-event-seven&Itemid=85

Borrowdale Show Cyclo Cross & Mountain Bike Racing on 19th September

CYCLO CROSS & MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES SPONSORED BY KESWICK BIKES LTD.
Suitable for ALL Age Groups.....................
CHILDREN'S AND ADULT RACES.
Last years event had a very freindly atmosphere amidst the beauty of the Borrowdale Valley. Don't miss this really special event.

12 to 16 year olds 11. 00 am
Under 12 Year olds 12 noon
Seniors, Juniors,Ladies,Vets 13.00.

MORE INFO RING Paul on :01229 716130.

Our Next Demo Bike Evening scheduled: Tuesday 9th September Cancelled

Unfortunately, you can't have a Test Bike Demo Evening if you aint got any Test or Demo Bikes. Sorry about this but most of our current Test/Demo Fleet has been sold or is for sale as it is now the end of the 2010 Season.

Our popular monthly evening will be resumed October or November once all our lovely new demo bikes appear.

We still have our standard non age related test Demo Fleet tho' including: Pace, Yeti & Cotic. You are most welcome to take these out for a test ride if the urge overwhelms you.

ONE MANS CHALLENGE, 27 Lakes in 24 Hours

One Man's Challenge
27 Lakes in 24 hours for CFT
8th August 2010

Barry Johnson is fitter than most and is attempting a world breaking challenge, raising money for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust as well as celebrating his 70th birthday. His personel challenge is to visit all 27 lakes and meres in the Lake District in under 24 hours, He hopes to break the record which is 22hours 40 minutes. Barry also works for MSport of Cockermouth who back the World Ford Rally Team, so he's used to being in the fast lane!
To support Barry and The Cystic Fibrosis Trust please give generously by going to: www.virginmoneygiving.com/CF27in24

2010 SOLSTICE TRIANGLE 20TH JUNE 06.00 STONE CIRCLE

Keswick Bikes 11th Annual Solstice Ride - Sunday 20th June 2010

As part of National Bike Week we are organising our annual mid-summer Solstice Triangle ride and celebration of all things round ...... well, stone cirles and bike wheels. For full more details on all Bike Week events please click on the logo.

The Keswick Bikes Solstice Ride will depart from Castlerigg Stone Circle (just outside of Keswick) @ 06:00 (or at 06:15 from ouside The Lakeland Pedlar Cafe) on Sunday 20th June 2010.

The exact route details are stilll to be confirmed but we will stop in Whitehaven-sur-Mer for a hearty breakfast before heading back to Keswick by way of Whinlatter Pass.

No Pre-Booking required, just turn up on the day.

A helmet must be worn and you should be be self sufficient with spares, tools and anything else you would normally bring on a ride of this nature, e.g. food, waterproofs etc.

KMB ARE SPONSORS OF THE COCKERMOUTH TRI

Our Next Demo Bike Evening - Tuesday 9th September , Whinlatter Car Park @ 18:30

A great chance to test ride Keswick Bike's fantastic 2010 MTB demo bike fleet ..... be a test pilot for the evening and ride 'em like you stole 'em.

Please reserve your session/s time/s and bike/s (18:30; 19:00; 19:30) by emailing your info to office@keswickbikes.co.uk

Bikes available include:

We don't know, maybe some juicy 2011 bikes should be making an appearance!!??!!

WHERE: The main Whinlatter Visitor Centre Car Park - look out for the Keswick Bikes van @ 18:30.

Bring your helmet and lights (depending on time of year!) .....

See you there .......

Keswick is the place to be (biking) - 19th till 23rd May 2010

Why not join us in Keswick for the UK's premiere Outdoor Mountain Festival between the 19th and 23rd May 2010.

Keswick Bikes are supporting loads of the biking events, including three brand new and challenging sportive rides that will suit riders of all abilities. At the Bike Village there'll be lots of famous mountain bike brands to test, Trailquests and Skills Training Courses, and Accompanied Epic Rides. And don't forget there will be great guest speakers at Bike Night too.

