Now that Spring is here and you look forward to your summer holidays and days away, you might want to give some thought to the best way of taking your, or your family's, bikes with you. Bike racks for cars can be divided into three main categories - roof mounted, boot/hatch-back mounted, or tow-ball mounted. The type of vehicle you own and how many bikes you want to take with you may determine which particular rack you choose. Read More
If you are going to be on board a two wheeled mode of transport capable of hitting speeds of 30 mph or more, depending on your fitness levels and amount of courage, you are going to want some added protection should you hit the floor, tree, rock, gravel or any other surface we find ourselves rolling over as cyclists. Below is a guide to the different types of protection and the benefits to each. Read More
Tifosi started out in 2003. In this time they have successfully created an eyewear brand of quality, style, function and just as important, value. Manufacturing glasses for outdoor pursuits including golf and running, they have a strong affinity with cycling and cyclists, who have over the years contributed in creating this trusted brand, being number one in speciality cycling stores. Read More
Fox have just released a brand new helmet that looks like it will appeal to the Enduro fans or even riders who want maximum protection without going down the full face helmet route. Taking inspiration from what looks like a motor bike trials helmet the all new Fox Dropframe has a massive amount of coverage for the rear and sides of the head. Read More
Hydration is vital if you want to make the most of your rides. Whether you're competing or out for a leisure ride, keeping yourself hydrated will ensure you are able to complete your ride with less fatigue. Carrying enough fluid for your ride is important. Hydration packs, bottles or combination of both gives the rider the option of carrying fluid from the start with the ability to top up should you need to. There are hydration tablets and powders to add to water to ensure you not only quench your thirst but properly hydrate and replace your bodies' lost fluids. Read More
Specialized have a knack for creating event winning bikes. Their Roubaix has 6 wins to it’s name at the infamous Paris-Roubaix Classic, but not wanting to rest on their laurels they have further developed the Roubaix for the 2020 models. Read More
There are those who keep their bike on the road all through the winter and others who keep their spring/summer bike stored, waiting for the ‘better’ weather and longer days in the saddle. Whichever camp you fall into, you’ll want your bike at its best. Getting your bike into tip-top condition can be challenging. For some the task can be daunting - not knowing what to check, what is worn, what needs replacing etc, etc. Read More
When Focus first released the Focus Paralane as an ‘endurance’ road bike, I was lucky enough to travel to Majorca for a weekend of trying out both the Paralane and the Jam2 (electric full suspension mountain bike). Read More
Summer is on the way and the longer nights are here so it is time to put away the lights and reach for the sun cream and sunglasses. Unlike other sunglasses, cycling sunglasses are not just for summer, which is why more often than not you get a selection of lenses in the box. They are not there purely so you can match the lenses to your kit, each lens colour serves a different purpose. Read More
Gone are the days when bicycle helmets were a piece of Styrofoam with a plastic shell glued on top, we may not fully understand the effects a crash has on the brain but thankfully research is currently progressing and helmet manufacturers are constantly evolving their products to exceed the demands the user puts on them. Read More
