BikeTips Staff To treat road rash from a cycling crash: rinse the wound with cool running water for 5+ minutes to flush debris (a bath/shower is fine). Use mild soap to clean around the wound (not in it). Apply antiseptic ointment (Polysporin or similar). Cover with a non-stick dressing (Adaptic or Telfa) and change daily until it … Read more
A “frameset” is the bike’s frame and fork sold together as a unit, with no other components. Buying a frameset rather than a complete bike makes sense if you have existing wheels, drivetrain, and finishing kit you want to transfer; if you want to build a custom spec the manufacturer doesn’t offer; or if you’re … Read more
With an impressive number of victories already, Tom Pidcock is taking the world of bike racing by storm. Latest: Pidcock’s 2026 season hit another bump in June — he withdrew from the Tour de Suisse after a viral infection disrupted his Tour de France altitude camp. It’s hard to watch almost any men’s cycling event … Read more
An integral part of your machine, the bicycle groupset refers to all of the components that allow you to propel yourself forwards and bring yourself to a stop. Whether you’re new to cycling or a two-wheel fanatic, it may not be obvious exactly how your bike works. The parts that comprise the drivetrain and the … Read more
The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile / 297 km cycling route from Vatersay in the south to the Butt of Lewis in the north, traversing 10 islands in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. Most riders complete it in 5–7 days, riding 30–50 miles per day with two ferry crossings included. The route mixes empty single-track roads, coastal … Read more
One of the oldest day races still running today, Paris-Roubaix is perhaps the most infamous race in cycling. The aptly-named “Hell of the North” takes riders over extremely difficult terrain, including 30 cobbled sections totaling over 50km of the route. The race is one of the five Monuments of cycling, and probably the most famous … Read more
With so many options to choose from, it can often be difficult to decide which bike frame material to go for when buying a new bicycle. The cycling world has developed from steel through aluminum to carbon fiber, but what has led to these changes in popularity through the eras? Different materials all have different … Read more
Have you ever wanted to be able to traverse any terrain on your bike? Fat tire bikes are the piece of kit designed for this kind of riding freedom! They can traverse just about any terrain you can get two wheels on. Whether you’re traversing Antarctica, the harsh Alaskan winter, or giant Peruvian sand dunes, … Read more
Cyclocross is the ultimate test of a rider’s abilities to traverse all sorts of terrains and everything in between. Cyclocross combines elements of road cycling and off-road terrain, featuring a circuit course with obstacles, challenging conditions, and sections where riders may need to dismount and carry their bikes. The cyclists ride versatile machines built for … Read more