Blog — Road Tips

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...

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...

Cycling as an activity is very popular around the world. According to a recent study published by Statista Research Department measuring cycling participation in England from 2016-2021, it showed that in 2021, around 6.5 million people were cycling for sport, leisure, or travel. Of course, what this study does not take into account is how many of those 6.5 million were cycling with the proper safety precautions in place. In a situation where you’re cycling on the inside of a busy road, all it takes is one car to make a wrong move for you to be thrown from your...