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Each year, the UK cycle industry has two main shows that provide retailers, manufacturers and distributors a platform with which to wow the ticket buying public with their latest and greatest offerings.  Some products may be a rollover from last year, others given a slight makeover, with a nip here and a tuck there. And finally, there…

It’s not often that balance bikes steal the show, but this year the Kiddimoto Karbon was causing quite a stir at the Cycle Show Trade Day in Birmingham.  Touted as one of the world’s lightest balance bikes, the stunning design of this carbon fibre balance bike was making loads of visitors stop, smile, get out their cameras and mutter…

The mountain bike trails at 7Stanes Mountain Biking Centre at Kirroughtree in the Galloway Forest were improved at the end of August. with a great new kid-friendly loop. The existing 2km taster mountain biking loop was extended to provide a new section of single track, which introduces the excitement of sweeping berms and camel humps.…

When you’re riding with your kids along a cycle track or trail, have you ever stopped to consider how it was designed and why? And more importantly, what makes a great MTB trail for kids?  I have to confess it’s not something I’d given much thought to, until very recently.  We were at the 7Stanes Kirroughtree mountain biking…

This week we were lucky enough to have Stage 2 of the Tour of Britain finish in our home town of Kendal.  The riders had given their all on the mountainous Cumbrian route, and this showed in their faces as they passed us on the final climb up Beast Banks to the finish line (which…

Altura Sparks Kids MTB shorts are a good choice for kids wanting to get out on the trails – just be aware of the sizing as they need to fit properly