When you think about it, our immune system does a remarkable job of defending us against disease-causing organisms. We take our immune systems so much for granted that we only really pay attention to it when a germ successfully invades, and we get ill. While the shelves are stocked with ‘miracle-pills’ that claim to boost…
Anyone who has put some serious miles out on the road will know how satisfying it is to crash into bed. However, is there any evidence to support the hypothesis that cycling makes you sleep better? Alternatively, is it nothing more than a placebo effect? Well, research has shown there’s a link between the two.…
From the moment we first mounted a bicycle, we knew how much balance cycling was going to require – which is why all started with stabilisers! There’s no doubt that balance is needed to cycle, but the other way around may also be true: cycling is needed for balance. Don’t believe us? Read on and…
When you think of muscles and cycling, monster quadriceps immediately spring to mind. While cycling does heavily target these, it also works many other muscles over the body – some you would never expect. You might not need to be hitting the gym to get the toned body you crave. Here are the muscle groups…
Despite Lizzie Deignan not being able to defend her title at this year’s Tour de Yorkshire due to pregnancy, she’ll still be up close and personal to all the action, covering the women’s race with ITV4. So, who better to provide us with some exclusive insight on the exciting race ahead? We sat down with…
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…
Keeping your bike in working order shouldn’t be a hassle. Follow our bike maintenance guide and mechanicals will be a thing of the past. A lot of cyclists believe mechanicals are down to rotten luck. But in many cases, they are a result of poor bike maintenance, which ultimately falls on you, the bike rider.…
It really couldn’t get any better for cycling in the UK at the moment with Chris Froome making it three Tour de France titles in four years for Team Sky and it doesn’t look like the nation’s passion for the sport is letting up any time soon. However, with more bicycles emerging on already congested…
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.…