Above all this is a fantastic opportunity to chill out in the Lakes for a few days and to explore the UK's best mountain and road biking terrain.

Click on the KMF logo above for all the details ........

The Keswick Bikes "Lakeland Challenge" Super Sportives - 22nd May 2010

Looking for A GREAT NEW Sportive challenge in the Lakes after the Whitton ....? Why not try one of the Keswick Bikes Lakeland Challenge event.

Keswick Bikes is delighted to anounce its support for THREE brand new sportive rides which will be taking place on the 22nd May starting and finishing in Keswick.

These events, part of the Keswick Mountain Festival programme, will cater for all standards of rider. All the rides will be electronically timed and include feed stations as well as mechanical support. Maps and route cards will also be supplied.

Choose from:

- A 2 pass 46km loop with 1,290m of height gain ...
- Or a 4 pass climbing 90km route with 2,670m of gain ...
- Or the full-on figure of eight taking in 6 pass ascents 105km and a whopping 3,140m of climbing.

Organised by Be Challenged Events (organisers of last November's Whinlatter Duathlon). Entries can be made on line. Click on the Be Challenged logo to visit their website.

Enjoy ...... and remember to visit Keswick Bikes to stock up on Gels, Energy Bars, Carbo Drinks and, errr, Chamois Cream or perhaps a King of the Mountains polka dot jersey :)

Park Wardens ride Konas

The Lake District National Park (LDNP) have chosen to purchase Kona mountain bikes in order to allow their National Park Wardens to use MTB's rather than motorized vehicles when performing park duties, when appropriate. This is a brand new initiative which is undergoing trials to see how it works. LDNP have chosen the Kona Blast over other bikes because of its total suitability, value for money and ease of maintenance.

The first Park Warden to collect his new bike was Scott Henderson, a keen MTBer himself and a biking advocate. Scott is pictured collecting his bike from Kona Dealer Keswick Bikes and intends to start using it immediately for his work - watch out ... he's quick.

All of us at here at Keswick Bikes hope this is just the start of much wider use of bikes by LDNP and hope that this geen initiative may be taken onboard by other organisations such as the National Trust and local Police forces.

2009 EVENTS

10th Annual Solstice Triangle Ride Sunday 21 June 2009

This years' events celebrates National Bike Week as well as the 10th Anniversary of this memorable cycle ride offering riders of all abilities a 67 mile route along quiet country lanes and Sustrans cycle tracks, right through the heart of the English Lakes..

Date: Sunday 21st June: The Solstice Triangle. Look out for celebrating Druids!!
Depart: 6.00am Castlerigg Stone Circle, or 6.10am from Lakeland Pedlar Cafe.
The Route; heads out to Cockermouth, Workington & Whirtehaven. After a hearty breakfast in the Espresso Cafe overlooking Whitehaven Market Square, we return to Keswick on the C2C (Coast to Coast). All together the route is 67 miles with the climb out of Lorton over Whinlatter being the main challenge. Normally we are back in Keswick around lunch time and The Lakeland Pedlar will welcome you with a complimentary cup of tea and slice of flap jack.
You must wear a helmet for all events.
No Pre-Booking, just turn up on the day.
You must be self sufficient with spares, tools and anything else you would normally bring on a ride of this nature, eg food, waterproofs etc.

C2C Challenge 2009

This is the first C2C challenge ride ever.

This is a 2-day mass-ride from Coast to Coast on the 140-mile way-marked Sustrans C2C route.

Saddle up and bike 70 miles from Whitehaven to the halfway point at Alston, for an overnight campsite with food and entertainment.

Get up and go early Sunday morning and head for the sea at Sunderland marina where we will officially christen the new Finish Point artwork at the end of the route.

2009 Keswick Mountain Festival

Why not join us for the UK's premiere Outdoor Mountain Festival between 14th & 17th May 2009. Lots of famous mountain bike brands to test, Skills Loop, Family Treasure Hunt, Trailquests, Skills Training Courses, Accompanied Epic Rides. A fantastic opportunity to explore the UK's best mountain biking including the fabulous new Altura Trail at Whinlatter. More information to follow.

