Riding

7 reasons to try Strava — boost your rides by bagging segments

Why the ride-recording and segment-racing app should be part of your riding

Tue, Jul 21, 2020 13:00

Why your next bike should be a mountain bike July 2018

8 reasons why your next bike should be a mountain bike

Broaden your cycling horizons by hitting the trails

Sat, Jul 18, 2020 13:00

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Going the distance — learn how to build up to an epic ride

Planning a long ride later this summer? Here's how to build up gradually so you can finish it without breaking yourself

Wed, Jul 08, 2020 13:00

Hit by a driver? The 9 vital steps cyclists should take next

Keep calm and try to follow these steps if you're a cyclist who has been involved in a collision

Mon, Jul 06, 2020 13:00

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How to fit a Chris King Press Fit bottom bracket

PressFit bottom brackets are designed to be simple to fit, here's how to do it...

Fri, Jun 26, 2020 13:00

How to go bikepacking: A beginner’s guide to getting started

From planning a route to the gear you take, here's all the info you need

Thu, Jun 25, 2020 11:10

Bikepacking Brecon Beacons microadventure

Can you spend a night in the hills and still make it to work on time?

Food for thought for when the rules allow

Wed, Jun 24, 2020 08:27

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How to spend a night in the wilds and still make it to work on time

Find out how to get away from the urban grind for a microadventure and get to work refreshed and rested

Tue, Jun 23, 2020 11:32

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How to bleed SRAM hydraulic road disc brakes — find out how to fix spongy brakes

If your brakes aren't quite performing, they may need bleeding

Fri, Jun 19, 2020 13:00

Should you get a bike fit? The 9 pitfalls to avoid

Getting a bike fit is definitely a good idea but here are some bits of the experience that you might not expect...

Tue, Jun 16, 2020 13:00

Going to a vegan diet for cycling: Everything you need to know about a plant based diet for riding

Go plant-based and keep cranking out the miles

Sun, Jun 14, 2020 13:00

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Touring across Europe: Part 2 – Slovenia and Austria

On her ride across Europe from Croatia to Belgium, Emma Silversides finds gravel in Slovenia and quiet roads in Austria

Sat, Jun 13, 2020 13:00

Side-pull brakes: find out how to fit them the easy way

Need new brakes? Here's a straighforward process to get them fitted to your bike

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 13:00

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12 ways that lockdown has changed cycling

The whole world has seen huge changes in 2020, and cycling has too - some for better, others not so much

Fri, Jun 12, 2020 10:46

The best ways to find new off-road trails

How to uncover fresh riding near you

Wed, Jun 10, 2020 08:42

Touring across Europe: Part 1 – Croatia

Touring is whatever you want it to be, says Emma Silversides, and most of all it can be easy. Follow her ride from Croatia to Belgium...

Sat, Jun 06, 2020 13:00

Should you get tubeless tyres? Are they your best option?

If you've bought a bike recently it probably has tubeless-ready wheels. Should you buy tubeless tyres or are inner tubes the best choice?

Tue, May 26, 2020 13:00

Why don’t cyclists use cycle lanes?

Here's what the law says, and why cyclists might sometimes prefer to give cycle lanes a miss

Mon, May 18, 2020 13:00

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How to easily fit & remove through-axle wheels

Usually paired with disc brakes, through-axle wheels are increasingly common; here's how to use them

Fri, May 15, 2020 13:00

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Cycle commuting: 14 hassles to avoid so you get to work easily

Commuting by bike saves you money, gets you fit and gives you an adrenaline boost; find out the pitfalls to avoid and keep it fun

Wed, May 06, 2020 13:00

Video: can an e-bike help Dave beat Chris Froome up the Alpe du Zwift?

Is an extra 250W of help enough to help a third-cat chopper mix it with the pros?

Wed, May 06, 2020 11:27

How to fit disc rotors: get fresh brake surfaces in 8 easy steps

Find out how to swap out worn or damaged 6-bolt and Center Lock rotors

Fri, May 01, 2020 13:00

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Cycling through lockdown: 3 top techniques to get or stay fit at home

Determined to stay fit during this ongoing lockdown? Here's what you need to know to ride out the pandemic: training tips, nutrition, even simple off-bike exercises you can do at home...

Fri, May 01, 2020 12:12

12 secrets of riding in rain — get wet & still have fun

Find out how to handle even the wettest of rides with the right kit and techniques

Thu, Apr 30, 2020 13:00

Opinion: You don’t need a long dropper post on your gravel bike

So our Rach reckons, with one exception to that rule......

Wed, Apr 29, 2020 12:47

Check out 5 things that weren’t cool until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Thu, Apr 23, 2020 01:46

Five things that weren’t cool – until gravel happened

Transforming mountain bike lead into gravel gold

Wed, Apr 22, 2020 13:00

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Full Kit Ranker, the winner: the story of La Vie Claire’s classic jersey, voted the greatest of all time

The much-celebrated La Vie Claire jersey nearly didn't happen - here's the history behind the classic maillot you crowned the greatest of all time...

Sat, Apr 18, 2020 13:33

Opinion: We need to be more specific about what ‘gravel’ is

Matt Page reckons just calling it gravel doesn't cut the mustard anymore

Wed, Apr 15, 2020 09:32

Bikepacking basics: bike repair and first-aid kit

Give your kit an overhaul ready for when you can go adventuring

Tue, Apr 14, 2020 08:45