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Milton Keynes was built with bikes firmly in mind as a method of transportation. Almost everywhere you are in Milton Keynes, there is a public cycle way and people getting from A to B on thier bikes. We've put together a little bit of guidance for bike riders and people who are thinking of buying bikes in Milton Keynes
Different Types of Bikes
Because of the cycle ways (and the lack of mountains), it's surprising how many mountain bikes you see in Milton Keynes. The redways are very flat and usually straight so there really isn't the need to pay for the extra suspension, gears, brake systems etc when it comes to using bikes in Milton Keynes. If it's just to travel from A to B.
For travelling in Milton Keynes, Bikes just need to be comfortable and sturdy enough to suit how often you will be riding.
There are however, places in and around Milton Keynes that are a lot of fun to take a mountain bike for a good ride. Plenty of small wooded areas and purpose built outdoor bike tracks are reason enough to warrant using mountain bikes in milton keynes, when you are not just commuting, take it for a good ride.
Once you've decided what kind of bike you need, you also need to find out what size bike suits you. The best thing is to go down to a Milton Keynes Bikes shop and have a look around, tell the staff what sort of thing you are looking for and make sure you at least sit on the bikes before making a final decision.
For riding bikes in Milton Keynes, safety is very important. Although there are plenty of designated cycle ways, all of them cross roads at some point. So for riding bikes at night you'll need lights, high vis reflectors, a bike helmet and more accessories that are also available from local bike shops.
If you're looking for bikes in Milton Keynes, fill in the form below and we would be happy to assist you and steer you in the right direction.
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