by Stuart Rider | Oct 15, 2018 | RCCblogs
A classic silver groupset that never looks out of fashion
by Stuart Rider | Aug 3, 2018 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Jul 29, 2018 | RCCblogs
The rain has finally shown itself. The storm clouds flanked me as I climbed my way from Riders Cycle Centre. Thunder and hail above me before I dropped down the other side and through sweet-smelling Lancashire lanes back...
by Stuart Rider | Jul 23, 2018 | RCCblogs
The drought has exposed some hidden cobbles at a local ford.
by Stuart Rider | Jul 11, 2018 | RCCblogs
Dry trails on the commute to work. Soft tyres gripping the rock ascending fantastic single track and gravel climbs Beautiful views and time for a...
by Stuart Rider | Jan 21, 2018 | RCCblogs
A great week building customers dreams and aspirations. Making new worn components and building wheels by hand. Attention to detail with a personal touch. Thank you to my friends and...
by Stuart Rider | Jan 17, 2018 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Jan 14, 2018 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Jan 10, 2018 | RCCblogs
No music. Just the sound of my tools. RAW...
by Stuart Rider | Dec 29, 2017 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Dec 22, 2017 | RCCblogs
A few years ago I gave the world of FREE RIDE a whirl. Put some pads on my knees and went full metal stoked. A sobering time spent shitting myself before every new and bike breaking attempt, still, it splits the men from the boys hey 😉 RIP Trek, Manitou, Avid BB and...
by Stuart Rider | Dec 17, 2017 | RCCblogs
I had only been at work for a few days after my charity ride to Brixham in Devon (Blog to come so make sure you subscribe to RCC) when Simon asked “So what’s the next challenge then Stu”. An inspirational friend Ian Barrington had just completed an...
by Stuart Rider | Dec 16, 2017 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Jun 8, 2017 | RCCblogs
Established in 2012. Riders Cycle Centre. A dedicated cycle repair shop. Reminisce back to the days before internet shopping and keyboard experts, before the multi floor emporiums of delight. The back street bike repair man. The old pro happy to chat and advice. Happy...
by Stuart Rider | Mar 6, 2017 | RCCblogs
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by Stuart Rider | Oct 26, 2016 | RCCblogs
by Stuart Rider | Oct 26, 2016 | RCCblogs
Back in 2014 my workshop was raided and my Ragley bikes were stolen. Those that know know that they meant a lot to me and they where more than just bikes. Sadly I never saw them again but it wasn’t for the want of trying. So many of you spread the word and...
by Stuart Rider | Jun 12, 2016 | RCCblogs
Where does the time go. 2016 is flying by and the diary is quickly running out of space. It’s been a busy year for Riders Cycle Centre. So what has been keeping me and the workshop busy. It has been so rewarding in helping some customers put...
by Stuart Rider | May 22, 2016 | RCCblogs
He’s packing for something. The Wildcat gear and sleeping equipment is laid out on the workshop floor. Its adventure time. It’s been a while since he took me out for a good ride. The Winspace and recently the Rose have been treated to the miles for smiles....
by Stuart Rider | Feb 22, 2016 | RCCblogs
Jimmy has been training hard @Riders Cycle Centre. Tuesday Zwift sessions and Friday roller sessions both helping with technique and endurance. Our Tuesday night workshops have been well attended. A great evening chatting all things bike. RCC Tuesday evening...
by Stuart Rider | Jan 18, 2016 | RCCblogs
I am going to try and put into words for the 1st time my own bike review. It would help if I grabbed a few back issues and got some pointers from the pros but I thought I would give you a regular riders and not a journalists bike review. Lets call it a Riders Real...
by Stuart Rider | Jan 15, 2016 | RCCblogs
Have you heard of Zwift. Its brilliant. A great interactive online cycling game/training aid for your indoor season or training plan. Check out www.zwift.com for more info or take a look at their YouTube channel . There are lots of videos to help explain how Zwift...
by Stuart Rider | Jan 11, 2016 | RCCblogs
by Stuart Rider | Sep 25, 2015 | RCCblogs
It has been a great success this year in helping our customers upgrade and improve their bikes and components. Riders Cycle Centre is a dedicated cycle repair workshop that has made a name for itself in custom bike builds, wheel builds and upgrades. Our expertise and...
by Stuart Rider | Jul 20, 2015 | RCCblogs
Sometimes planning the unexpected, taking a chance and rolling the dice can result in a gem of an adventure. Grab a map and ride a virgin unchartered trail and see what comes.