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We're down to our last Forme Morley Pro ELS, size 53cm, now only £1999.

This great value Bosch-powered ebike comes fully equipped with lights, mudguards, rear rack, and a kickstand.

Pop by for a test ride or a chat and a coffee from our friends at 😁

Teddy Merckx has ditched the cycling jersey in favour of an England onesie in support of the Lions tonight!

Will you be watching the match as well?

WHAT.A.DAY

Who knew the sun can shine all day and into the early evening at Silverstone.

What a day we had delivering our first Challenger Series Team Distance Challenge in aid of Sir Frank Williams Academy and SIA 50.

Fourteen teams, 56 riders and hand cyclists took part in this inaugural event.

Huge thank you to everyone who rode, to Williams who opened with a welcome chat sharing stories about her father and his life and reasons why she supports the SIA (Spinal Injuries Association) and for staying till the end to hand out trophies and photo opportunities with the teams.


who supported with the timing
who fed everyone after the race and entered a team
who supplied hot drinks all day
who provided mechanical support and rode
who supported with their event team to ensure a smooth delivery
who provided our musette bags and entered a team
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Garden Inn who offered discounted hotel rooms for those who wanted to stay
Merger Bureau

Very proud of the team, Brendan, Gabe, Flo and Scott who came in fifth place and looked like a bunch of pro riders.

Thank you to Emily, Megan and Georgina from for supporting with guest management, registration and running around on the day.

Huge well done to Jones from whose event it was and for all the hard work he put in pulling this event together.

For those people we reached out to, but it wasn’t the right time for you to enter a team, there is always next year. As soon as we know dates we will be letting you know!

Still buzzing ………………

Buying the right helmet.

We have experts at Summertown Cycles who can help you choose the right helmet for the type of riding you do.

Check the date:
Inside your helmet you should find a small sticker that shows the manufacture date. This might not be the date you start wearing it, but could be a useful reminder. The general consensus is that you should replace your helmet every three to five years.

Check the quality:
Make sure your helmet has passed either the US Snell B90/B95 standard or European standard CE mark test. Again, look for the relevant logo on the sticker or embossed onto the body of the helmet – and be sure to check kids’ helmets, too.

Ensure a snug and level fit:
Hold your helmet in your hands and loosen off the dial or ratchet system. Now put it onto your head so that the front of the helmet is about two finger widths over your eyebrows. Tighten the cradle so that the helmet snugly fits your head. The test is to bend down towards your toes with the helmet staying on your head (but make sure you’re ready to catch in case it’s too loose!).

Remember that you will need to adjust tightness depending on the weather. For example, if you are wearing a casquette or skull cap under your helmet.

Adjust those straps:
The straps that fall around your ears in a V shape each have an adjustable slider called a cam lock. This needs to sit just beneath your ear lobe with the straps in front and behind your ears sitting directly against your skin. The reason? If you were to fall from your bike, your ears act as an anchor so that the helmet sits squarely and protects your whole head.

Next adjust the strap beneath your chin so that it fits with enough space to slide two fingers between your chin and the strap when fastened. Again this fit may differ if you’re wearing something under your helmet. Excess strap can be folded away or snipped off (allowing enough room for flexible fitting).

Keep it clean:
Literally dealing with mud, sweat and tears, helmets should be washed pretty regularly. When buying, look out for one with removable pads that you can wash plus anti-bacterial treatments.

Buy for how you ride:
An aerodynamic helmet can potentially give you some of the best gains relative to pounds spent, but with fewer or no vents they can be very warm. Aero gains can easily be off-set by overheating, so you might be better off in a regular vented road helmet.

We are delighted to show off Giant's new range of kids helmets. An exciting new range, these Giant Path ARX helmets with full MIPS protection in a range of vibrant colours are available in store now.

A reminder for what MIPS stands for: multi-directional impact protection system. Its a low-friction layer located between the expanded polystyrene (EPS) and inner helmet liner that reduces rotational impact forces. This helps protect your brain from concussion and trauma.

Why wouldn't you protect your head, especially a childs.

We are really excited to let our customers know, our Summertown Cycles cycling caps have arrived and can be seen below being modeled by our very own STC gang.

A great day supporting the Norton sportive. Great riding from all those who took part. Those whose bikes we did tinker with here’s hoping they got you to the end!

Is cycling your passion and looking for a Job then come and see us or drop us a email to
[email protected]

Say hello to the Momentum Transend E+

This outstanding bike comes fully kitted out with a 7 speed Shimano Nexus geared hub, powerful Tektro hydraulic brakes and comfortable 27.5x2.35 tyres ready to take on the roughest roads. The mid-mounted motor and 500wh removable battery mean you’ll have no problem with the hills either!

On sale now at only £1699 down from £2499 you’d be crazy to miss out on this one so get yourself down to for your test ride today

Been knocked off your bike by a vehicle?

Not sure what to do next?

Summertown Cycles partner with CAMS who are one of the largest accident management companies who have helped thousands of cyclists get back on the road.

Working together we will support you with getting a repair or replacement bike whilst CAMS work in the background to fight for compensation for any losses you may have incurred if you’ve been involved in a non-fault accident.

If you have been unfortunate enough to be involved in a vehicle accident which was not your fault, the last thing you think of is taking down drivers details and taking pictures of the scene. This information really helps CAMS build a case around an accident to secure a repair or replacement bike.

Come and see us and we’ll make sure we get you back on the road in no time.

Home | Cycling Accident Management Services CAMS is one of the UK's largest cycling accident management companies. If you've been involved in a non-fault cycling accident, we'll keep you moving.

