Cycling Riding Tips

Road bikes are available for various purposes, such as road racing, touring, leisure and commuting. Road bikes for racing are lighter, faster and more responsive than equivalently priced mountain bikes. Road bikes have come a long way in recent years with new technology and materials available. Carbon fibre, aluminium and titanium are all used now as well as the more traditional steel tube sets. They all have their advantages: aluminium offers good performance at a reasonable price, steel offers comfort over performance and is a long term investment, titanium offers ultimate all round performance at a premium price while carbon fibre offers superb comfort and performance at intermediate cost. It is not uncommon for the materials to be mixed to give the benefits of all the materials in one frame - a carbon fibre rear end on an aluminium frame, for example. The technology hasn't stopped at the frame either, wheels have received a lot of attention along with the rest of the components, road bikes are becoming featherweight, responsive machines that are a sheer joy to ride over many miles.

Cycling Hill Climbing Tips

Article by Mark Taylor · Find me on Google+ · Date: 4th Sep 2011 ·

Preparation The 7P’s are essential to good performance, both in sport as well as business .. Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performance. Preparation falls into two categories, preparing your bike and preparing yourself. Make sure you eat a good solid breakfast as this will ensure you have enough fuel (energy); porridge, cereals, wholemeal [...]

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How to Ride a Downhill Corner at Speed

Article by Mark Taylor · Find me on Google+ · Date: 5th Jun 2011 ·

Taking a downhill corner at speed is not just about doing it with conﬁdence. Like so many things, confidence is important but so is technique. The slightest mistake whilst riding at speed we see you on the floor. So smooth and accurate are your buzz words here. Start by ensuring you are setup correctly on [...]

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Road Bike Riding Tips

Article by Tim · Find me on Google+ · Date: 29th Aug 2010 ·

Road biking riding tips can help you succeed on the road whereas you never could before. A summary of the top tips for riding well, different riding styles, riding uphill, and riding downhill can prepare you for an adventure in road biking that will last a lifetime. Road bike riding tips are the easiest to [...]

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Travel to Work Reports
In our travel to work reports, we take a look at UK Cycling habits with regard to commuting and how this compares to other forms of transport.
- The number who travel to work in England and Wales has surpassed 25 million for the first time.
- This is a staggering 12,000 million commutes pa.
- Since 2001, the number of people who travel to work has risen by +3.6m (+17%).
- London: +25% more commuters than 2001.
- London: Cycling commuters increased by +109% since 2001.
- Travel to Work Report 2013
- Travel to Work by Method 2013
- Travel to Work by Bike Report 2013
- Travel to Work in London
- Travel to Work by Bike Report 2011
Guide to 29er Mountain Bikes

A 29er simply refers to the wheel size, ie. it's 29 inch as opposed to the more typical 26 inch. There are many benefits to using larger wheels and in this Guide to 29er Mountain Bikes we highlight both the pros and cons.
Bikes More Expensive Than Cars

According to our recent research, the cheapest new car in the UK at the moment is priced at £6,995. This fun report looks at which bikes are more expensive than cars. Before you read the report, how many do you think their are?
Cycle Route & Trail Finder

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Insurance Guide

Most Cycle Insurance policies cover against theft, damages, and accidents, any of which can be an expensive misfortune. Getting the right insurance helps to cover these bills, which may be more than just replacing your bike, especially if you have medical expenses. This guide helps to ensure you choose the right insurance policy.
Cycling Makes You 10 Years Younger

It’s true, cycling strips back the years and makes you younger, well, certainly feel younger anyway. Cycling helps with muscle fitness, circulation of blood around the body and helps you to lose weight. Research done by the British Heart Foundation shows that cycling at least 20 miles per week reduces the risk of coronary heart disease to less than half that for non-cyclists. Cycling Makes You Younger
Cycle to Work Scheme

Our recent travel to work report highlighted that there are around 700,000 cyclists in the UK that commute to work, many of which are not aware of the Government backed Cycle to Work Scheme. This aptly named scheme is a tax incentive to help people get fit, and to improve their health and reduce air pollution in the process.
Healthy Cycling
For many of us, Cycling is primarily for fun & fitness. It's our primary source of exercise and one that we take seriously. But how many of us extend this to what we eat and drink? Take a look at these guides from our Food & Drink section.