Local business develops a scheme to cure the fitness needs of the local community. Located in South Gosforth, M. Steel Cycles have been providing the north east with bicycles for over 80 years. In this time, the shop has built a reputation for selling high-quality, specialist cycles and equipment; becoming popular amongst more experienced cyclists. [...]
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Sporting Behaviour
Joe Waugh on Olympics Did you always want to compete in the Olympics? I can remember watching the opening ceremony to the Olympic Games when I was eight years old. I think it must have been in my blood or something as its all I remember ever wanting to do! I went on to compete [...]
Exposure UK 24 Hour Solo Championships.
This weekend just gone saw the Exposure UK 24 Hour Solo Mountain Bike Championship visit Newcastleton for its second year. This was a big race for me. I was 4th last year; a good result, and I rode well, but missing the podium by one place ate me up all year…. This year I wanted to [...]
Ladies Evening – Friday 13th May 6pm – 9pm
Attention ladies! M. Steel Cycles are hosting a ladies evening on Friday 13th May starting at 6pm until 9pm. Come along to this free event and enjoy a spot of pampering by LUSH cosmetics or get up to date on the latest hairdressing tips. Sustrans Ladies will be present to talk about where to ride [...]
Specialized Body Geometry Shoes – trail tough bike slippers!
For many years I wore Specialized shoes for both my road and mountain bike riding. I got used to the shoes and presumed that all shoes would provide this level of comfort and performance. I became a bit blase and, after wearing the same brand for for so long, just fancied something different for mountain biking. [...]
Continental Divide; Continental Rubber Queen and Continental Grand Prix
This month I’ve been testing two Continental tires that really are two worlds apart: the 24c Continental Grand Prix, a race level road tire, and the 2.2 Continental Rubber Queen, an aggressive cross country tread designed for hard technical riding. Over the years, I have used several Continental tires but must say I have favored [...]
Specialized Roubaix SL3: Perfect for a Northern Classic
Rich Rothwell, M Steels newly sponsored team member specialises in endurance mountain bike riding and racing. He spends significant time training on the road as well as off. Here he reviews the endurance focused Specialized Roubaix SL3. You can read more about his riding and racing on his blog: www.richyroth.com. Anyone with any questions on [...]
M Steels Cycles Specialized Demo Weekend – A demo with a difference!
In mid November 2010, M Steels Cycles hosted a Specialized Demo Weekend with a difference. Very often a demo consists of an hour or two of bike riding with little opportunity to really get to know the bike you are trying. Steels recognise that to make an informed decision on a bike, you may want [...]
What a Prize Surprise …
A Whitley Bay man is celebrating this week after winning £400 of vouchers courtesy of a local bicycle superstore. M. Steel Cycles, located in South Gosforth, proudly support this annual competition to give entrants the opportunity to purchase some of their high-quality produce at a minimal cost. It was free for any member of the [...]
Chloe’s Riding High
A regional branch of one of the UK’s most famous charities and one of the oldest established local cycle shops have joined forces to make a real difference to a very special little girl’s life. Nine year old Chloe Biggins suffers from Microcephaly, Hypotonia – also known as low muscle tone, Global Development Delay (GDD) [...]