Keswick Mountain Festival 13th - 17th May 2009

What's on? everything to do with mountain adventure!

Walking • Climbing Mountain Biking • Fell Running • Orienteering • Watersports • Special Interest Walks • Talks • Films • GPS, Navigation & Nordic Walking • Paragliding • Seminars • In Store Demonstrations • Exhibitions and more besides....

Just like last year; there will be Trailquests, riathalon, Accompanied Rides, Family Treasure Hunt, Family Orienteering Adventure, Skills Courses with Cycle Wise, slide shows by adventure travel experts and talks at Theatre By The Lake.

It was great this year, it will be even better in 2009 so put it into your diary now!

Whinlatter Altura MTB Trail Is Open

The Whinlatter Altura Mountain Bike Trail is an exciting new development within Whinlatter Forest Park. The 19 km bike trial will be the longest purpose built trail in the Lake District and will involve building 15 kilometres of new single track trail.
The trail is being built by Hugh Clixby who has previously constructed trails for the Forestry Commission at Dalby in North Yorkshire and Cannock Forest in the West Midlands. It will be sponsored by Altura, who make clothing for cyclists.

Whinlatter MTB Challenge

With rare sunshine and blue skies, 470 mountain bikers took part in the first ever Whinlatter Mountain Bike Challenge. Conditions were excellent but the route was very demanding with two loops of 17 miles and ascent of over 6000 feet in total to complete the event. Quickest rider was Keswick Bike's Chris Hope completing the ride in just over 3 hours whilst some riders took well over 6 hours before crossing the finish line! Forestry staff were delighted with the challenge's success and certainly organiser Richard Staton did an exceptional job with his many volunteers to make the event run smoothly and raise money for Marie Curie Trust.'

2008 EVENTS

2008 Kendal Film Festival (20 - 23 Nov)

Kendal's world famous Mountain Film & Lecture Festival is sponsored by Keswick Bikes this year. New cycling film premiers and a lecture by world DH champion Tracey Mosley as well as Round The World Cyclist Mark Beaumont will guarantee a memorable event.

Feel the Magic

What is the Coilair Magic Link? - Climbs like a short travel XC bike & descends like a long travel DH bike. The new 2008 Kona Coilair range uses the new Magic Link suspension technology to bridge two worlds. On the climb the head and seat tube angles are steep, 6 inches of rear travel remains stiff, channeling all your power into the up. Go downhill and the bike’s geometry becomes more slack, the travel increases to a plush 7.4 inches, and the wheel path becomes more adept at dealing with descending, braking & big bumps. The magic part? The 2008 Coilair is designed to react to terrain and riding forces all by itself, automatically finding the right suspension set-up for the job at hand. Instantly, instinctively..

Magic Wednesdays at Whinlatter

Please join us for a presentation on the new Kona Magic Link suspension system given by Kona's very own Andy Mee.
Date Wed 3rd Sept. 2008
Start from 16.00 onwards
Venue: Cyclewise Bike Centre at Whinlatter
Kona Magic Demo Bikes available to ride on Altura Trail (terms & conditions may apply)
BBQ & Beer may be supplied!

National Bike Week 2008

8th Annual Solstice Triangle Ride Sat 21st June: 6am Depart

This years' events will celebrate National Bike Week offering riders of all abilities cycling in the heart of the English Lakes..

Sat 21st June: The Solstice Triangle. Depart 6.00am Castlerigg Stone Circle, or 6.10am from Lakeland Pedlar Cafe. The route heads out to Cockermouth, Workington & Whirtehaven. After a hearty breakfast in the Espresso Cafe overlooking Whitehaven Market Square, we return to Keswick on the C2C (Coast to Coast). All together the route is 67 miles with the climb out of Lorton over Whinlatter being the main challenge. Normally we are back in Keswick around lunch time and The Lakeland Pedlar will welcome you with a complimentary cup of tea and slice of flap jack.
You must wear a helmet for all events.

