Bicycle Chain Welsh Weekender
Between us we should remember a spares package, energy products and a 29er inner tube ;] for more info or to book camping pop into your nearest branch or give Alex a call at Taunton 01823 252499
Publication Date: 07/02/2012 09:48:28
Demo Bikes
Our 2012 demo fleet is nearly complete with the arrival this week of our Trek Slash and Session.
To view the whole range type DEMO in the search facility, we are working on the terms and conditions so for more info phone your nearset store.
Bridgwater 01278 423640: Taunton 01823 252499: Weston 01934 629370
We are also planning a road bike demo day towards the end of March, email info@bicyclechain.co.uk to register your interest.
Publication Date: 21/01/2012 10:51:08
Bike Fitting
We are pleased to announce that all three stores now have a Trek trained fit specialist.
Alex in Taunton (01823252499) has been carrying out fits for 18 months and has helped lots of riders get more from themselves and their bikes.
Now Adam in Bridgwater (01278 423640) and Pete in Weston (01934 629370)
have been on the course and after some practice fits will be ready to go. If your quick and they can practice on you it will be at a very attractive price.
For charges and appointments given the guys a call it really is worth it even if you are sure you are set up, you probably are not!
Publication Date: 23/12/2011 12:27:30
Ben Rockett - There And Back, Lejogle Record
Was it only last year that Ben Rockett broke the Lands End to John O'Groats and back cycling record, 5 days 21 hours and 8 minutes!!!!
Ben has now written and had published his book about this epic challenge complete with loads of great photos. The books are available from all the stores at £9.99 all proceeds are going to Ben so please don't ask for discount.
I am looking forward to reading the book as we had some involvement and my wife and I drove through the night to be at the finish to cheer Ben home.
Publication Date: 17/12/2011 09:47:51
Yuletide Ride
Publication Date: 11/12/2011 15:25:48
Bianchi Has Landed
We are now proud stockists of Bianchi bicycles.
Bianchi is the longest manufacturing bicycle company in the world with 127 years experience along with an extremely impressive racing heritage.
Bianchi makes a return to pro tour racing this year with Vacansoleil and you can't miss them in the peloton as the celeste Bianchi colour stands out from the crowd.
The first drop has just arrived in our Taunton branch and these handbuilt Italian bikes are truly stunning. The bikes were quickly built and on the shop floor as the Taunton staff stayed late to build them, they couldn't contain thier excitement [ boys and thier toys ]
Publication Date: 09/12/2011 15:24:43
Mtb Test Day
We held a very successful off road demo day on the Quantocks last weekend. Our customers were able to try all the latest off road bikes from Cannondale, Giant and Trek.
Unfortunately I was not there as I had to cover for the staff shortage at Bridgwater. My thanks go to Richard, Bridgwater’s Manager, as he put in a great deal of effort to ensure everyone had a superb day. Trek, Giant and Dave Page (Cannondale’s rep) for providing bikes and Dave for actually being there. Our customers Dave, Tim, Tony and the Anderson brothers for leading the rides, Rachel and Carla (staff’s significant others) for helping out and staff Adam, Ryan, Denise, Jack and Fraser for pedal changing, shock setting etc.
The team arrived back at Bridgwater after 5pm having been up since before daylight, they were all freezing and tired but excited at how well Richard’s planning had paid off!
Publication Date: 12/11/2011 11:19:19
It's Not A Tear, My Eye Is Watering
When we watch people being awarded Oscars or Baftas they often gush thanking everyone from their colleagues to parents and Supreme Beings. How much is genuine it is difficult to say and because they often know its coming and they have researched their acceptance speech, even the sincere may look false.
We received an award today that completely took us by surprise and I found myself becoming very emotional. A customer had sent us a thank you card complete with a picture of the happy young person riding their new bike. It’s wonderful when I receive praise for my staff especially as I had no knowledge of this particular incident.
Our home life is very difficult at the moment due to hospital visits to one of the children. Shopping at 9pm this week not having been home or had an evening meal my wife and I were in the local supermarket. The lovely check out lady gave us a beaming smile having seen my work jersey ‘I’ve just ordered two bikes from you for Christmas’ more praise for our staff and our service.
I really do believe we have a company culture of wanting to give excellent service but we are always on our guard for that bad day. And when it goes wrong it is so difficult to stop it which I believe is called ‘Murphy’s Law’
Publication Date: 11/11/2011 11:21:02
Mtb Test Ride Day (entries Full)
That’s all Folks! A fantastic response to our MTB test day means that we have now run out of places for the day. I really look forward to seeing those who have put their names down either here, on fb or in our shops. For those who have missed out, please let us have your details and we will give you first refusal for the next one.
Many thanks
Richard
Publication Date: 01/11/2011 10:25:11
Quantock Mtb Test Day – Update – 20/10/2011
QUANTOCK MTB TEST DAY – UPDATE – 20/10/2011
THE GOOD NEWS - We have had such a great response to the test ride day that we now have a limited number of places left. If you are looking to come along for the day please contact us asap to ensure you get a place. Encouragingly a number of people new to the sport are looking to come along and try the easier route, so please don’t be put off if you are new to mountain biking.
THE BAD NEWS - Due to Forestry Commission regulations we cannot provide the BBQ, we will still have refreshments in the form of tea, coffee, cakes, flapjack, biscuits and of course energy bars and gels.
PEDALS & HELMETS - If you are not bringing your own bike and you normally clip in, please bring your own pedals. We will have some Shimano SPD pedals but not enough for everybody. You will not be allowed to test ride any of the demo bikes without a helmet so please make sure you bring one along, we will however have a couple of spares should you forget.
Publication Date: 20/10/2011 14:08:58
