This Saturday gone was the inaugural Glentress 7, held at the classic Scottish trail centre. It was the flagship event for a week long festival of all things bike in the Tweed Valley. Glentress is a bit of a ‘Hallowed Ground’ for mountain biking. It was the first time an endurance race has been held [...]
Kielder holds a certain curse over me race wise. I took a wrong turn there at the Border Raid last year, and at the start of this year I got 5,000 punctures in as many metres (ok it was 3. Punctures). And had to pull out. But beyond this, I wasn’t sure of the logic in doing [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Specialized are delighted to announce their association with Right To Play in an effort to help raise fund for the Children’s charity. Right To Play are organising a completely unique multi-day ride supported by Specialized – ‘Ride to the Tour’ (29th June- 2nd July). Riders will not only get to see the end of the [...]
M. Steel Cycles are proud to announce the launch of innertubes4u.co.uk which offers discounted Innertubes with FREE postage. The more you buy the more you save. You can also buy puncture kits, tools, tapes and levers amongst other tube related products. Example of Savings Specialized 26″ Inner Tube: Buy One: £3.99 each Buy Two: £3.75 [...]
Buy a qualifying Trek bike during 7th March – 30th April 2011 at M. Steel Cycles and receive 10% of the value of the retail price in Bontrager accessories, free of charge. Qualifying Bikes Mountain Road Town 3700 1.2 7.1 FX Skye S Lexa S 7.3 FX 4300 2.3 7.3 FX WSD Skye SL Madone [...]
All to often, xc race courses are lacking in the two elements I most relish; BIG climbs and long, fast, and technical descents. Not the Whinlatter Challenge, which took place this Sunday on the excellent trails of Whinlatter forest, just outside of Keswick. If you know the topography of the area, you will be aware that an easy 31 [...]
We still have places left for our demo weekend on Saturday 16th – Sunday 17th April 2011 at Tomlinsons Cafe & Bunkhouse, with B&B, evening meal and bike hire for ONLY £30. For bookings please call or contact Mark at mark@msteelcycles.co.uk At the event there will be Trek Demo Bikes (Madone), Mavic Wheels and Specialized [...]