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•  28 Jun, 2022
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The Hebridean Way - And More! We Follow Mark's Dream Scotland Trip

Our senior cycling instructor, British Cycling training consultant and life long cycling nut Mark Grange is enjoying a 10-day cycling tour of the Hebrides islands in Scotland, including the 185-mile Hebridean Way. This is a bucket list route for many cyclists so we wanted to share Mark’s solo ride experience of the mountains, big skies, white beaches and views of the Atlantic Ocean. We caught up with Mark’s for a quick chat about the experience on his return home. His daily diary can be found below. Read More

•  28 Jun, 2022
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Talk, Listen, Remember: Battlefield Belles participate in Big Battlefield Bike Ride

On the 13th of June, Big Bear Bikes Director Jane Beeley set out on an epic cycle ride across Belgium and France as part of the annual Big Battlefield Bike Ride. Together with fellow ‘Battlefield Belles’, Jane Eldridge, Belinda Hughes and Liz Cooper, the group set out to raise money for the charity ‘Help for Heroes’. Read More

•  15 Jun, 2022
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Stuck what to buy for Dad this year? Here are some last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas

With Father’s Day approaching on Sunday, 19th June, time is running out to choose those last few gifts to show Dad some much-deserved love and appreciation. Read More

•  12 Jun, 2022
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Trek Slash 9.8 XT: A Perfect 10/10 On MBR!

The Trek Slash 9.8 XT has just scored a perfect 10 out of 10 rating by Mountain Bike Rider. Read about the enduro phenomenon here. Read More

•  09 Jun, 2022
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Introducing The Haibike Trekking – Now In Store at Big Bear Bikes

The Haibike Trekking is a range of hybrid e-bikes that are all-rounders for cruising in towns and cities, commuting to work or enjoying extended rides in the countryside. They are versatile hybrids built to escort you in comfort, style and with great convenience. Read More

•  26 May, 2022
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Take Your Skills Up A Gear This Summer

It doesn’t matter if you’re a seasoned rider or are just getting into mountain biking, we have you covered with our calendar of training courses. Read on to see all the great courses we have to offer. Read More

•  22 May, 2022
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Protect Your Prized Possession With Ride Wrap

Big Bear Bikes are proud to announce we are the first UK dealer able to professionally fit Ride Wrap to your bike in-store today. What does this mean for you? Well, if you want to protect your prized possession, your sparkling new bike, from dirt and scratches with the best protective film wrap on the market, read on… Read More

•  15 May, 2022
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New For ’22: Garmin Varia and Garmin Bike Computers

This week at Big Bear Bikes we added to our ever-increasing stock of biking accessories and gadgets with the Garmin Varia RTL515 radar and the full Garmin range of bike computers. The Garmin range is now in-store at our Pickering showroom, perfect for all cyclists wanting to track their fitness and performance while out riding. From recording speed, distance and time right through to hardcore tracking and analysis, we have it all. Read More

•  08 May, 2022
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Looking For A New Road Bike For ‘22? Here’s Our Top Picks.

With summer fast approaching, the sun is shining, the warmth is setting in and the roads are ready to be explored. So, in honour of the better weather, here are six fantastic road bikes to get you out clocking up the miles on the roads and lanes of Yorkshire this spring. Read More

•  02 May, 2022
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Cracking Start To The Season For Team Boompods: A Look Ahead To 2022

Bank Holiday Monday saw Team Boompods make a strong start to the Tour Series 2022, one of the main UK elite road racing competitions. With Big Bear Bikes as one of their main sponsors this year, we look at their aspirations for the season as they aim to secure individual podium places and a strong team performance, as well as encouraging more women to take up cycling. Read More