Maintenance Checks, Equipment, and Practical Advice
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5 Good Reasons to Use a SportActive Hire Bike in Mallorca
Mallorca, the largest of Spain's Balearic Islands, is a true paradise for cyclists. Its breathtaking landscapes, smooth coastal roads, and exhilarating mountain climbs make it an ideal destination fo ...
Monday, 03 July 2023Read more... -
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 2023Read more... -
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 2022Read more... -
9 Achievable New Year’s Cycling Resolutions
Now you’ve had your turkey and celebrated the new year, now is the time to get organised and back on the bike. We have all made resolutions but sticking to them can sometimes be difficult. In cycling ...
Wednesday, 12 January 2022Read more... -
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 2021Read more... -
Bike Upgrades to Make You go Faster
Although it is your power and endurance that determines how fast your bike travels, a few well-chosen upgrades will give you marginal speed gains improving how the bike feels, and indeed how fast you ...
Wednesday, 26 July 2023Read more... -
3 Reasons Bike Hire is a Great Idea on your Mallorca Camp and Holiday
We all love cycling and we all love our bikes. They become treasured as we put away the miles week after week. We take time to maintain our bikes, keeping them in good condition for the next ride. It ...
Sunday, 04 July 2021Read more... -
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 2018Read more... -
Essential Pre-Ride Checks
Before you take your bike for a spin you should check that it is in working order. Discovering there is a problem a few miles from home is problematic to say the least. Discovering there is a problem ...
Tuesday, 09 January 2018Read more... -
Tips for Buying a New Road Bike
When it is time to buy a new bike there are a few factors to take into account. The wrong choice of bike will impede your performance and increase your risk of injury. If the bike is really unsuitabl ...
Friday, 28 May 2021Read more... -
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 2021Read more... -
Top Tips for Packing your Bike for a Flight
There can be no question that cycling in Mallorca or in the French Alps is a fantastic experience and should be enjoyed by everyone who enjoys cycling. The only issue is when we have to take our bike ...
Friday, 28 May 2021Read more... -
Electronic Gear Shifting
The electronic gear shifts are now fitted to many bikes which are available to hire. To some the idea of an electronically controlled gear shifting seems a bit over the top and superfluous. This coul ...
Wednesday, 16 June 2021Read more... -
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 2021Read more... -
Keep your brakes in order
Keep your brakes in order Brake pads: Your pads wear down naturally over time due to use. This can lead to slower brake response times, and it can require more effort from you to engage your brakes. ...
Friday, 28 May 2021Read more... -
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 2021Read more... -
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 2021Read more...
