New Years Opening Hours
December 29th, 2009Our opening hours over the new year are:
Mon 28th Dec 9am – 4pm
Tues 29th 9am – 5:30pm
Weds 30th 9am – 5:30pm
Thurs 31st 9am – 4pm
Fri 1st Jan 2010 CLOSED
Sat 2nd Jan 9am – 5:30pm
Sun 3rd Jan 11am – 4pm
Christmas opening hours
December 21st, 2009Christmas opening hours.
These are our opning hours over Christmas-hope to see you in the shop
Mon 14 – Fri 18 9-5:30
Saturday 19 9-5:30
Sunday 20 11-4
Monday 21 9-5:30
Tuesday 22 9-5:30
Wednesday 23 9-5:30
Xmas Eve 9-3
Christmas Day Closed
Boxing Day Closed
Sunday 27 Closed
Monday 28 10-4
Tuesday 29 9-5:30
17th in the Country
December 8th, 2009Cytech top 50!.!! A list of the the top 50 cycle dealers has been published for cytech qualified mechanics and we are 17th in the country!.Not bad considering we are are a small shop withonly 6 staff and above are the likes of Evans and Chain Reaction.All 3 of our mechanics(MIke,Daniel and Bryn) are qualified to the top level 3 so we have to be the most qualified in the country for our ratio of staff.Well done us!!!!!.
Read about cytech on www.thecyclingexperts.co.uk.see the full list of 50 below
Cytech Retail Directory
Cytech Top 50
December 2009
1. Rutland Water Cycling, Whitwell
2. Bike Bristol
3. Chain Reaction Cycles, Ballyclare
4. The Bike Factory, Chester
5. Evans Cycles, Gatwick
6. Evans Cycles, Chiswick
7. The Hub, Peebles
8. WizzBike, Brentford
9. Cyclewise Whinlatter, Keswick
10. Evans Cycles (Mail Order), Gatwick
11. Nevis Cycles, Fort William
12. Cycle Heaven, York
13. J D Cycles, Ilkley
14. Cycle-Ops, Tonbridge
15. Brixton Cycles, London
16. Pearce Cycles, Ludlow
17. Saddle Safari, Marlow
18. Forest Leisure Cycling, Bournemouth
19. Ralph Colman Cycles, Taunton
20. Surosa Cycles, Oldham
21. A W Cycles, Caversham
22. Wheels Cycling Centre, Callander
23. Cycle Surgery, Spitalfields
24. Chevin Cycles, Oldham
25. J E James Cycles, Chesterfield
26. Cycle Centre, Newcastle
27. Bicycle Doctor, Rusholme
28. Evans Cycles, Waterloo
29. Evans Cycles, Kendal
30. Evans Cycles, London Bridge
31. Evans Cycles, Canary Wharf
32. Cyclesense, Tadcaster
33. Islabikes, Ludlow
34. Hargroves Cycles, Southampton
35. Wiggle, Portsmouth
36. Bike Treks, Ambleside
37. Bike Scene, Guisborough
38. C & N Cycles, Redhill
39. Bob Trotter Cycles, York
40. 18 Bikes, Hope Valley
41. Webbs of Warmley
42. Thomas’s Cycle Revolution, Ipswich
43. Buckingham Bikes, Aylesbury
44. Arrow Cycles, North Hykeham
45. Outdoor Resources, Colne
46. John’s Bikes, Bath
47. Specialized Concept Store, Ruislip
48. Deens Garage, Beckenham
49. Compton Cycles, Catford
50. Thomas’s Cycle Revolution, Colchester
The Top 50 rewards and promotes those cycle retailers who have invested in their people and service through the industry’s Cytech training and accreditation scheme.
The store ranking scheme also awards additional credits for those retailers with Gold or Platinum ACT membership.
Retailers in the Top 50 receive a special certificate of achievement and logo for use in their own marketing materials, plus additional consumer promotion via the ACT’s popular Cycling Experts website . Retailers in the Top 10 receive a special gold logo.
