tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55838822635914526952024-03-05T11:28:52.745-08:00The Bike HubThe Bike Hub is an innovative project designed to engage and enthuse young people to get fit, get sociable and get skilled for one of Cornwall’s major employment sectors, Tourism, and more specifically, cycling.GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-3873360844637963092012-05-31T04:08:00.001-07:002012-05-31T04:08:57.661-07:00#Vintage Versus #High-Tech!<span style="font-size: small;">This is a question that will never really have a simple answer and not just in the bike world. At any price range you can buy clothes, cars, or jewellery that are either vintage or modern.<br /><br />Got a million to spend on a car? (I wish!) You could get yourself a spangly new Bugatti Veyron or a lovely 1973 Ferrari 365 Daytona Spyder. Want a nice road bike and you have £1000 to spend? Well you could spend it on a lovely 1981 Campagnolo Super Record, or you could get a brand new Merida Lite 94. All of these options offer basically the same thing. Both of the cars are fast and pretty and both of the bikes will get you from A to B and will help you go fast on the road. But they both feel very different.<br /><br />Lets forget about jewellery and cars now and look purely at bikes.<br /><br />You will always have <b>performance </b>on your side if you buy a modern bike (not necessarily brand new, just modern) the modern alloy or carbon frames will always be stiffer then a 30+ year old cromoly frame which in turn means better <b>pedalling efficiency</b>. With the stiffness the modern frames offer, you loose something that’s important to many and that’s <b>comfort</b>. A cromoly frame will take the vibrations and trail buzz and absorb it, thus stopping it from transferring to your butt! Plus older style road bikes are often shorter making them more comfortable on a longer journey. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifr-xm_eYJC1tUWQb3u05tkbMFwPHfQCHeqOWoyVOYPFVvbateK0DLYQ03XIs3Sebp9on4hxfFB1FGhoYoh85FdUCCCsWaexk956tar-JMztp5SpRx3DhIYxKSmSVcQzTXgKZvOUXOilmU/s1600/bike+frame.bmp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifr-xm_eYJC1tUWQb3u05tkbMFwPHfQCHeqOWoyVOYPFVvbateK0DLYQ03XIs3Sebp9on4hxfFB1FGhoYoh85FdUCCCsWaexk956tar-JMztp5SpRx3DhIYxKSmSVcQzTXgKZvOUXOilmU/s320/bike+frame.bmp" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: small;">With the exception of performance where the older bike (and car) will lose out in many ways, why else would you spend the same amount on an old bike as you could on a new bike. The reason isn’t that obvious until you see a proper <b>vintage bike</b> in the flesh. Modern bikes use welded frames and often cut corners on the smaller parts to enable the manufacturer to up spec the bike in the more obvious places like <b>carbon forks</b> or an uprated rear mech. On older road bikes the frames are hand made using hand finished lugs rather then using a machine to weld the tubes. On some of the higher end bikes the lug work is simply art.</span><br />
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that to a weld! there really is no contest. The drop out are often
equally as impressive as are the fork crowns. The chain rings are often pressed
into amazing patterns like the <b>Raleigh Heron</b> chainring which came on a vast
array of Raleigh bikes and still looks brilliant. Comparatively modern
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that older bikes are potentially <b>more stylish</b> in many ways and have a wonderful
hand made finish that can’t be beat by the majority of modern machine made
bikes. However we need to be realistic, if you regularly ride 100miles with
your buddies you probably don’t want to be wearing out a vintage bike and
struggling to keep up on the hills thanks to the extra 10lbs of weight your
carrying due to your steel frame and several lbs of fancy brooks saddle. </span></span></div>
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of the appeal with older bikes is that they’re <b>different to the modern norm</b>
even if the difference isn’t better. People will often comment on the
beautiful paintwork of vintage bikes but, the paint work on modern bikes is
amazing with the brilliant colours and eye catching graphics. They can
certainly draw as much attention as a hand detailed lug and from a greater distance.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span lang="EN-GB">I seem to
be struggling to come to a conclusion and its hardly a surprise if you were to
look in my garage you’d see a 2010 Cotic hemlock with full suspension, bar
mountain fork lockout, hydraulically adjustable seatpost and hydraulic disc
brake, a 2008 Ns Society again with all the bells and whistles but with a
slightly <b>retro styled</b> steel frame. A 1989 pink and white Claud Butler awaiting
restoration, a 1971 Raleigh Tomahawk waiting for his new owner to be old enough
to use it (he’s three months old!) a 1986 Raleigh fixed wheel road bike with
lots of new parts and a completely original 1979 Peugeot course. </span></span></div>
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I’m not the only one who has some retro/vintage bikes and some modern bikes,
it’s not because I’m indecisive it’s because I think that each bike has its
place. When I’m out on the <b>Quantocks</b> blasting down a treacherous rocky descent
at 30mph I’m glad I have all the latest kit keeping me upright and in control.
