British Cycling is encouraging wannabe amateur riders to embrace the ‘social cycling’ scene with it’s new initiative. HSBC UK Ride Social has been created in association with the sport’s governing body to bring together those looking to take up the sport. According to recent research carried out by YouGov, 40% of adults in the […]
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Cycling and technology: a race to the top
For many, cycling the entire length of the UK from Lands’ End to John o’ Groats, is a challenge that is already quite achievable. But with the new technology now available, cyclists can even do it without leaving the comfort of their own home. Aaron Puzey took 85 hours of cycling time, spread over […]
The 5 snacks you need for the perfect weekend bike ride
Whilst it might be tempting to pass the weekend lounging on the sofa or down your local pub with friends, spending a day embracing the British fresh air on a bike can never be a bad idea. Whether it’s with your family through the forest, or just by yourself down the riverside, it’s important to […]
5 sports that your travel insurance may not cover
Insurance policy documents are long, wordy articles that many travellers will simply choose not to read. However, sometimes you may find that an activity you may think is fairly ‘normal’ is excluded within your policy. Without checking, you could end up with no cover for injuries you sustain while taking part in these leisure […]
Team Brooklands Special land Red Bull Soapbox Race
For some, hurtling downhill at speeds approaching 30mph in a contraption you’d put together in your shed, garage or back garden isn’t top of things to do for fun. For plenty of SportsCover Direct customers however, this is exactly how they spent one Sunday in July. In what came in a pleasant surprise to […]
Why you should (and can) run a half-marathon
The start of my running journey was a life changing time for me, I felt like I was going to join an exclusive group of individuals who were already revelling in the freedom that the sport brings. The beginning was tough, like all good things it takes some time to keep on reaching new goals, for […]
Run commuting and why you need to give it a go
Ever been sat in a traffic jam or with your face in a stranger’s armpit on the tube travelling to work wondering why you do it? Maybe now could be the time to consider run commuting. Around two million people in the UK run on a regular basis, but only a small fraction of […]
A tale of two travellers: The importance of insurance
Travel insurance may seem as a bit of an unwanted hassle sometimes. The belief that “it will never happen to me” may be well founded for most people. Only a relatively small percentage of people will need to make a claim on their policy – but having it there in the first place can save […]
After the Ironman: Perfect post-race destinations
Taking part in an Ironman race is about as far from a relaxing holiday as you can get. Whether you go the full distance, or opt for the half-way house of an Ironman 70.3, picking a destination most suited for a post-race warm-down is tricky. Such has been the popularity of the races, there […]
Pedalling for a Purpose – Preparing for Ventoux
In 2015 I learnt that through cycling I could achieve much more than getting Strava points, winning trophies and championship titles or achieving PBs. That was the year I helped raise £1 million for Cure Leukaemia by riding the entire route of the Tour de France, one day ahead of the professional peloton. Since then, […]