“I will prepare and some day my chance will come.”
Abraham Lincoln
Prior to the ride, it is important that you make sure both you and your bike are ready to cycle (and enjoy) your chosen route. If you are not a regular cyclist, do get your bike out of the shed before 11th June and go out for a ride to see how you both perform!
MOT your bike
We strongly advise that you give your bike a full service, especially if it has not had one recently or if you know that it has a major fault that will require new parts. As some cycle shops can get very busy and can have a long waiting list for servicing, you might want to consider getting this done sooner rather than later.
Alternatively, a team of crack cycle mechanics will be running a Pop-up Cycle Clinic in Leighton Bromswold on 3 and 10 June to assist with any last minute hitches. While any parts that need replacing will be charged at cost, we do suggest that you consider making a donation for their time.
MOT your body
Just like your bike, you need to take prepare your body for the Bike Fest, especially if you are taking on the longer distances. You need to practice, working up to the distance if you have not cycled that far before. You also need to ensure you follow a health diet and keep well hydrated.
On the day checklist of things to bring:
- Get your bike ready
- Get yourself ready
MOT your bike
We strongly advise that you give your bike a full service, especially if it has not had one recently or if you know that it has a major fault that will require new parts. As some cycle shops can get very busy and can have a long waiting list for servicing, you might want to consider getting this done sooner rather than later.
Alternatively, a team of crack cycle mechanics will be running a Pop-up Cycle Clinic in Leighton Bromswold on 3 and 10 June to assist with any last minute hitches. While any parts that need replacing will be charged at cost, we do suggest that you consider making a donation for their time.
MOT your body
Just like your bike, you need to take prepare your body for the Bike Fest, especially if you are taking on the longer distances. You need to practice, working up to the distance if you have not cycled that far before. You also need to ensure you follow a health diet and keep well hydrated.
On the day checklist of things to bring:
- Full water bottle
- Puncture repair kit and pump
- Any necessary medication
- Money
- Nutritional snacks
- Cycle helmet
- Sunscreen and waterproofs
- Mobile phone
- Oh, and a bike in good working order.