Ford M Sport World Rally Team End to End Challenge

FIA World Rally Championship Team Driver; Matthew Wilson and his co - driver Scott Martin are set to embark on a 960 mile charity ride across Britain in June via infamous Land's End to John O'Groats route, follow link to find out more and donate if you can.
More Information to follow shorty.

Mountain Festival Itinerary

Unique events to KMB at the Bike Village include:
Thursday 15 May: Guided Ride Lonscale Fell & Glendeterra Valley. 2 hours approx. Technical ride suitable for most mountain bikers. Start 2pm from Bike Village
BBQ & Talk CANCELLED But Instead: 6.30 Bike Ride followed by Chips & Beer; from the Bike Village.
Friday 16 May: Guided Ride Whinlatter Forest. 3 hours approx, not very technical but some long climbs.. Start 1pm from Bike Village
Sat 17 May: Test Bike Rides from Bike Village: 10.30am, 1.00 & 3.30 pm
Sun 18 May: Test Bike Rides from Bike Village: 11pam & 1.00pm All test bike rides will follow Latrigg Loop which is approx 1 hour.
To book bike for test ride pls phone Max or Alex on 017687 80586

Accommodation & Food information:
Camp at Castle Head Farm with its beautiful location above Keswick: http://www.castleriggfarm.com/
Lakeland Pedlar Café. Best veggie type food in the whole world (possibly!) www.LakelandPedlar.co.uk
Guest Houses include: http://www.greystokeguesthouse.co.uk/

Plenty more guest houses, pubs & restaurants to chose from depending on budget.
Keswick Tourist Information Centre: 017687 72645 or click on: www.keswick.org

2007 EVENTS

Keswick Bikes' Fireworks Party 26 - 28 October 2007

Just some nice photos for those who made the journey up to join us for the Fireworks Fest. Thanks to all of you for making it such a nice event. Our next big biking occassion is The Keswick Mountain Festival coming to a Cumbrian town not too far from KMB Towers 14th - 18th May 2008. More info to come when we get it but currently we have confirmed: Local and national Trailquest Event, Derwent Triathalon, Open 5 Adventure, Bike Rides for kids and grown ups with lots and lots of test bikes to ride.

Keswick Bikes' Fireworks Party 'the aftermath'

Great riding, loads of test bikes from Giant, Trek & Kona, too much food and beer aplenty. Even the weather couldn't put a damper on the fireworks fun! Jon Colborne came all the way from Norfolk. He got to know some of the trails more intimately than he had perhaps intended but found Keswick Breweries' local ale; 'Thirst Blood' to be of help with a sore nose!

Lonscale Fell Slabs

This is Neil H surviving the infamous slabs section

Fireworks Bike Fest

Dan H loves his Nicolai Helis FR

Lonscale Fell

Classic riding just outside the town

Fireworks Bike Fest 2007

I think Mike S has been to every one of our bike fests!

Good to Share

Can't beat the ride & always time to chill!

2007 8th Annual Solstice Triangle

A wet 5.30am start on Saturday 16th June saw some 30 riders set off in the pouring rain including 5 year old Robyn Vaughn riding a tag - a - long behind her dad. 67 miles later and after stopping off for the mother of all breakfasts in Whitehaven, we returned to Keswick somewhat more weary. The maritime Festival in Whitehaven was simply amazing. Don't miss the next one in 2009 which also commemorates the 10th Solstice Triangle with some very special events lined up for you!

Robin Vaughn on Tag - a - Long

Youngest ever rider 5 year old Robin completes Soltice Triangle with a little help from her dad!

Solstice Triangle 2007

This years Triangle ride coincided with the amazing Whitehaven Maritime Festival.

Des and the Grand Turk

Des Johnson, inventor & originator of the Solstice Triangle

Triangle Seat on C2C

Return leg along C2C is a favourite with riders.

Everybody has a great time on the triangle, whatever the weather!

This is Jim Nolan!

National Bike Week 16th - 24th June 2007

Join KMB for these rides and raise money for Fix the Fells Campaign.

