Bike theft is one of the most frequently occurring crimes across the globe. Police reports, insurance company data and statistics from bicycle security companies show many hundreds of thousands of incidents annually. And you have to consider thefts which aren’t...
A saucepan, a garden spade or a backpack. Three utilitarian items that, when well designed, perform their job without even so much as a modicum of fuss. So well in fact that you may never notice their intricacies or foibles....
Commuting by bike is made more comfortable by riding with the optimal tire pressure. Beginners will need to know where on the tire to find the manufacturer’s recommended amount of inflation. From there, they can work towards finding a sweet...
Cycling speed is a very subjective topic. No two riders are alike. No two journeys are the same. You can’t consistently time your commute to the nearest second. A range of factors – environmental, physical, psychological and material – affect...
Cycling is a great way to get to work for so many reasons. Not only can it help you to cut costs as you’re not having to fork out for fuel or spend money on public transport, but it can...
London is a big city, and getting around it on public transport can be boring, time-consuming, and rather expensive when you start to add up all those £2.60 Tube fares. Generally, London is becoming a good place for cyclists, and...
Bike pedals help to convert the power of our legs into the effort needed to turn the wheels forward. They need to be comfortable for commuting and ideally, non-slip, so we can reliably step on and off as we go...
If you commute to work a lot, or are looking to start following the ever rising fuel costs and urge to be a little more eco-friendly and green, then I personally have some great advice for you that could really...
We’ve all been there. You’ve cycled to work, the gym or the supermarket. As you go to secure your bike it suddenly dawns on you that you haven’t got your lock. A feeling of panic may set in – but...
Bike tires (or tyres) lose air more rapidly than vehicle versions due to size, shape, material, and a constant pressure forcing air out of them. The day-to-day hazards of punctures are easier to identify, so it can be frustrating to...
If you happen to have long hair then you’ll know that in everyday life, your hair can get in your way and annoy you no matter what you are doing. The same can be said for when wearing a helmet...
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Cycling and Lycra go together…but unfortunately, so do Lycra and jokes. MAMIL is one of the most infamous cycling gags/memes around. It’s not the most flattering term but it’s been applied to everyone from Tour de France winners to Prime...
You may be searching google right now trying to figure out where you should adjust your saddle to on a bike you’ve borrowed or never ridden before, wondering where the right place to have it is. Well, you’ ha’ve come...
Maybe you accidentally brushed your chain with your trousers. Or perhaps you’ve been doing some repairs to your bike and caught your jacket. Unfortunately you’re likely to have evidence of your run-ins in the form of stains on your clothes....
A smooth-running bike chain is the heart of your well-oiled machine. Your energy is propelled by it. Its metallic silence provides you with a backdrop of pure joy when you are out in the countryside. The chain is your link...
Take a look at the Netherlands and you’ll find a country where you go everywhere on two wheels. Well, almost everywhere. In the majority of countries (including the UK and the USA) a cyclist is governed by almost exactly the...
Keeping your bike chain in good working order should be a priority. The average chain will give you between 3,000 and 8,000 kilometres, depending on use. It does a straightforward job, but there’s a lot happening to ensure it synchronises...
We all know and appreciate that exercising is an important aspect of a balanced and healthy lifestyle, but for many of us, finding the energy and time, on top of work and life commitments, to exercise regularly can be a...
Using gears helps you ride a bike efficiently and enjoyably. Gears help to turn the pedals effectively and consistently. The number of gears required are influenced by what you need and want from a ride. Fitness, cargo, pedal assistance, terrains...
Whether you’re new to cycling or have been riding for years, riding a bike uphill can be a daunting task. But, it doesn’t have to be. What Beginner Cyclists Can Learn From Pros While we all have our strengths and...
At times when cycling you may find yourself in somewhat of a stressful situation: you’ve ridden to somewhere new, and you can’t see a bike rack that’s available to lock your bike to. You’re in a rush, and need to...
Cycling is a great activity for women, it is an enjoyable form of exercise which will improve their fitness and can help combat stress and depression. Despite there being a lot of myths out there about the effects cycling can...
Bike thefts are, unfortunately, incredibly common. There is no foolproof way to avoid bike theft, but by creating a bike security system, you can drastically reduce the risk. Having a layered security system made up of lots of different components...
It’s like a game of cyclist cliché bingo: a pricey road bike, a Strava subscription and an interest in speciality flat-whites. Add top-to-toe Lycra, and you’ve basically got a full card. The Middle-Aged Man in Lycra stereotype was invented in 2010,...
When it comes to any product, you can pretty much spend as little or as much as you want. However, as a rule of thumb, the more you decide to fork out, the better quality you (usually) receive. But how...
Politicians have woken up to the need to alter the driving and cycling infrastructure of towns and cities. The combining forces of pollution, congestion, long-term concerns over health and a sedentary lifestyle, plus environmental concerns, have made laboratories out of...
With an estimated 1.4 billion motor vehicles, we live in a car dominated world. However, for many reasons there are still plenty of people who have either never learned to drive or don’t have access to a car. In fact,...
There’s no two ways about it: wearing a bike helmet is absolutely essential, no matter where you ride, how far you ride, or where you’re riding to. However, helmets are infamous for ruining any hair styling efforts, even leaving an...
Bicycle wheels must be robust and tolerant. Their cost fluctuates from the cheap, to the equivalent of a second hand car. They’re responsible for acceleration, stability, ride comfort and braking. These rotating rims are mass-produced or luxuriously created by artisans...
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