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Flanders Gravel set to captivate streets of Belgium
The inaugural Flanders Gravel is set to take place this weekend, from Friday 15th – Sunday 17th 2021. The event,…
Beauty Awaits Cyclists Visiting Vietnam
Vietnam can have average temperatures as high as 26 degrees Celsius in January. In the UK, such high temperatures in the…
Fear on 3 Wheels- Tricycles in Horror movies
The Tricycle of Terror! With Halloween season upon us, it’s a tradition for many to spend the month of October…
Discover Puglia With This Stunning Route Through Italy’s Southern Peninsular
Puglia Offers Cyclists a Relaxing Haven Puglia, which is often referred to as the heel of Italy’s geographical ‘boot’, is…
FSA BIKE Festival 2021 to return to beautiful Garda Trentino
Despite COVID delays, the FSA BIKE Festival in Garda Trentino will be making its return on the 15th- 17th October…
Sprintech Bike Mirrors
Sprintech Bike Mirrors: Your eyes on the road – all the time According to research, the majority of cycling accidents happen…
Ongoing Fuel Shortages Pave the Way for Boost in Bike Sales
Fuel Shortages Force Consumers Into Alternative Modes of Transport The well-documented ongoing fuel crisis has dominated the headlines and our…
Celebrate Halloween With These 4 Haunted Rides
Halloween: Check Out These Eerie Excursions to Get You in the Mood This October With the days turning colder and…
Back to the Races! Tour de France, Paris-Roubaix 2022 Dates Announced
With Paris-Roubaix being delayed to October, and the mass cancellation of events in 2020, it is no surprise that cycle…
Grand Prix 5000 S TR: Continental Releases Brand New All-Round Road Tyre
Grand Prix 5000 S TR Available From 4th October Continental has launched their latest product in a long line of…
Sonny Colbrelli Claims Victory in Dramatic Paris-Roubaix Debut
Colbrelli Prevails in Three-Up Sprint Sonny Colbrelli (Bahrain Victorious) became the first Italian to claim victory in the Paris-Roubaix for 22…
Cuba: Adventure Through the Jewel of the Caribbean Archipelago
Cuba is Best Explored on Two Wheels Visiting Cuba is like stepping back into a particular moment in time. There…
Excitement builds as 118th Paris-Roubaix set to return this Sunday
The Paris-Roubaix is back! The Paris-Roubaix will be returning to the streets of France this Sunday, for its 118th Classic…
Mountain Biking: HERO Series Dates Confirmed for 2022
HERO Series Announces Another Gruelling International Circuit The HERO Series returns for its 10th edition, with the circuit set to…
FSA BIKE Garda Trentino Festival Returns for 2021
FSA BIKE Garda Trentino Back on the Calendar After Absent 2020 After the coronavirus pandemic put a hold on last…
October Inspiration: Cycling from Marseille to Barcelona
Cycling the Stunning Eastern Coasts of France and Spain With autumn knocking at the door we’ve racked our brains to provide…
First Female-Exclusive Adventure Cycling Tour Sets Off in Turin
A First for Female Adventure Cycling Last week on the 24th September, the first adventure cycling collective exclusively for women…
Collagen: TRR Nutrition Helping to Support Active Lifestyles
Collagen Helps Support Bones and Joints As an avid gym-goer who aims to visit at least five times a week,…
What to Expect From E-Bike Technology in the Near Future
E-Bike Tech by Bosch Set to Accelerate Into the Future The e-bike revolution is well underway, and the pace of…
Helmet Wearing: Looking at Europe’s Safety-Conscious Cities
Helmet Wearing Across the Continent While it is not required by law to wear a helmet in the UK, it…
Touring
Autumn 2021: 6 of the Best Cycle Destinations
Quell Those Autumn Blues With a Trip As the days turn colder and darker as we approach autumn, there is still much to cheer about. The gold and crimson hues from the leaves lighting up the ground beneath our feet. Warm drinks in hand, preparing for another season of celebration.…
Looking Further Afield: Chile is a Cyclists Dream
Chile Offers Cyclists an Array of Splendours Chile is certainly an under-appreciated gem amongst the natural crown that is South America. Unique in its culture and customs, Chile boasts an equally unique geography – a long spit of land, grappling to the entirety of West Argentina. It is 25 times…
Explore West Cornwall With Brand New 150 Mile Cycle Route
New Cycle Route to Explore ‘Lost and Forgotten’ West Cornwall Cycling UK recently launched a brand new cycle route that meanders its way along West Cornwall’s rugged coastline. Opened on September 3rd, the route starts in Penzance and is estimated to take between three to four days to complete. Although…
Cycling in Snowdonia
Croeso is the Welsh word for ‘welcome’, and the Park Authority welcomes all cyclists to Snowdonia. Everyone must see for themselves the splendours and wonders of this amazing National Park. Snowdonia National Park is a special part of the country where people come to relax and enjoy a wide range…
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Health and fitness
Back the Bike: Reasons Why Cycling is Great for the Body and Mind
Some of the Reasons Why Cycling Should be Your New Favourite Hobby Whether you’re new to the world of cycling, or are looking to rekindle your relationship with that bike gathering dust in your garage, this is your point of call. There are few things that boost your mood more…
Ian Jenner’s Ask The Coach…
Ian Jenner’s Ask The Coach… So, I’m a novice and have been cycling for 12 months. I mostly split my time between MTB and road as I want to lose weight. I did my first ever 100 miles on Sunday and loved it, and for the next year, I want…
Ian Jenner: Ask The Coach…
Ask Ian Jenner The Coach… Q: We are taking a cycling trip around the French Alps (near Bourg D’Oisans). Do you recommend any epic port or pass around that area? Ian Jenner: Well, you have certainly picked a great place to cycle! Of course, the big monster looming over you…
How Cycling Made Me Feel Free
How Cycling Made Me Feel Free Back in 2009, I had a clumsy climb out of my kayak, landing on the deck on my left hip, which left me in staggering amounts of pain. This led to constant leg/hip pain and backache. Several doctor’s appointments, consultant visits, 2 x-rays, and…
Bikes and eBikes
Affordable Avial Commuter e-Bike with a non-welding frame
Avial Commuter e-Bike with a non-welding frame Today, along with the growing popularity of environmentally friendly and easy-to-use electric vehicles, there is a growing interest among consumers in the multi-purpose Commuter e-Bikes class. This type of bicycle can be used both on city streets and on country trips, and over…
Is it an e-bike, is it an e-car? No, it’s a bio-hybrid
Damian Carrington tests a concept vehicle touted as a ‘solution for future urban transport’ in a rapidly urbanising world. I’m sitting in a cross between an electric-assisted bicycle and an electric car that looks like a cool golf buggy. The model I am in is also the only one in…
