Christmas Gifts

Have a look at our homepage and Gifts section for some great suggestions for Christmas presents.

We have a wide selection of Christmas gifts from stocking fillers such as a 4oz Finish Line Wet Lube for £4.99 to books, DVD’s & clothing, not forgetting Park Tools, Cat Eye Light Gift Sets, Raleigh Gift Sets and superb hydration packs from CamelbaK and Dakine.

Have a browse through Hike Bike and Ride and take the stress out of Christmas shopping. Free delivery, free returns and items can be exchanged until 29th January 2010.

Lights

Tempted as we are to snuggle up and hibernate during the winter months we know that really we should be getting kitted up and braving the elements for a blast on our bikes. There are of course a lot of brave folk who battle through the dark winter weather on their commute to work, determined to keep it up as the temperature drops and the light diminishes.

As well as supplying all the warm gear you need,Hike Bike and Ride has a superb selection of lights at great prices, including Cat Eye, Smart, Electron, Sigma and not forgetting Lupine to name a few.

My combination is a Cat Eye Single Shot Plus, a Smart 5 LED front light and two for the back and a Cat Eye Neko Head Torch.

It really is worth finding a good combination of lights whether on a fun off road night ride, commuting to work or just out on your bike this winter.

Ski & Snowboarding Gear

With the ski season rapidly approaching, we have been busy updating our ski & snow range.

Many new items are now available, and our range is better than ever!

Some of our favourite new additions include;

• Snowboard Bags & Backpacks from Ogio

• Ski clothing from Dare 2 Be, ski wear for children & adults, which offer exceptional quality & value for money.
  

• Ski goggles from Uvex, again with sizes to fit toddlers through to adults, with some ladies specific goggles with crystal detailing.

• Ski & snowboarding helmets from Uvex.

New lines such as sun cream & ski socks from Manbi are due to arrive any day now and will be available shortly.

Many of our best selling items from last year are still available such as the trespass range of ski and snowboard bags.

We have some cracking offers running throughout the season, such as

• The Trespass Stormfront Boot Bag which at an amazing price of just £7.99!!

• The Trespass rescue neck warmer's in several colours at just £3.99!

Here's hoping you have a great season.

All @ Hike Bike and Ride

Dark & White Enduro Ride

It was a busy weekend for us at Hike Bike & Ride!

Jamie was away with a few of the Trail Monkey's crew on a lads only mountain biking weekend in Ambleside...where much beer was drunk & much biking done!

Friday & Sunday were spent on the 'slippy when wet' Altura Trail, then after a heavy night on the beer they cranked up 30 miles on Saturday, lapping up a few of the nearby gruelling hills, some slippery Northshore at Grisedale and a superb XC ride back to Ambleside YHA for yet more beer. Friday must have been good as they returned for more of the same on Sunday.

Hike Bike and Ride & The Bike Station, Hathersage helped out with some prizes for The Dark & White's Enduro cycling event at Sherwood Pines, Nottingham.

Amanda, Roger & Nina took part, needless-to-say our legs have just about recovered! (it's Thursday!)

Some great prizes were presented to the winners of each catergory...our favourites included the Dakine Session Backpacks, Bike Tools, Sigma Cycle Lights.

James, our mechanic then hooked up for some downhill mountain biking at Ambergate on Sunday.

As you can imagine, Monday morning was pretty quiet, with loads of cups of tea & cake, as we set about processing the weekends orders...

Cycling Through Autumn

This autumn has been wonderful; Here at Hike Bike and Ride we have enjoyed some great rides in the lakes, Scotland and of course in our own Peak District. From trail centres and cross country rides to our commute to work we have had great fun riding our bikes and are planning some super weekends through the next few months.

As winter approaches our minds turn to our cycle kit not only for the commute to work but also for our mountain biking excitement. New gloves are on the cards for me this year and I am tempted by the new Merino Wool Arm Warmers from Endura.

At the moment my combination for the commute is an Endura Merino Wool Base Layer, Ronhill Bikester DXB and a windproof jacket. I top it off with a Buff to keep my ears warm under my helmet and a comfy pair of Teko Merino Wool Socks. My friend on the other hand opts for bib tights & a windproof jacket for his commute through Chatsworth to Matlock.

There is nothing like bike riding on a cold fresh day in winter to get your senses going and beat the winter blues. Even a wet ride gives you a buzz and leaves you with that glow of satisfaction that you have conquered the elements and got out there.

At Hike Bike and Ride we have everything you need to keep warm and dry on your bike this winter. So why not kit up and enjoy your bike whatever the weather brings!

Amanda - Hike, Bike and Ride

Trail Monkey's - C2C Challenge Ride

As part of our Trail Monkey's mountain biking events for 2010 we are pleased to announce details of our C2C adventure planned for Autumn 2010...

All are welcome to join us, so please contact us if it sounds of interest

C2C Challenge Ride

West Country Way – Plymouth to Minehead

Saturday 11th to Tuesday 14th September 2010

This epic mountain biking holiday, takes us from Plymouth to Minehead, via the best trails we can find!

· Setting off at 10am from Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 11th, we will take in the spectacular scenery of Dartmoor & Exmoor National Parks.

· We plan to ride as a group, and recommend riders are of an intermediate cross country level, to get the most out of this trip.

· Each day will be around 35 miles of superb cross country riding!

What’s included…

· 4 days guided mountain biking

· 4 nights B&B accommodation

· Vehicle support – so you don’t have to carry your gear!

· Load’s & loads of pedaling, possible exhaustion, quite a few beers & an extremely rewarding experience!

What’s not included…

· Transport to & accommodation in Plymouth on the Friday night before departure.

· Transfers back to Plymouth from Minehead.

· Lunch, Dinner & Beers!

How Much…

· £260 per person.

How to book on…

· Due to the complexity of this trip, please email Les on les.ennis@btinternet.com to let us know that you can join us by 6th November.

· This will allow to secure accommodation for the group, which we anticipate will be around 20 riders.

· Please send a cheque for £100 to Les Ennis by November 27th.

· Les’s address is 1 Kingwell Croft, Worsborough, Barnsley, South Yorks S70 4HQ .

What Happens next…

· Please send a cheque for £160 to Les by 1st June 2010

· We will email out more details alittle nearer the time.

More Info…

Should you need some more information please email or call us on 01433 651 255.

· To get a sense of our last C2C adventure just click here to visit our facebook page.

Montane Competition Winner

We are pleased to announce the winner of our summer Montane competition is Amanda Sowerby from Wakefield. Amanda wins £500 worth of Montane cycling clothing.

We have a superb selection of Montane products including the very popular Featherlite range. These are the lightest weight and most breathable outdoor clothing garments available anywhere in the world today.

A Popular choice for cyclists is the Featherlite Velo Jacket at only £33.99 with free postage it is a great piece of kit that can fit in your jersey back pocket when not in use.