To update details please find your store in the directory and use the update tool
If you have any queries regarding the Top 50 please contact us
Not long to go!
December 7th, 2009As we all know Christmas is only a couple weeks away. If you’re anything like me and haven’t done any gift shopping yet, don’t panic! It’s not too late to get your Christmas bike orders in here at Saddle Safari.
We currently have a good stock of child and adult bikes and a great selection of cycling clothing and accessories.
Order now and collect your new bike any day right up until Christmas Eve. All bikes come professionally assembled and fitted with your chosen accessories. You will receive a free Local bike adventures book along with a 10% discount card (off all accessories). And as if that wasn’t enough we will also provide a 2 month free service to insure your bike stays in tip-top condition.
With the 2010 Trek range there really is something for everyone, so get your orders in now put a smile on a loved one’s face this Christmas!
planning your rides for 2010
November 25th, 2009With 2010 fast approaching why not get some dates in the diary for some rides for next year such as the London to Oxford ride on 4th July (goes through Marlow) or London to Windsor on 5th Sept 2010.Have a look at www.bike-events.com for a full list.Local Mountain bike club Bucks mtb club is doing a Christmas ride- all welcome.See details below
6TH DECEMBER CHRISTMAS CROSS COUNTRY RIDE OUT
Event start time: 10:00AM
Start Location: WENDOVER WOODS MAIN CAR PARK (OUTSIDE CAFE)
The next BMTB group ride is to be held on Sunday 6th December 2009. This event is open for Cross Country (XC) riders of all levels of ability. The Group Ride will be a led route by our BMTB Race Team riders and will be held on local trails.
This event is free of charge and will start from Wendover Woods main car park (meeting outside the Cafe). There are no fees associated with this event other than car parking at Wendover Woods if required.
The route will be confirmed nearer the time (will also depend on weather conditions and numbers attending).
This is an “unofficial forum organized turn and ride basis” group ride.
Also see what the other local mountain bike club is up to on www.summitmtb.co.uk
Christmas is Coming !
October 27th, 2009After the brief interruption of the successful Transition Town Marlow cycle ride on Saturday, we return to bringing your attention to the forthcoming event of Christmas. We have a comprehensive range of both childrens and adult bikes, with a £10.00 deposit securing your chosen bike.
Also with the clocks having gone backwards we are plunged into darkness and therefore it’s time to get your bike lights and reflective clothing out. So if you should need to purchase some, well, to coin a phrase ‘come on down’.
In the interim, stay warm, enjoy your autumn cycling and we shall see you soon.
carbon cycle ride marlow sat 24oct
October 19th, 2009Marlow mass ride this Saturday October 24th.There is a cycle ride this Saturday in Marlow in support of “Transistion town Marlow “and Carbon reduction awareness.It leaves the Crown Plaza hotel at 3pm and takes fieldhouse lane up to the little marlow road then into town.The ride will culminate in Higginson Park .It is estimated there will be 350 riders which will create a tremendous atmosphere.Please fill out a form to show your commitment to attend(there is a small charge payable on the day to cover the event costs).Download a leaflet on www.transistiontownmarlow.org or pick up a leaflet from us.see you on the day!
Getting ready for Christmas
October 6th, 2009It’s always good to be prepared and as its almost that time of the year again why not order your new bike ready for Christmas right now.
Father Christmas has been secretly hard at work along side Saddle Safari to ensure there are enough shiny new 2010 bikes to keep everyone happy!
We have some of the highest quality children’s bikes professionally assembled by our expert team of mechanics/elf’s, all in time for Christmas!
You can drop into the store and reserve your Christmas bike for as little as a £10 deposit or simply buy on line and collect at your convenience right up until Christmas eve.
You can also specify any accessories to be collected with your new bike, safe in the knowledge that they will be correctly fitted and installed at no extra cost.
So what are you waiting for, why not make this the best Christmas yet and get your family cycling at the same time!