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Cycle to Work Day Countdown – 13th September 2017

There is less than one month to cycle to work day; are you prepared? 17’131 cyclists have pledged to to take part in this mass commute to work in order to win some fabulous prizes. With the prize pot being bigger than ever containing holidays, bikes and many many more. So; what is Cycle to Work day? It a day where thousands of adults across the UK are encourage to ditch the cars and get on their bike! It’s a great way to boost your health and fitness, improve your wellbeing and do your bit to lower your carbon footprint…. Read more

14th August 2017 0

Tour de France – A Quick Guide

The 21 stages of the 2017 Tour can be broken down as follows: 9 flat stages, 5 hilly stages, 5 mountain stages and 2 individual time trials. You may be mistaken into thinking that the Tour de France is a big road race from start to finish but it is far from it. There are many rules which must be adhered to; they are condensed as follows. Participation A maximum of 22 teams of 9 riders each will compete; with a total of 198 competitors at the starting line. Competitors are required to present themselves at the office for starting… Read more

20th July 2017 0

Why should You Wear a Helmet?

cycle safety - why wear a helmet

Many of us are guilty of riding a bicycle without wearing full protection but are you truly aware of the risks? The romantic notion of feeling the wind blowing through our hair as you ride through the countryside on a hot summers day, is there anything like it? It may be a great feeling but you are putting yourself in danger for very little benefit. Maybe consider these things every time you hop in the saddle: Is the risk worth it? Even the most experienced riders can have crashes; this is usually due to the more experienced you become, the… Read more

13th June 2017 0

10 Things You Should Know Before Starting To Cycling

1. Highway Code It pays to know your rights, responsibilities and the law before you start cycling and get into trouble. As tedious as it is to read and research it could save your life! You can find the highway code online or in paperback form, there currently (2017) are 23 rules; specifically, for cyclists. Rules include but are not limited to road junction, roundabouts & crossing the road. Also don’t forget to read through the ‘you & your bicycle’ section. 2. Keeping Safe Always ensure you are safe when cycling top tips for cycling on road are: Follow the… Read more

17th May 2017 0