Given the choice, we would all like to ride around in balmy temperatures, the sun shining down from dawn till dusk but unfortunately, this is the UK. That does not mean to say that your cycling ambitions must be curtailed or put on hold until Spring arrives. In fact, riding during the colder…
Balfe’s Bikes are excited to announce a brand-new fantastic opportunity as a Specialist Bike Builder. This exciting opportunity is designed to work across a minimum of three-set stores across a Monday- Friday working week. Our workshops are the heart of our business. We are looking for an experienced…
The Queen’s Jubilee weekend may have passed but don’t put the bunting away just yet. We thought that following our best British bike brands, let’s showcase some of the other great brands that are homegrown. Muc-Off The brand began life back in the early 90s but not with…
If you are riding over the winter months, you will notice a significant difference in your summer miles. I am not referring to the extra daylight hours or the warmth on your back but the extra grime, dirt and detritus that collects on your bike. If you are…
As an Assistant Store Manager, or Assistant Manager, you are responsible forsupporting the Store Manager in the daily business operations of the store. Generaltasks include supervising employees, communicating with, and helping customersand carrying out directives given by the Store Manager, or in their absence AreaManager. At Balfe’s it…
Cover image: @digidavesphotos Cyclo-cross might not be familiar to everyone. Seen as a mix of road cycling and mountain biking but ridden on a road bike with grippier tyres, oh and takes part on a course with obstacles. For those old enough to remember, it might sound like a round…
Christmas festivities are complete, the fridge is looking a little bare and thoughts turn to plans for the New Year. It is estimated that gyms see a 12 per cent increase in membership sign-ups in January (pre-covid). Riding in the New Year can bring plenty of challenges but with planning, you…