Tag: Cycling

Not only is cycling one of the most efficient forms of transportation, but it is also hugely beneficial to both cardiovascular and mental health. Keeping up to date with regular maintenance is crucial in ensuring your bike runs smoothly and safely. Here we cover the key points of essential bike maintenance that every rider, from […]

The last of the three ‘Grand Tours’ in cycling’s race calendar, the Vuelta a España makes up the triumvirate of the annual major international bike races, along with the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France.     In brief The Vuelta started in 1935 and this year’s race is the 72nd edition. Although it […]

Cycling in London can be a daunting prospect. Lethal cars, aggressive bus drivers, craters for potholes and swathes of pedestrians looking down at their phones willing to step into the road at any moment. Never mind the thought that route planning is near impossible without local knowledge or assistance.   The London 2012 Olympics had […]

If you watch pro cycling events like the Tour de France, then you’ll often hear commentators talk about how many watts the top riders are producing, especially on the big mountain climbs. This figure refers to the amount of power their legs are putting through the pedals, and is a key metric in the scientific […]

All over the world, almost everywhere you look, you’ll see people riding bicycles and enjoying all the benefits of cycling in their lives. You’ll see them in the Alps and the Pyrenees in the Tour de France; in your town or city, ridden by commuters and schoolkids in the rush hour; in parks and cycleways […]

It might not be the most obvious destination, but Portugal is a fantastic destination for a golf trip. Whether you want to sample the verdant greenery of the north of the country, or the real Mediterranean feel of the Algarve, there are some superb, top-quality courses all over the country for you to enjoy.   […]

If you’re looking at destinations for cycle tours on a map, then your attention is probably being drawn south, towards the sunshine of the Mediterranean. But take a glance north and you’ll find a place that offers some of the quietest roads and stunning views of any country in Europe.   Scotland is becoming a […]

Following the success of the inaugural ‘Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift’ in 2022, this year’s event will take place from 23 to 30 July and looks set to be another epic race.   What is it?   Last year the event was heralded as the return of the ‘Women’s Tour de France’ and drew […]

So you want to go away riding with your mates – what should go on your cycle tour packing list? It’s understandable to want to keep weight down, so that you aren’t carrying too much on the bike and so you don’t incur too many extra charges if you’re flying to your destination. However, there […]

Sir Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas have something in common besides being the three British riders to win the Tour de France – they’ve all regularly trained through the winter by cycling in Tenerife.   It’s easy to see why Ineos Grenadiers and so many other top teams on the UCI World Tour […]