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🚲 Hire brand-new Marin bikes & trailers. brought your own bike? Let us give yours a pro clean & refresh while you grab a coffee at Grounds Cafe next door!

Explore our accessible 4.5-mile trail—family fun for all ages. 🌲 Create memories, ride together.

17/06/2026

🌧️ Rain Falls. Prices DROP! RAINY RIDE PROMO!☔

Don't let a grey sky keep you trapped indoors today! Hiring bikes and hitting Salcey Forest - Forestry England trails when the weather turns is one of the best ways to experience Salcey Forest.

If you turn up and it’s raining—or even if the first drops are just starting to fall—Dan's dropping bike hire prices on the spot to reward your adventurous spirit!

😀10% OFF ALL BIKE HIRES * 😀
😀4 OR MORE HIRES? IT'S A DOUBLE DOWN DEAL - 20% OFF!*😀
*walk-ins only.

Here is why it's totally worth grabbing your waterproofs and heading down:

🌧️ Save Your Own Gear: Leave your own bikes clean, dry, and tucked away at home. Come use ours instead, and let us worry about washing off the mud and grit afterward!

🌧️ Natural Shelter: While it won't keep you 100% dry, our beautiful tree canopy catches a lot of the initial rainfall, giving you a great natural shield while you ride!

🌧️ A Quieter Forest: With fewer crowds around, you get a much more peaceful, relaxed ride through the trees.

🌧️ Pure Adventure: There is nothing better than escaping the house, splashing through a few puddles, and embracing the elements.

CLAIM YOUR RAINY RIDE PROMO!
Just pop on down on any rainy day, ready to embrace the elements! + Give our page a follow!

🥰Create Memories, Ride Together Rain or Shine!

12/06/2026

🚴‍♂️ PLANNING A GROUP DAY OUT? 🚴‍♀️

Looking for the perfect activity for your family, friends, or work crew? We’ve got you covered right here at Grounds Cycle Centre - Salcey Forest!

Whether you’re catching up, getting active, or just fancy an escape into nature, Salcey Forest - Forestry England's dedicated 4.5-mile family trail is the perfect route.

It's flat, scenic, beautifully winding, and a joy to navigate- safe and fun for riders of all abilities.

💯Here is why you should grab your squad and head down to see us:

😃Bikes for Everyone:
We cater to all sizes, from kids to adults. Your host, Dan will get the whole group fitted and ready to roll in no time.

😃NEW!! UPGRADE YOUR RIDE:
Want to fly through the forest trails with ultimate efficiency? Come and try our brand-new Premium Gravel Bikes for an upgraded, ultra-smooth experience!

😃Group Perks:
Bring the crew and save! Groups of 4 or more enjoy an automatic 10% discount on their hire. *walk-in only

☕️Fuel Your Adventure:
Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from the brilliant Grounds Cafés right next door before you head out to fuel up, or drop in after your ride to refuel. (Honestly, we won't judge if you do both!)

Tag your riding buddies in the comments below and start planning your perfect forest adventure this weekend! 🌲✨

Create Memories, Ride Together ❤️

06/06/2026

JUST IN! 🚲

Want to go faster? Introducing our NEW premium bike hire model: Meet the Marin Gestalt 2.

The Gestalt is the ultimate "Beyond Road" machine. Lightweight Series 3 aluminum frame and a full carbon fork, it’s designed to keep you quick on the trail and composed when things get gritty.

THE PERFECT MATCH for Salcey Forest:

🤪Speed on the Straights!
700c wheels and endurance geometry help you carry momentum through the flatter sections of the forest.

🤪Gravel Ready!
The wide tyre clearance and flared drops give you extra stability and confidence when navigating the occasional pothole or loose surface on the family trail.

🤪All-Weather Performance!
Whether it’s a dusty summer spin or a damp autumn ride under the oaks, those hydraulic brakes mean you're always in control.

ZERO HASSLE BOOKING!
1HR £21
2HR £26
3HR £36

😍WAIT, INTRO DISCOUNT!😃
Like this post, Give us a Follow and get 10% OFF your 1st Premium Bike Hire !!!
(walk-ins only, one time only per person, offer available until 12/06/26)

Come down to Grounds Cycle Centre and see it for yourself. We're open and Dan's ready to get you moving!

31/05/2026

🎂 BIRTHDAY LAPS AT SALCEY FOREST! 🎂

Dan had an absolute blast hosting this fantastic crew today! They rolled into Grounds Cycles Salcey Forest to celebrate Divyesh's Birthday with the best way possible in this weather—out on two wheels! 🚴‍♂️💨

They hired a fleet of bikes and hit the trails with tons of energy.

Honestly, what a great bunch of people! Thanks for choosing us as part of his birthday celebrations.

Drop some birthday love to Divyesh in the comments! 👇🎉

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09/05/2026

🌲 The Ultimate Salcey Finisher! 🚴‍♂️

Huge thanks to this lovely crew who visited Dan at Grounds Cycles today!

