#WheelbaseLakeDistrict BIG DEMO 2019 - wet 'n wild: short edit from Saturday at our BIG DEMO WEEKEND from our Lake District store - 165 of the world's best mountain bikes to test from 12 of the world's best manufacturers expertly guided by CycleActive on the challenging terrain of the Kentmere valley The BIG DEMO WEEKEND……
Castelli SS19 Clothing
It might not seem like it here in the UK but Spring is just around the corner. But before the warmer weather arrives on our shores, many riders head south in February and March for a much needed dose of sun and an early season training camp. With warmer times ahead we can start looking……
Introducing Smith Bike 2019
New to Wheelbase for 2019, Smith bring a highly technical offering of bike helmets and goggles to our expanding range of MTB products. The USP of the Smith helmet range is the integration of Koroyd® into the helmets. Koroyd® provides superior impact absorption, design flexibility and ventilation when compared to materials used in traditional helmet construction such……
Specialized Wheelbase North East Demo Day
A grim winter's day couldn't deter our demo riders at this weekend's Specialized Wheelbase Demo Day. The event was fully sold out as riders turned up at Hamsterley Forest on Saturday to test out some of the world's best electric and full-suspension mountain bikes. Specialized brought some of the most popular trail bikes to test……
Hamsterley Soil Searching Dig Day
On Saturday we were at Hamsterley Forest with Specialized and the crew from Hamsterley Trailblazers for a 'Dig Day'. Joined by over 40 ready-to-pitch-in volunteers, we spent the day repairing and building on the trails we love to ride. The idea behind the Soil Searching programme from Specialized is that we're all responsible for the……
Fox Clothing MTB SS19
For the 2019 Spring/Summer collection Fox Head Clothing have created three distinctive lines of apparel, each one tailored to a different style of riding. Each collection provides the rider with a unique set of benefits depending on their chosen riding style. Whether you have a need for durability, versatility or mobility, one of the three collections……
Ride the Lakes Sportive
Brought to you by WHEELBASE and Pennine Events Sunday 15th September 2019 Mintbridge Kendal - Kendal Rugby Club, Shap Road, Kendal, LA9 6NY Ride the Lakes offers big challenges and a mega day on the bike. Ride the Lakes is a challenging cycle sportive taking place on some of the the finest roads in the Lake District.……
SPECIALIZED DEMO DAY – HAMSTERLEY FOREST
Wheelbase North East Presents SPECIALIZED DEMO EVENT - HAMSTERLEY FOREST Saturday 09 March 2019, demo rides from 9am TEST THE WORLD'S BEST BIKES IN THE NORTH EAST’S No.1 RIDING DESTINATION ALL PRE-BOOKABLE - BOOK YOUR RIDE TODAY AT www.WHEELBASE.co.uk/DEMO Specialized is arguably the world’s best bicycle brand, founded way back in 1974 and in 2019……
How Ebikes Can Improve Your Fitness
If you’re wanting to get some exercise but are concerned about putting additional strain on your muscles and joints, electric bikes might be a good option for you. If you think electric bikes are strange, we understand your train of thought. Let's look at the situation from a different light. If you haven't exercised in……
Cycling for Beginners – How to Set Up Your Bike
You’ve done your research, you’ve tried and tested the latest models in the shop, and now your new bike is with you at your door! It now needs to be assembled, and of course, there are many bike professionals available to help with such matters, but if you are thinking of doing it alone, then……
