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16/04/2018

BikeUp

You can now join the BikeUp club on Strava 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

The official club of BikeUp

16/04/2018

BikeBiz

Great to see us featured in this month's BikeBiz magazine discussing mobile bike mechanics

Technology has encompassed every area of the cycling industry, but could an online platform be the future of the mobile mechanic?

16/03/2018

Quick ❓ Do you find it easy to join or plan group rides when required?

06/03/2018

10 Best Climbs eBook

We recently asked people for their favourite cycling hill climbs in Scotland and we got a great response. We've compiled the 10 most popular into a FREE eBook which you can download now 👇

Thanks to everyone that contributed 🙏

Ten of the best cycling climbs in Scotland, chosen by cyclists. The eBook includes climbs from every part of Scotland, and we've provided links to maps and Strava segments.

05/03/2018

BikeUp shortlisted as a finalist at Scottish SME Business Awards 2018 - BikeUp

Really pleased to have been nominated as a finalist in the 'Marketing Campaign of the Year' category at the The Scottish SME Business Awards 👇

We are delighted to have been shortlisted as a finalist in the ‘Marketing Campaign of the Year’ award at the Scottish SME Business Awards 2018. Finalists are decided based on public nominations and voting, so we are very pleased to be recognised in this way. When we created BikeUp, it was our go...

02/03/2018

Preparing for a winter bike ride - BikeUp

It may be March, but this article still feels quite relevant 🙄

By Simon Bone, Founder, BikeUp 6 November 2017 Hitting the open road in winter While some people prefer to stick to Zwift in the winter these days, others (i.e. real cyclists :p) still like to brave the British winter roads. Good on ‘em, we say. Winter riding takes a little bit more preparation, b...

01/03/2018

Finalists for the 2nd Scottish SME Business Awards announced

Great to hear that we have been shortlisted as a finalist in the category of 'Marketing Campaign of the Year' at The Scottish SME Business Awards 2018 🙌

Nominations are based on a public vote, so we're delighted to be recognised in this way. Thanks to anyone that voted 🙏

Following the success of last year’s inaugural awards ceremony, the finalists for this year’s Scottish SME Business Awards have been ann...

22/02/2018

Hottest Scottish Cycling Sportives for 2018 - BikeUp

If you're planning to do a sportive this year, don't forget to check out our round-up of Scotland's best.

Have we missed any out? Let us know in the comments 👇

2018 Scottish Sportive Highlights Thinking of doing a cycling sportive in 2018? We’ve provided a round-up* of some of the best sportives of 2018, and we’ve summarised the key information for each event. Sportives are great for providing a focal point for your training, for testing your fitness, ...

09/02/2018

Customer gave BikeUp 5 stars. Check out the full review...

You can now read reviews of BikeUp on TrustPilot 👇

"Did the best service on my bike I've ever had. And they picked it up and dropped it off. Idea ..."

07/02/2018

Is the front mech dead? Is there a future for the front derailleur on modern road bikes?

Anyone made the leap yet?

Single ring and wide-range cassette drivetrains are gaining popularity, so is this the end for the front mech

04/01/2018

Hottest Scottish Sportives for 2018 - BikeUp

Planning your fitness goals for 2018? Check out our round-up of the best Scottish for the year ahead!

2018 Scottish Sportive Highlights Thinking of doing a cycling sportive in 2018? We’ve provided a round-up* of some of the best sportives of 2018, and we’ve summarised the key information for each event. Sportives are great for providing a focal point for your training, for testing your fitness, ...

23/12/2017

Hottest Scottish Sportives for 2018 - BikeUp

Read: Hottest Scottish sportive for 2018

2018 Scottish Sportive Highlights Thinking of doing a cycling sportive in 2018? We’ve provided a round-up* of some of the best sportives of 2018, and we’ve summarised the key information for each event. Sportives are great for providing a focal point for your training, for testing your fitness, ...

15/12/2017

BikeUp launches workplace bike servicing initiative - SBNN

We are delighted that our new workplace initiative received some more press coverage recently 😊

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Scottish mobile bike servicing startup, BikeUp, has launched a new workplace initiative, partnering with Glasgow co-working space The Whisky Bond (TWB) to deliver onsite bike servicing and repairs at its premises. TWB is home to an array of freelancers, designers,...

08/12/2017

Trivelo Bikes Ltd

Check out the blog post we wrote for Trivelo Bikes 👇

For our blog this week we are thrilled to have a guest blogger from the team at BikeUp on essential tips for bike maintenance. Extra important in winter where your bike takes a hammering - http://blog.trivelo.co.uk/how-to-give-your-bike-a-health-check-in-10-simple-steps/

04/12/2017

What to look out for when buying a used bike - BikeUp

NEW BLOG -- Check out our new article from guest blogger Billy Ferguson of Trivelo Bikes Ltd

Guest blogger Billy Ferguson, co-founder of online cycling marketplace Trivelo provides some advice on what to look for when you’re considering buying a used bike. Everyone loves a bargain but sometimes if it looks too good to be true that could well, because it isn’t. With over 300k bikes stole...

