It’s easy to presume that just because you have a helmet on, your cycle journey should be risk-free. However, even your average commute to work isn’t without its fair share of danger, let alone the risks faced by those competing in road races, such as the gold-standard – UCI Road World Championships. We’ve looked at…
In a week in which we’ve seen a van driver sacked after forcing a cyclist off the road, a woman jailed for mowing down a cyclist and even Tour De France winner Chris Froome deliberately rammed by an impatient driver in France, there’s a feeling in the air that cycling is becoming more and more…
Channel 4’s hit programme 24 Hours in A&E featured another case at the start of February which highlights the importance of personal accident cycling insurance. The show highlights the case of 81-year-old cyclist Bill after he was hit by a car in Tadworth, Surrey. Bill, who was not wearing a helmet, suffered head and leg injuries after…
Stretching is a topic that is widely discussed among the cycling fraternity. Many swear by it, claiming it’s a vital part of their training, improving flexibility and suppleness and preventing injury. Others, however, believe stretching is a waste of time, serving little purpose to any bike rider.
There isn’t a cyclist in the world that hasn’t experienced some sort of pain in the backside whilst out cycling. It isn’t fun. But it’s not just the pain and discomfort that causes a problem. If left untreated, it can turn into abrasions and saddle sores, possibly resulting in a lengthy period off the bike.…
For many cyclists, the collarbone break is almost seen as a rite of passage. You’re not classed as part of the cycling fraternity until you have a couple of bolts screwed into your clavicle (the bone that runs from your shoulder to your neck).
