Riley Nicholas With winter in full swing, cold hands can be one of the biggest concerns keeping you off the bike. With that in mind, it’s worth finding yourself a proper pair of winter cycling gloves. The days get shorter, the air gets colder, and whilst it might be hot-drink-and-blanket weather, we can get out on the … Read more
To cut or not to cut – that is often the question when we talk about the bicycle steerer tube.
This humble but vital part found at the front of the bike, connecting the fork and the stem and handlebars, can cause some head-scratching.
Fear not! We have you covered. We’re going to be getting into everything you need to know about steerer tubes.
In road cycling, new technology and products are constantly becoming available to the interested biker who wants to keep their gear up to date.
Given that your helmet is the single most important bit of gear for riding after the bike itself – and that you’ll be wearing it a lot – choosing the right one for you is essential for both your comfort and safety as a cyclist.
Chariots Of Fire, Cool Runnings, Raging Bull, I could go on… We have amazing movies about all kinds of sports. But what about movies about cycling? Well, the good news is that there are a lot! What are the best cycling movies? Read on to find out! We’re going to be talking about dramas, documentaries, … Read more
How long does it take to bike 5 miles? Well, how long is a piece of string? This straightforward question does not have a straightforward answer. How long to bike five miles for one cyclist will be different from another. It’s dependent on the type of bike, terrain, the conditions of the ride, the fitness … Read more
So, you’re looking to do a mountain bike to gravel bike conversion. If you’re looking to get into the exciting new off-road discipline of gravel, but don’t want to break the bank buying another bike, learning how to convert a mountain bike to a gravel bike could be your best bet. This process is a … Read more
Unlike mountain or cyclocross bikes, which are designed quite differently, gravel bikes and road bikes have a lot in common. It’s even fairly easy to convert one into the other with a few minor changes. So what are the differences when it comes to gravel bike vs road bike? And why are they designed in … Read more
Team Sky: British Cycling’s all-star supergroup, and the dominant cycling team in the world in the 2010s. What’s the story behind this team’s rapid climb to the top? And how did they launch British riders into Tour de France wins again and again? In this article, we’ll be telling the story of Team Sky and … Read more
Turn on your TV in July and you’re likely to hear about “the parcours” at the Tour de France a fair amount. Parlez-vous francais? If not, some of the phrases baked into the culture and mythology of Le Tour may go over your head. But fear not! In this article, we’ll be starting with the … Read more
Who said messing around on three-wheelers was just for the kids? Adrenaline-pumping action might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the humble childhood classic, but drift trikes have fast become the toy of choice for daredevil kids-at-heart the world over. If this all sounds a bit bonkers to … Read more
The Puppy Paws cycling position is the latest to fall foul of the sport’s lawmakers. Though the “Puppy Paws Ban” might sound like a UN decree on some ominous black market trade, it actually refers to the outlawing of an unconventional aerodynamic riding position by cycling’s governing body, the UCI. But what is the “Puppy … Read more
Go cycling in the great outdoors and chances are you’re going to come across some sharp, nasty bends. And there’s more to them than meets the eye. But there’s no need to make a mountain out of a molehill! If you’ve found yourself wondering, “What is a switchback?”, then fear not – we’ll get you … Read more
If you’re new to cycling and want to develop your knowledge, there are three main types of bike tires to get familiar with: clinchers, tubular, and tubeless. When considering the pros and cons of clincher vs tubular vs tubeless tires, there’s a lot to weigh up. To help you get to grips with the three … Read more
The bottom bracket has become something of a mechanical hydra: innovate on one model, and two come along to take its place. And when it’s time to replace yours, you need to do your homework. What started as a near-universal component is now a compatibility minefield of different types and standards, and without proper research, … Read more
That’s right, the Tour de France is getting the Drive To Survive treatment. Next year we can expect a double bill of the high-octane Netflix documentary on the 2022 Tour, and the real-time action of the 2023 Tour de France. But what do we know so far about the Netflix Tour de France documentary? What … Read more
