There is a permanent film of water and grit on the roads, it’s is cold and windy, and the sun rarely shows up for work. This can mean only one thing: the country is in the firm grip of winter. Although any motivational slump might very well have been overcome now, particularly after the debauchery of Christmas indulgence and the promise of a New Year. Read More
New Year, new you. All around the world, people are planning how they’re going to become a better person in 2017. If you’re a cyclist looking for a way to make the most of the new year, we’ve got a list of resolutions and targets that will ought to fit the bill. Read More
We're very please to announce that we've been nominated and made it to the finals of the Bike Biz, Independent Bike Dealer 2016. We're totally over the moon that so many of our customers past and present have voted for us. Read More
he big day is almost upon us. The days are slipping away at quite a rate now and before we know it, we’ll be surrounded by friends, family and torn up wrapping paper. Read More
Whether you’re shopping for someone who already loves bikes or you’re a keen cyclist yourself hoping to share you passion with those you love, we think there are plenty of great ways to give the gift of cycling this Christmas. From whole bikes, right down to that reliable Christmas stalwart, a pair of socks, there’s a gift idea to suit every rider – and every budget – in our comprehensive gift guide. Read More
Christmas can be one of two things for a cyclist, either laden with bags full of well-intentioned gifts from friends and family (which you already have or do not need), or packed with joyful kit and components that you bought yourself. If there is a cyclist in your life, we’ve put together a list of things which they very possibly already have, but which a cyclist can never really have enough of. We’ve ordered them on price, from you stocking fillers to your larger, more practical items. Read More
In a year which has seen Chris Froome take his third Tour scalp in sometimes comedic style, the coming of age of the hopelessly lovable Orica BikeExchange squad, the reinvigoration of the Manx Missile (Mark Cavendish) and the shock-and-awe domination of Peter Sagan, we have also witnessed the continuing corrosion of credibility, the withdrawal of teams under financial pressure, and the retirement of some of our favourite riders. Read More
In the 12 years since its creation the Roubaix has had the odd nip and tuck here and there, as part of Specialized’s commitment to constant refinement and improvement, but there has certainly never been an update as drastic as this one before. Read More
Everyone loves a new piece of kit or training aid that improves the efficiency and fun of riding – so what could be better than an electric bike? Most of our favourite brands are now turning their hands to (legal) motorisation and it is helping get more people riding. Read More