However when I fancy cycling from Newquay to Perranporth for a pint at the watering
hole there’s something satisfying riding a thirty year old road bike that has a
long history and still works like new, it’s <b>beautifully simple</b> in the execution
of its task and looks great propped up against a bench on the beach. </span></span></div>
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of every bike having its place should explain why we always try to have a <b>full
range of bikes </b>available at RE:SOURCE where we have everything from full
suspension bikes with discs to a lugged ten speed road bike from the early
eighties, and of course everything in-between! So pop on down and see if there’s
anything that catches your imagination.</span></span></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-17953236665541417482012-04-23T06:33:00.001-07:002012-05-31T01:47:31.788-07:00#Cycling to work is a Win Win!<div>
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At this point you're probably thinking this is great... for my boss, but where's the advantage for me! Yes, when you start riding to work you will be sweaty, tired and probably cut off by every bus driver and his dog, but that soon changes. After a week you soon learn to avoid being on the inside of a bus as the road narrows, you get <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">fitter</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>so the sweating reduces, and the <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">endorphins released</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>actually get you to work feeling <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">rejuvenated</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>and ready for the day <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">(honest!)</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>and that's got to be better for you than a red bull for sure! Even when you get home, at the end of the day, you'll be relaxed and feeling better for a little ride after a stressful day at work and you'll certainly <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">sleep well!</span></b> </div>
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Add the longest day of the year...<br />
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Add a sprinkling of old knackered bikes...<br />
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A crazy idea to see who can ride the furthest on the Summer Solstice, starting at Dawn and finishing at Dusk!<br />
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The only problem is.....you've got to do it on a broken bike that has been donated to the Bike Hub....and you've got to repair it before you start!!<br />
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Watch this space for more details on how you can take part, sponsor the challenge or simply watch our world of pain!!GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-22560827276625236052012-03-29T02:21:00.001-07:002012-03-29T02:21:44.563-07:00#ramblings from #bikehub Dan!<blockquote type="cite"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">Social networking and what have the romans ever done for us?</span></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal">The bike scene has changed so much over the years. <o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Looking back ten years or so I honestly don't know how we knew things were going on, <b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">we just knew</span></b>. You could argue that this word of mouth networking would have excluded people who didn't know other riders in the know, but if it did, I never noticed it. I felt a lot more in the loop back then.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">People would also congregate more based on their hobbies and the trails where much more sociable, because that was where you would go to meet riding buddies and you'd spend half a days ride chatting. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); "> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">As a teenager I think all of my friends were riders, largely because if you wanted to ride with other people or race etc you had to spend time with those people to find out what was going on. Or to be invited out. Whereas now, you don't need to hang out with riders to hear about the next race or to get invited out on a ride. Now you can just send a message out on face book stating an intention to ride at a set time and place and expect any number of people to meet you. Or you can google your local race series to find out where and when, and worst of all you don't even need to see your buddy to invite them out for a ride, just call them on you mobile phone and arrange it and call them again if your late/lost/not coming. Our kids must wonder how we survived "<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">back in the day</span></b>".