When novice cyclists first go out on their bikes, they may assume they can wear their normal everyday clothes. However, street clothing is not designed for this kind of exercise. After a while, the rider will begin to feel uncomfortable. They will also have restricted freedom of movement. In extreme cases, their clothes may even […]

Cycling is a pleasurable activity that not only brings health benefits, but being outdoors can improve your mental well-being. To wake up in the morning and see glorious weather will no doubt have you eager to jump on your bike and head into the countryside. However, you will need to plan what to do beforehand […]

Cycling and gardening seem like two totally unrelated pastimes, but they’re more harmonious than you might think. Many people who take up cycling do so partly to lose weight. The exercise burns several hundred calories—perhaps several thousand—at a time, so you no longer eat more calories than you burn. That’s the theory, but weight loss […]

Peddling or cycling has been part of the human culture for centuries. Besides being fun, it is an exercise in itself. But when it comes to races, cycling becomes a completely different thing. From the Tour Divide and the Tour de France to the Trans Pyr, the Death Ride and many others, cycling races is […]

Keen cyclists spend a lot of time planning their next ride or focusing on how to get fit and fast. Riding a bike far and often is enough to increase fitness levels in any average person. By association, that person will get faster. But some important elements of a bicycling lifestyle are easily overlooked. If […]

There are quite a few types of helmets, including a rather surprising paper-made innovation that won a £30,000 sponsorship award in 2016. Below are br