Salsa Warroad

Designed as a bit of an all-rounder, there is very little the Salsa Warroad can’t do – it’s capable on the road, on the gravel and everything in between. But is being capable enough, especially when you are looking at this type of money? Pros: Great groupset, especially the brakes; neutral handling for long distance … Read more

#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon – A weekend washout

With high winds and rain battering us, it wasn’t the nicest #MyCyclingWeekend.If you got out on the bike this weekend then we tip our hat to you. Looking out of the window made spending all day watching the World Road Champs on TV very appealing.But riding at this time of the year can present some beautiful … Read more

Virtual reality cycling leads to less muscle pain, finds study

A new study has found that people cycling in an interactive virtual reality environment experience less muscle pain than those who undertake similar rides but with a static picture.The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Georgia, sought to build on previous research which found that undertaking exercise with the help of virtual reality helped … Read more

Winner announced for Fulcrum Wind 40 DB wheels!

The competition is now closed and we have a winner – Congratulations to Mark Askew! you are now the lucky owner of a set of very swish Fulcrum 40 Wind DB wheels.  i-Ride Distribution will be in contact with you shortly.Many thanks to everybody else who entered, better luck next time. Win our latest compo and you could … Read more

Denmark’s Mads Pedersen wins the rainbow jersey

Mads Pedersen of Denmark is the new men’s road world champion after a rainswept race and shortened race in Yorkshire today.Overnight rain meant that the route was altered to miss out the Buttertubs and Grinton Moor climbs on safety grounds.The change of route, which shortened the race to 260 kilometres, meant that the selection that … Read more

How to dress for autumn: find the best accessories to keep you warm

Autumn is a great time of year for cycling. Yes, the temperatures are dropping and more rain and wind is forecast, but with the right clothing, you can ensure you’re cosy and protected from the elements. This is our essential clothing guide to keep you cycling through the autumn with a smile on your face.Autumn places extra … Read more

Weather forces re-routing of World Championship road race

Heavy rain in Yorkshire overnight has forced organisers to re-route today’s men’s road race at the UCI Road Cycling World Championships.The weather conditions also mean that the Fan Zone in Harrogate is closed today for safety reasons.As the picture in the tweet below shows, there was standing water at the bottom of the Buttertubs pass, … Read more