Whyte racer Billy Whenman is gearing up for a crack at the National title as the race series gets underway at Sherwood Pines soon. In his build up he has taken to the road on his Wilier machine and has been riding 50 miles a day non stop in training. Podiums a-plenty for Billy Jo as he prepares. These are his race results and reports: (continue reading…)

BBC’s Countryfile has moved from a farmers’ only Sunday morning slot to a peak evening position and been given a revamp. Out have gone the middle aged presenters in chunky sweaters and in have come an army of cool, energetic young bloods eager to get to grips with the countryside in all its manifestations. (continue reading…)

A 20 mile off-road ride from the Downend store is planned, heading up to Lansdown Hill via off-road tracks and country lanes, returning via the cyclepath. If you decide to purchase on the day, exclusive special offers will be available, but remember, special offers are on the day only!

Ride departs approx 10.30am Return to store approx 2pm

Special offers on bikes over £1000 purchased/ordered on the day only!

Please book a demo bike from the following list by calling 0117 9566719 (if you don’t fancy a 3 hour slog through the mud and gloop, tarmac test-rides around the local roads may be possible, depending on which bikes are still available – photo i.d. still required and disclaimer must be signed)

Whyte

Whyte models TBC, please call 0117 9566719

Remember to bring photo ID, your own shoes, pedals, hydration, tools, pump, tubes, food,cash and appropriate clothing for the conditions on the day…expect MUD!

Over 18’s only.

Disclaimer must be signed, you ride at your own risk! Please arrive by 10am for suspension set-up, pedal fitting etc.

Whyte Racer Luke Smith is not one to rest on his laurels. After a superb third in the appalling conditions in Thetford forest he rode two races last weekend – a Surrey league road race on Saturday and the second round of the Gorrick MTB series Sunday where he was back to his winnings ways despite being taken off course by a wrong turn and having to fight back to the front from mid pack. He is on course to win the series. These are Luke’s reports: (continue reading…)

The final round of the Whyte Winter Series for this season was almost held underwater it was so wet. The appalling weather didn’t deter the hardy riders and Whyte racer Billy Whenman was on the podium with a win in the shortened four hour race on the day and a third overall. (His colleague Luke Smith rode to a superb third place on the day too – making it a double whammy for the Whyte lads!) Billy also won the Under 23 series.

To really rub in the boy wonder’s ability – in some of the worst riding conditions they have seen at Thetford he managed to record a record fastest lap. This is his report: (continue reading…)

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Hi, please see the latest review of the e-120 on the new web based magazine, Cyclist No 1. Thanks and enjoy.