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Cyclescheme Roadshow

July 13th, 2010 - Posted by Nick - Store Manager

Nick and Mike have had a good lunchtime meeting with the employees of TRW telling them how they can save over 40% buying a bike tax free.

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Tudor Grange Circuit Races Thursday 5 August

June 26th, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

On Thursday 5 August, in conjunction with the Bromsgrove Olympique CC, we are organising some circuit races in on the Tudor Grange circuit in Solihull .  Entry is on the line only and the timetable is :

18:15 Youth U 16 and U 14 - 30 mins - entry fee £4

19:00 3rd and 4th cats  - 40 mins- entry fee £7

19:55 2nd and 3rd cats - 50 mins - entry fee £7

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Mountain Mayhem 2010

June 21st, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

Well last weekend was the return of Mountain Mayhem at Eastnor Castle in the Malvern Hills, and what a weekend it was. We had two teams entered, the Red Kite All Stars (Nick Dunn, David Eaves, Deborah Whitehouse, Ben Thomas and Adrian) in the open mixed category and a four man team (Rich Harding, Thom Phillips, John Laughlin and Euan Adams) in the open men.

Our support crew headed over on the Thursday in order to set up camp at a…

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Bike Week 19-27 June 2010

June 14th, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

Red Kite Cycles is delighted to be supporting National Bike Week with a range of activities.

On Tuesday 22 June we are repeating out popular evening bike ride just for women, leaving the shop at 6:30 for about an hour and a half.  Our Belles on Bikes ride around the local lanes is for any women regardless of their ability or experience. With staff and experienced cyclists on hand to advise you on how to get the best out of your…

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Advice for triathlon newbies from Vicky Holland

June 2nd, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

Vicky Holland is one of the country’s leading elite triathletes and Red Kite Cycles are proud to be her bike sponsors.  She has just returned to the UK after a  winter training in Australia and the first two World Championship races in Australia and Korea.  Here she provides some advice for those embarking on their first triathlon, in particular  from Liz and Anne who are competing in the the Blenheim Triathlon on 5 June which has an open water swim.

The…

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Southern XC Round 2, Pippingford

May 26th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

On Sunday Ross and Euan competed in round 2 of the Southern XC Series at Pippingford Estate near East Grinstead, using the same course as the National Champs in July. With temperatures incredibly high and some good riders there, the was racing was going to be fierce. With gridding based on the results from the first round, Ross should have been on the first row but missed his call up and to start from the 2nd row. The start rose…

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Hove Park Crits 21/5

May 22nd, 2010 - Posted by Euski

Last night Euan and his new housemate Nick, went over to Brighton to compete in round 2 of the Brighton Mitre Hove Park Crit Series. Round 1 was 4 weeks ago which Euan won by lapping the bunch and putting 3/4 of a lap in to a chasing group of 3, so expectations were high. The 4th cat race was first up which Nick was competing in. As Nick is more used to riding off road for 12-24hours at time,…

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Belles on Bikes - Rider Comments

May 20th, 2010 - Posted by Mike - RKC Owner

Hi all,

Just discovered your website, it’s great!  What you don’t mention is what fantastic friendly staff you have.  Craig was really friendly when i took my first uncertain steps into your very male oriented shop.  I really needn’t have worried,  he put at ease straight away, and really knew his stuff, when he helped me choose my first bike (well, since i was about 10…..yes, a very long time ago).

Nick, is always very helpful and patient, even with my somewhat ‘dippy’…

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Wilier Demo Ride Day - Wednesday 30th June

May 19th, 2010 - Posted by Nick - Store Manager

On Wednesday 30th June Red Kite are going Italian! Wilier will be bringing their fleet of demo bikes for customers to use for test ride. These include the Cento 1 model as used by the Lampre Team as well the Izoard and Mortirolo models, there will be at least one equipped with the new Shimano Di2 electronic shifters as well.  For female riders we will have the Mimosa to try.

Two ride sessions are planned for the day:  6:00pm and 7:00pm,…

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Sydney World Championship Series Race Report

April 16th, 2010 - Posted by Euski

Another weekend, another race right? Errr no. This one was a bit special for me being my first senior World Championships Series event. Not to mention that nearly all of the top girls from the 2009 season were here…of the top 20 from last year only 4girls were absent from the start list! I was a bit nervous as you’d expect but mainly just really excited to get out there and mix it up with these girls and put in…

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