Townsend's Light Blue Cycle Centre. 128 years experience of sales, repairs and customer service Serving Cambridge Cyclists since 1895.
The Townsends Light Blue team have the knowledge & experience to help with every aspect of cycling. With a wide range of town, urban, commuter and leisure bikes plus a selection of children's bikes. We also have a great selection of parts, accessories, lights, locks and clothing, we can get you on the road in no time. Our fast and friendly workshop offers competitive repairs facilities for most ty
26/03/2026
We’re looking for a Saturday Sales Assistant!
We require someone with a good understanding of bicycles, parts and accessories to confidently and knowledgeably converse with customers. With an enthusiasm and passion for working with others to help build the business.
Visit our website now to read the full job description and apply - Townsends-lb.co.uk/pages/careers/
19/01/2026
We’re Hiring! We are currently recruiting for a Retail Shop Assistant to join the Townsends team!
We require someone with a good understanding of bicycles, parts and accessories at a level to confidently and knowledgeably converse with customers and suppliers. We are also looking for enthusiasm and passion towards working with others to help build the business.
Visit our website now to read the full job description and apply - Townsends-lb.co.uk/pages/careers/
Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre Welcome to Townsends. We pride ourselves on high levels of customer service and being competitively priced
24/12/2025
Townsends were pleased to donate one of their Light Blue Chesterton 7spd Step-Thru bicycles to help support the creation of a dedicated playroom at the forthcoming Addenbrookes Cambridge Children’s Hospital - act4addenbrookes.org.uk/ as a part of a charity auction.
The online auction which was organised by Cheffins took place from 7th – 23rd November and offered a series of money-can’t-buy experiences, it attracted 81 bidders from around the world with many lots exceeding expectations and delivered £17,000 in proceeds, 100% of which went directly to the charity.
Cheffins.co.uk/about/news/view,cheffins-200year-anniversary-charity-auction-achieves-17000_1620.htm
The Light Blue Chesterton Step-Thru is a lightweight alloy framed urban bike featuring a low step-through kissed tube design and fitted with an easy to use, reliable and sporty 7spd Shimano Tourney derailleur gear system - Townsends-lb.co.uk/bikes/hybrid-bikes/the-light-blue-chesterton-7spd-step-thru-black__28872
The generous top bid for the bicycle came in from Claire, who recently picked up her new bicycle from Townsends Light Blue Cycle Centre on Chesterton Road, Cambridge.
22/12/2025
Townsends Light Blue Christmas Opening Hours 2025 🎄
TUESDAY 23 DEC - 8:30AM - 5:30PM
WEDNESDAY 24 DEC - 8:30AM - 1PM
THURSDAY 25 DEC - CLOSED
FRIDAY 26 DEC - CLOSED
SATURDAY 27 DEC - 8:30AM - 5:30PM
SUNDAY 28 DEC - CLOSED
MONDAY 29 DEC - 8:30AM - 5:30PM
TUESDAY 30 DEC - 8:30AM - 5:30PM
WEDNESDAY 31 DEC - 8:30AM - 1PM
THURSDAY 1 JAN - CLOSED
18/11/2025
A full house of Croix De Fer! 👏 No matter what spec or colour, we’ve got you covered! Check out the full range in store or on our website now!
29/09/2025
Check out the full range of Moon Sport Lights now available at Townsends Light Blue! 💡
They have a great selection of front and rear lights to get your ready for the darker months ahead. See the full range in the shop now!
Shop our full range of lights - https://www.townsends-lb.co.uk/lights
24/07/2025
We’re having a great day demoing a selection of E-Bikes at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital 👏 Thanks to everyone who’s stopped by to check out all the bikes so far! 🚲
Check out our full range of Electric bikes here - https://www.townsends-lb.co.uk/electric-bikes/male/adult
21/07/2025
Whether you’re looking for a fast commuter or a comfortable, yet easy to accelerate bike for a more sporty outing, the .bikes SPEEDER combines a lightweight aluminium frame with a full carbon fork and top quality components 👏
Featuring a SRAM Apex 1x drivetrain as well as Hydraulic Disc Brakes front and rear for maximum stopping power and performance 🛠️
Visit us in store today or our webiste to check out the bikes further - https://www.townsends-lb.co.uk/bikes/hybrid-bikes/merida-speeder-400-road-bikes-in-purple__36035
17/06/2025
Gravel meets adventure with the Vagabond! 😎 Mountain bike tyres, a short stem and big brake rotors create a confidence inspiring package ready for anything you can throw at it.
Featuring a full Sword drivetrain with a huge 11-48T cassette to get you up all those hills.
Visit us in store today to check out the bike further or find the complete spec on our website now - Link in bio
21/05/2025
The Light Blue Darwin: custom touring build with Supernova dynamo lighting,sp hub ,halo wheels and Brooks leather saddle and
bar tape.
29/04/2025
The SILEX 200 is the entry to Merida’s world of adventure gravel riding, with a high-quality aluminium frame and lightweight carbon fork paired with Shimano’s 2x9-speed Sora drivetrain and 45mm tyres. 👏
It’s the perfect weekday companion that turns into a willing partner in crime for big weekend bikepacking adventures.
Come and check out the Silex further and give it a test ride in store!
| Monday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am - 5:30pm |