Pushbikehoney featured in The Times this weekend

Best of British
We are delighted to be featured in this weekend's The Times. They, like you, adore our boutique cycle collections, and are simply dotty about our polka dot saddle covers, ding dong bells and helmets.

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Bike Q and As

Question & Answers

This week were publishing some of the questions our customers asked at our successful 'open house weekend' event - we think they will help you find the right gift or accessory this season.

Q
Id like to buy a bag that can carry my college files and more - can you help? I'm a mature student and don't want anything too 'Barbie'
 A
Our classic range by Basil includes a waxed cotton/linen and leather college bag which takes A4 folders and has plenty of room for books. The Blossom Basil Bike Bags are popular with commuters and students they hold A4 folders and are roomy enough to take plenty of college books - justy make sure you balance the load!

Q
I'm in the market for a new commuter bike - I travel around 5-7 miles a day and want something that can help me do the family shop
A
If you need a robust yet elegant bike for your commute we suggest our own brand The Honey Bee. Its pretty curves and strong frame allows you to add panniers, bike bags and baskets. You can choose between 3 and 7 speed shimano gears to suit your terrain.
Recomemnded by Pilates Teacher 'Bonk' the Honey Bee provides the ultimate support for riding ensuring low impact riding and an upright riding position.
The Honey Bee also has retro dynamo lights and is very low maintenace.



Q
My daughter's just started riding a junior bike to school and I can't find a wicker basket to fit - do you know where I could find a suitable basket please?
A
Take a look at our handmade Nantucket Wicker Baskets. Available in pretty colours they are small enough for junior handlebars and have lovely leather straps. You can personalise the basket with one of our brass plaques or add a clip on flower for fun.


Q

I'm taking my bike to a couple of festivals this year - what do you suggest I do to brighten my bike this year?
A
Summer Festivals are a great excuse to have some fun with your bike.Our best sellers are the supersized I Love my Bike Ding Dong bells and the statement Leopard Skin Saddle and Grips.
Adding flowers, fur trims and stramers to your basket is a great way to update your bike. Mix and match with your accessories for an individual look.

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Bike Bags

We stock the largest selection of bike bags in retro designs and sassy colours. Our retro bike bags and Basil Bags are the latest Chic find for today's cyclist.

We first fell in love with Basil Bags on a cycling break in Holland. Not only are they made from washable and water resistant material but they also come in a wealth of colours and designs.

From pretty panniers to shoppers the Basil Bike Bag range offers something for everyone. As a family we all use these bags to carry shopping, books and kit to work, school or college and recommend them as a good buy. View on You Tube>

The double bike bags have straps to fit under your kids bike seat allowing you to carry nappy bags, school bags and more...just the thing for the school run.

We have a charming range of bike bags for kids too. With plenty of zipped pockets and adjustable shoulder straps in washable and water resistant fabrics.

Beautiful Blooms

By far the most popular design our red and blue Basil Blossom Bike Bags have a sense of Rembrandt about them. We also stock matching Rainy Day Saddle Covers so you can ride in style despite the weather.

Carol Turner, Physio and Mum of two, chooses our Red Blossom Bike Bag to suit her daily commute to the NHS and busy life in town. "On more than one night I'll stop for shopping and the adjustable straps really do help squeeze in those extras"

 Accessories make a great opportunity to add a splash of colour and personality to your bike It's time to follow your heart and ditch those boring panniers!

Bags of style
Use our chill bags to keep food fresh or warm. These fit snugly into our range of Basil Bags and make shopping by bike easy. Simply lift the chill bag into your shopping trolley, shop and pop back into the bike bag - easy.
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How do I fit a Bike Bag?
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About us
We are an English Independent Cycling Company based just outside Cambridge and are, we believe, to be the first on line women's lifestyle Cycling Emporium; bringing traditional classic style and fun into the cycling world.
We believe the UK is ready to make a commitment to cycling, not just to Lycra and exercise but to everyday use and transportation...and its high time we had some fun on our wheels!

Pushbikehoney can help you breath new life to your old wheels - add a new bell, or saddle - pimp your ride and enjoy the benefits of lifestyle cycling!

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Top 10 Fun Bike Names

Pushbike LOVE

Spread a little love this week and let us know the name you've called your two wheels.

" I love my pushbike - she's called Betty after my Great Aunt.
   She's retro and stylish - everything I love!"


Love is in the air...
Join our latest quest to identify the TOP TEN bike names!

Quintessentially English
It's amazing how many of us give our wheels a name ...and as many of you have pointed out on bad days they can be called all sorts of names!



To celebrate our English Eccentricity's we are compiling a list of the top ten favourite bike names.
Some people take it as seriously as naming their baby


How to take part
Get friends and family to share the fun and email your names and bike pics to sales@pushbikehoney.com or add them to our facebook page

Vote for your favourite
Make sure your name is top of the list - get your friends to LIKE your bikes name on facebook VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!


Valentine Offer
Order a bike from us before the end of February and receive a FREE bottle of Champagne read more>

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Advent Calendar

We love the anticipation of Christmas and would like you to join in the pushbike fun this season with our Free Advent Calendar Prize Draw.

To celebrate Christmas we're giving away a new cycling accessory weekly until Christmas Eve..

All you have to do is send us your e-mail address to: sales@pushbikehoney.com
for your chance to win.

