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July 04, 2019
Learning to ride a bike can be a huge part of any child’s life. It can set them on the way to a love of bikes and cycling that will last a lifetime. It can help them grow in confidence and enable them to get out enjoy the outdoors on two wheels from a very young age, developing all kinds of skills in the process. Learning to ride a bike can be hard though and it takes time and patience from both child and parents but it’s much easier if the bike is the right size!
Not only does size matter, but even from a young age kids
can be pretty set in their ways in what they want their bike to look like, so
picking one that they adore will not only keep them happy but encourage them to
ride them more! To help you find which size is right for your child we’ve put
together a quick sizing guide to help you get the right one, as well as
highlighting some of our best-selling kids’ -
July 01, 2019
In 2019 the Tour de France celebrates its 106th
edition and also the 100th anniversary of the legendary maillot
jaune or Yellow Jersey; the ultimate prize in road cycling. This year’s edition
of the race covers 3,460 kilometres over 21 stages, starting in Brussels,
Belgium (a nod to five-time Tour de France Winner and cycling legend Eddy
Merckx) on Saturday 6th July before finishing three weeks later on
Sunday 28th July in Paris, where the riders will swarm the iconic
Champs-Elysees and the winner will be crowned.Along the way riders will have to reach deep into the pain locker as they conquer infamous climbs as well as fast, flat stages that favour the world’s best sprinters and everything in between. In anticipation of what will hopefully be some incredible days of racing, let’s take a look at this year’s route and the riders hoping
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June 27, 2019
“If it’s not on Strava it didn’t happen!”, is often a phrase
you’ll hear hurled around by roadies and mountain bikers all over the world, but
what exactly is Strava and what is the big deal all about? Chances are if
you’ve been a keen cyclist over the last 5 years or so, you’ll either use, or
have at the very least heard of, Strava. Strava is hugely popular, with 25
“activities” uploaded every second and 15.3 million every week. Strava can be
used for running and swimming as well as cycling. For those not in the know,
we’re focusing on the cycling features of the app, so here’s our quick start to
guide to what it is, what it can do and how it can benefit you as a rider.For years riders have tracked their rides with GPS cycle
computers and Strava is very much along the same kind of lines. Not only can
you upload files from your GPS computer to Strava after, or even -
June 14, 2019
If you frequent any cycling news-related websites at the
minute, you’ll be met with a plethora of new bikes and kit aimed at gravel
riding. But what is a gravel bike? Is it just a road bike that you can use on
gravel paths? Or is it a mountain bike for people who don’t want to ride the more
technical, treacherous trails?For a lot of people there are more questions surrounding gravel
bikes and riding than any other discipline, so we thought we’d
assemble a quick guide to help you make sense of cycling’s latest craze!What is gravel riding?
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June 06, 2019
Whether you’re a casual cyclist or
lucky enough to call yourself a pro, it’s likely that you’ll already know about
pedal manufacturer Look and its hugely successful KEO range. Although its
S-Track and Quartz MTB clipless pedals won races at the very top level –
including the World Championships – they never reached the same cult status as
the KEO.Never one to look back (excuse the
pun), Look recently released its new X-Track pedal range, which have been
designed to be the ultimate range of MTB pedals. From race-focused models to
super-tough clipless pedals for the increasingly popular Enduro scene, the
X-Track series has a model for most riders and budgets. But, while the X-Track
Race models are incredibly light despite their toughness, it’s the X-Track
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May 29, 2019
One of the many reasons that we all fell in love with cycling at a young age was because we would go out on family bike rides in the summer or at weekends, taking in the local countryside and getting to ride around off road without the worries about traffic. Now, as we raise our own families, it’s time to pass that enjoyment down to our own children and to reminisce by taking our kids on similar rides to those we used to go on with our parents.
Getting the kids out in the fresh air and way from the games consoles has always been a challenge, but cycling represents the opportunity that we need. They’re active, they’re having fun and they get to control where they go and at what speed (to an extent!!)
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May 17, 2019
The sun is out, there’s a
light breeze and hardly a cloud in the sky… Road bike
season is finally here! It may have been a reasonably dry and warm winter (comparatively)
but now is the time the masses really start to dust off their gear and hit the
road. It’s also a great time to start your road cycling adventure too, with hordes
of new riders taking to the roads for the first time.Whether you’re a seasoned
rider or a beginner, now is a perfect time to splash out on a new road bike to
add that little extra sparkle to your rides. We’ve assembled our top picks from
two of the sector’s best manufacturers -
May 17, 2019
The Giro d’Italia is one of world cycling’s three major
events alongside the Vuelta a Espana and the Tour de France, and the first in
the 2019 calendar. With more than 100 years of history the event takes in some
of Italy’s most famous sights and covers thousands of kilometres in the process
making it one of the most gruelling events on the UCI World Tour.Featuring short sprints and lung-busting endurance rides
across the city streets and mountain road stages, this year’s Giro d’Italia
is set to be one of the most hotly contested in years with 22 teams consisting
of eight riders each – 176 individual riders – getting on their bikes and
covering the 21 stages as quickly as possible as they go in search of the
lucrative pink jersey and the title of champion. -
May 17, 2019
Tyre choice on any bike is
important, but arguably none more so than on mountain bikes. With ever varying
terrain, conditions and high-consequences; MTB tyre
choice is vital in order to have confidence in your bike. Any bike – and any
ride – can be ruined by poor tyre choice, so while you may think fancy
components make a difference to your ride, it’s actually those black rubber circles
that make the biggest difference of all.As your one contact
between the bike and the ground, tyres have a pretty crucial role in keeping
you upright on the bike. You want to ensure you invest not only in quality
tyres, but the right tyres for your bike, riding style and the terrain you
ride. Cheap, plasticky feeling tyres may last an eternity and roll reasonably
quickly but will offer next to no grip -
May 17, 2019
Now spring has sprung
families and avid cyclists alike will be packing up their cars and heading out
into the hills with their bike in tow. Carrying your bike over long (or even
short) distances doesn’t have to involve loading your car’s boot up to the
rafters with bikes and all your gear.While many people do this
(how else would we know you can fit two mountain bikes and a weekends worth of
camping gear, food and beer in the back of a Fiat Punto!) a dedicated bike rack
can be quicker, leave room in the car for passengers, as well as keeping the
inside of your car looking more car-like and less like a mud bath.