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As Spring rears its head once more, it brings with it the potential for longer days and prime cycling conditions. But as Spring is wont to do on occasion (and especially in the UK), the weather can fluctuate, bringing cold and wet mornings that transform into warm, bright and clear afternoons (as well as the inverse!). This can present challenges when it comes to choosing a suitable outfit. So, how do you prepare clothing for a bike ride that could switch from one extreme to the polar opposite in a matter of minutes? And how should you go about dressing...

Is your bike not cutting it? Perhaps it has an array of faulty parts and causes problems that seem beyond help. You’ve wracked your brain and it seems as though the best course of action is simply to throw it all in and get a new bike. This doesn’t have to be the case, however. At GC Bike Repairs we can make your old bike new again, with a deep clean and replacement of old and tired parts for much less than it would cost to purchase a new bike. When it comes to updates or replacements, we will defer...

Investing in a bike is a great way to improve your lifestyle, and if you’re the type of person who enjoys pushing cycling to the limit, it’s a no-brainer that you’d look to improve the performance and aesthetic of your bike to make it uniquely yours. Here is a guide to utilising upgrades and modifications to optimise your bicycle. The first priority for your bike should be ensuring it is in working order and all parts are as they should be. We offer bike servicing at four tiers to fix any problems that may have arisen due to wear, damage, or neglect....

When winter hits and the cold sets in, it is common for casual cyclists to put their bikes into storage or out of the way in some place or another, to be revived as the warmer months of spring and summer come about once more. Of course, to a lot of other cyclists who use their bikes to commute to work, or for casual travel to save money on fuel or public transport, winter riding can take place with reluctance if the proper attire is not utilised. So, what are the most suitable clothing options for cycling in winter? Whilst...

Different terrains will demand different kinds of tyres for bikes to navigate properly and because of this, there is a wide variety of tyres available. In particularly rough terrain, you may require a different bike altogether. Roads For surfaces that are paved or concrete, the ideal tyre would be one with a smooth tread pattern, slick or semi-slick, as this will offer a low rolling resistance and (for when you need it) top speed for commuting or road racing. We offer high quality, low-tread tyres; for example: our Tyre Street selection offers a smooth ride with added puncture protection for...