Over the course of the summer we’ve led several different countryside rides. Each time they’ve become successively more interesting as we take our friends along to explore more and more unique little pockets of the Sichuan basin.

This time while scouting for routes we found an area that is all but too nice to just spend one day riding around. So, we got to thinking: why not not make for a full weekend of riding?

Here’s the scoop. The ride will be organized in a similar way as our standard single day ride. We’ll plan to meet up at Natooke on Saturday, August 20 at 7:30 a.m. We’ll depart at 8:00 a.m. sharp.

We’ll then drive out to Luojiang, deposit overnight bags at the arranged guesthouse and set out for the first day’s ride, a loop of roughly 70km. During the first loop we’ll stop for a light lunch before finishing up the days ride.

The afternoon we’ll have time to explore the back alleys and parks of the town. This includes taking in the local architecture, tea houses and a rural Sichuan opera house. Dinner will be at the guesthouse before turning in for the evening.

The following morning we’ll offer breakfast before packing our things in and setting out on the second day’s roughly 70km ride. At the end of the ride we’ll have a lunch before packing it all in and heading back to Chengdu.

The total cost is ¥800 and includes transportation to and from, a night’s stay at a lovely guesthouse and the above mentioned meals. To reserve a private room there is an additional ¥60. Bicycles designed for comfortable long-distance rides are available for an additional ¥100.

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Lately we’ve decided to diversify our selection of complete bikes even further. For the longest time people have asked if we had a stock mountain bike offering. It’s something we’ve always lacked, until now. Read more

August 9^th doesn’t appear to be a remarkable date. However according to the lunar calendar, it’s the 7^th day of the 7^th month. This date holds a special place in that it’s the traditional Chinese Valentine’s. It’s the one day that Zhinü, a heavenly fairy and Niulang, her human husband, can reach one another by crossing a heavenly bridge. Read more

Chinese Valentine‘s Day is almost upon us but fear not because Natooke has you covered. With our buy one bike and get a second half price special offer on this weekend (Sat 6th- Sun 7th) don’t leave your loved ones disappointed on 9th August.

As a renowned bike specialist, Natooke is now providing a chance for visitors to cycle the Hutongs throughout our newly introduced guided tours. Our bike tours aim to reflect our passion for quality and authenticity. As a custom bike shop our tours have been crafted in a manner that caters for every individual taste, as your Hutong Tour can be customized to meet your desires and interests.

Our Imperial Tour is perfect for visitors to Beijing wishing to explore the city by bike. Lasting six hours and led by a professional, English-speaking guide, the tour will include a city bike rental, helmet, lock, bottled water and an anti-pollution mask. Key sights and attractions include:

• Forbidden City
• Jingshan Park
• Tiananmen Square
• Beijing Observatory
• Ming City Wall
• Temple of Heaven
• Lama Temple

For more information, contact freda@natooke.com.

Bandanas, scarves and cycling gloves are available in a variety of different colours, in store for a very low price. Scarves and bandanas are only 10 RMB and gloves have been reduced from 90 RMB to 45 RMB! Keep yourselves safe and stylish this summer.

Bikes are like a lot of every day items. In the modern world most people don’t much care for fixing their own things. Most every article in your day-to-day life including clothing, home appliances, your car, your bicycle, whatever it may be are not designed to be readily repaired. Some manufacturers will even go out of their way to make it more difficult to make repairs on your own! Read more

你或许已经看到过我们店新到的一些车架的照片。我们已等不及让人来配车怎么破？所以我们决使用新车架配好整车先。 Read more

This past June as part of our customer appreciation specials we offered a special maintenance workshop in which we covered the basics on how to keep your bike rolling smooth.  Since then we’ve had a number of people follow up asking when the next workshop is going to be. Read more

Friday. Night. Ride. Let the words play again in your head. Friday. Night. Ride. Easily one of Chengdu’s most unique and exciting activities, the FNR does not fail to uphold it’s reputation for bringing unequivocal joy to participants and hapless bystanders alike. With a throng of awesome people to chat with and explore the streets with tasteful musical accompaniment, it’s no wonder the FNR is increasingly off the hook. Get out and have fun. Friday, 8 p.m.