Teaching a child how to ride a bike is a huge milestone in their development, and a rite of passage as they grow older. For some kids, it will be intuitive and they will be flying before you know it, while for others it will take patience and perseverance. There might be some tears and … Read more
Our mission at BikeTips is to get more and more people out on bikes. We love cycling, all kinds of cycling, and we want everyone to experience the freedom of jumping on a bike and exploring the world around them. But what if you want to experience this liberation but don’t know how to ride … Read more
I was a relative latecomer to cycling, only getting into the sport around a decade ago when I was in my twenties, but I was an immediate convert to the physical and mental health benefits of cycling.
Don’t just take my word for it though – there are a ton of benefits of cycling backed up by expert advice, and the experience of thousands of other cyclists like me. From cardiovascular fitness to mental clarity, cycling has been proven to be a huge bonus for overall well-being.
For the uninitiated, Tour de France lingo can be pretty impenetrable.
It can take some time to understand the structured chaos of a Tour de France stage at the best of times, and new cycling fans aren’t helped by the sea of jargon surrounding the sport’s most famous race.
Bikes come in all shapes and sizes, and that’s partly what makes cycling such a special sport.
There’s a bike for every occasion, whether you are on tarmac, dusty roads, sand, or even a forest path.
However, for newer cyclists, this begs the question: What are the differences between a road bike vs mountain bike?
For a beginner road cyclist, road cycling can sometimes seem like an intimidating hobby to get started in.
In reality, beginner road biking is one of the most accessible, independent, and worthwhile sports around – and has the huge added benefit of combining exercise and transport into one neat package.
Starting any type of exercise or fitness program can be really challenging, especially if you’ve been inactive for a while. The first few cycling workouts for beginners can feel like an utter slog, with each minute feeling like an hour. A Couch to 20k Cycling training plan is an ambitious – but achievable – goal … Read more