Get on your bike!

The up and coming Tour de France Grand Départ has inspired us to get back on our bicycles! Even though you feel a little rusty at first, it truly is as easy as 'riding a bike' and you soon regain that child like confidence!
Now that April has arrived along side British Summer time it's perfect for those family days out!
North Yorkshire is filled with roads and paths perfect for cyclists, and you can go as near or far as you like!

If you feel like leaving the car at your Cedar Retreat then West Tanfield is surrounded by beautiful countryside for you to explore with the family. Or you could explore some of the route taken by Tour de France later this Summer (94 days and 22 hours to precise), it just so happens that it passes through West Tanfield!

Now many of you are perhaps experienced cyclists, but for those late bloomers you may yet have your first bicycle purchase to make! There are lots of styles out there to suit different needs and tastes.

Road Bike

Road bikes are a lighter option with thinner tyres and built for speed and stamina. 

They typically have narrow, smooth high pressure tyres that minimise contact with the road to provide the least rolling resistance possible. As these types of tyres allow you to feel each bump and pebble in the road, it's not necessarily the most comfortable ride, but that's not the intent.                                                                                                                                                      

Hybrid

The Hybrid is a highly versatile bike designed to combine the best of both on and off-road disciplines. Its lightweight, smooth welded alloy frame has been designed with multi-discipline tuned geometry to produce a super responsive bike that offers exceptional performance, regardless of the terrain. The Hybrid is perfect for anything, from an after work training ride to an all weekend family adventure!

Mountain Bike

Mountain bikes fall into a number of sub-categories. All share the characteristic knobbly tyres of around two inches wide, the foundation of their off-road ability. Cross-country bikes are lightweight, generally with front or dual suspension, strong brakes and a wide range of gears to cope with mixed terrain. Downhill bikes are much more robustly built, with longer travel suspension, tougher wheels and tyres and different frame geometry. They’re designed to do one thing very well; go downhill fast. Four cross bikes are somewhere in between; specialised machines with small agile frames and a long travel front fork, honed for the demands of the four-cross track.

Classic Bicycles 

Classic bikes are great if you fancy going for a leisurely ride in the countryside! With lots of varying designs and colours you'll have lots of fun choosing your perfect one!

We hope that we have got you inspired to get on your bikes and see some of our beautiful countryside and attractions in and around West Tanfield! 

If you want any further help with choosing a bike for you or your family most retailers will be on hand to answer any questions. 

Cedar Retreats are the ideal bolthole for those who want to enjoy a tranquil break or outdoor living with a variety of activities on the doorstep. As well as bike rides it's a great pleasure to take a stroll into the beautiful village of West Tanfield just 5 minutes away, a walk down the river, lunch in one of the village pubs; or action further afield with Heritage sites such as Fountain’s Abbey and Newby Hall; adventure parks like Lightwater Valley and Aerial Extreme, fishing, horse riding, golf or one of the many walks the Yorkshire Dales has to offer.

For more information visit our website at http://www.cedarretreats.co.uk or give us a call on 01677 470284