Top Winter Gear For Cyclists
There’s no denying that the weather has got a little colder in recent weeks and we’re not far off the clocks going back and winter starting in earnest. If you regularly cycle, whether on your daily commute or for fun, you need to be prepared for the colder and wetter conditions that winter brings, so …
How To Prevent 3 Common Cycling Injuries
If you’re out on your West Midlands road bikes a lot, chances are you’ve already had an injury or two. The more exercise you do, the more likely it is that you’ll suffer a few aches and pains so you do need to know what to do to tackle the problem straightaway. Here are some …
‘Dutch Reach’ Could Make Road Cycling Safer
In Amsterdam, cycling isn’t something you just do on the weekends, it is an essential part of daily life, and it is the Dutch way of being ever-mindful of oncoming cyclists that could help those of us on road bikes in the UK have a safe commute. The so-called ‘Dutch reach’ is being hailed as …
Met Police Launch Space For Cyclist Campaign
London’s Metropolitan Police have launched a new campaign that’s likely to be welcomed by cyclists around the country, whether they’re riding road bikes in the West Midlands or elsewhere around the country. For now, however, the Space For Cyclist campaign will run on the streets of London. It will see specialist officers going to specific …
Scotland – The Place To Be For Mountain Bikers!
After you’ve bought mountain bikes online, you’re going to want to put them through their paces as soon as you get your hands on the handlebars… but where to go first? Luckily, we’re blessed with some incredible countryside here in the UK so you actually don’t have to go too far afield for a good …
Cycle To Work Day: September 13th
Looking for the motivation to buy UK road bikes and start getting more exercise on a daily basis? Then let Cycle to Work Day be just the inspiration you’re looking for, taking place this year on September 13th. It’s actually the campaign’s fifth birthday, having started back in 2013 – and it’s great to hear …
6 Must-Have Bike Accessories To Invest In today
If you’re new to biking and want to make sure you get it right from the get-go, then you’ll not only have to buy a bike but also invest in all the appropriate UK bike accessories to keep you safe on the roads, trails and everywhere else you want to pedal your way through. Before …
Teenagers Planning ‘Everesting’ Cycling Challenge
Two teenagers from Sussex are planning an Everesting attempt to raise money for the Nepal Youth Foundation. Lukas Nerurkar, 13, and Tom Pughe-Morgan, 14, intend to cycle up and down Ditchling Beacon, a hill in the South Downs, until they have cycled the equivalent height of Everest, which is 8,848m. The pair told road.cc that …
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5 Of The Best Mountain Biking Apps To Try Today
Technology these days is amazing, isn’t it? No matter what you’re interested in, there’s an app for that as they say! And it’s certainly no different to when you’re out and about on your 650b mountain bikes – if you have your smartphone with you, you can really revolutionise the way you ride. Here are …
Learn To Ride At The Birmingham BMX Club
Buying your first UK BMX bikes is only the first step to becoming a super champion rider – you’ll have to put in the hours on the training circuit first as well! And if you’re in the West Midlands, then one of the best places to go for a bit of help is the Birmingham …
