Tom Fortune The list of the benefits of cycling is almost as long as the roads and trails available to you. And the great thing is that more people are starting to realise this, as they start to experience these benefits for themselves. Whether you cycle for fun at the weekends or for commuting, it won’t take … Read more
Winter cycling comes with its challenges, but winter bike riding doesn’t have to be unpleasant or dangerous. In this article, we will go into all the details of winter cycling, including: What To Wear Winter Cycling Tyres For Winter Bike Riding The Best Practices For Looking After Your Bike What You Need To Carry With … Read more
Cyclists will encounter saddle sores at some point during their time on the bike. This is an issue that comes from friction, heat, moisture and pressure. The good news is that saddle sores (sometimes referred to as saddle rash) are treatable, and there are a few things you can do that prevent them, or at … Read more
As you probably realise, cycling is excellent for your fitness and has many other benefits. But sometimes, going for a ride isn’t the best way to get your workout done. Bad weather, late nights, and shortage of time can often prevent you from riding or have you looking for a preferable way of exercising. An excellent way … Read more
Riding a bike isn’t just about sitting on the saddle and grinding away on the pedals. You can ride like this, but just like any sport, you will be much better at it if you ride with the proper cycling form. It is not complicated to work on your form, but there are a few … Read more
As you progress as a cyclist, you will try to find ways to become faster and more powerful. With some research or conversations with experienced cyclists, you will hear the term FTP come up. This three-letter acronym is one of the most commonly used metrics when it comes to cycling performance. In this article, you … Read more
Serious training for cycling takes more than just going for a pedal for a couple of hours at the weekend. If you want to start making some progress, you need a training plan. Training plans consist of several different sessions; these may include gym workouts, a cycling workout, and even yoga. But the most efficient … Read more
You may have heard good things about clipless bike pedals and be considering buying some. Clipless pedals are popular for many reasons, but you might be wondering what all the fuss is about. Therefore, in this post, we will: Talk about what clipless pedals are Go into the advantages and disadvantages of clipless pedals Tell … Read more
Your tire choice makes a huge difference to how your bike handles and rides. If you have traditional bike tires, you may be considering changing them to tubeless tires. The tube vs tubeless tires argument is quite common. You will see on various Facebook groups and forums people arguing about the merits of both. Both … Read more
Cycling is becoming more popular for people from all walks of life, as they start to see the many advantages of jumping on a bike. In this post, we will give you the best cycling tips for beginners, so you can progress quickly and have as much fun as possible sooner. The information in this article we … Read more
Not everyone had the same opportunities or inclination to learn how to ride a bike as a child. But that doesn’t mean you have missed your chance. You can learn to ride a bike as an adult! It is never too late to get into cycling, whether it is for fitness, fun or as a … Read more
Gears on a bike make riding it much easier. They help you fly up steep climbs and power along flats with ease. However, if you are relatively new to cycling, bike gears can be a little confusing. Therefore, in this post, we will go through how to use bike gears properly and give you some … Read more
When you are riding, there isn’t anything much more annoying than squeaky bike brakes. Announcing your arrival with a loud screech is embarrassing and antisocial. So in this post, we will go into how to fix squeaky bike brakes. If your brakes are particularly noisy, it can actually put you off using them. They attract … Read more
Bikes are a great mode of transport. They keep you fit, are low cost, and are fun to ride. However, for some people, regular bikes are not very practical without serious modifications. But what if you could add an extra seat for a passenger, in the form of a bicycle sidecar? In this article, we … Read more
Who doesn’t want to know how to cycle faster? Whether they are chasing Strava segments or looking for a way to monitor your progress, cyclists are always looking for extra speed. Your speed is a good benchmark, as it is easy to understand, but quite a few variables affect your average speed. You don’t always … Read more
