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Notes from the workshop

Where to ride, what to check before you leave, and the small things that make a rental day better.

A marked riverside cycling route

12 August 2026 · Routes

Five easy rides you can finish before dinner

Short, flat and signposted loops that start within ten minutes of the shop.

Checking saddle height on a bike

28 July 2026 · Practical

How to fit a rental bike in two minutes

Saddle height, brake reach and tyre pressure — the three checks that decide how the day feels.