</p> <p class="MsoNormal">I'll be honest, I think I'm just being grumpy because I'm now out of the '<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">social networking'</span></b><span style="font-size:14.0pt"> </span>loop. If I was to be objective, nowadays anyone who has an interest in riding and access to a computer can find out what events are going on, join a bike club, or find a forum of local riders and find riding friends, which has got to be great news! And really there's nothing stopping people making friends on the trail, we just need to try more and if we don't make a million friends each time we go ride, it simply means we'll spend more time actually riding!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Actually come to think of it, social networking and IT is crucial, without it I wouldn't have found this job, I can now keep up to date with the latest technology, and we can let you guys know what we're up to online.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">SO IGNORE MY GRUMPY INITIAL RAMBLINGS!!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">ROLL ON THE SOCIAL REVOLUTION AND JOIN US RIDING.</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal">P.S check out our twitter page @ <a href="http://www.twitter.com/#!/CornwallBikeHub"> www.twitter.com/#!/CornwallBikeHub</a><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">and our web page @<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span><a href="http://www.thebikehub.org.uk">www.thebikehub.org.uk</a><span style="color:#1F497D"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">and our endomondo profile for ride details<span style="color:#1F497D"> </span>@<a href="http://%20www.endomondo.com/profile/4218543"> www.endomondo.com/profile/4218543</a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">;) CHEERS BIKEY DAN</p></div></div></blockquote>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-38645309735877008122012-03-27T07:31:00.000-07:002012-03-27T07:31:56.899-07:00#Cardinham #BikeRide a real success...Saturday 24th saw The Bike Hub's inaugural guided MTB ride through the fantastic woods around Bodmin.<br />
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Ably led by Lead Bike Engineer and MTB Guide Dan Smith, our intrepid crew set off from RE:SOURCE, winding our way down to Cardinham.<br />
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The ride lasted 2 hrs give or take a few and included some technical downhill, some lung busting climbs and a great piece of Carrot Cake and a cuppa at the cafe at Cardinham.<br />
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Suitable for intermediate riders this was a great start to the Bike Hub Guided Rides and has given us much inspiration for future expeditions!!<br />
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If your interested in joining us for a ride in the future, don't be put off by the words 'technical' and 'lung busting'...all things are relative! We will ensure that there is something for everyone in our rides and to be honest, they will be more about enjoying the best of the great outdoors and meeting new people...<br />
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Here's our route from Saturday...watch this space for further rides and let us know if you have a great ride that you know of in and around Bodmin...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.endomondo.com/routes/44495995" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij0Nwi5q5j3ghMkdr9lSh-RzuDU3TiALdqZP_PJ5YQ8EWXy7Q-VNfo8_mMJurcujvZMTy6lxjXEcnQ4TZiXCTEq7Qj5XnTTjQ3rtsEYEsXkHHXLM9VOjWOp61p8UfkrM671lK5-gdAUxp-/s320/Cardinham+24.3.12.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-84146594809314933892012-03-20T07:30:00.003-07:002012-03-20T07:32:58.352-07:00#Bodmin #BMX #Bandits ....<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbza4C0bY6C8niMHPTxqyN8LLKhw20olKtlu0Risx6wrXU8qRea-mKobv-fofvVpcCVWunaYBVI0GOkGgx5XwmmKDdAi0k8dXexxl9jRjxnIIqtZKF98fj5jkCbCupTWlfZbZzqM28MchR/s1600/image001-721665.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="150" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721986598616941586" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbza4C0bY6C8niMHPTxqyN8LLKhw20olKtlu0Risx6wrXU8qRea-mKobv-fofvVpcCVWunaYBVI0GOkGgx5XwmmKDdAi0k8dXexxl9jRjxnIIqtZKF98fj5jkCbCupTWlfZbZzqM28MchR/s200/image001-721665.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);">We've discussed the practicalities of commuter bikes, now it's time for a bit of fun this week… It's all about BMX's. The RE:SOURCE drivers have been good to us and we've had a great haul of BMX's in the last week. We've got an <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Apollo BMX</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>ready to go in RE:SOURCE at this very moment.</span></div><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">We've also just finished work on an immaculate <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">diamond back grind</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>sporting 4 stunt pegs, gyro and although still an adult bike, it would be ideal for younger riders or those of a smaller stature as it's a junior BMX. </div></div></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div><div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal">A junior BMX usually has adult sized cranks but the shorter of the available sizes, a shorter top tube in this instance, which is 2" and smaller bars which all means that the geometry is similar to that of the adult bikes but compacted. