Cycling Tips

How to get faster on three rides a week

Most riders assume speed comes from high-volume training or long, punishing rides. In reality, you can make meaningful, sustainable gains on just three rides...

How to start commuting by bike in the UK

Commuting by bike transforms the everyday journey into something far more rewarding. It saves time, keeps you active, cuts the cost of fuel or...

Staying safe on dark commutes: lights, visibility and route choice

Riding through the darker months adds a different character to the daily commute. Roads feel quieter, the air sharper, and the familiar route takes...

Electric Bike Travel Hacks: Enhancing Your Adventure Experience

Looking for ways to elevate your travel game? Electric bikes are rapidly revolutionising the way that people travel. E-bikes are quickly becoming a common way...

Beginner’s guide to cycling helmets and how to fit them properly

A helmet is one of the simplest bits of kit you can buy, but it is also one of the most misunderstood. New riders...

Portsmouth’s Mountbatten Centre velodrome: a historic south coast survivor with a story to tell

Britain’s velodromes tend to divide neatly into two eras. There are the hyper-modern indoor cathedrals of the 1990s onwards, built in the slipstream of...

Essential winter maintenance advice to keep your bike running smoothly

Winter is a brilliant season for riding, but it is undeniably the harshest on equipment. Grit, salt, standing water and long periods of damp...

Chancellor expected to impose new cap on Cycle to Work scheme as Treasury targets “luxury” bike purchases

A major shake-up to the Cycle to Work scheme is expected to land in the upcoming Budget, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves preparing to introduce...