So Killer Kielder, my epic one day adventure challenge to compete in the Montane Kielder 100 (a 100 mile mountain bike race), then Kayak 5 miles down Kielder Water and finally run round the lakeside way Kielder Marathon, all in one go in aid of Calvert Trust Kielder… I DID IT! I know traditionally you’re [...]
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Business brains get on bikes for charity
Five enterprising industry moguls are leaving their comfort zones far behind them this summer, getting out of the office and onto the road for a very worthy cause. Members of the Young Entrepreneurs Trust are taking on a challenge of a more physical nature this month, with a coast to coast bike ride on Hadrian’s [...]
On your bike!
With today’s economical climate, more and more people are choosing to cycle to work or to the shops, but what do you wear if your bum looks big in Lycra? Ladies listen up, this is ‘Cycle Chic’. M. Steel Cycles, Gosforth, knows that riding a bike is not only practical but fashion forward and glamorous. [...]
Cyclist is in for a smoothie ride to raise £10,000
The latest addition to the M Steel Cycles Race Team Matt Jones is preparing for his ultimate challenge (Killer Kielder) by cycling for 12 hours straight to quench the thirst of busy Metrocentre shoppers. Matt Jones, Senior Project Officer at Sustrans in Newcastle will spend the day on an exercise bike in Metrocentre to help [...]
Hop, Skip and Ride
Joe: Hello everyone, Joe Waugh here from M. Steel Cycles. We decided that it was time for a bit of inspiration to spur you on with your cycling. Richard Rothwell, a member of our shop cycle team, received a unique opportunity to cycle with world champion triple jumper, local lad Jonathan Edwards. Richard took Jonathan [...]
Students Prepare for Marathon Cycle Ride…
The adventurous young students of a Blyth school are making final preparations for an incredible cycle journey which will take four days to complete. Pupils from the Morpeth Road First School in Disraeli Street are taking on the challenge of a coast to coast bike ride which will begin on Monday the 4th of July, [...]
Tony Tones Up
A local man, who decided that his weight issue was causing him more harm than good has been celebrating recently by losing a massive 9st, with the help of a regional cycle shop. Tony Mather, from South Shields became fed up with being so overweight and joined the government’s Cyclescheme initiative, which allows staff whose [...]
Endurance Riders – Morpeth Road Coast to Coast
I have a great job with Sustrans. My remit is to do anything I can to get school children interested in, and having fun on their bikes. Of course, I enjoy telling the children about my own riding, and in particular the long distance stuff… ‘Fun’. Endurance Riding. Let’s not beat around the bush. Many of you ‘old [...]
Waughy in the Community
Hi everyone, Joe Waugh here from M. Steel Cycles; I’m delighted to say that summer is well and truly upon us. To get us into the summer spirit, this month we’re talking about how we can help you to make the most out of your bikes. To do this, I’m going to leave you in [...]
Where I like to eat
Where Joe likes to eat I am certainly a fan of eating out, and I try to do so as often as I can. I like to think it’s because I need a lot of energy; I own and manage my own cycle shop; M.Steel Cycles, and like to cycle for pleasure too! My absolute [...]