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 […]

In my last blog I introduced readers to my latest challenge – cycling up the infamous Mont Ventoux three times in one day to raise funds for The Air Ambulance Service.   You will have probably heard of Ventoux, as it often features on the Tour de France and last year whilst climbing the mountain, […]

July brings about the big one for cyclists – Le Tour de France. Aside from the fabled yellow jersey, arguably the most sort after prize is the mantle of King of the Mountains.   The polka dot jersey, awarded to the rider who is most able to flourish over the toughest climbs France has to […]

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, […]

Europe presents Brits with a plethora of awesome cycling destinations on their doorstep. One man that has more experience than most of enjoying these routes is Richard McLaughlin of Adventure Cafe. With a wealth of knowledge on where’s best to ride on the continent Richard has very kindly shared with us his top six trips […]

For some cyclists exploring their local countryside just isn’t enough. Cycling sportives give those who prefer life on two wheels a chance to experience what the best in the world get to enjoy.   Whether it’s French cobbles or a monster Alpine climb, following the path of cycling legends is pretty spectacular.   That’s where […]

With the unveiling of new kits and new sponsors and winter just about out of the way, this is the time of year when people begin to get excited about bike racing. For some of us, race season means planning where to watch the Giro or catch a glimpse of the Tour of Britain, a […]

Sophie Radcliffe lives for adventure. She remains the only person in history to have climbed the highest mountains in the eight Alpine countries and cycled between them in 32 days. From 100km ultra-marathons to nine sub-24-hour London-to-Paris bike rides, it’s obvious Sophie isn’t one to shirk a challenge. With 2017 well underway she set SportsCover […]

No-one expects to head out for a spot of mountain biking and find themselves at risk of losing a limb. However, that was the situation that SportsCover Direct customer, Mike McGuane found himself in at the start of 2017. Mike very kindly shared his story with us in his own words:   “My advice for […]

Each winter I look forward to escaping the cold British weather to triathlon train in the Costa Blanca in Spain. I first cycled in the Costa Blanca back in March 2010 and enjoyed it so much that I have returned each winter. This year I took advantage of my work’s office closure over the Christmas […]