Don’t leave your Mother’s Day plans to the last minute. There are many ways in which to celebrate. You can give cards, flowers, chocolates, breakfasts, brunches, lunches, and dinners either at home, at a café or a restaurant.

What better way to do this than hire an ebike for the day or weekend and cruise around the countryside with ease. Taking in all the beautiful sights, stopping at a pub for lunch or a nice café for tea and scones along the way, ensuring your Mum a wonderful experience and turning the day into a one-day adventure in discovering some of England’s hidden gems.

Alternatively, you could buy a cycle route that can be taken when it suits, we have devised several easy to follow routes so you can explore at your leisure and not worry about losing your way.

You may also like the Ponds View Tour. A 12 mile guided tour past Stourhead in Wiltshire. Through beautiful woodland where you might see snowdrops, or bluebells or maybe even a daffodil depending on the time of year.

This is a leisurely ride which will take approximately three hours. Giving you the opportunity to really appreciate the ebike.

Does your mum already have a bicycle? Maybe she would like some new panniers. Perhaps a nice basket for her touring bike. If she has a mountain or hybrid bike she may need a set of mudguards, lights or a new drinks bottle. Or how about Green Fizz to make washing down her bike a doddle!

Does she like the outdoors and walking? Treat her to a healthy back bag. We have many products to look through for inspiration.

For more information and to book Call 01256 353465 or email info@espokes.co.uk to discuss your requirements

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Electric Bikes are a fantastic Christmas Gift but what is Christmas really all about?

Christmas is a yearly festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ.

The month and date of Jesus’ birth are unknown.

By the early-to-mid fourth century the Western Christian Church had placed Christmas on December 25th, and from then on it is always a religious and cultural celebration on this day; a public holiday in many of the world’s nations.

Throughout the world, the celebratory customs associated with Christmas are a mix of pre-Christian, Christian and non-Christian themes.

Popular modern customs of Christmas include Advent calendars, Christmas songs, carol singing, sending cards, giving presents and decorating homes and towns with various Christmas decorations.

On Christmas day there are church services after a special meal, usually of turkey and ham or other meats with lots of vegetables. 

Christmas crackers to pull with jokes and a paper hat, finishing with a Christmas pudding traditionally set alight before eating.

Because of the tradition of bringing presents especially to children during the Christmas season by historical figures such as Santa Claus, Father Christmas or Saint Nicholas; the economic impact of Christmas has grown steadily over the past few centuries in many regions of the world giving a much-needed boost to retailers and businesses.

Only 14 cycling days now left until Christmas.

One of the best gifts you can give this year is an electric bike.

Electric Bikes are fun, they keep you fit, give you freedom and are good for the soul.

They are a great way to start the New Year.

Getting fit will become not only a resolution but an excuse just to get out on your new ebike.

This year we introduced new models such as the Westhill range of ebikes.

They are modern and stylish with integrated battery hidden in the down tube.

The Classic has a traditional appearance whilst offering maximum comfort.

It offers the smoothest of rides with its latest high performance 40nm hub motor, 9 levels of assistance, front and rear disc brakes, Shimano 7 speed gears, all giving you great and leisurely ride;

The Ghost is discreet and lightweight with a frame offering unrivalled balance.

It gets you to the top of that hill faster without compromising on performance. It also has  front suspension which can be adjusted or even locked out for road cycling, perfect for that urban commute. Not forgetting a smart on-board tech for controlling and monitoring speed, battery, distance, lifetime distance and lights at a glance.

These are bikes with no compromise of power and freedom.

Priced from an unbelievable £1200.00 you cannot fail to be impressed.

To test ride these or any of our other fabulous ebikes come and visit our showroom on Stroudley road, Basingstoke where there’s plenty of free parking. For Wincanton please call to book an appointment on 01256 353465 or 07771 927354

If a little financial help is needed especially at this time of year; for a simple, quick and easy process take a look at our finance page.

To order an electric bike or top up on your stocking fillers with our wide range of accessories head over to our website www.espokes.co.uk

Our last day to guarantee you delivery in time for Christmas is Monday 17 thDecember. We will be open in Basingstoke until Saturday December 22 nd .

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We kick off the year at The Exeter Motorhome Show being held at Westpoint Arena in Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DJ.

This show which is on from Friday 26^th January to Sunday 28^th January 2018 is run by the lovely people at Apple Tree Exhibitions and Shows. We attend their entire caravan and motorhome shows in the South of the country throughout the year which includes Exeter, Romsey and Bath Racecourse.

Espokes will be exhibiting a range of electric bikes and folding ebikes ranging in price starting from £899.

We will have a designated area where you can test ride the ebikes and can even supply you with a short hill.

Make sure you like our facebook page for up to date information nearer the time on whereabouts you can find our stand at the Westpoint Arena.

We will have special show offers available on selected models, which you can ride away from the show.

You will also be able to purchase bicycle accessories from our stand and our Healthy Back Bags which are a must-have item for any outdoor adventurer. Designed by a leather craftsman, a doctor and a chiropractor they are both comfy and stylish. Backache from carrying all your essentials will be a thing of the past.

As well as visiting our friendly team at Espokes who will be on hand to answer any of your electric bike questions, you will find all the latest motorhome models for 2018, and many pre-loved motorhomes too.

