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By no means an exhaustive list of things to take on a ride but a good starting point.
- A bike
- Shoes
Local Bike Shops
In no particular order of preference:
Red Planet Bikes (Wood Street, Swindon 01793 522211) - High-end mountain bikes and parts. Run by enthusiasts who ride every Tuesday evening from the shop in Old Town.
Total Bike (Commercial Rd, Swindon 01793 644185) - Good selection of mountain and road bikes.
Halfords (Flemming Way, Swindon 01793 714760) - Useful for emergency puncture repair kits as they're open 'till 8pm!
Leisure Lakes (Cheltenham, 01242 251 505)
Noahs Ark (Chalford nr Stroud, 01453 884738) - Large slection of medium to high-end bikes and parts. Good trails nearby for test-rides.
Cotswold Outdoor (South Cerney nr Cirencester, 01285 863930) - No bikes but good for clothing and accessories such as hydration systems, bags, GPS, camping gear etc.
Online Bike Shops
The shops listed below are in no particular order of preference. We've used them all at some point or another and all provide a fast efficient service as long as you know what you're looking for. If it's advice you're after try the local bike shops.
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Good layout, great selection of products, fast free delivery and competitive prices. |
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Good wheel and brake package deals. |
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Clunky website but competive prices for Shimano bits. |
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Our personal favourite! |
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The horse's mouth. |