A pool-based triathlon at Brigg in Lincolnshire marked the last event in what our supported athlete Geoff Wynn calls “a really disjointed year”. In this update, he tells us about the event, reflects on 2021 and looks forward to competing internationally again in 2022. Read More
We’ve been following our supported riders Mat Wright and Zech Walker in the build-up to their first Enduro World Series (EWS) race on the weekend at Innerleithen in Scotland. Now the adrenalin has dissipated and it’s all sunk in, we caught up with them both to see what they thought of it. Read More
Two of our supported riders – Zech Walker and Mat Wright – are competing in this weekend’s final and biggest Enduro World Series (EWS) event of 2021 in Innerleithen in the Tweed Valley in Scotland. We spoke to them to find out how they’re feeling ahead of what is the first ever EWS race for both of them, something that most of us can only dream of. Read More
Our Workshop Mechanic Mickey Nilsen took on his first enduro race recently at Ard Moors on the northern edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. Mickey took on the six stage enduro over 35km with 2500m of combined climbing and descending. We talked to him about how he felt about his competitive debut. Read More
Our supported rider Ellen McDermott has been selected as one of two representing Ireland in the Elite Women’s Road Race in the 2021 UEC Road European Championships in Trento, Italy, on Saturday, September 11. We caught up with her to find out how training is going and how she’s feeling ahead of the biggest race of her life. Read More
If you’re investing in a top class bike with the intention of spending hours in the saddle, you’re going to want to be comfortable or it’s going to affect your enjoyment, whether it’s out on the road, hitting the trails or crunching over gravel. We truly want you to get the most out of your bike and our in-store buying experience ensures all the details are considered. Here are our top five things to ensure maximum comfort when you get your next bike. Read More
There’s still time to register for this year’s 10th anniversary Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge, a fun but demanding fundraising event which has raised £250,000 for Ryedale Special Families (RSF) since its launch. Read More
We have an exciting range of mountain bike courses planned for the summer led by British Cycling qualified trainers - from fundamentals, to drops and jumps, ladies only and our adrenaline fuelled Back in Black - there's something for everyone wanting to get better on their bike! Read More
The UK’s Cycle To Work Scheme has been in place for over 20 years now, offering fantastic discounts to tens of thousands of riders. As today is national Cycle To Work Day, we’re looking at some great bikes you could get through the scheme and how much you could save. Read More
It’s the time of year that every parent looks forward to and dreads in equal measure. Here are our suggestions for all the bikes, accessories and more you need to help you get out on the trails this summer. Read More
Their popularity is sky-rocketing and you might well be considering joining the ranks of e-bikers. So which one is right for you? In today’s blog, we’ll take a look at a variety of e-bikes we have in stock right now, from the super-gnarly Trek Rail to the comfortable and durable Trek Verve. Read More
Four Ryedale men, including our senior sales member Mike Richmond, have completed their endurance charity challenge. Read More
Tim Watson vowed to get more into mountain biking in 2021, having been more of a road rider for years. Here, Tim tells us about his first off-piste ride and three lessons he took away with him. Read More
Driven by improvements in technology and innovative thinking, every year brings new ideas to market and once-expensive components into a price bracket non-pros can afford. Here are our thoughts on the top five must-haves this year, compiled by Jack, Alex and Mike. Read More
Fox, Endura, Castelli and Bontrager have really delivered on their 2021 summer ranges so here are our top picks from these fantastic brands. Read More
Our Senior Sales Member Mike Richmond is taking on an insane two-day endurance challenge as part of a four-man charity fundraising team. The quartet – Mike, Dave Twaddle, Adam Simpson and Grant Bulmer – will run the 100km from Pickering to Hawes on Friday June 25 before jumping straight into the saddle the next day to ride home. Read More
It’s that time of year where we pay homage to the hairy-toed patriarch of the family: good old dad. As Father’s Day approaches, everyone’s scratching their heads about what to buy him so we’ve curated a handy gift list to help you with your last-gasp buying. Read More
If you’re thinking of upgrading or getting a new type of bike but the choice is boggling your brain, our team are here to give you their pick of what’s in store right now. Read More
We catch up with Michael, our mechanic to get his first impressions and to check out his upgrades on Treks top spec Remedy! Read More
From her early days in Glasgow to Big Bear Bikes and cycling around the world Read More
One minute he's a doting dad and the next a hard core, super competitive Enduro racer. We caught up with Big Bear Bikes supported rider Mat Wright to find out what it takes to make the Enduro World Series! Read More
We review 5 awesome E-bikes available right now at Big Bear Bikes Read More
Big Bear Bikes supported rider Ellen McDermott shares her top 5 tips for getting the most enjoyment out of riding your bike Read More
The Slash 8 strikes the perfect balance between a fun and lively feel and chaos-calming composure Read More
Developed as an endurance race bike in partnership with Fabian Cancellara, one of the world’s most successful classics riders, the Trek Domane featuring IsoSpeed changed the whole idea of a road bike. Read More
Big Bear Bike's Senior Mechanic Richard Smith reviews the epic Orange Stage Evo Read More
In our latest blog we speak to awesome mum and incredible enduro rider Sally Wright one the riders we support on her journey into MTB life and how she balances parenthood with competing and championing mums in our sport! Read More
Buy the bike you really want, save A LOT and spread the cost - what’s not to love?!?! We debunk the myths and explain how the National Cycle To Work Scheme ACTUALLY works in 2021. Read More
Save the kids the struggle and go further, faster and have more fun as a family - on bikes!!! Read More
Big Bear Bikes founder David Beeley shares his passion for all things local, charity, this year's plans for the shop and of course, the teams love of bikes bikes bikes! Read More
