Specialized introduce new Enduro team
Enduro is big business with a world series and sponsored riders galore. Never to be left out, Specialized have just announced the roster for a brand new enduro team to take on 2019 events Read More
Enduro is big business with a world series and sponsored riders galore. Never to be left out, Specialized have just announced the roster for a brand new enduro team to take on 2019 events Read More
If there’s one good thing about being stuck in the dark depths of winter, then it’s being able to plan and set your goals for the upcoming season. Whether you’re planning to complete your first century, win your first criterium race, or simply beat your personal best up the local climb, this is the perfect time to start preparing your training plan. Read More
It was a weekend of triumph for Specialized at the British National Cyclocross Championships, with the young Tom Pidcock and seasoned Nikki Brammeier snatching the men’s and women’s elite titles respectively. The pair now look ahead to the imminent CX World Championships, a race that both have been targeting all season. Mud will certainly be spilt this coming weekend… Read More
t won’t have passed you by that this week was touted as the ‘most miserable of the year’ – in fact, we’ve just had what’s been dubbed ‘Blue Monday’. But we know one sure fire way to get over all this – it’s simple really: just get out and ride. Read More
When it comes to top-end racing bikes we automatically think carbon fibre, right? Well, think again. At the Down Under Classic last week, Peter Sagan piloted the all-new alloy Allez Sprint, a super-stiff bike designed for dominating criteriums and bunch sprints. Read More
The first few weeks of the new year are rarely blessed with merriment and cheer. Christmas is over, work has restarted and the weather remains gloomy at best. However, we’ve got just the trick to turn that frown upside down – a long list of turbo-powered bargains! Read More
There’s never a better time than New Year to totally refresh your cycling. If you’re stuck in a slump, tired of last year’s boring training or just looking to get fit again, then switching up your cycling and setting new goals is one of the best things that you can possibly do. Read More
At the Bike Factory, we love getting out and exploring the local area on our bikes. With North Wales in one direction, the Peak District in the other, and the Cheshire plains in between, we’re never bored of what’s on offer. Here are five of our favourite rides, with something for everyone. Read More
It might only seem a few weeks since the evergreen 38-year-old Spaniard, Alejandro Valverde, pulled on the rainbow jersey of world champion, but it’s really not long now until the curtain raiser to the 2019 season. Read More
The arrival of snow, sleet and driving rain are just some of the signs that winter is here, those that want to stay fit and prepare for the cycling season ahead? How do you train when Mother Nature is trying her hardest to stop you? Read More