Introducing: PROJECT Y from Focus - ‘The Future of Racing Bikes’. Focus have become one of the first brands to bring powered pedal assistance to the road with their collection of PROJECT Y bikes. The German bike manufacturer has introduced three carbon models - a disc-brake road bike, an adventure/gravel bike and a cyclocross model.……
Month: June 2017
Zipp 302 Carbon Clincher
Designed as an all-round, high performance clincher wheelset, the new Zipp 302 comes from a new approach to the manufacturing process. With almost 50,000 kilometres of on-road testing Zipp’s new offering has been refined by the engineers with guidance from test riders. Key Features: Optimal 45mm rim depth for all-round riding, as proven in the……
2017 Beaumont Trophy
Scorching weather and relentless attacking was the order of the day at the Beaumont Trophy in Northumberland yesterday. Pete Williams of One Pro Cycling took in the victory in what was an exciting and brutal race, with attacking riding from the 1st kilometre. After several small groups broke away but failed to establish a lead……
Cannondale Jekyll
Cannondale's mountain bike offering has been given a massive boost with the launch of the all new Jekyll. This is a 170/165 enduro machine with dream spec and we have been lucky enough to have one of the first test rides in the UK. We took the Jekyll around the classic Lakeland trails of Iron Keld,……
The Gathering
Sunday 23rd July Wheelbase North East would like to invite you to a professionally guided mountain bike ride and BBQ in the awesome Hamsterley Forest. We have teamed up with the guys at Oakhouse Grill and Rocket Town Brewery to bring you a day of bikes, burgers and beer. We have planned 3 rides for the……
Lakeland Lanequest
Now in it's 22nd successful year, the Lakeland Lanequest series has gone from strength-to-strength assisted by WHEELBASE, the UK's largest cycle store. The philosophy of Lakeland Lanequest is to provide a fun and challenging cycle-orienteering events on 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings throughout June and July. The events are designed to be very inclusive and aimed……
New Cervelo R-Series
After much speculation and many pro-peloton spy shots, Cervelo have now officially launched the new R-Series. The new R5 was first spotted at the Dubai Tour back in January disguised with a camouflage paint job and has already been ridden to grand tour stage success by Team Dimension Data's Omar Fraile at the Giro D'Italia. Described……
Tour de Staveley 2017
Saturday 15th July - 3pm. Now celebrating its 11th anniversary and with two stunning Lakeland routes to choose from, this friendly non-competitive cycle sportive has a perfect distance to suit you. An homage to the world's most famous cycle race, the Tour de Staveley is 'a real social sportive ride with enough challenging terrain to test……