Otec Bikes

11/06/2026

More events and life on the road

08/06/2026

Farm open day. Big guided ride. Repairs. Coffee. Big adaptations for a celebrity charity bike ride. It’s another busy weekend here at Otec Buckmoorend Farm

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

Great day out with this group enjoying some great riding some great food and drinks and a great time back at the farm.
If you fancy a guided ride let us know Otec Bikes Chilterns Cycle HireBuckmoorend Farm

04/06/2026

Brilliant week supporting this fantastic event. Almost £1.5 million raised. Well done Olly

21/04/2026

Definitely definitely need to ensure you check your bike - don’t leave those noises and creaks to develop into problems

12/04/2026

We are delighted to be supporting this event it’s a fantastic local organisation and such an important one.
We will be providing mechanical support so you can be sure that no matter what happens you’ll still be rolling 👍. Sign up for the event now

06/03/2026

Great advice
Always leave no trace

We know that some people will choose to wild camp along The Ridgeway. While we cannot endorse illegal camping, we want to help you do it in a responsible way that protects the Trail, its heritage, and the natural environment.

Please follow these unwritten rules of responsible wild camping.
Ask first: Whenever possible, seek permission from the landowner. If asked to move on, do so quietly and respectfully.
Leave no trace: Take litter, leaving the site exactly as you found it.
Stay one night only: Avoid altering the landscape.
Camp away from water: Stay at least 200 feet from streams or ponds. Don’t use soaps or detergents in natural water sources.
Toilet waste: Normally, burying human waste is considered good practice. However, on the Ridgeway, this is not always appropriate due to the presence of archaeological sites and ancient monuments along the Trail.
Keep it small and quiet: Camp in groups of no more than three.
No fires or BBQs: Use a camping stove and avoid scorching the ground. Fires and disposable BBQs are strictly discouraged.
Be discreet: Choose a spot out of sight from paths, buildings, roads, and livestock. Always respect the work farmers are doing to look after the land and grow our food by keeping to the trail, not trampling crops or letting dogs chase/worry livestock.
Finally, arrive late, leave early: Set up at dusk and pack up at dawn to reduce your visibility and impact.

You can look through our FAQ’s here to get the most from your time along the Trail: https://tinyurl.com/5chs9wh3

The image shows typical Ridgeway National Trail signage.

04/03/2026

Cracking dynohub sadly too far gone to salvage- early inspection and actual service work is the key to keeping things rolling and not having to replace items with new parts.

20/02/2026

Took Barney for a walk