Just getting into cycling? Browse our articles for cycling newbies Archives

Just getting into cycling? Browse our articles for cycling newbies

Whether it’s buying a bike, understanding all the bike types out there, navigating cycling technical jargon or choosing among all the cycling accessories available, we’re here to help with a selection of articles in (more or less) plain English to help answer your questions.

Image: Bristol Bath Railway Path riders (copyrght samsaundersleeds:Flickr)

Best cheap cycling shorts 2022 — get a comfy bum for small change

Save cash (and your bum) with the best cheap cycling shorts you can buy

Sat, Feb 27, 2021 11:54

Beginner’s guide to cyclocross – get muddy, get fit (and get a new bike)

Whether racing cyclocross or just riding for fun, here's what you need and what you need to know

Thu, Feb 25, 2021 07:00

9 of the best cheap cycle computers Sept 2021

9 of the best cheap cycle computers — get your ride data for less

Find out how fast you're going, how far you've ridden and much more

Wed, Feb 10, 2021 14:21

8 of the best bikes for students Dec 2020

8 of the best bikes for students — get to lectures on time with one of these bargain rides

Save on travel costs, get fit, learn your way around a new city and have fun

Fri, Jan 01, 2021 15:23

How to buy your first road bike — everything you need to know

What to look out for if you want to get into cycling and you're after your first road bike

Sat, Oct 01, 2016 09:45

Find out how multi-release cleats make it easy to get started with clipless pedals

If you're a clipless newbie, these cleats will help you get over the fear of falling

Mon, Mar 14, 2016 12:24

A-Z of cycling jargon: Find out what over 150 strange terms really mean

Bamboozled by all those technical terms? Help is at hand!

Fri, Nov 06, 2015 09:41