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">We also have two <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">diamond back jokers</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>which sport three piece cranks, 14mm axles and probably the best geometry of any BMX I have ridden. The <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">joker</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>is a very underrated bike due to its largely hi tensile steel construction. The weight on these may be a tad high but they are as strong as anything else out there and are very easy to get on with. The geometry makes them super stable for street, park and dirt and their strength allows it too. I honestly don't think a better BMX exists for the money. I've been seriously contemplating selling my <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Guchi BMX</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>to buy one of these gems but I swore I wouldn't be a magpie when I started this job. (at least for lent anyway)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">More important is the busy few days we have ahead of us. On Friday we have the <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">bike hub open day</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>in the RE:STORE building from 10-4. Please do come on down to see what we can do for you. It's a great opportunity to get involved and to find out more about what we do.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">On Saturday we have the <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">bike surgery</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>at RE:SOURCE from 10-2 followed by a <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">brilliant mountain bike ride</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>starting at the RE:SOURCE and heading round towards Cardinham. The ride is off-road and Cornish(hilly) and will therefore need some level of fitness and riding ability but nothing too hardcore, and we'll be there to look after you!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">I hope you can come down to one of our events and meet us so we can find out more about our customers.</div><div class="MsoNormal">Daniel Smith<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">Lead <span style="color: #1f497d;">B</span>ike Engineer<span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.292969);"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal">Achieve more with the bike hub</div></div></div></blockquote>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-13177208708246973722012-03-07T04:21:00.003-08:002012-03-07T04:39:01.351-08:00#Bikes selling fast at the #CornwallBikeHub, plus exciting events to come...<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">BAD NEWS!</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>I would like to apologise to anyone who stuck their nose into RE:SOURCE (<a href="http://www.myresource.org.uk/"><span style="color: windowtext;">www.myresource.org.uk</span></a>) and found less bikes then they had expected. We had the full range that I had hoped for but they all sold so quick our range was almost gone by the time the weekend was over but<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">GOOD NEWS!</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>We have another batch of bikes winging there way over to RE:SOURCE today.<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">This week we’re doing our best to get more <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">commuter friendly bikes</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>out at RE:SOURCE for you.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">The key characteristics of the commuter bike are skinnier smoother tyres for less rolling resistance. Bigger diameter wheels (700c) on a road or commuter bike essentially give the rider better (longer) gearing for longer distances. As with anything there are drawbacks. This gearing essentially gives you a higher top speed but slower acceleration. Commuter bikes are most suited for those travelling longer distances whereas a mountain bike will be better for travelling within town due to the better acceleration and improved agility offered with the smaller diameter (26”) wheels. Mountain bike wheels are also stronger not only because they are built for strength but because a smaller wheel will be stronger then a bigger one as the gap between the rigid bits, which are the rim and hub, is smaller.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Some examples of our commuter friendly bikes are.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">ridgeback 602</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>a good quality rigid bike thats lightweight simple and has 26” wheels for better acceleration. Also I had one for three years so it must be cool right?.........<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jcu11IUHZouj_hrv68J3NsaFn5Oy5RcfDY8MHWOdwfCp0Cnk7dd_MtTs0drpNT9cyIhUd01Zku-txJiTdzK2Ejt5hODOyw6sVYFVL1ilfvQajWSMoWrfp5OrjBadIRkN2xROhoshvxn8/s1600/image002-768912.