kitlist
Bike - please make sure your stead is up to the job of a full day on the trails. If in doubt we recommend a service by your local bike shop or if you'd prefer, contact Bikebus.net in advance and we can help you hire a bike from a reputable hirer.
Helmet - make sure it fits, is adjusted correctly and in good condition
Cycle shorts - comfort, enough said
Waterproof jacket - preferably not too big, heavy and bulky
Base Layer (cotton t-shirts are not ideal)
Fleece Top
Cycle shoes or flat trainers
Padded Gloves
Hydration Bladder or water bottle
Munchies - cereal bars, etc
Maintenence kit - spare tubes/puncture kit/pump/tyre levers, multi tool,
lube/oil, etc (some items will be stocked for sale on Bikebus)
Change Of Clothes lean, dry, warm clothes for the journey home
Rucksack to carry all your gear
Other stuff you may wish to bring along
Remember, weather in the hills can change dramatically very quickly so come prepared
Waterproof trousers
Sunglasses and sunblock- you can always hope
Camera - memories of your day
Insect repellant - midges!!
dates
Bikebus Hibernation - 05 Oct onwards
Bikebus will be taking an extended period of hibernation over the next wee while as my wife, Sheona, is expecting our first baby in October.
Dont worry though, Bikebus will return once ive changed my fair share of dirty nappies.
Please keep checking the website for updates.
Wish us luck and happy biking.
Cheers
Paul
blog
Another great wee vid from Marcin
Bikebus own cinematographer Marcin shot this vid just over the border in Kielder. You’ll be looking at Teenwolfs bum all the way down - not great but the other options were Iains, Steves, Mine or worst of all Lenkas. This section was probably the best and most fun bit on what was a fairly uninspiring [...]