Rutland Water is Britain’s largest manmade lake. Created in the 1970’s to supply water as a reservoir to the surrounding areas it has since become a mecca for bird watching, walkers and cycling. A clever man from Rutland Cycling saw the potential many years ago as a destination for cyclists and set up a small cycle hire business which has now grown into a well known destination for all things cycling.
Reach the Whitwell shop situated on the Northern coast you can rent any type of bicycle you wish from the standard comfort bike , a power bike for those who need to take it easy to a top of the line full suspension mountain bikes with a retail price upon it well over 5000! Now being in the East Midlands the decision for a full suspension mtb is little to none – even so they look cool and fork technology today enables proper lockout therefore, you usually are not wasting your energy.
That’s not saying that rutland water ‘s all flat concrete footpaths. Head during an anticlockwise direction from Whitwell and you’ll soon have the famous bluebell forest allowing you for some low level off roading as well as the odd jump – not forgetting the spectacular carpet of bluebells that you could view (though only for a couple weeks of the season!).
The full course, including the peninsula is a respectable 26 miles with a nice combination of hills, flat and the odd obstacle to help keep things interesting – by this I mean there are two pubs on the way round – it is designed for families after all!
Get a full day and you can now take in a bicycle ride, stop for any pub lunch perhaps even kick a ball around . There’s a golf course, sailing club and plenty of places to dangle your rod. It’s easy to understand why thousands of people and events can be viewed here pretty much year round. The year of 2010 has up to now seen the British Cycling National Trophy race those of you that compete in cyclocross. Just in case you should see one of the best cycling shops throughout the uk you wont be disappointed in what you can get at Rutland Cycling – I didn’t know you could possibly get hold of bike for 1000! Instead of offer an engine in it!
Kona have an amazing range of mountain bikes and they are all for sale at this Whitwell store. Clothing, parts and accessories can all be bought online and through Rutland Cycling’s four physical stores.