Cycling Safety - Safety first always

Road Bike Tyres Explained

Like other bike components road bike tyres are not created equal. There are several manufacturers the market and there are three different types of road bike tyres to consider. As with many things ro ...

Friday, 05 May 2023

Keep on the Road – A Guide to Maintaining Hydraulic Disk Brakes

Disk brakes are becoming increasingly popular and nearly every pro team has adopted them, although there are a few exceptions where rim brakes are still used. Hydraulic brakes work using hydraulic fl ...

Friday, 10 March 2023

Training Tips for Every Kind of Cycling

Whether you crave the feeling of getting to the summit of the highest cols, riding faster on the flat, cyclosportives, or simply enjoy cycling for the beauty of it, we have a training tip for you. In ...

Tuesday, 05 April 2022

7 Breaches of Cycling Etiquette Never to do!

There is an unspoken etiquette in cycling circles that can get you a bad reputation should you breach it. From wearing earbuds to half wheeling, the following should be avoided at all costs. Blocking ...

Thursday, 25 November 2021

Wear Lightweight Gear for Cycling Speed Improvements

Last week we discussed bike upgrades that make you go faster. If you’re considering an upgrade or three, you should read it as it provides valuable insights: Bike Upgrades that Make You go Faster. Th ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

8 Cycling Safety Tips that keep you Safe on the Road

Cycle training on open roads presents dangers no matter how cautious you are. Traffic tends to be everywhere and most routes have plenty of blind spots. Cycle lanes are great when they have been posi ...

Sunday, 04 July 2021

Essential Equipment to take on a Long Ride

Although we all love to cycle train, building our miles and improving, things can and do go wrong. Punctures, chain issues, the weather can all hamper our training efforts on a long ride. So what sho ...

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

Riding Safer While Cycle Training

With the departure of winter and the arrival of summer you are probably out on the road training hard. The sound of the chain, the air on your face, and the feeling of freedom is what we cyclists liv ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

A Word of Caution When Riding Fast

Over the last week we have been discussing cycling at speed. From fast downhill descents on Mont Ventoux, to riding fast generally, we have provided tips and tricks to make riding fast more effective ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

How to Reduce the Risk of Punctures

Solve your Repeated Puncture Issues Punctures are the bane of every cyclist and are caused in one of three ways: Sharp objects piercing the tyre and tube from the outside, the wheel rim piercing the ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

6 Rules of Road Cycling you should always obey

Riding on the road brings with it its fair share of issues. Despite European wide improvements to the cycle lane infrastructure, riding on the roads poses risks. Here are six rules of cycling on the ...

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

6 Aspects to Keep you Safe When Cycling.

6 Aspects to Keep you Safe When Cycling. Wear the Protective Gear - no exceptions Ensure your Bike is Sound before you Ride Make Eye Contact with Car Drivers Cycling on the Road Road cycling is fanta ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

Make sure your chain and gear train are in good shape

Make sure your chain and gear train are in good shape Gears The gears and the chain are another area which require that bit more attention, especially throughout the winter months. Cycling on wet roa ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

For your safety: check your wheels and tyres

For your safety on the bike, it is essential to make sure your wheels and tyres are correct. Wheels Depending on your bike, you may have quick-release levers on the seat tube or front and back wheel ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

Cycling Safety essentials

Cycling Safety essentials. Being a road cyclist means there are a lot of dangers surrounding you, and when cycling you are one of the most vunerable road users. Therefore every piece of safety equipm ...

Friday, 28 May 2021

Braking correctly is the key to cycling safety

Braking correctly is the key to cycling safety Cycling Training in Mallorca - Sean Kelly teaching the group Alongside learning how to use your gears correctly, learning how to brake correctly is a ke ...

Friday, 28 May 2021