The mountain bikers among you will most likely be familiar with the Atherton name, and it has probably not escaped the notice of British roadies either. Reigning downhill (DH) world champion Rachel Atherton and her two older brothers have ruled the British mountain biking scene for several years, particularly in the DH discipline. Read More
There is a certain peace to be found on the morning of, or the night before, tackling a string of mountain passes by bike. You’ve done all your training, your bike is ready and raring to go and you’ve gobbled your last meal. There’s nothing more you can do but swing your leg over the top tube after breakfast and head for the clouds. Read More
There are two important things to consider: first, you need to make sure that you yourself are ready with the right clothes and nutrition, and second, you must ensure your bike is set up with all the equipment necessary to conquer 100 miles of tarmac. Read More
We’ve got everything from beginner balance bikes, to miniature race bikes that’ll inspire your ambitious WorldTour wannabe. Here are a few to get you started: Read More
We’ve got a great sale on Mavic wheels at The Bike Factory that you’re not going to want to miss out on. It is commonly said in the cycling world that the best upgrade for your bike is the wheels. Read on for some great reasons why Mavic should be your first choice. Read More
When targeting greater distance or duration, whether alone or during an event, the timing of our energy consumption is hugely important. Read More
You don’t have to have the legs of Chris Hoy, or be of the same miniature stature as Nairo Quintana to conquer short, steep climbs. Read More
The decision to take up cycling is one that few people ever regret, but it comes with some surprising and amusing consequences. There are countless reasons for going out and buying your first bike. Read More
​Cycling is a sport for all the ages. Just roll up to your local club run and there’s likely to be a healthy mix of skinny-as-a-rake eighteen-year-olds, MAMILs with unnecessarily expensive equipment and long-in-the-tooth riders wrapped in wool and riding Italian steel beauties. Read More
You will not be alone if you found yourself inspired by the cyclocross World Championships that took place last weekend in Bieles, Luxembourg. The competition looked like it might play out in ice and snow as the weekend began, but it had thawed to sticky mud by the time the elite women got out on course. Read More
