Things you wish you knew when you started cycling

Whether you have learned from experience or it's been passed on to you by other cyclists, there are a couple of things we all wish we knew when we started. Getting low on a climb You are on the trail and you approach a hill. You put down some power but as it starts getting steeper, your back wheel starts to spin, and soon you are standing sti...
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Why cycling alone is the best!

Cycling with a group of friends is a lot of fun, may it be a casual ride or a planned route with your local bike club. Now, more than ever is the time to explore riding by yourself and enjoy your own company. Here are a few reasons that riding solo is great.   Spontaneity You are not limited to a timeframe, how early or late you start, yo...
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Best Cycling Cafes Around the World

Cycling & Coffee have always been the ultimate combo. A halfway caffeine hit through a long ride can save pedal-weary bikers. Many cyclists will tell you coffee is important to a good ride as inner tubes and tyre levers. The cycle cafe trend is increasing worldwide. Cafes are based on different concepts but the main purpose to stop easil...
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9 Ways To Improve You Climbing

There are no shortcut or magic tricks when the road kicks ups. Many cyclists struggle on uphills but with dedication and following these few steps, anyone can do it, with a smirk. For starters, happy thoughts help. Research has shown that looking at an uphill raises stress levels. This is wasting your energy, so shift into an easier gear...
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Riding your mountain bike on the road

I often get asked by cyclists if it is ok to ride a mountain bike on the road? In this crazy time of COVID-19 many cyclists are avoiding public transport and using their bicycles to commute. If all you have is a mountain bike, is it ok to take to the tar or should you make some changes to you mountain bike? Well the answer is simple. You can ri...
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