 

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 On the first week of Advent Pushbikehoney gave to me...

Retro Red Blossom Panniers!
Our Winner Sue was thrilled to receive these in the post
"The panniers look really great and fun too "

Not only are these panniers SO stylish they are also water resistant with reflectors and plenty of room for shopping, books and stuff!

We sell a wide range of the most beautiful panniers
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On the second week of Advent Pushbikehoney gave to me...

Red Polka Dot Ding Dong Bell and Rainy Day Saddle Cover
Our Winner Skye was thrilled to receive these in the post

"Thank you so much - i can't wait to dress my bike up :)

 

Merry Christmas to you all too, and thanks for offering such an amazing website! "

 

 

 

 

 These charming accessories will add a touch of glamor to any bike. Our Ding Dong Bell is so eye catching and the saddle cover will keep your saddle dry on rainy days or brighten up a tired bike every day.

KEEP AN EYE ON FACEBOOK TODAY - for more details

 

On the third week of Advent Pushbikehoney gave to me...

 

Three fabulous prizes for your tiny tot!
YOU MAY BE THE LUCKY WINNER!

Join in to find out - draw takes place on 22 Dec with the hope of delivery on Christmas Eve (subject to weather and Royal Mail)



Kids Retro Wire Basket with blue & red gingham frill.
We love the tiny daisy detail on the trim.

• Easily lifts on and off handlebars
• Carry handle
• Robust and low maintenance

Gingham and polka dot - a classic combination these pretty panniers will be used again and again.

• double pannier
• water repellent material
• reflective strips on sides
• easy on easy off
• straps onto bike rack
• capacity 20L 

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The Butterfly Bell completes the Prize.

 

• Red metal case with Butterfly design.
• Fits standard bicycle handlebars
• Dimensions - 2" diameter
• ideal gift -
• take a look at our matching accessories

 

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Pushbike LOVE

Pushbike LOVE

Spread a little love this week and let us know the name you've called your two wheels.

" I love my pushbike - she's called Betty after my Great Aunt. She's retro and stylish - everything I love!"

Love is in the air...
Join our latest quest to identify the TOP TEN UK bike names!


Quintessentially English

It's amazing how many of us give our wheels a name ...and as many of you have pointed out on bad days they can be called all sorts of names!

To celebrate our English Eccentricity's we are compiling a list of the top ten favourite bike names.

How to take part
Get friends and family to share the fun and email your names and bike pics to sales@pushbikehoney.com or add them to our  facebook page

Vote for your favourite
Make sure your name is top of the list - get your friends to LIKE your bikes name on facebook VOTE FOR YOUR FAVOURITE!

Valentine Offer
Order a bike from us before the end of February and receive a FREE bottle of Champagne read more>

Halloween Fun

Trick or Treat by Pushbike

When half term is wet and dull there is nothing better than celebrating Halloween with friends and family.
This year we are going for a dark bike ride to a friends rambling home on the edge of an Abbey Grave Yard filled with tumbling Victorian headstones and twisted Yew trees...we're taking an Autumn picnic and mulled wine packed into our panniers and baskets for a spooky night of fun.

Getting SpOOky
Ideas to decorate our bikes, including LED mini lights, spider webbing and the odd plastic bat or spider are keeping the younger ones busy; whilst the rest are busy making fantastic Lanterns from re-cycled jam jars, paper, tissue, and wire.

Kids of all ages (yes including me) enjoy anything that involves a bit of Blue Peter spirit...

Why not organise your own spooky pushbike ride?

You could strap a skeleton onto the back rack of your bike or add a pumpkin to your basket... Lots of local parks organise Halloween events and
The National Trust have Halloween Family Fun Events for all the family near you.

pushbike inspiration
GHOULISH cycle ride...
COBWEBS & SPIDERS
BATS & PUMPKINS
TINY LED LIGHTS
IVY & AUTUMN LEAVES

Panniers laden with treats are a great way to get the kids involved - get them active but keep them safe by using cycle routes, paths and tracks.

Reflective clothing can be customised - get creative and add Skulls or Bats in black felt onto waistcoats; you can glue them on or sew them with tacking thread.
Not creative? Take a look at ASDA's Halloween costumes...

Halloween & Bonfire Night Family Fun
Why not cycle to a local firework display or organise your own party. Pushbikes laden with homemade goodies add to the sparkle of the evening.

Children will be full of fun and anticipation on arrival, the fresh air and cycling adding a healthy glow to their faces.

Our panniers can be filled with warm blankets, homemade goodies and autumn punch in the chill bag - it can keep food hot too!

Favourite AUTUMN recipe
SLIME SOUP!

WE LOVE Nigella's Slime Soup - its very easy to make and despite it's name tastes great try out this recipe...


500g frozen peas
1 spring onion
750ml boiling water
chicken or vegetable stock cube

Cook the frozen peas, chopped spring onion & stock in boiling water until tender. Then simply add it all to a blender (best to do this in batches or the kitchen will become a Slime Zone!) - blend to make the velvety slimy soup and add to flasks for an Autumn picnic!
Makes around 1 litre

Recipe from Nigella Lawsons FEAST

BASIL Blue Gingham Panniers and our Pannier Chill Bag that fits snugly inside making shopping and picnics easy.


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