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Getting your Bike Ready for Spring

Getting your Bike Ready for Spring

With spring around the corner, so we thought we’d dedicate this week’s blog post on how you can get your bike ready for spring. Whether you’ve been riding during the winter or not, we still suggest...

BETD Like & Share Competition – Terms &…

BETD Like & Share Competition – Terms & Conditions

Entries are limited to 1 per person. Entries from accounts deemed illegitimate or fake will not be counted. This competition is only open to UK residents only. To enter the competition entrants must like...

London Bike Show 2019

London Bike Show 2019

The London Bike Show is back for another year. Taking place between 29th and 31st March at the ExCeL centre, London, the London Bike Show is the UK’s largest cycling exhibition. This year’s show will...

Nutrition and Hydration in Cycling

Nutrition and Hydration in Cycling

Photo: Foodie Crush. We’ve focused this week’s blog post on how to fuel your body the right way, seen as though it is Nutrition and Hydration week. Hydration Hydration is essential for those who cycle...

Derailleur Hanger 431 – VooDoo Bizango E 2018

Derailleur Hanger 431 – VooDoo Bizango E 2018

What is the correct name for a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers can also be known as mech hangers, gear hangers, rear mech hangers, dropout hangers, mountain bike hangers, road bike hangers, gear...

Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race

Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race

Photo Credit: Eddie Soens Website The Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race takes place on the Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2019 with a starting time of 9:30am. The event will be held in Liverpool at...

iceBike* Show 2019

iceBike* Show 2019

It’s that time of year again when bike shows make their kick-start for the new year ahead. The iceBike* show 2019 has been designed for leaders in the bike industry to be excited about what they...

Women in Cycling

Women in Cycling

What’s the first thing that comes into mind when you mention the word ‘cycling’? A male dominated sport? Well if so, you’re incorrect. Women cycle too and end up being pretty epic riders, but are...

Derailleur hanger 430 – Boardman MHT 8.8 2018

Derailleur hanger 430 – Boardman MHT 8.8 2018

What is the correct name for a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers can also be known as mech hangers, gear hangers, rear mech hangers, dropout hangers, mountain bike hangers, road bike hangers, gear...

Carrying a Spare Derailleur Hanger

Carrying a Spare Derailleur Hanger

Carrying a spare derailleur hanger will help you when you’re at a loose end. You wouldn’t think a derailleur hanger would be such a crucial and essential part on a bike. Not many people know how important...

Healthy Lifestyle

Healthy Lifestyle

Photo Credit: Instagram @collegenutritionist There are many things to look out for when maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regardless of whether you’re a cyclist or not. But if you are a cycling enthusiast,...

Maintaining your Bike

Maintaining your Bike

Photo by Paul Hadgett Maintaining your bike can require some effort and manpower, but lucky for you it requires no skill. Buy the right equipment and you can maintain your bike yourself. This means saving...

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