29/11/2017

Bianchi UK

Bianchi UK

Further to yesterday's upsetting news about unsavoury types ripping off a load of bikes from Cycling Weekly, here's the serial number for the stolen XR4 Super Record.
WBK452130M
If anyone manages to point Police, Cycling Weekly or ourselves in the right direction to recover the bike, we'll put a nice thank you bag together. Ciao.

28/11/2017

BikeUp partners with Glasgow co-working space

NEWS: We recently partnered with The Whisky Bond to deliver onsite bike servicing. Check out the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce feature on the event 👇

Scottish mobile bike servicing startup, BikeUp, partnered with Glasgow co-working space The Whisky Bond (TWB), to deliver onsite bike servicing and repairs at their premises earlier this month.

17/11/2017

Nifty cycling apps you might not have tried - BikeUp

Nifty cycling apps you might not have tried. Check out our new blog 👇

By Simon Bone, Founder, BikeUp Remember the halcyon days, when Strava was just a word we’d never heard of? (does anyone actually know what it means?) And unless you’re one of those ‘I don’t use Strava, I’m a real cyclist’ old school purist types (we all know at least one of them, right?), or you’ve…

08/11/2017

Hottest Scottish Sportives for 2018 - BikeUp

Planning on taking on a sportive in 2018? Check out our round-up of the hottest events on the Scottish calendar.

Have we missed any? Let us know in the comments 👇

2018 Scottish Sportive Highlights Thinking of doing a cycling sportive in 2018? We’ve provided a round-up* of some of the best sportives of 2018, and we’ve summarised they key information for each event. Sportives are a great for providing a focal point for your training, for testing your fitness, a...

06/11/2017

Preparing for a bike ride in winter - BikeUp

New to winter cycling? Check out our blog article on how to prepare for riding in cold conditions.

By Simon Bone, Founder, BikeUp 6 November 2017 While some people prefer to stick to Zwift in the winter these days, others (i.e. real cyclists :p) still like to brave the British winter roads. Good on ‘em, we say. Winter riding takes a little bit more preparation, but you can’t beat the feeling of t...

03/11/2017

1 Good Reason To Look After Your Bike - BikeUp

We've done some analysis on the costs of bad bike maintenance💲💲💲You'd be amazed at how they can mount up over the course of your cycling career. You can also download our free e-book on how to clean your bike well in 15 minutes ⏱️

< BACK TO BLOG HOME FAQs HOW IT WORKS 1 Good Reason to Look After Your Bike By Simon Bone, Founder, BikeUp 19 October 2017 We all know that old familiar post-ride feeling: thirsty, hungry, and if you live in Scotland, most likely soaking and covered in dirt! For most of us, the last thing … Continue...

02/11/2017

Hey folks,

We're compiling a list of the best cycling climbs in Scotland for an article we're writing. Any suggestions? 🚵‍♀️

Well known or hidden gems, all are welcome 😀

19/10/2017

1 Good Reason To Look After Your Bike - BikeUp

Check Out Our Latest Blog Post: '1 Good Reason To Look After Your Bike'

1 Good Reason to Look After Your Bike By Simon Bone, Founder, BikeUp 19 October 2017 We all know that old familiar post-ride feeling: thirsty, hungry, and if you live in Scotland, most likely soaking and covered in dirt! For most of us, the last thing you want to do is endure the pain of … Continued

18/10/2017

Strava

Strava has announced that it is extending its functionality to allow users to share posts, photos and stories.

Does this mark the beginning of the end of cycling groups on Facebook?

Strava has long been the place to record your activities, but there’s a lot more to being an athlete than working out.

18/10/2017

Halfords floats idea of number plates for cyclists

Halfords floats idea of of number plates for cyclists.

A good idea, or an unnecessary step? What do you reckon? Have your say in the comments 👇

The number-plate proposal from one of the leading UK retailers of motor-vehicle number plates is included in a press release.

19/09/2017

Glasgow Live

Glasgow 's 'mini Holland' 🌷

It will receive up to 50 per cent of the total projects costs

08/09/2017

Scotland doubles annual funding for cycling and walking to £80m

Good news for cycling in Scotland!

What do you think they should spend the additional money on? Give us your suggestions in the comments.

Cycling UK today (Tuesday, 05 September) welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement to double the annual level of funding for active travel (cycling and walking), by £40m, bringing the total to £