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14 Aug 2019

With less than three weeks to go until Cycle September, Love to Ride have announced a few things to get you motivated!  
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The definitive guide to safer cycling series part 4

20 Jun 2019

The definitive guide to safer cycling is a four part series that offers crucial information on important cycling safety statistics as well as helpful tips and advice
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The definitive guide to safer cycling series part 3

29 May 2019

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The definitive guide to safer cycling series part 2

24 May 2019

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The definitive guide to safer cycling series part 1

15 May 2019

The definitive guide to safer cycling series offers information on important cycling safety statistics and helpful tips and advice on how to stay safe.
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Looking for a favourite cycle route?

10 May 2019

If you are up for a challenging multi-day cycle route adventure or are simply looking for that leisurely bike ride for the whole family, there are a multitude of routes that make up the National... Read more…

150,000 member milestone

8 May 2019

British Cycling has reached the 150,000 members milestone for the first time ever!
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Cycle theft in the UK

16 Apr 2019

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Spring checks for your bike

5 Apr 2019

The roads are getting busier and busier with cyclists now that spring has come out to play and the sun is shining more.
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Support your local bike shop

5 Apr 2019

This year's Local Bike Shop Day, celebrating independent bike shops all around the UK, falls on the 4th of May just as the peak cycling season begins.
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Raleigh turns best-selling bikes into limited edition Balance Bikes!

Posted on in Brands & Products News, Cycles News, Outdoor News

Raleigh UK have embarked on an exciting project to create a Burner Balance Bike and a Sherwood Balance Bike.

Based on two of the most successful bikes in Raleigh’s product history, the bikes will be replicated for mini fashionistas and budding bmx’ers to enjoy!

It's safe to say the Raleigh Burner is one of the most iconic bikes to hit the market. After its original release in 1982, it went on to win the world title at the 1985 BMX World Championships in Canada, ridden at the time by GB’s Craig Scholfield.

The Balance Bike version of the Burner will be created in alloy, ensuring the bike is lightweight for little riders and parents alike. It will feature a blue pad on the handle bars and BMX style grips alongside a black saddle, silver rails and clamp. The decal will be under a protective coating to ensure the iconic Burner graphics stay intact.

The Sherwood is Raleigh’s most popular and iconic Classic bike and the Balance Bike version is perfect for the mini-me in your life!
The Sherwood Balance Bike is a great way to get children started on their own Raleigh adventures. With its lightweight alloy frame and extremely cute wicker basket and bell included, its frame, styling and position perfectly mirror the adult’s range.

Alongside the basket, the Sherwood Balance Bike has brown grips and saddle, alloy silver rims, spokes and hubs, alongside cream tyres ensure the bike is incredibly stylish for little fashionistas. As with the Burner, the decals are under a protective coating to ensure the graphics stay intact.

A balance bike is an ideal first step for a child to learn how to ride without pedals. The child scoots along by sitting on the saddle and moving their feet backward and forwards, keeping either one foot or both feet on the ground at all times. They learn basic cycling skills; balance and coordination whilst having great fun and looking good.

The bikes are currently available to pre-order for trade accounts through the sales team until the end of February.

They will go on sale to the general public from October 2018.

For more information, please contact Raleigh Communications Manager, Alicia Wheatley: aliciawheatley@raleigh.co.uk

To enquire about placing an order, please call 01773 532694 or alternatively, email sales@raleigh.co.uk

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