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M Sport End 2 End Challenge
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.
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.
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.
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 laike this year; there will be Trailquests, Guided Rides, Family Treasure Hunt, Skills Courses with Cycle Wise, slide shows by adventure travel experts,talks at the Lakeland Pedlar Cafe & Theatre By The Lake.
It was great this year, it will be even better in 2009 so put it into your diary now!
Previous Events
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
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.
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