Meet Alison Melia – she’s part of the Cycleplan team and recently took up cycling outside of the office, to raise money for North West Cancer Research. The charity looked after her brother, and four members of her family have been diagnosed with cancer in the last two years. To acknowledge the amazing work of…
Most cyclists have struggled with hill climbing at some point. It’s a gruelling but essential activity, which can improve your cycling in lots of areas. More importantly, if you’re interested in competitive cycling, races are often won or lost through hill climbing. If like me, you grew up in a hilly area, climbing is almost…
You might remember that back in May, we met Josh Quigley. Josh was cycling around the world, before getting stopped in his tracks after having his bike stolen in London. We helped Josh get back on the road, and we’ve been tracking his journey ever since. We caught up with him again to see where…
We were a finalist for Best Cycle Insurance Provider last year and this year we’d like to take home the award! We’ll need your help to make that happen though. You can vote for us quickly and easily here, and each customer that votes will be entered into a £1,000 cash prize draw! (T&Cs apply).…
You might remember that back in May, we met Josh Quigley. Josh was cycling around the world, before getting stopped in his tracks after having his bike stolen in London. We helped get Josh back on the road, and we’ve been tracking his journey ever since. This week, he’s arrived in Istanbul. We gave him…
Josh (pictured) Credit: Barnett Waddingham “To anybody else, it’s just a bike,” says Josh Quigley. “But, to me, it’s the vehicle which saved my life.” In 2015, after a tough breakup with his long-term girlfriend, Josh was suffering badly from depression and tried to take his own life. “I crashed my car at…
Let’s be honest, the Spring Classics are arguably the best time of year for any cycling enthusiast – they’re amazing to watch and extremely gruelling to ride. They’re cycling’s biggest and most prestigious one-day races – with their punishing cobbled climbs making them stand out from the crowd. Now the Spring Classics are upon us,…
Is there a better way to explore a city than cycling? Whether you’re commuting to work or just enjoying a fun, free way to get around, cycling is a popular way to navigate through the bustling streets of the world’s most exciting locations. Of course, it’s important that cyclists take the necessary safety precautions to…
It’s important your bike is secured using the best lock available. Not only will it deter thieves, it will give you peace of mind that your bike is safe wherever you leave it. Bike theft is a concern for all cyclists so it’s paramount that the lock you invest in will keep your bike safe.…
