Cycling Gear Archives

7 Tips for Spending Your Cycling Budget Wisely

May 5, 2022 at 2:54 pm6 min reading

The struggle of balancing a bike budget is real. The many memes and references to hiding bike-related purchases from a spouse or partner are testament to the fact that spending on this sport can add up quickly. Throw in the pressure some of us feel…

Top Women’s Bike Saddles

November 13, 2020 at 1:32 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

Ah, the love-hate relationship we have with our saddles. Especially when starting out, the saddle can be one of the biggest sources of discomfort and is what turns a lot of people off of cycling long distances (or cycling altogether!). For women in particular, the…

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How I Will Cycle this Winter and (Hopefully) Stay Warm

October 5, 2020 at 1:12 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

This winter, I’ll do something different: I will cycle in the park near my flat. I’ll ride my new mountain bike because winters always depress me and cycling always cheers me up. I’m not going to ride when it rains or snows (I’m not crazy)…

Spring is Here! Time to Turn into a Changeable Cyclist

April 4, 2019 at 7:32 pm7 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Buying a kit doesn’t make you a faster cyclist. Put off buying a carbon bottle cage until you reach your target bodyweight. But spending money CAN make you safer – and more comfortable. And as we lurch into spring, the changing weather invites the discerning…

Cycling and Visibility: Death Is Lurking in the Dark

March 26, 2019 at 1:39 pm1 min watching

Safety

What should you wear to be visible to other road users? Why is it unwise to unlock your iPhone while driving? This and much more is explained in this article on the visibility of cyclists.