There is something to suit everyone’s budget and whether you are new to the motorhoming world or an experienced motorhomer, you will be spoilt for choice.

We look forward to welcoming you to our stand at the end of January, so don’t forget your coat, scarf and gloves to keep you warm on your test ride, in the meantime if you want to browse our range of ebikes please take a look at our website; www.espokes.co.uk

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Take a look at our perfect Christmas Gifts. Only ten cycling days left until you need to hand over those presents, and an electric bike could just make someones Christmas even more special than usual.

Electric Bikes are fun, they keep you fit, give you freedom and are good for the soul.

It is also a great way to start the New Year and getting fit will become not only a resolution but an excuse just to get out on your new ebike.

Due to the success of Black Friday – we have another unmissable deal.

Santa has told us he will be giving either £600 off the Riese & Muller Charger or a RooDog Bliss folding electric bike free.

The Riese & Muller Charger

The Riese & Muller Charger will set you back £3689. It is powered by the industry-leading Bosch Performance centre drive motor. This will help reinforce your own muscle strength with speeds up to 15.5mph. This combined with a 36V 500Wh lithium-ion frame batter, gives you a range of up to about 50 miles per full charge.

Its handlebar mounted Bosch Intuvia display is the control centre for the Charger. With a complete range of information delivered to the rider via the Intuvia including; battery status, range, daily mileage, total mileage, ride time, current motor power, time, speed and average speed.

It also benefits from a walk-assist function taking the bike up to 4mph, always handy when you are walking it through town centres etc.

The Charger is a multi-award-winning design, and it is hard not to fall in love with it. Every single detail delivers superb functionality. The cables even run hidden under the top tube and through the frame. It has a level of sportiness and outstanding riding characteristics. In the words of a Charger owner, “I now have a bike I can ride in great comfort.”

The continuous NuVinci hub gears without gaps between shifts make for a faster smoother gear change, and the Gates carbon belt drive means its low maintenance.

To ensure shorter braking distances, the Charger has hydraulic Shimano Deore disc brakes which don’t fail to impress with their superb braking performance.

The 27.5” wheels and Schwalbe fat tyres guarantee the ultimate in riding comfort and add to the athletic look of the bike along with the Ergon GP1 performance comfort grips.

As well as all this superb technology you have the choice of money off or a folding electric bike completely free.

The RooDog Bliss

RooDog Bliss folding ebike

The Bliss folding electric bike would set you back £899 if you were to buy it on its own.

The brilliant thing about the Bliss is that it is so compact it easily fits under your staircase cupboard or you can squeeze it into that small space in your shed.

If you need to take the car into the garage a couple of miles away or you are nipping on and off trains, the Bliss will be a lot easier to take with you than the Charger.

It is made from aluminium alloy 6061; this makes it both light and robust.

The 250watt rear hub motor will assist you up to 15.5mph and is powered by a 36 volt 10Ah lithium-ion battery. This will give you a range of up to about 30 miles per full charge.

The display shows the battery indicator, management of five speeds, and powerful LED lights for the front and back.

The Shimano 7 speed Megarange gears mean you won’t have any problems taking on those hills and the extra low bottom gear means hill starts are a lot easier too.

The 20” wheels make it easy to fold away into the boot of your car and with the aluminium alloy zoom suspension, v brakes front and rear, this makes the Bliss very good value for money.

Our last day to guarantee your delivery in time for Christmas is Monday 18^th December. We will be open in Basingstoke until Saturday, December 23^rd. If you wish to visit us in Wincanton, please call to book an appointment 01747 840210

To order an electric bike or top up on your stocking fillers with our wide range of accessories head over to our website www.espokes.co.uk

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Black Friday Electric Bike Deals

Black Friday is nearly upon us.  If you have been thinking about buying an electric bike you could benefit from one of our super Black Friday electric bike deals

This year Black Friday is on Friday 24^th November 2017 and Cyber Monday is on Monday 27^th November 2017.

We are so excited about our amazing deals we have on offer, we decided to bring it forwards and start our offers now. We have several deals running up until Cyber Monday, head over to our website and check them out https://www.espokes.co.uk/black-friday/

If you have been wondering what Black Friday is and where it comes from, read on!

Black Friday comes from America and is the day after Thanksgiving Day, which is on the fourth Thursday in November and since 1952 has been known as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. It is not an official holiday, but in some American states, it is seen as such by the State Government, who gives their employees time off in lieu.

It has become the traditional day for retailers to give big discounts to mark the unofficial launch of the Christmas shopping period.

It was named “Black Friday” by the Philadelphia Police Department in the 1950s and 60s. Due to the high number of shoppers out to get the best deals, cities became gridlocked and they described the chaos caused on this day as Black Friday.

Although this shopping phenomenon dates back to the Great Depression in 1939, it only came to England in 2010. As public awareness grew, 2013 was a real turning point with Amazon and Asda a subsidiary of Walmart announcing Black Friday deals which have led to companies now offering bigger and better deals each year.

At Espokes we do run various offers all year long. Check out our demo bike page to pick up a fantastic deal on an ex-demo electric bike https://www.espokes.co.uk/demo-bikes/

Although we have saved our very special offers specifically for the Black Friday Event. Along with various other offers – we have to super deals on electric bikes that are not to be missed.

Head over to our website and take a look https://www.espokes.co.uk/black-friday/

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