Our December 2008 Newsletter has been published containing all the latest news and special offers.

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We have just started our January sale and have some great discounts to offer you until the end of January to kick the new year off with some great savings!

In store only you can save:

• Upto 50% off all 2008 Bikes
• 20% off all 2009 Bikes
• Upto 50% off all clothing
• Upto 50% off all shoes
• Upto 20% off all helmets
• 25% off all lights
• Minimum 10% off all other items

Keep riding and stay safe!

Joe

The region’s premier cycling shop is encouraging the people of the North East to get on their bikes over the festive period and beyond.

Joe Waugh, owner of M. Steel Cycles in South Gosforth, Newcastle is advocating the many benefits of cycling - and says Christmas and the New Year is the perfect time to start.

“The build up to Christmas, the day itself and New Year can be particularly stressful and those of us prone to bouts of anxiety and depression can really suffer,” he said.

“Getting out in the fresh air can really lift your mood and reduce feelings of stress and negativity,” said Joe, himself an ex-competitive cyclist who represented Great Britain in the Olympics and brought back a Gold Medal after competing in the Commonwealth Games in 1982.

But the benefits don’t stop there.  During the festivities, most of us are renowned for a spot of over indulging in food and alcohol - resulting in weight gain and feelings of sluggishness.

“A Christmas or New Year dinner with all the trimmings can end up being a whopping 950 calories” said Joe.

“Whilst I don’t want to sound like a party pooper, I do want to encourage people to combine their partying with a spot of exercise.   Cycling is great fun and can burn up to 600 calories per hour - and at least that way people won’t feel so bad in the New Year,” he said.

M. Steel Cycles is a family run business which has a long standing reputation in the North East.  They stock a wide range of cycles and cycling accessories to suit all budgets.  To view their range of products or to read more of Joe Waugh’s cycling facts and figures visit www.msteelcycles.co.uk.

New Stock Just In!

We are now stocking Ogio Bags and Rucksacks,  ProLogo Saddles and Mavic Wheelsets, We are one of few, select shops that stock these brands.

Come into store and see our entire range.

Further to the chancellors’ decision to reduce the rate of VAT, here at Steels we are not only happy to pass on this saving but for the immediate future double the saving to 5%

Currently a lot of importers are increasing there prices due to the currency fluctuations but we will not be adjusting any of our prices until after our January sale and applying the above saving as a till discount.

Following this period we will review our importers prices and reprice our infantry as such.

• 2008 Model
• Specialized FACT 9m Carbon Frame, AZ1 Construction
• Compact Design, Zertz Inserts
• Specialized FACT Monocoque Carbon Fork, Full Carbon Legs, Crown and Steerer with Speed Zertz, Rack and Fending Fittings
• S-Works FACT Carbon Flat Bar, 580mm Width, 21.8 Clamp
• Tektro Eclipse Carbon Brake Levers
• Shimano Ultegra Rear Derailleur, Long Cage and R770 10 Speed STI Shifters
• FSA SL-K MegaExo 2 Piece Carbon Crankset
• Cracnk Brothers Smarty Pedals
• Specialized  All Condition Pro Tyres

Our Price: £1,100
List Price: £1,700
SAVING: £600!

• 2008 Model
• Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium Treking Design Frame
• Fully Manipulated Tubing with Fender
• Specialized A1 Premium Aluminium Steerer and Lowers Forks
• Body Geometry Confort Grips, Dual Density Gel
• Shimano Alivio RD-M410 Rear Derailleur
• Specialized Sonoma Saddle, 155mm Width

Our Price: £195
List Price: £299
SAVING: £104!

Hi, Joe Here!

Last month I was honoured to be invited to an event in Harrogate by the Dave Rayner Fund. Dave was an extremely talented young cyclist from Yorkshire whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 27 in 1994. He was a professional cyclist and one of Britain’s top cyclists at that time. Not only that, he was a great guy and everyone’s friend. Despite his success and talent, he was not in the slightest bit cocky and was a real model of how a sportsman should be.

After his death, his friends and family set up the Dave Rayner Trust to raise money to send promising young cyclists abroad, to kick start their careers. This fund was set up way before the National Lottery invested money in cycling, which helped us win our Olympic medals. It really is a great cause in honour of a great man.

The annual event always attracts high profile guests of honour from the cycling world such as Eddie Murks, Miguel Indurain, Brian Robinson and even Sir Jimmy Saville, who attends every year! This years guest speak was Raymond Poulidor, the distinguished French cyclist who became the darling of the Tour de France as the ‘eternal second’, after finishing in second place a remarkable three times. With all of the former pro’s attending, many of whom I used to race with, it really was a treat for cycling fans and the event is another great indication of the rise of cycling as an important sport for Britain.

For more information on the Dave Rayner Fund please log on to: http://www.daveraynerfund.co.uk. Schemes like this need our support, to improve the profile of British sport as well as encouraging our kids to get out and be active.

How quickly has this year gone?! I think I say this every year but it seems like only a few weeks ago we were wishing each other a happy new year and now it’s almost Christmas! With our new M. Steel Cycles shop opening in South Gosforth, things have been so hectic that the time has just flown by. It’s all been worth it and if you’ve seen the new store, you’ll see why!  On that note, I would personally like to thank the legend that is Alan Shearer as well as the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress Councillors David and Margaret Wood for officially kicking off the proceedings.  Thanks guys, we all really appreciated it and everyone who attended thought the night went great.  (See some pictures here on our blog)

As it’s almost the New Year, we’ll be starting to think about New Years Resolutions. Getting healthier and keeping fit is many peoples goal but with cycling it is extremely achievable. Cutting out a few journeys by car is beneficial to you and the environment and so easy to do.  At M. Steel Cycles we also work in collaboration with Cycle Scheme (http://www.msteelcycles.co.uk/cycle-scheme/info_17.html) which gets people tax free bikes to ride to work which is perfect if you’re hoping to get in shape this New Year and can save you a pretty penny or two!

After the year I’ve had sorting out the new shop, I’m really looking forward to a relaxing Christmas with the family and having a beer or two! Whatever you have planned, I hope you have an enjoyable, stress-free Christmas and New Year!

Until next time, happy riding!

Our November 2008 Newsletter has been published containing all the latest news and special offers.

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We are stocking 2009 winter bikes.  Be sure to pop in to our store for the full range!

Specialized Tricross Comp

Features

• Shimano 105 Groupset
• Carbon Forks and Seat Stays
• High Profile Cantilever Brakes
• Mudguard Clearance

Our Price £1,200

Trek XO-1

Features

• Shimano 105 Groupset
• Carbon Forks
• Bontrager Race Wheels
• Mudguard Clearance

Our Price £1,100

Kinesis Racelight TK

Features

• Shimano 105 Groupset
• Carbon Forks
• Shimano R500 Wheelset
• Supplied with Mudgaurds

Our Price £900