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Newick Village Family Bicycle Treasure Hunt - May 2020

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Family Bicycle Treasure Hunt - May 2020

Clue Sheet and Directions.

*You are responsible for your own safety & ride entirely at your own risk*.

This treasure hunt can be done at any time. If you would like your answers checked, scored & to be added to the ‘leaderboard’ please email them to Rob at more
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Propel Bikes Lockdown Update

I trust everyone has had a great Easter Weekend & sincerely hope this post finds everyone fit & well? This is a little update to let all my loyal customers know what me (Rob) & Propel Bikes are up to during this uncertain time!

Firstly, & most importantly I really can't wait to get back to helping my customers & getting back into the workshop & fixing, maintaining & improving their bicycles (my fingernails have never been cleaner ;o) ) - I... more
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Propel Bikes 'Socially Distanced' Solo Ride Series

Why?

The current lockdown restrictions due to the Corona Virus pandemic are effecting everyone in many different ways. The government recognizes the importance of daily excercise for both your physical AND mental wellbeing, and as such allows you to leave your home once a day to walk, run or cycle alone or with members of your household.

*edit* easing of restrictions allows us to excercise freely.

Anyone who regularly rides a bike will testify th... more
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Temporary closure due to Corona Virus - 24/04/2020

Following the Prime Ministers address last night I shall be temporarily closing the workshop doors* until further notice. I am aware that bicycle shops are listed in government guidance notes as retail business' exempt from compulsory closure, however, as a one person owner-operated business the more compelling advice under the current conditions is to stay at home unless absolutely essential.

Recently I have commented on how lucky I am to do a job that I love doing,... more
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Propel Bikes goes Green(er) with XLC Bottle Amnesty

Long term friends & followers will know that Propel Bikes always tries to be as environmentally friendly wherever possible.

We have partnered with XLC to offer a unique opportunity whilst getting your bicyle serviced with Propel Bikes to recycle your old cycling water bottles & receive a brand new XLC water bottle in its place* completely free of charge. The new XLC water bottles given away are made from 100% recycled materials and are sustainably sourc... more
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I've broken myself :'o(

Saturday morning I took part in the Brighton Big Dog mountain bike race at Stanmer Park.

To cut a long story short (the long version is on the Propel Bikes FB page) I had a crash which resulted in me breaking 3 ribs & damaging muscles, ligaments & all sorts of soft tissue.

I am currently in a lot of pain & am unable to do some of the simplest things. Not a great place to be for a se... more
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How does it work?

To put it simply, if your bicycle needs servicing you can book a service appointment either using my super easy online scheduler or call me on 07888 005 440.

I will then arrive at the agreed location, at the agreed time to either service your bicycle there & then or take it away to my fully equipped workshop to carry out the work. Your bicycle will then be returned in tip-top condition, again at an agreed time & loc... more
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We're Going Mobile

Propel Bikes is Fully Adopting Mobile Bicycle Servicing.

Propel Bikes is excited to announce that from 1st January 2019 it will be operating as an appointment based, Mobile Bike Servicing, Upgrade & Repair service. The brick-and-mortar outlet at 216 High Street, Uckfield will be permanently closed.

Newick, East Sussex, (1st December 2018): Propel Bikes is altering its business model away from the traditional retail shop environment,... more
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Convenience & The Internet

A better, more convenient, internet friendly service.

As I said in my previous post, High Street retail is in poor health - The Internet is taking over & the smartphone in everyone's pocket has become the new shopfront. This is no bad thing! The choice & information available to consumers now is bigger & better than it has ever been. No longer are we restricted to what is available in our local vicinity, but (within reason) the world is our marketplace. We... more
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Propel Bikes 2.0

Retail -
noun
:the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
Verb
:sell (goods) to the public by retail.

Believe it or not, the act of actually ‘selling things’ to people has never really sat well with me - Since before becoming involved in the bicycle industry I have always loved talking to people about bikes, bike stuff & riding bike... more