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717131337233075666" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4jcu11IUHZouj_hrv68J3NsaFn5Oy5RcfDY8MHWOdwfCp0Cnk7dd_MtTs0drpNT9cyIhUd01Zku-txJiTdzK2Ejt5hODOyw6sVYFVL1ilfvQajWSMoWrfp5OrjBadIRkN2xROhoshvxn8/s320/image002-768912.jpg" /></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">This <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">emmelle</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>is very cool (maybe because it’s a bit retro), it has 700c wheels, slightly knobbly tyres and mudguards which are great for when we inevitably get a wet summer. This style of bike is very comfortable and designed to give the rider a comfy hassle free ride over longish distances.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcTuBA5P311ynr59BHskSdzv-tA15OQ0nYG7v1DGfWo3d73QW3MXos_e28W-iN2RK7Fa7b_Cd3GnaHDH0-Ng58XeeQOdxLBcw44lLtT8RiIFnNJMTQ7RUp-De7GdDuVdPDumdcSRZnIlm/s1600/image004-770045.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717131343231336578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMcTuBA5P311ynr59BHskSdzv-tA15OQ0nYG7v1DGfWo3d73QW3MXos_e28W-iN2RK7Fa7b_Cd3GnaHDH0-Ng58XeeQOdxLBcw44lLtT8RiIFnNJMTQ7RUp-De7GdDuVdPDumdcSRZnIlm/s320/image004-770045.jpg" /></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Saracen</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>offers similar ride position to the emmelle but offers a stiffer more rigid frame for the more aggressive rider but still plenty of comfort and efficiency.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JNPvb35_KhgVQRNJPwcvmmpAPRO3FlNuKIRCIC46877ZcKdnsIS5tvcGgN2QCC8zCKjkowORxszaUVK-C0b6GmRkn4GKgW5eBp23rO_ytYE-CU8OhALtihWlbHsWTk4WHe6jou-HXcYR/s1600/image001-771432.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717131348917760146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3JNPvb35_KhgVQRNJPwcvmmpAPRO3FlNuKIRCIC46877ZcKdnsIS5tvcGgN2QCC8zCKjkowORxszaUVK-C0b6GmRkn4GKgW5eBp23rO_ytYE-CU8OhALtihWlbHsWTk4WHe6jou-HXcYR/s320/image001-771432.jpg" /></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Last but not least don’t forget our <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">open day</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>at the Bike Hub inside the RE:STORE building on Friday 23<sup>rd</sup> of March, all day, and the <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">cycle surgery</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span>at RE:SOURCE on Saturday the 24<sup>th</sup> from 10am-2pm, they should both be great and give you a better idea of how we work and what we offer to volunteers, customers and enthusiasts. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">There’s so much going on I almost forgot to mention we’re going on a little <b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Bike Hub</span></b><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> <b>Ride</b> </span>around the Cornish countryside at 2 pm after the cycle surgery so come along and get involved.</div></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-1614669715654560792012-03-07T03:58:00.002-08:002012-03-07T03:58:54.562-08:00Events just added to #CornwallBikeHubWe've got some events coming up at The Bike Hub so let us know if you fancy joining us....GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-52190906499101146502012-03-07T03:03:00.000-08:002012-03-07T03:04:30.726-08:00Lots of lovely new bikes for the shop this week!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKj5ZcmwAiOZAIcv8aYrhXdVbBnRIpUt4dZ96A8JcMAXQFoLWPoDwbL41pvwavL9QOpYXViZFHwSofMMKq0XFYvtlLIAvzSgKUqyhHJtQsNnkTztLknm9B5zSAa57WNiZNj8_AnStSWPl/s1600/photo-770727.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKKj5ZcmwAiOZAIcv8aYrhXdVbBnRIpUt4dZ96A8JcMAXQFoLWPoDwbL41pvwavL9QOpYXViZFHwSofMMKq0XFYvtlLIAvzSgKUqyhHJtQsNnkTztLknm9B5zSAa57WNiZNj8_AnStSWPl/s320/photo-770727.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717109441379977714" /></a></p>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-33524920299192134172012-03-07T02:39:00.001-08:002012-03-07T03:15:13.083-08:00Bike Hub Volunteers Wanted!<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjk-g9jz6Z84nzY5iaEIluvNf7YLLd_-IozFr9AE7MR9CLwvmmhXuH5cL6Jay4iaOLKgTx0_q_K_qE9lJ3wibbfg_CpmxzEhNY3ApLukUPA_IUCR3gyVlFz3_femD0oQG8PmNx956FgK9z/s1600/photo-786234.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5717105213105128018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjk-g9jz6Z84nzY5iaEIluvNf7YLLd_-IozFr9AE7MR9CLwvmmhXuH5cL6Jay4iaOLKgTx0_q_K_qE9lJ3wibbfg_CpmxzEhNY3ApLukUPA_IUCR3gyVlFz3_femD0oQG8PmNx956FgK9z/s320/photo-786234.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Join us at the bike hub and learn some new skills....like Anthony here, one of our great volunteer bike engineers!GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-8591952728450092292012-03-06T08:09:00.001-08:002012-03-06T08:09:53.212-08:00A lovely Saracen commuter bike...available soon!<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU48L9PxdBgf2pfcEommTqQHOZl9QwgXfas3qk3d0CtHJl2UizPzYnF9DDJLl1B-aQtwblX41hOXF9DG34UFUkJl9WyWpcRc3XcrCPLZaOrunNjhxiVpL73dhfvfS3_gXRMNNo7tZW4JPb/s1600/photo-738913.