The sleek and lightweight Domane+ LT electric road bike is available with an incredible 20% off the normal price, meaning you can scoop this high spec carbon frame beauty for just £4,200, compared to the £5,250 RRP for a limited time only. In today’s blog, we talk about who it’s for, what it comes with and why you should be very excited about this price tag. Read More
Working in a top quality bike shop, surrounded by all the best gear, there’s not much that impresses our man Alex. But then he upgraded to wireless with the SRAM GX Eagle AXS drivetrain and RockShox Reverb AXS dropper post on his Trek Slash 9.8 and it’s fair to say he’s blown away. Here’s the lowdown on this fantastic kit. Read More
The opening weekend of the 2022 National Cross-Country Series saw Big Bear Bikes supported rider Jane Squires score a brilliant podium finish. But it was a frustrating day for husband and fellow supported rider Peter, who crashed on lap one of a boggy course and finished in the middle of the field. Read More
Last week we spoke to international triathlete and Pickering resident Geoff Wynn - pictured above with triathlon legends Alistair and Jonny Brownlee - about how he got into the sport. This week, he talks about training considerations and offers advice for newcomers. Read More
Pickering as a major cycling destination was the hot topic when MP Kevin Hollinrake visited Big Bear Bikes and Dalby Forest Cycle Hub this week. Mr Hollinrake was welcomed by our Managing Director David Beeley, an electric cycling and mountain biking enthusiast and a keen advocate for leisure and tourism in the Ryedale area. Read More
In the latest in our supported riders series, we speak to international triathlete and Pickering resident Geoff Wynn. Geoff, 40, is a Police Community Support Officer for North Yorkshire Police who has competed in some of the world’s biggest triathlon competitions. Read More
A four-strong team of cycling ladies – including two of the Big Bear Bikes team – is appealing for sponsors ahead of an epic 350-mile forces fundraiser in June. The Battlefield Belles are taking part in the Big Battlefield Bike Ride, which runs over five days from Ostend in Belgium to Compiegne in northern France, with proceeds going to Help For Heroes. Read More
This year, we’re looking forward to the first proper season of racing since 2019. Whether it’s road, enduro, cross country or downhill, all have been affected by the pandemic… until now, fingers crossed. To mark the start of the new season, we’re introducing two more of our Big Bear Bikes supported riders, Peter and Jane Squires from Tadcaster, who compete at national level in cross country. In this blog, we find out more about them, their take on competition riding and their aspirations for 2022. Read More
We’re encouraging riders of all ages and abilities to join in the fantastic Yorkshire Wolds Cycle Challenge, which will be running this year for the 11th time. Big Bear Bikes will once again be supporting this two-day cycling event which has raised a total of £250,000 for Ryedale Special Families (RSF) since its inception. The 2022 event will be the first time the challenge has taken place in person since 2019, with 2020 called off and 2021 taking place virtually, so we’re aiming to help make this a triumphant return with record numbers of people taking part. Read More
Trekking is a style of riding we’ve definitely seen grow in the past couple of years, partly as an off-shoot of the mushrooming popularity of e-bikes. We think Haibike’s aptly named Trekking is going to become a hugely popular bike, with a great spec for a very reasonable price. Here's our review of this versatile range. Read More
