If you want to your workplace to make life better for cyclists, the best way is to set up a Bicycle User Group (BUG). A BUG aims to make sure that cyclists’ views are heard and will talk to management about what can be done to help. The a...
Third-party insurance offers protection if you are involved in a collision where you injure someone else and/or damage their property and they decide to make a claim against you. Third-party insurance is mandatory for car drivers, but for cyclist...
Health Commuting by bike is great for your health, giving you a low-impact workout twice a day, so it can help you keep your weight down. According to the government regular exercise like cycling also halves your chances of suffering from hear...
If you are cycling in cold weather you should dress your child warmly, remember younger children will not be cycling themselves; so while they will get wind chill they will not warm up as they go along. Similarly in the summer don’t forge...
Mountain biking is cycling that makes use of non-paved or rough-formed surfaces. It can be broken down into four categories: cross country, downhill, freeride, and trials/street riding. It's a sport that can require endurance, bike-handling skil...
How to lock your bike.... GOOD1. Ideally, use TWO secure-rated locks for maximum security2. Lock both wheels and the frame (or wheel and frame with one lock)3. Always lock the frame to a solid object such as a bike stand4. Two types of lock ...
Download our maintenance courses pdf Many of our local groups run regular cycle maintenance courses, which you can find in our events listings. There are also bicycle maintenance and mechanic courses running year-round in London, which range f...
The bicycle market has grown massively in recent years, which can make it confusing but you can be sure there'll be a bike perfectly suited to you out there somewhere. You can find many of our expert bike reviews in our gear section. Mountain bi...