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716428553529386130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU48L9PxdBgf2pfcEommTqQHOZl9QwgXfas3qk3d0CtHJl2UizPzYnF9DDJLl1B-aQtwblX41hOXF9DG34UFUkJl9WyWpcRc3XcrCPLZaOrunNjhxiVpL73dhfvfS3_gXRMNNo7tZW4JPb/s320/photo-738913.JPG" /></a></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-59042009582985680182012-03-06T08:09:00.000-08:002012-03-06T08:09:10.533-08:00Helium Full Suspension MTB<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXY_P5sc5z_dNyaoQIEQ76UYUvzVJ_RbSuJdpSi4LlPn5Lq_tuC1ZrfZxF0MB5vYOqnJu3YhaBYDAh_J3szEkVr-th2nOFWCfoqVuFsbpTQZ_8MgWEuC0dvWc1m6C6X6BmnduylbKrK_EM/s1600/photo-704624.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716814956452687922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXY_P5sc5z_dNyaoQIEQ76UYUvzVJ_RbSuJdpSi4LlPn5Lq_tuC1ZrfZxF0MB5vYOqnJu3YhaBYDAh_J3szEkVr-th2nOFWCfoqVuFsbpTQZ_8MgWEuC0dvWc1m6C6X6BmnduylbKrK_EM/s320/photo-704624.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Coming soon to our shop at RE:SOURCE!GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-54784701190204764242012-03-01T08:35:00.000-08:002012-03-01T08:35:26.865-08:00The Bike Hub is back open for business!!<div class="WordSection1"><div class="MsoNormal">The Bike Hub<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">01/03/2012<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Hi, I’m Dan and I started at the Bike Hub in Bodmin on Monday which is very exciting! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I have been a keen rider for 15 years when I started out riding XC on a second hand bike using my uncles hand me down parts. I started fixing my own bike from a young age as I had no money to take it to a bike shop to get fixed. (Although I wouldn’t call what I did to my bikes in the early days fixing!)<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I worked in various bike shops in my later teens which alongside my diploma in outdoor education lead me to my first job as a MTB Guide in Greece. Before long I was running the biking part of the resort which included route planning, guiding and maintaining/repairing the fleet of bikes as well as other administration.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">My next season was as a Lead Guide for a small company based in the French alps. The riding there was another level of riding with some of the best trails I have ever ridden on my doorstep. Although the riding was fun it was tough with an average of 60k of hard riding a day, 6 days a week!! <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">When I returned to the UK I taught biking as well as other sports for various companies. Over the years I have taught and competed in cross country, downhill, road and 4x/bmx. I also have a degree in outdoor education and a BAHons in sports performance and coaching, so hope to bring some of that in to the Bike Hub role.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">I have always loved bikes and all they can mean to a person. They can be simple cost affective eco transport. They can be a way of seeing the countryside. They can be used for fitness or for an adrenaline fix or you can just hang out with your buddies, sessioning the trails. I don’t know of another activity that can offer so much. For these reasons and many more I feel that cycling can change lives just as it has for me…so being given the chance to work at the Bike Hub is amazing!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Although there’s been some great work going on since the Bike Hub started in October, we’ve decided to make a few changes to give the customer a broader range of even better bikes!<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Thanks to some lovely volunteers helping to get them ready we will have a full range of bikes of all shapes, sizes and prices for your perusal, available from RE:SOURCE (<a href="http://www.myresource.org.uk/">www.myresource.org.uk</a>). <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We’ve had some really exciting bikes come through so far. These include some retro goodies in the form of a lovely early 80’s Raleigh Burner Mag 20.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEG5XOFOcl0Y1GoqlcBrUbRQc8WDkObQgNLNxlC2fsNhugHBWh6DiEHfRAYWzmBNN9CdGByodscSLCr-jXHi_G9SC7f4yu80oUg_2Nr2G88HJVP3tnZE7HLStMyMH5Y9wY073Op61QK7iC/s1600/image001-752434.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714942122835325058" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEG5XOFOcl0Y1GoqlcBrUbRQc8WDkObQgNLNxlC2fsNhugHBWh6DiEHfRAYWzmBNN9CdGByodscSLCr-jXHi_G9SC7f4yu80oUg_2Nr2G88HJVP3tnZE7HLStMyMH5Y9wY073Op61QK7iC/s320/image001-752434.jpg" /></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">The very cool Schwinn Stingray cruiser. <o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">And a very funky lime green 2010 Viking XRR road bike. <o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLV_YzJT5Dd_X8LRJxdeicQdlU47zvjcOCE1AhYDp-dzeD3X66wZcrDAlJFaOYb792EeKxruciQFpVgTu7XHgOIItjVL7zw-QhBKZU_kWNAKBZ53PgMb8XAVC5EHbn3c4ABxP4t2bn6nv/s1600/image003-755120.