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Summer Cycling in the Capital

Many have us have probably spent most of the sunshine this year gazing out of our office windows wishing we could be outside. Some of have also felt the guilt of not making the most of the time we do have outdoors. A few of us have probably considered walking or cycling to work when the weather’s nice, but then never actually do it. There are some major changes happening to London’s cycle network and accessing bikes is now easier than ever – so what’s your excuse? Cycling in London is not only cost effective and beneficial health wise, it’s… Read more

Why wear a helmet?

Ever ridden a bike without putting a helmet on first? Most of us are guilty of riding without full protection on but are you aware of the risks? There’s nothing like the feeling of the wind on your hair as you cycle in the country side on a hot summers day is there? This might sound very romantic but the truth is, you’re putting yourself in danger for little benefit. Here are a few questions you should ask yourself every time you hop in the saddle: 1. Is the risk really worth it? Crashes can happen to even the most… Read more

Top 5 Cycling Holidays

Love Cycling? Love going on holiday? A lot of people won’t associate going on holiday with doing exercise but for those of us that do, here is a list of the top 5 cycling holidays. Cycling holidays in… UK 1. Lake District The Lake District has long been a popular destination for walkers and climbers but many are unaware of the bike trails, winding bridleways and single paths that are available for cyclists. People travel from across the globe to get a glimpse of the breathtaking scenery the Lake District has to offer and its all here on your doorstep!… Read more

Tour de Yorkshire: Another Cycling Success

Tour de Yorkshire cycling Success

Last year we kept you up to date with all the cycling news surrounding the Tour de France – one of the greatest events in the cycling calendar. Well, we believe that the Tour de France now has some competition after Britain’s much anticipated Tour de Yorkshire. All eyes were focused on Yorkshire over the bank holiday weekend, as many cyclists took to its roads to take part in the ‘Tour de Yorkshire’, a race which has been born from the success of last year’s Tour de France. The race saw 141 riders including Britain’s Sir Bradley Wiggins complete a… Read more