Solstice Triangle: Saturday 16th June 2007
Now in its 8th year Keswick Bikes 'Solstice Triangle' road ride is the easier of two KMB events planned for the weekend of to commemorate the start of National Bike Week.
Departing at 5.30am from Castlerigg Stone Circle (4.30am in the past!) provides a great setting to watch the sunrise before setting off. The route then meanders to Cockermouth and Workington, the second point of the triangle, before continuing to witness the bi-annual International Maritime Festival and the flotilla of Tall Ships in Whitehaven harbour and just in time for a hearty breakfast before the return journey to Keswick. Additionally the 2007 Tour De France Road Show will also be present on the harbour. The return leg uses the world famous C2C (Coast to Coast) route via Rowrah, Lorton and Whinlatter Pass (hardest bit) before reaching Keswick for Lunchtime. Tea and flapjack are provided at the Lakeland Pedlar café for all participants.
Route Summary: Distance 70 miles of relatively easy riding on mostly quiet country lanes and Sustrans cycle tracks (but the event is not suitable for children). Route maps will be available on request at all Keswick Bikes locations.

The Lakeland Six: Sunday 17th June 2007
Why not make a full weekend of it by also joining the ride on Sunday. The ride departs the Lakeland Pedlar Café from 8am. Unlike the Fred Whitton, this ride is not a timed competitive event and the riders that have completed both rides say the Big 6 is a nicer, comparatively easier ride - though not to be underestimated. Completion times vary between 7 and 12 hours depending on your fitness and number of tea stops! Ambleside makes for a good morning coffee stop (Zeferellis), whilst the Train Station cafe at Dalegarth, Eskdale which is ideal for lunch and allows the option to get to the cafe at Whinlatter Visitor Centre before 5pm for afternoon tea. (Ride description: Keswick - Troutbeck - Glenridding - Kirkstone Pass - Ambleside - Wrynose Pass - Hardknott Pass - Gosforth - Cold Fell - Loweswater - Lorton - Whinlatter Pass - Braithwaite - Newlands Hause - Buttermere - Honister Pass - Keswick - 97 miles riding, 10,000 feet climbing) Those not sure about completing the whole ride can miss out Whinlatter and Newlands Passes, instead finishing with Honister Pass, making it the Lakeland 4, still a superb and demanding ride that you will remember for years to come. Triple chainsets or low gearing is advisory! The finish is again the Lakeland Pedlar café for a final, deserved, round of tea and cakes.
Route Summary: Distance 97 miles in total and includes climbs amassing 10,000 feet by the time you return to Keswick! The event does not have vehicular support so you must be self sufficient (not suitable for children).

Centre Parks Family Cycle Challenge 24th June 2007

Make a difference to the life of a child by raising money and taking part in one of four rides. Choose between a short Family Fun Ride or an approximately 50 mile Challenge Ride

Bike Fest Bike Ride & BBQ @ KMB Thursday 10th May 5.30pm Please Join Us! Its Free!

Cumbria Bike Festival 7th - 13th May 2007

Merida Bikes MTB Marathon and the Cumbria Bike Fest

It's all going off in Cumbria with a round of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series based from within the main event village at Lowther Deer Park, near Penrith.
Bike Fest, which will feature events throughout the county in the preceding week, will culminate with a 3 day biking extravaganza at Lowther from 11th - 13th May 2007 celebrating the excellent biking on offer in the area.
From Monday 7th to Friday 13th May, there will be fringe activities offered at locations across the County which will be published in a central guide and timetable of events, check back for Keswick Bikes activities and offers. From Bike Fest brewed ale, to special discounts for bikers in the region’s bike shops, plus family rides, guided trail riding, film nights and stunt demos and skills workshops there’s a massive amount of cycling going on. So if you fancy coming to Cumbria early, you will not be short of biking-related things to do.

Thursday 10th May: Bike Ride - BBQ - Beer @KMB, Keswick.
You are invited! Please join us for a Road or MTB ride, your choice. Depart 5.30pm from KMB(MTB) or LP(ROAD) followed by a FREE BBQ + BEER courtesy of KMB. You need to bring a suitable bike & helmet and appropriate kit for a ride:
MTB: Latrigg Loop.
ROAD: Circuit Derwentwater.
Both rides take a little under 1 hour.
BBQ begins 6.30pm at either; back of KMB or lake shore at Kettlewell car park, depending on weather and organisation.

