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6 Women cyclists you NEED to know about
Read more: 6 Women cyclists you NEED to know aboutWomen’s cycling history is often overlooked. March 8th is International Women’s day. To celebrate here are 6 women cyclists that we admire past and present. 1. The Tour de Force of moxie – Annie Londonderry To settle a wager between two wealthy businessmen Annie succeeded in cycling around the globe in 15 months. A feat…
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Pancake Day ain’t Crêpe!
Read more: Pancake Day ain’t Crêpe!How to make pancakes that fuel our superstars This year, Pancake Day 2022 falls on Tuesday 1st March and, whether you like them savoury or sweet, a good pancake is hard to beat. We asked some of our staff to share their own spin on their pancake. Whichever way you flip it there’s something for…
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Cycling without helmets: Science Or Stupid?
Read more: Cycling without helmets: Science Or Stupid?A CEO of a cargo bike courier company has banned his employees from wearing helmets. It’s a controversial take but he claims cycling helmets increase risk when on the bike. Why you shouldn’t wear cycling helmets Controversially, Ben (CEO of a cargo bike courier company) claims cycling helmets increase risk when on the bike. We…
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Looking after your eBike battery. Let’s talk about it.
Read more: Looking after your eBike battery. Let’s talk about it.After Ride Care Looking after your eBike battery is simple but there’s some after-ride care for your bike battery that you need to consider when using your electric bike. To mitigate any issues with your bike battery first thing you need to do is remove the battery from the bike before cleaning. This will stop…
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E-Bikes made easy
Read more: E-Bikes made easyE-bikes made easy! Kevin from our Ipswich store shows you the new displays on some of the market’s most popular E-bike choices; Cube Stereo 140 HPC TM & the Specialized Turbo Levo. Cube Stereo 140 TM: Bosch Kiox 300 Display This new unit is perfect for the ‘sporty’ eBike rider where you can determine fitness…
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Specialized Helmet Amnesty
Read more: Specialized Helmet AmnestyGet a saving of up to 50% on selected new helmets by trading in your old one in. In Store ONLY. Unfortunately, this promotion is NOT available online. Only available in the following stores: Revolution Colchester Evolution Colchester Revolution Ipswich Specialized Concept Store Chelmsford Choose from the following: ALIGN II MIPS ECHELON II MIPS PROPERO…
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Lisa Thake (@_fat_girl_fit_)
Read more: Lisa Thake (@_fat_girl_fit_)Say hello to our newest ambassador Lisa Thake (@_fat_girl_fit_)! “Be fearlessly, unapologetically you”. Through her blog and social media, Lisa documents her journey helping to break down barriers in cycling, particularly for those worried about fitness and weight. When she isn’t inspiring the community she is encouraging others as a Level 2 British Cycling licensed coach.…
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Are you looking forward to the “Dutch Reach”?
Read more: Are you looking forward to the “Dutch Reach”?These are the top seven highway code changes that will affect you. Lately, you may have seen the proposed Highway Code changes causing a stir on the internet. Well, those new rules come into force this Saturday, 29 January 2022, so what better time to check what’s expected of cyclists and drivers alike? We sifted…
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The Joy of Gravel (Bikes)
Read more: The Joy of Gravel (Bikes)Neither Road nor MTB: Gravel Bikes exist somewhere between them. What’s the point? …gravel in its purest form is just popping out for a ride… Joe Fraser Gravel bikes first caught my eye in early 2019. Simply by scrolling Instagram I could observe the phenomenon of gravel riding reaching the mainstream. But, by working at…
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S-Works 7 Lace
Read more: S-Works 7 LaceGoing Fast Never Looked So Good. Born from the winningest race shoe in the world but made for the booming ride culture, we’d like you to meet the S-Works 7 Lace. It takes the World Tour performance of the S-Works 7 and combines it with laces to create one of the most supple and adaptable…