This was the undoubted highlight of my trip to Cornwall last weekend…read more The Camel Trail is an 18 mile cycle trail connecting Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. It follows the route of the old London and South West railway line, which has been long decommissioned. There isn't really any evidence today of the train track which used to run along the route. At least, this means that the route is flat, which makes it a particularly family friendly activity My girlfriend and I rode the route from Wadebridge to Padstow, which follows the Camel Estuary on its way out to the sea. There are bike hire shops in Wadebridge and we rented ours from Camel Trail Cycle Hire, which offered free car parking and is conveniently located right across the road from the stat of the trail The flat route meant that it's a pleasant ride and semi-magically, it's not uphill in either direction! However, we did have a slight headwind to contend with in one direction last Sunday. There is shelter along the route from trees and tall hedges, which shielded us for part of the route We got great views of the river and the rolling hills. The river was interesting as it changed through our ride as the tide swept in. We saw some fishermen trying their luck for flounder in the river There are quite a few benches located at scenic points along the route. If nothing else, they give a clue to where to take photos At the end of the trail at Padstow, there are generous rows of bike racks to chain up your bike and wander into town to be a tourist Well recommended. The other half of the ride from Wadebridge to Bodmin promises a trip through deeply cut valleys and pretty villages, so maybe we'll head in the opposite direction next time

From the owner: Camel trail cycle hire has been at the heart of the camel trail for over 25 years, with free…read moreonsite parking and over 250 bikes to choose from. Hybids to mountain bikes, kids bikes ,tandems, child-seats, electric bikes , disability bikes, trailers,

An excellent specialised store located in Saltash near to Waitrose. The staff are very knowledgable…read moreand friendly . Ideal for anything from a whole bike set up to a quick piece of advice on a particular item. Prices are very reasonable and your always made to feel your enquiries are important. You can try out the bikes in the car park area. As well as bikes they also stock a great range of accessories and clothes so that you can get everything you need from the same place. There is plenty of parking space and the store is never too busy for you to be dealt with quickly if you need to.

From the owner: At Certini we supply quality bikes from Cannondale, Cervelo, Cube, Focus, Giant, Intense,…read moreMondraker, Niner and also have the UK's biggest Specialized Concept Store located in Saltash, Cornwall. We cover all types of biking from electric assist bikes to kids bikes. Whatever your discipline whether it be road, mountain, dh or commuting, if you can pedal it we can help with it!

Very nice location from where you can start your cycle route. Really tidy operation, clean and well…read moremaintained bikes with an extensive range including a purpose built wheelchair bicycle. Friendly, helpful staff made this whole experience a pleasure for the whole family.

After reading a host of cycling magazine reviews I opted to purchase a high end road bike from…read morePartridge Cycles (only Cannondale dealership close by). Having purchased the bike and ridden it less than 2 miles the gears were playing up & then the chain snapped. I phoned the store immediately & took the bike in the same afternoon. I was told it was my fault for not being familiar with the gears & overloading them! (I've had similar bikes for the last 12 years which I have raced with no issues at all). As I had notified them immediately the problem occurred & had only ridden the bike for less than 10 minutes I asked for a refund (they didn't have anything similar to exchange) they refused point blank & pointed to their refund policy. I am currently in the process of taking them to court & will keep everyone informed of the outcome! I'd advice googling complaints about Partridge Cycles before parting with your hard earned cash here! Start with: http://www.dooyoo.co.uk/sports-stores/partridge-cycle-store/#/write/1

The guy behind the counter was chatting to another guy for about 10 minutes before he got to me,…read morebut when he did I was able to pick up a second hand racer for just £40. There's a nice range of bikes right up in price to the thousands, but the shop is a bit cliquey with the clientele and not very welcoming. As well as bikes for sale, you can also get your bike serviced here. For around £20, it'll get a full overhaul and check, which is essential if riding in Plymouth's busy city streets.