Category: bikes
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Motorcycles – What Are They?
A motorcycle, sometimes also known as a moped, or bike, is usually a two-wheeled single-wheel road vehicle with a chassis made of a steel or aluminum shell. Motorcycle style varies widely, from touring to sport touring, long-distance travel, cruising, and utility purposes. The most popular motorcycle models are the Harley Davidson, the Kawasaki, the Suzuki,…
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A guide to keeping spin bikes in tip-top condition
Regularly maintaining spin bikes is important to ensure they run smoothly and helps reduce the risk of accidents. Follow a regular maintenance schedule, regardless of how often the bikes are used, and always keep a close watch on wear and tear, addressing any small issues that may arise.
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A quick guide to enjoy a successful group cycle ride
It can be difficult to achieve balance during your group cycle ride when you have more experienced riders flying past the newcomers. However, there are several ways that you can benefit from either helping to lead the slower riders or working towards keeping up with the faster riders of the group. Read on for our…
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Are we cycling more or less than we once did?
Across all of the road networks in Britain, 90% of all journeys were completed on these roads. On these roads, 83% of journeys were undertaken in a car, van or taxi – covering more than 600 billion kilometres over the course of the year.
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Why UK Cyclists Should Not Pay Road Tax
A huge debate among the cycling community has ensued following the launch of an online petition towards the end of 2016, calling for cyclists to pay for road tax and also to hold insurance in order to ride on British roads.
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Bikes: Push V Power
There’s something eternally manly about anything on two wheels. We can’t quite put our finger on it here at Bateleurs but mounting a bike makes us feel powerful, driven and productive. Whether it’s a high tech, high spec mountain bike, a cool and trendy moped or a super powerful full-fledged motorbike monster. We love them…