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5714942132044508130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLV_YzJT5Dd_X8LRJxdeicQdlU47zvjcOCE1AhYDp-dzeD3X66wZcrDAlJFaOYb792EeKxruciQFpVgTu7XHgOIItjVL7zw-QhBKZU_kWNAKBZ53PgMb8XAVC5EHbn3c4ABxP4t2bn6nv/s320/image003-755120.jpg" /></a><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Archive photos only not of actual bikes.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Not only have we managed to get bikes back out this week but we have loads of exciting things in the pipeline, like an open day for anyone interested in volunteering or training with us, a Cycle Surgery at RE:SOURCE and you’ll be able to join us for a group ride in the great Bodmin countryside. Keep reading and you’ll be the first to know.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Dan Smith</div></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-69178579338100769772011-11-04T02:56:00.000-07:002011-11-04T02:56:41.900-07:00Bikes, bikes, bikes...everywhere!You know when you've become obsessed with bikes when you have to take a picture of them lining up at a set of traffic lights in London!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-IRmnnFCDBcPgNn4ren6DuqaAM457kVjgVoYtzElZlm6yCxpAANpk6vg6VaEsa-MRPQ4MTqLlCQNUBDgb1T3CZ68CnxCdvxnzLJIpj6kucSujTmr9O54h_kCTGp2vc8SpGbgYLzlmOj-/s1600/Bikes+in+London.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv-IRmnnFCDBcPgNn4ren6DuqaAM457kVjgVoYtzElZlm6yCxpAANpk6vg6VaEsa-MRPQ4MTqLlCQNUBDgb1T3CZ68CnxCdvxnzLJIpj6kucSujTmr9O54h_kCTGp2vc8SpGbgYLzlmOj-/s400/Bikes+in+London.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Since setting up the Bike Hub, I can't stop myself from obsessing about bikes....every time I see one I'm wondering how heavy it is, whether I could stick a set of 'slicks' on it, would it work if it was converted in to a road bike, I wonder what the owner will do with it when they've had enough of it!! and what's amazing about the picture above is that I'm absolutely certain there are more bikes in London than when I last visited...the Barclays Bike Hire scheme seems to have had a real impact and although you wouldn't get me cycling in London for love nor money, it does give me faith that we're starting to go back to more traditional, cost effective and carbon neutral forms of travel, that fit far better with our need to move away from fossil fuel dependency.<br />
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Although bikes doesn't seem like the biggest 'waste issue' in the world, or indeed Cornwall, for me it symbolises everything that's wrong and right about our throw away culture. On the one hand the bike is a fantastic way to get fit, to reduce your carbon footprint and to have fun, but the flip side is that many bikes are made on the other side of the world, imported, flogged to customers who don't have the foggiest about how to look after the bike, and so when they break, they are discarded like plastic bottles and hundreds make their way to a landfill site or recycling centre to be crushed for scrap metal.<br />
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At the Bike Hub we're trying to get to grips with this...in a small way I know, but if we can change perceptions about second-hand bikes and about green transport, then we may help reduce waste and re-educate at the same time. Since opening the doors to abandoned and unwanted bikes just over 3 weeks ago, we've probably had over 50 handed in....all types and sizes from classic racers to kids bikes and wheelchairs! What has struck us already is that many of these bikes have absolutely nothing wrong with them, or at least very minor issues like break cables that need replacing or knackered chains....and so we've quickly come to a conclusion that the main reason these bikes are being discarded is because their owners just don't have the knowledge or confidence to repair them...and sadly their perception is probably that it's cheaper to replace it....20% of these bikes are easily fixable and starting next week we'll be selling these bikes at RE:SOURCE, our furniture and electrical reuse centre in Bodmin. The remaining bikes need a bit more love and attention and as we develop our stock of spares and start to train up a new generation of bike mechanics, these bikes will start to be repaired...and what we can't repair will be dismantled for parts and for training young people in the component parts...and finally recycled!<br />
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The Bike Hub is keen to hear from you if you want to get involved, if you have an interest in bikes and want to volunteer or if you want to donate an old bike. We will be starting City and Guilds Bike Repair courses very soon so if you're interested in forging a new career in the bike world then this could be just the opportunity you're looking for... <br />
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Finally, if you just want to get out on your bike and lack a bit of confidence or perhaps you want to try a bit of off-roading but have no idea where to start, then keep an eye out for our forthcoming Bike Hub Rides....<br />
