The Bike Chester sportive includes some of the best routes through Cheshire we’ve experienced. The Bike Chester 2017 sportive was managed by the experienced team at Iconic Cycling Events and was supported by a variety of sponsors, including Redrow Homes, The Bike Factory and Halliwell Jones. The 2017 event took place on Sunday 11th June […]
5 Common Mistakes When Choosing a Bike Carrier
Bike carriers have revolutionised the way cycling enthusiasts travel, giving independence from public transport and freedom to travel further afield. Being able to carry your own bikes on the back of your car, van or even caravan has made cycling holidays and cycle group trips all the more enjoyable, whether you’re a road cyclist off […]
Guide to Velo Birmingham Climbs
There are six Velo Birmingham climbs, with a combined total of 7,000ft over the 100-mile route The inaugural Velo Birmingham sportive takes place later this year on closed roads throughout the West Midlands countryside and Birmingham City Centre. Like so many UK sportives, the route takes in some of the best local cycle routes and […]
Beginners Guide on How to Avoid Common Cycling Injuries
Cycling injuries can be common but with careful consideration, can be avoidable and prevented Common Cycling Injuries and How to Prevent Them For many new cyclists, watching others casually cycle past looks fun and easy. After all, surely the bike does most of the work, right? However, once you get involved in cycling, you need […]
Guide to Energy Drinks and Foods for Cycling
Here’s a test, nip out on your bike before you read this but don’t do your usual prep. Make sure you’ve not eaten for at least 3 hrs or taken any energy drinks or gel. Just go for about 20 mins and take no water either. How did that feel? I’m actually hoping you didn’t […]
CW125 Sportive Cycling Weekly Event
The CW125 Sportive celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Cycling Weekly magazine with three cycle routes across the Cheshire countryside. The CW125 Sportive marks a pretty impressive anniversary in the cycling community, and one in which you can participate. How often can you say that you’ve celebrated a quasquicentennial (no, I can’t say it either!). […]
Wirral Bikeathon
Wirral Bikeathon Charity Cycle Event 2017 – 11th June 2017 The Wirral Bikeathon is an annual charity cycling event held in June on the northern part of the Wirral peninsula. About Wirral Bikeathon So what’s it like to cycle the Wirral Bikeathon? In short, fun. If you haven’t participated in a charity bike ride before, […]
How Cycling Can Help Alleviate Stress
Cycling regularly helps to reduce stress, improve the quality of sleep and general well-being In this hectic and chaotic era that is the 21st century, many of us are feeling under more stress than ever before and are finding it increasing difficult to handle. We need to find a way to relax and let off […]