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Introduce your kids to the wonders of bikepacking with these helpful tips

Bikepacking comes with an awful lot to think about at the best of times, and going with your kids poses even more fresh challenges. Planned properly, though, it can be a totally wholesome experience as Matt Page explains

Wed, Jul 15, 2026 12:51
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How to cut your mountain bike handlebar: Carbon and aluminium MTB bar trimming explained

Trimming your mountain bike's handlebar is easy but that's not to say that mistakes can't be made. Let's avoid them with these tips

Thu, May 07, 2026 14:39
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How to fit tubeless tyres — everything you need to know in this step-by-step guide

Fitting tubeless tyres doesn't have to be intimidating. Try our easy step-by-step guide and you'll be rolling along tubeless in no time

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52
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Is it okay to use a pressure washer on your bike? The cases for and against spraying your bike clean

Using a pressure washer to clean your bike might save time and effort, but is there any truth to the warnings that this method could actually damage your pride and joy? We’ve asked the experts for their advice

Wed, Jul 31, 2024 08:00
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How to clean your bike chain: a good way, a better way and the ultimate way to save watts and money

A clean bike chain can prolong the life of expensive components and make you faster. Here's the good, the better and the ultimate way to complete this most common of bike maintenance tasks

Tue, Jun 11, 2024 16:04
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Complete guide to electronic gears: your bike’s shifting, indexing and charging explained

Recently shifted to electric? Make sure you know your way around your bike's electronic gears and take full advantage of the extra features with this handy guide

Wed, Mar 27, 2024 12:21
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How should you dress for winter cycling? Here are our best tips for layering up

From base layers to waterproof shells, we cover all the layers

Tue, Feb 14, 2023 12:07
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How to choose your bike helmet Sponsored

Buying the right helmet is vital for your safety and comfort so we asked MET to tell us how to make the best choice

Wed, Jun 22, 2022 11:00
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How to replace gear cables on your road bike: 2 top tech tweaks for smoother shifting

Do this simple mechanical job before the summer arrives for many miles of perfectly functioning gears

Wed, Mar 23, 2022 11:41
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4 ways to get better at cyclocross – try these simple tricks

Been bitten by the cyclocross bug? Dave Smith offers advice to improve life in the dirt

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 12:00
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