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So back to where I started....bikes bikes bikes everywhere....so if you're thinking of dipping your toe in the water with a new bike, consider this. A pre-loved bike from the Bike Hub comes with a guarantee, it's carbon neutral and has been maintained by an industry trained mechanic....It won't cost you more than £50-70 and is all you need to get started...when you've got your confidence and caught the bug, learn how to maintain it so you can get the most out of a new bike, find out if we're running a course and then upgrade to a shiny new bike but only if you bring your old one back to us to pass on to someone else!!! <br />
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A bike from the Bike Hub could be the best Christmas present you ever bought...<br />
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Happy biking...GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-22913850331170608782011-10-19T03:27:00.000-07:002011-11-01T07:06:49.645-07:00New Pictures of The Bike Hub Workshop!Check out these great pictures of the workshop! Watch the slideshow to see how we started with a blank canvas and now we have an awesome space to work in!<br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Not been on for a few weeks...nasty nasty virus!!!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Anyway believe it or not I’m now writing this blog to you all from the completed Bike Hub. All the electrics are in and the workshop is painted and looking absolutely awesome! We are just waiting (due in the next few days!) for stands and tools and we’ll be ready to go. The first intake of Bike Hub recruits are due to start Tuesday 1st November (but if you're reading this don’t despair, you can still get on the course so drop me a line on 01208 265934 or email: <a href="mailto:shane.arthur@thebikehub.uk">shane.arthur@thebikehub.org.uk</a>)</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">So, fingers crossed, the next time you read this we’ll be knocking bikes off the recycle production line, giving members of the public an opportunity to buy a quality second hand bike or even that special Xmas pressie to be stuffed away for the big day!</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Anyone wishing to donate bikes or even old bike parts, etc. please also contact me thx</div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-45853582321810915012011-09-26T07:30:00.000-07:002011-09-26T07:30:01.452-07:00Getting there...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbtMsKOvB7O_BlU011nTiMqjqJx_2-FyIcHyoq8zx4ZIZqhKRiq9EqEFS78V8zRYjZnRkGNjPzXq68UOJLTzeJ2xMvwsY9955T0BeBRf6zcvszxl5ESQ802dqvdZZBLF_VIgwkud-BOL0/s1600/%25253D%25253Futf-8%25253FB%25253FSU1HLTIwMTEwOTI2LTAwMTUzLmpwZw%25253D%25253D%25253F%25253D-795086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbtMsKOvB7O_BlU011nTiMqjqJx_2-FyIcHyoq8zx4ZIZqhKRiq9EqEFS78V8zRYjZnRkGNjPzXq68UOJLTzeJ2xMvwsY9955T0BeBRf6zcvszxl5ESQ802dqvdZZBLF_VIgwkud-BOL0/s320/%25253D%25253Futf-8%25253FB%25253FSU1HLTIwMTEwOTI2LTAwMTUzLmpwZw%25253D%25253D%25253F%25253D-795086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not long now...partitions up, electrics soon and paint to follow!!</div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583882263591452695.post-65597029064195591362011-09-22T04:24:00.000-07:002011-09-22T04:24:02.529-07:00The Bike Hub on BBC Radio Cornwall!<span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">Listen to ReZolve CEO Jon Rolls being interviewed about The Bike Hub on BBC Radio Cornwall! </span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal">Well firstly we have a superb space for repairing and servicing bikes that will be absolutely awesome when it’s finished & kitted out.....I’m very interested to meet up with some Graffiti Artists who can make the walls and entrance to the workshop look absolutely Sick!.....The other peeps I need to hear of is all you mad keen cyclists in St Austell/Bodmin area to let me know where your narliest rides are going off ...so please drop me a mail @ shane.arthur@rezolve.co.uk ... Please also keep checking out for further blogs which will include pictures of how things are moving on and when we'll be fully up and running.........</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">O yea back to the vision of the project, we see the potential to start something extraordinary in Cornwall with the fastest growing sport in Europe ...Cycling in whatever capacity that takes you ...XC,Downhill,AM,Enduro, You mad 12/24 hour racers.!..Cyclocross , Road Racing and Track....of getting some young people trained up (to national standards standards in Bike mechanics) to work in the industry and at the same time teaching them some trick skills on the bike, and about getting fit....</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">We truly want this project to become a centre of excellence for cycle knowledge (repair and ride) and a shared vision to take the cycling scene to the next step in Cornwall ...we realize there's loads of people out there doing great stuff with bikes so we want to meet you and see how you can get involved...if this works, it should be a boost to anyone involved in cycling...thanks and hope to hear of you soon</div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div></div>GoRealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02017127055950076114noreply@blogger.com0