On my journey to ride LeJog, I decided to have a shoe fit. I was recommended to 'Precision in Cycling and Shoe Fitting' near Derby. What a great experience. David was knowledgable and made me feel very comfortable. So important to have shoes which don't hurt or give you hot spots as well as a bike which fits you perfectly. A big thumbs up from me.

Our opening hours for the bank holiday

Summertown Cycles are supporting the RAF Brize Norton ride on Saturday 8 June. Scott and Gabe will be on event ready to look after your bike.
We look forward to seeing you there. Why not sign up and come and join us.

On the fence about buying an E-bike?

Get in touch with us - to book one of our rental Cube E-bikes. Just send an email to [email protected] and start your E-bike adventure today!

We are sharing with our Summertown network to ask for support for Scott's ride LEJOG. He's challenged himself to ride this route in 6 days for The New Normal. We've all experienced grief in some form, whether it's a family member, friend or furry friend who leaves us and the feeling of loneliness which engulfs us for a period of time when we rely on our memories to keep fun times alive. If you can support us, support this amazing charity we'd be truly grateful. Thank you in advance.

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On your marks, get set, go!

Winning the race the all new Giant Defy Advanced 3.

It may not seem like it but summer is right around the corner, so make the most of the weather and get down to for a test ride.

This stunning machine features a lightweight Advanced-grade carbon frame and fork, Shimano Tiagra 10 speed drivetrain and hydraulic disc brakes, plus tubeless tires set up out the box. You’ll certainly be race ready with this bike, and it’s an absolute steal at only £2299!

"How far can you ride in two hours?"

Summertown Cycles are partnering with the Challenger Series and the Sir Frank Williams Academy to host a Team Distance Challenge event on 19 June, to be held at Silverstone on the current Grand Prix Circuit.

The event is being promoted to Businesses, Cycle clubs and Universities to put forward teams of four riders to compete in ‘how far can you ride in two hours”.

The money raised will go to SIA’s Frank Williams Academy which aims to transform the lives of people with spinal cord injuries, through education, training, research and development.

This is the first in a series of events over the next few years to support the Frank Williams Academy and we wanted to put this exciting opportunity on your radar. We felt whilst you might be up for the challenge and want to enter a team, you may also consider becoming a partner – using the event to showcase your brand and products to a core audience.

If you'd like further information on how to enter a team and the provisional itinerary for the day, please email [email protected] and we'll email you the flyer.

Please share with friends, family, associates or cycle clubs - we'd love to see you there.

3, 2, 1, lift off!
Blink and you’ll miss it, the fantastic Giant Contend 1.

Ready for the summer heat, the Contend 1 in a gorgeous gloss rosewood will turn everyone’s heads. Kitted out with Shimano Sora 2x9 groupset and fast-rolling 28mm Giant S-R3-AC tyres, plus frame clearance for 30mm rubber you’ll have no problem keeping pace.

This 2023 model is on sale down from £999 to just £749, it’s time to get down to to order one while stocks last!

It’s over. Missed the cut off by 3k. Gutted. Continued onto complete the 167km in 6 hours 30. Feel great which I’m really pleased about. My training is paying off and I know I’ll be ready for the next adventure.

Alarm set for 0400am. Porridge made. Water bladder full. Nutrition packed in jersey pockets and around seat post. 0445 right off we go to find the red pen.

Shoes outside for an airing ahead of tomorrow! Number on the bike, energy bars packed, hydration packed, salt tablets packed. Nearly ready for the off ….

I’ve headed out to Majorca to take part in the 312. Excited but nervous. Collected my number and goodie bag - very buzzy sign on and registration.
Leaving from the yellow pen on Saturday - need to be there for around 0500am - ouch! Wish me luck I’ll let you know how I get on.

Say hello to the Giant Talon 3!

This beautiful hardtail comes with 29 inch wheels and grippy 2.2 inch tyres ready for any challenges ahead, and at only £579 this is the perfect bike to start your mtb adventures. Available in a wide range of sizes and specs, this model comes with a Shimano Altus rear derailleur and 2x8 Acera shifting - this bike is ready for anything.

So come on down to to have a test ride today.

Our first season with the ORRL, really excited to be part of these events.

ORRL Rules 2024

David and I went along to support Summertown Cycles Race Team this morning at Dalton. The first race in the ORRL. Sunny morning but breezy. A huge well done to Brendan and Alec for riding. An excellent start to the season as Brendan finished in the points. Next race will be in team kit. Watch this space .....

Worthington building a customer's bike this morning. Your smile Darren matches the bright hues of the bike.

Introducing our new summer range of cycling clothing!

We have plenty of choice from bright colours and reflective to sporty in all sizes come on down to to find your perfect fit

Meet the newest addition to our E-bike range!

Along with Giant and Liv, we've also taken on Momentum as a new brand. This is their entry-level model, the Voya E+, featuring their Syncdrive hub motor and top-tube mounted controller.

The Voya is available in a few different colours and specifications; the bike shown is the Voya E+ 3 in Lunar Grey, which has a 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain. On sale for only £1699 down from £2199, this is currently one of the cheapest E-bikes we have in store!

Don't be put off by the lack of accessories as the frame and fork feature all the mounting points necessary to fit mudguards, racks, bottle cages, you name it.

Get in touch for more information or just pop in for a test ride 🚲

Thank you to OUCC for stopping by the shop on Saturday for coffee and cake. We are delighted to be able to sponsor the team and the new kit looks amazing.

We've been visiting the Giant Group HQ today...

We've had a great time learning all about the new bikes and tech they have in store for this year, and lusting after the contents of their showroom.

We can't share any details just yet but we're very excited for what's coming and can't wait to share it with you!
Safe to say Giant have done their homework and we couldn't be happier to be partnered with them going forward. Watch this space 👀




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