Immediately accessible from the M6 and Penrith rail connections, come and see us at Keswick bikes for the lowdown. The Lowther Bike Fest site will be open from Friday morning to Sunday evening and will contain masses of cycling options plus a full programme of entertainment to keep you occupied in the glorious Lake District location.

The Festival is being organised by Cumbria Tourism and is being staged by Detail Events, the guys behind the Rat Race, Polaris Challenge and other adventure sports events. Aside from the action surrounding the Merida marquee, there will be all manner of bike-led activities on offer at Lowther. Entertainments will run from the Friday morning through to the end of Sunday, including MTB trials displays, displays from unusual bikes, unicycles, vintage bikes and stunt riding. From the main stage there will be a full music programme running throughout the weekend. The debut of 'Cyclemania' will offer a very surreal twist on the biking theme, involving a cycle-powered show with performers, sound and light! If that sounds intriguing then it becomes more-so as it’s the audience who will be powering the show!

You will also find KMB's Support & Trade Stand on hand to assist with technical queries or stock up on your biking essentials. There should even be some Killer Bike & Equipment Deals over the weekend to tempt you with. Make sure to come and say hello. Our Shinamo Service Centre technical ace; Darren Murray will be on hand throughout the weekend.
The real ale tent and gourmet food village will be open all weekend for those weary returning riders and their supporters. Bike and outdoor retailers, like the excellent Keswick Bikes, will be on hand to sell you kit and there will be specially designed maps to take away for your friends and family, in order that they too can enjoy the local trails and quiet roads on their bikes. A bike test circuit will be on offer for you to try out the latest models and there will be numerous stalls and concessions to browse, all built around a cycling theme.

There will be a major secure bike park in the main event village to ensure the safety of your machine and a special bike Jet Wash offered for those who like clean spokes and shiny frames.

Aside from the biking, there will be a zip slide, archery and an assault course and children will be exceptionally well catered for, with adventure and action attractions together with more traditional entertainments including bouncy castles, face painting and crèche facilities, so parents can enjoy the riding while the kids are looked after.

Tickets and camping
All camping pitches will be offered at a special Merida discounted price of £5 per person for the whole weekend. Cars are £5 per car for parking for the weekend. For anyone arriving on their bike entry is free! To book camping spaces and parking, please contact bikefest@allinthedetail.com and detail your requirements.

For more info on the programme of events and ticketing info, log onto www.lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk or email info@lakedistrictoutdoors.co.uk, to find out more. If you need help with accommodation, log onto Cumbria Tourism's website www.golakes.co.uk to book online or call their accommodation booking line on 0845 450 1199

Registration and start time:
The marathon event village and with that the registration will be open from 12pm (noon) on Saturday 12th June 2007 and will be based in the heart of the festival. It will stay open till 8pm on Saturday and will reopen from 7 - 9am on Sunday morning. The ride will start from the festival arena at 10am on Sunday. We can only recommend getting up to the Cumbria Bike Fest early so that you can enjoy and partake in all the activities on offer before the marathon bustle kicks off.

Give us a call at Keswick Bikes to find out the latest craic! 017687 75202 /80586/ 75752

KMB Technical Support Available All Weekend at Lowther Merida Event

Open 5 Adventure Racing Series 13th May 2007

If you don't fancy a Merida marathon 'event' here's an actual 'race' you can enter (also on the 13th May!) when Keswick hosts the 3rd round of the Open 5 Adventure racing Series. Featuring 5 hours of excellent mountain biking, running and navigation for pairs and solos set in the stunning location in and around Keswick which is a first for Open Adventure. As ever the lakes promises some pretty special running and MTBing, expect some awe inspiring views and a few surprises. Registration is at Keswick High School. Please follow marshals instructions for the parking as not to cheese off local parishners attending the local church. Start / transition will be a short cycle from registration so come prepared to be able to carry your running kit on your bike. Check back at the Open Adventure website near the day for up to date information on this event.