Free Police Bike Security Marking
Free Police security bike marking will be available from our Bridgwater store on Saturday March 20th from 10.30 through to 15.00. Police Support Officers will be on hand to give advice regarding bike security and we will be offering 10% discount on all security locks purchased on the day.
For more details contact our Bridgwater store on 01278 423640
Publication Date: 09/03/2010 12:08:39
Happy Endings
One of our customers, MF, sent in a great email thanking us for the advice we gave about keeping a record of his bikes frame number.
The bike was stolen and reported to the police. 4 months later MF spotted his bike locked up near his house, he rushed home to get his own lock, attached it to the bike and phoned the police.
The police,MF and the bikes new owner all turned up. The police confirmed the frame number but admitted they had never come across this situation before!.
MF now has his pride and joy back. The moral of the tale is always keep a note of your frame number and a picture of your bike, just in case!
Publication Date: 05/03/2010 11:19:16
Find Us On Facebook
To become a fan of The Bicycle Chain’s Facebook page just type “The Bicycle Chain” in the search box at the top of your Facebook page and then become a fan. We will update you with information regarding shop rideouts we are organising, special offers we have in the stores, open evenings or any thing else we think might be useful to you.
Hopefully see you on there.
Publication Date: 28/01/2010 17:35:24
Another Nights Sleep Ruined
The phone call I dread, it's 3am, 'hello your shop alarm has gone off in Bridgwater'.
This time it's the worst news, Mike has attended and the thieves have broken through the roof. Panic are they still in the building, the police arrive really quickly and unfortunately no thieves. Even better, nothing stolen BUT I have two sky lights broken, the rains coming in and I will not go home again tonight!
The thing that gets me, apart from the lost sleep, is that it was a pathetic attempted buglary and potentially lethal for the thieves as the roof is high and slippery with frost. What did they get NOTHING what have I got loads of work and it's a weekend as well.
So my thanks to my staff guys Steve and Mike for taking the call and attending. And thanks to the local police for such quick response and shoulder to cry on. No thanks to the .........
Still I have finished booking in the Raleigh parts and accessories!
Publication Date: 23/01/2010 07:00:14
The 2010 Dunkery Dash
The Dunkery Dash is a 101km (60) Audax ride from North Petherton Community Centre to Dunkery Beacon. It is organized by the Bridgwater Cycling Club and takes place on February 28th at 09.00. The event is very well organized and is an excellent kick starter for the cycling year ahead. Hot drinks and snacks are available at the start and hot soup and rolls at the finish. We have entry forms at the Bridgwater shop for anyone interested in taking part, alternatively contact Alan Windridge of the Bridgwater Cycling Club at
Alan Windridge
2 Gogs Orchard
Wedmore
Somerset
BS28 4BP
01934 712046
Email windridgefamily@tiscali.co.uk
Or pick up an entry form at the Bridgwater store
The cost to participate is £5 for fully paid up Audax UK members or £7 for non members.
If you can manage 101km (60m) or there abouts, then this event is definitely worth a look. We are more than happy to help any “first timers” that might need some advise on bike set up, kit, nutrition, clothing etc.
These links might be helpful
www.bridgwater-cycling-club.co.uk
www.aukweb.net/
Publication Date: 21/01/2010 17:35:16
Scam Website
There is a website pretending to be our company. They are advertising bicycles in US dollars, we do not sell products outside the UK and we only advertise in £s.
The scam works on customers greed. The bikes are cheaper than anywhere else and customers agree to send cash/Western Union because they want something for nothing. Problem is they will get nothing!
What is interesting is the lack of any form of help to shut this and their other sites down. I bet if I did something illeagal like double parking I would be fined straight away
Publication Date: 14/10/2009 15:09:00
The Ride To Work Scheme
Cyclescheme is in my humble opinion is the best administrator for the government's ride to work scheme. This is a tax saving method to help with the cost of buying a bicycle.
We are doing loads and everyone should encourage their employers to sign up. More details when I have time but for now follow the link.
Publication Date: 10/09/2009 12:47:09
Staff Vacancies
I cannot believe how much it costs to place this advertisment in the jobs section of the Somerset County Gazette. For the price of the advert I could sell you a superb bicycle that would last for years! We give up to life-time warranty on some manufacturers products. When i asked what success I could expect from our advert I received no guanrantees at all.
We have no vacancies at present but I always welcome CVs because you never know.
Publication Date: 30/07/2009 14:53:16
Dave's Tandem
A very good customer of ours, Dave, ordered a special tandem build to his very detailed specification. He wanted us to take photo's during the build. Hopefully he will never notice the join!
We enjoyed building the tandem and I know Dave is enjoying riding it.
Publication Date: 01/07/2009 08:46:18
Weston Criterium Race
Full details of the race results are on www.britishcycling.org and go to results. Rather than priase the riders skills I would like to mention the organisers without whom no event can take place. Hayden, Martin, Colin and everyone at North Somerset Cycling Development Squad deserve a big thank you. The first event is always very stressful and lessons will always be learned.
The result was a resounding success and hopefully it will be repeated next year.
What did I do, only put up some sponsorship money and handed out the trophies. I know it's a hard life running a bicycle business but someones got to do it!
Paul
Publication Date: 15/04/2009 18:28:36
