Category: Advice
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Winter Cycling Training: Indoor vs Outdoor.
Not sure about taking your cycling indoors? Let us help you work it out. The shift to colder and darker weather in October can make outdoor cycling less enticing for many riders. Indoor cycling can be a great alternative during this time of the year, as it allows cyclists to continue their training or exercise…
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Top 5 Places to Visit in Suffolk; by Bike
Have you ever thought Suffolk is a boring County to cycle in? I am here to dispel that myth and provide my top 5 places in Suffolk to visit by Bike, in what I think is one of the most underrated counties to cycle in. You won’t find alpine climbs, sweeping switchbacks, or cobbled streets…
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Layering in Winter – The Ultimate Guide
Why Do We Ride? When the temperature drops, the days are short and cloud cover rolls in it can be easy to hit the snooze button, jump in the car or even dare I say – jump on an indoor trainer. Very easy options indeed, but there truly is nothing better than a bike ride…
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5 Top Tips for Commuting or Riding in Subzero Temperatures
Ever woke up on a frosty winter’s morning and decided against the ride or the commute to work, and begrudgingly stepped into your car instead, to then be stuck in traffic 10 minutes into your journey? Yes, we have all been there. The following top 5 tips for commuting or riding in subzero temperatures will…
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Winterize your bike!
Winter is a great time to get out and enjoy the fresh air. Biking is one of the best ways to do this. However, if you don’t have the right tyres for winter, this can be more dangerous than enjoyable. The Top 5 Reasons Why Winter Bike Tyres Are Important Winter bike tyres are specially…
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How can you cycle safely on country roads?
Cycling along country lanes can be a liberating experience.
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Light Up Your Ride
Front and rear lights for your bike It’s that time of year again, the days are getting shorter and our evenings are getting darker – which is why it’s imperative that your bike is extra visible, and you can see where you’re going! Lights for your bike can be separated into two categories, lights ‘to…
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First Time Tubeless Set Up Guide
Tools required: Valve core removal tool (provided in ride pack) Tubeless sealant (2 x 60ml provided in rider pack) Track pump Step 1Prepare your sealant by first shaking vigorously, then unscrew the lid, remove the seal and reinstall the lid. Next, unscrew the valve cap and release air pressure from the tyre. Step 2Using the…
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Five things I wish I’d known as a beginner cyclist
Everyone has to start somewhere. We get our veteran ambassador Laura Lawson (@lalalawson) to walk you through some of the things she wishes she knew before jumping on the saddle. What you should know before you start 1.) Saddles can be comfy I wish I’d known that saddles come in different shapes and sizes! When…
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How to beat the heat!
With record-breaking temperatures at the height of summer, we thought it would be good to sit down with our ambassador Lisa Thake (@_fat_girl_fit_) to keep you safe and give you some things to keep the wheels turning. Is it time for a Change of Discipline 🌳 Maybe opt for a local trail on gravel or…