After already smashing out a morning run, these legends decided a two-hour burn at Salcey Forest - Forestry England trails was the perfect way to wind down.

I'm not sure where you find the energy, but you were an absolute riot to host! And off they went to refuel next door at Grounds Cafés after 🙂

Thanks so much for choosing us to cap off your day. You made the forest look like the place to be! 🤘

07/05/2026

🚴 BRING ON THE POWER HOUR!

Starting TODAY through Friday, we are running the Grounds Cycles Power Hour! Salcey Forest - Forestry England

🕒 The Deal:
When: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Today – Friday)

Price: Just £10 (A Tenner!)
per bike— Usually £12!

How: Walk-ins only - mention this post!

🌲 Why the Power Hour?
Sometimes an hour is all you need to reset. Whether you're local to Hartwell, Roade, or Northampton, swing and grab a bike and get yourself around the stunning 4.5 mile trail!

Note: This offer is subject to bike availability.
Show up early to snag your ride!

📍 Find Us:
Grounds Cycles – Salcey Forest
Next to Grounds Cafés

05/05/2026

Ready to hit the trails?

🌲 Meet the workhorse of our hire fleet: the Marin Bolinas Ridge 2.

Dan has these beauties prepped and ready for action. Whether you’re a seasoned Salcey cyclist or it’s your first time exploring the Salcey Forest - Forestry England 4.5 mile trail, these bikes are built to handle it all with a massive smile on your face!

Why you’ll love the Bolinas Ridge 2:

Hydraulic Disc Brakes: Serious stopping power for total control, no matter the weather. 🌧️

Smooth Suspension: 100mm of travel to soak up those bumps and roots.

Perfect Fit: We’ve got all sizes catered for—from XS to XL—so the whole family can ride in comfort.

Trail Ready: Lightweight aluminum frame that's as nimble as it is tough.

Dan’s already got the tires pumped and the chains lubed—all that’s missing is you!

Swing by the cycle unit at Salcey Forest and let’s get you moving.

📍 Find us: Right next to the Grounds Café at Salcey Forest.

⏰ When: Open 7 days a week (Online booking only for Mon-Tue!).

04/05/2026

Ever wondered why Dan is always buzzing with energy and full of smiles at Grounds Cycles? It’s pretty simple, really! 🚲

For Dan, there's nothing better than looking after his customers at Grounds Cycles Salcey Forest - Forestry England

Whether he’s prepping a fleet or fine-tuning a ride, his mission is always the same:

Smiles all round!

It's all about that moment when a customer heads out onto the trails and comes back with that post-ride glow.

So next time you’re at Salcey Forest, swing by, say hi to the man himself, and grab a bike.

We guarantee you’ll be leaving with a smile just as big as his.

01/05/2026

☀️ FEEL THE HEAT THIS MAY DAY! ☀️

The calendar says May 1st, and the weather has definitely got the memo! It is going to be a beautiful warm one here at Salcey Forest - Forestry England and there’s no better way to soak up the sun than on two wheels. 🚲

🔥No Hassle Quality Bike Hire from only £12!🔥
..meantime, have a motivating ditty to get you over to Salcey Forest this weekend!

Sun is blazing, and the sky is clear,
The best time for riding is finally here!
Marin Bolinas Ridge Bikes are prepped and ready,
Built for the dirt and feeling rock steady.

It’ll handle the roots and the forest track,
While you work a tan on your arms and back.
It’s got the suspension to save your knees,
As you zoom through the trails, past the ancient trees.

So let Dan hand you a bike and a helmet to wear,
While you look like a legend with wind in your hair!

Don’t spend your May Day stuck in a queue,
A Marin is waiting—and Dan is too! - Let's go!

📍 Grounds Cycles, Salcey Forest
🌳 Get a no hassles set-up,and on your way in no time vibe!
🔥 Book Online: https://shorturl.at/OrIBf

26/04/2026

🚲 Fresh Wheels Alert at Salcey Forest! 🌲

Dan has been a busy chap this week, building up brand-new Marin bikes to add to the hire fleet!
They are tuned, polished, and ready for you to hit the trail at Salcey Forest - Forestry England

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or just looking for a scenic cruise through the trees, We got you covered:

Shiny New Gear: Experience the smooth ride of a fresh Marin mountain bike.

Perfect Fit: We have frames available to fit all sizes—from small to tall!

Expert Setup: Dan will be on hand to ensure your seat height is perfect and you’re feeling 100% comfortable before you head out.

Great Pricing:
Jump on board, hassle-free from only £12 for an hour! ( walk-in only )

The forest is looking beautiful right now, and there’s no better way to explore it than on two wheels.

📍 Find us at: Grounds Cycles, Salcey Forest

🕒 Ready for hire now!

Tag a friend who needs a forest adventure! 👇

Address

Wootton Road, Hartwell
Northampton
NN72HX

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5:30pm
Sunday	9am - 5:30pm

Website

https://groundscyclecentres.uk/

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