Mountain Bikes

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 10:07

Does anyone know where you can buy mountain bikes and possibly a universal bike rack in Kyrenia or anywhere else in TRNC? The reason I ask is we had some friends stay in our apartment recently and she asked whether they could hire mountain bikes. I thought it would be a great idea if other owners agreed to have a few on site to hire out. Thank you. Nicky

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:31

BHW



I went to a bar in lapta which advertised bikes. I think it's too far from you though. I think you are the other side of Kyrenia?

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:35

"I went to a bar in lapta which advertised bikes."



When I was a lad that was my main reason for visting bars.

ilovecyprus


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Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:38

Good morning PP. How are you today?

PtePike



Joined: 20/05/2008
Posts: 2334

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:41

Feeling better for seeing the God Squad clip, but somewhat cheated after watching all of it and nothing bad happened. Is that you on lead vocals?

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:44

Background vocals PP. I'm not one for the limelight me.

Groucho



Joined: 26/04/2008
Posts: 7993

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:45

We witnessed a lorry hitting a cyclist near the Teknicek power station this week... The guy was OK apart from some road-rash and minor cuts but he will still be sore as I write....



The driver of the lorry had the cheek to blame the oncoming cars for no swerving off road so that he could negotiate the cyclist without slowing down... He seemed to think this was normal road sense...



The police came and took our names as wintnesses but I could tell from their body language that the cyclist was going to get short shrift... I'm almost surprised he hasn't phoned to say he's been charged with swerving into the path of the driver... which he didn't....



I'm no longer surprised... by any driving habits here. Apparently, they use their cars as unofficial ambukances too.. i.e. as long as the driver has his hazzard warning lights on and is blowing his horn he expects you to cede passge to him...



We brought our bikes over when we moved here.... I would not cycle on any public roads... it's bad enough being a car driver let alone an unprotected cyclist.



Consequently our bikes just sit here... which is a shame but self-preservation is a wonderful natural instinct....

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 12:50

Hi Groucho



I think cyclists staged a demonstration recently to bring to peoples attention the fear they feel on the roads. Doubt it worked.



I really have an appetite for doing some mountain biking up in the mountain trails. Looks fab.

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 13:06

We were wanting to buy mountain bikes and a bike rack to possibly take up to the mountain trails because, you are right ilc, they look great. Not sure about riding on the roads though!! :o

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 13:11

Hi BHW



I remember seeing a guide which highlighted certain trails worth exploring. I wish i could remmeber where I saw it. Apparently there is a great ride which goes past a mountain reservoir (probbaly not much water in it at present).



Can't say I have seen anywhere to buy bikes from. There must be somewhere. I'm sure someone else will know

Traveller0392


Joined: 21/03/2008
Posts: 186

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 13:19

There is a local company who pick you up from your hotel or wherever ... bike rental very cheap... daily tours in groups etc... Sunny Trails or something like that.... ... you'll see them sometimes pedalling along the top road from St Hilarious castle to Lapta on the ridge... ask the tourist information office in the harbour...



You will also see the TRNC cycling club pedalling along the Nicosia road in the early evening.. which by most people's standards is a bit crazy.. although if thre are any time trialists reading this... I only need to mention Boroughbridge course on the A1 as a comparison and it doesn't seem so bad.



Stick to the tour around Gecitkoy Reservoir... local bike hore shop in Camlibel... daily hire... weather this time of year excellent....

ilovecyprus


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Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 13:21

Great post traveller - thanks

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 14:35

Thanks Traveller - maybe we should stick with just hiring them on the proper cycle trails and that way no safety issues (well apart from falling off if you have had too many Efes en route!!!!). Thanks everyone. Will have a think about it.

HAPPY FEET


Joined: 18/07/2008
Posts: 416

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 14:43

Hi Mark, me and Tracy was thinking of hirng some mountain bikes, bar crawl of cousre !



How was the weekend did you manage to get to the Brazillian Bar?

ilovecyprus


Joined: 08/05/2007
Posts: 2880

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 14:50

Didn't happen Wayne. The guys went but didn't make it in because the queue was horrendous. They ended up having a ruby instead. I stayed at home and saved some money



Good idea to get some bikes Wayne. I can see you and Tracy on a tandem. You can both prop eachother up. Make sure you tie the ghetto blaster to the side

AlsancakJack



Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 5762

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 14:53

Mountain Bike Hire:

Quote: 'Cyprus Active has Marin Bobcat Trail Mountain Bikes for hire. All bikes have suspension and 21 gears and are available in all sizes. There are many areas for cycling and you can pedal through perfect unspoilt nature in safety. Perfect for all the family. Cyprus Active can deliver to your hotel, villa or car hire company (min. 3 day hire). Bike carriers to fit on your car hire are also available.

(please note the following prices may have changed and are for illustrative purposes only. AJ)



. Bike hire is £12 per day (£72 per week).

. Delivery to your hotel, villa or car hire company can be arranged at a charge of £5 to the west of Kyrenia, £10 to the east.

. Strap on bike carriers are available for your hire car, they will carry two bikes and cost £10 per hire.

. The bikes are all Marin Bobcat Trail Mountain bikes, aluminium bikes with disc brakes, front suspension and 21 gears.

. Bikes are available in sizes 22", 18.5", 17", 15" and 13" including ladies models.

. Helmets are provided as is a basic tool kit (one set per hire).

. Cyprus Active will deliver to your Hotel, Guest House, Villa or Car Hire Company and collect at the end of the hire period.

. Maps are available of the Gecitkoy Reservoir mountain bike trails from Volkans Place at Gecitkoy.

. Cyprus Active accepts no responsibility for accidents caused by the riders. The company has no liability insurance. (Don't forget to check your travel insurance. AJ)

For bookings or queries contact:

Nick Bailey on 0533 844 70 15

Volkan on 0542 854 2608 (Turkish)

info@cyprusactive.com

http://www.cyprusactive.com

http://www.kyreniamountaintrail.org



Please note I have no connection with the above organization and the info may be out of date. I am passing this info because of my love of mountain biking.

AJ

Graham


Joined: 20/10/2007
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 15:19

there is a shop in Güzelyurt that always seems to have bikes for sale, it is at the side of the indoor market.



Graham

Notsoboredhw


Joined: 15/03/2007
Posts: 1254

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 17:36

Alsancakjack - thats brilliant information - thank you!

kiwikid


Joined: 18/08/2008
Posts: 496

Message Posted:
24/09/2008 22:10

There is a great bike shop in lefkosa, the owner is the head of the cycling federation and specks very good English. I have brough 5 bikes there so far.

If you head in to the center of Lefkosa and come the the CTA main office on your right, try and park near here as the road you need to go down is across the road and is one way. Go down this small street opp CTA about 50mt and take the turning to your right and the shop is just there. He has all the bits for bikes as well.

Angela