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Cycling into Spring

Cycling into Spring

Easter is nearly upon us. The weather is getting warmer, and we are all looking forward to out on our bikes more. March seems to be living up to the prove ‘in like a lion and out like a lamb’. Will April showers will also ring true this year?

The M Check for bikes

The M Check for bikes

We have all know the person who wonders why their brakes are not working. On inspection sees that there is no rubber left on the brake pads. It is ...

Autumn Urban Trail Ride into Bristol

We took a trip west to one of the UK’s foremost cycling cities - Bristol - and discovered how much it has to offer cyclists making it a great place for a two-wheeled weekend city break. It is packed with traffic free cycle paths and even has a full-on mountain bike trail centre right in the city.

Don’t fall this Fall

Don’t fall this Fall

I love this time of year, the crisp autumn days before winter sets in, all the wonderful colours. But of course, there are hazards out there. I am...

I have a confession…

I have a confession…

There is something I want to get off my chest. The truth is that I quite like Triathlons. I know there are going to be pure cyclist that are horrif...

Tips on Passing horses

Tips on Passing horses

In my young days, I used to ride and have seen this from both sides. So, here a few pointers for passing horses.   Communicate by perhaps giv...

Our 5 ten favourite cycling memes

Our 5 ten favourite cycling memes

Here are our top 5 favourite memes. If you have trained for anything, you know this feeling. Or anything to do with cycling.   It can be expensi...

The heat of the Summer

The heat of the Summer

The heat of so Summer day always seems to take us by surprise.   Being pale and prone to sunstroke, I tend to avoid going out in hot weather....

The art of climbing

The art of climbing

You either love or hate hill climbing and this came to me the other day, as I was slowly, very slowly winding my way up a hill. The day was hot and...

Anatomy of cycling shorts (or what to look for when buy your cycling shorts)

Anatomy of cycling shorts (or what to look for when buy your cycling shorts)

It is incredible the difference a good pair of padded cycle shorts make. After years of trying different shorts, this is the list of things I look ...

Do I need a women's bike?

Do I need a women's bike?

I never had a women’s bike, that a lie I had a lady’s shopping bike when I was around 10 years old. I should say that I never had a women-specific ...

The truth about cycling

The truth about cycling

Like many things, cycling has its myths. There are are few that exist. Fitness You don't need to be fit to ride a bike. In my experience fitne...