112 miles | 10,400ft elevation | temperatures: blistering On Sunday, 11th May the Lake District once again played host to the Wheelbase Fred Whitton Challenge, a 112-mile sportive renowned as the UK's most demanding one-day cycling event. Starting and finishing in Grasmere, 2400 riders took on the challenge, which includes the formidable ascents of Kirkstone, Honister,……

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Road / Endurance - Road Re-Imagined Real World Performance Designed to go fast, built to go long, and made to keep you comfortable, the Synapse redefines road performance. With a sub-1000-gram lightweight carbon frame featuring wind-tunnel-sculpted tubing and PB-blasting stiffness-to-weight, it’s a bike that’s ready for anything you demand of it. Just ask Lachlan Morton why he trusted it for……

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South Lakes Bike Festival The South Lakes Bike Fest is an annual mountain biking event held in the picturesque Kentmere Valley of the Lake District. In 2025, the festival is scheduled for the weekend of June 13th to 15th. Participants can look forward to exploring great trails, testing demo bikes and enjoying live music in……

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Hamsterley BIG Demo Day | 17th May 2025 Still basking in the glory of our Big Demo Weekend in the Lake District it's time for the Wheelbase crew and some of the world’s best Mountain Bike and e-MTB brands to come together again for our Big Demo Day – Hamsterley. This event is a chance……

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We took the Santa Cruz Bullit (MY26) out on the local trails for a first impression, we found out what we needed to know. Essentially a downhill bike with a motor, we were blown away by the Santa Cruz Bullit 2025! From the first corner we felt right at home. For such a heavy hitting……

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Wheelbase #LakelandLanequest is back!  6 Tuesday Evenings in June & July (see rounds below) RESULTS View Overall Results Tuesday 3rd June - Mapedec - View Results Tuesday 10th June - Greyhound Pub - View Results Tuesday 17th June - Sizergh Cafe - View Results Tuesday 24th June - Penny Brige - View Results Tuesday 1st……

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ROAD RACE | FASTER EVERYWHERE THE SUPERSIX EVO DESTROYS EXPECTATIONS. Light, fast and aero - it defies logic. That's why we've chosen the SuperSix as our Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli Road team bike for 2 years running.   WHAT THE SUPERSIX IS BUILT FOR: Road Racing, PRs, KOMs and the podium.   Highlights Lightweight, low-drag SuperSix……

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Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli Unveils 2025 Squad: A New Era Begins Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli Team Launch Video 2025 The excitement is palpable as Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli officially unveils its 2025 team lineup, setting the stage for another thrilling season of racing. With a dynamic blend of returning riders and fresh talent, the team is geared up……

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Brompton - Now available at Wheelbase Few bikes can claim to be as recognisable as the Brompton. It looks different. It is different. It's a useful tool that makes owners smile. The magic of the fold. The space and time saved. Freedom every day. Now available from Wheelbase in the Lake District, Ilkley, Yorkshire and……

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2025 Cannondale Topstone Carbon Gravel Bikes Cannondale has unveiled the latest iteration of its Topstone Carbon gravel bike, promising enhanced performance and versatility for gravel enthusiasts. This 2025 model introduces several significant updates, including internal storage, an updated suspension system, and the option for a Lefty fork. Smoother Ride, Swifter Pace With KingPin and Lefty……

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