Advice and Reviews on Everything your need to know before setting off on an adventure or the daily commute. Plus reviews of kit we’ve used.
Seeing a large chunk lush black hair attached to a crimson scalp on the road in front of me has left a lasting impression. I was in waiting at traffic lights surrounded by lots of cycles and cars. The lights turned green, we moved off. Suddenly the guy in front of me was taken out […]
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If you have a cyclist in your life, here are 12 great gifts for cyclists ideas to inspire you. There are ideas for bike maintenance, items to improve rides, for inspiring rides, and a few things for times away from the bike. So whether you are looking to cover the 12 days of Christmas or
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Energy prices are through the roof in 2022 yet it is possible for many people to cut the cost of their commute by utility cycling. That is cycling in normal clothes on whatever bike you have. This article is about how to make the transition from motorised to cycle commuting. If you want more tips
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Utility cycling – cycling for everyday getting about – isn’t often talked about in the cycle press, as you don’t need any special kit. The world’s leaders are currently discussing climate change at COP26. If you’re fed up with blah-blah-blah (whether it’s Greta or our dear leaders), why not take direct action on the streets
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I should have known better … I had a long walk home instead of a long ride, but it gave me time to think about tips on essential bike tools to carry when you head out on your bike. Starting with how not to set about your ride. Next a checklist and explanation for each
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We watched The Dig on Netflix last weekend after hearing positive comments from friends. It portrays the people who discovered the incredible Anglo-Saxon treasures buried at Sutton Hoo near Woodbridge in Suffolk. Here we give it our Suffolk Cyclists’ review. The first commendation from friends is the local accent is very convincing. Both by Ralph Fiennes
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A friend pinged Jon this note recently struggling to get warm feet during winter rides… I have been going out for a ride over the last week or so and my enjoyment has been greatly diminished by wet feet, rapidly becoming veery cold feet. I imagine the root issue is that I am wearing my
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I was tired after being in the saddle for nearly 12 hours, miles away from accommodation, unsure if /whether there would be anything to eat when I arrived and light was fading on the track, and I didn’t have lights. The reason? Primarily navigation. Want to avoid this? Read on for some hard-learnt navigation tips
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