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 […]

The number of Brits cycling regularly has sky-rocketed in recent years with now more than two million people heading out on their bikes at least once a week.   The exploits of Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome and Laura Trott among others have probably played a leading role in inspiring us to take to two wheels. […]

Open roads, unexplored terrains and long, uninterrupted days of riding – they’re the things that make a cycle tour great. But if you’re eager to set out on a trip of your own, there are a few things you should take care of first.   Check out our top tips to help you prepare for […]

For many cycling enthusiasts conquering an ascent, whether it’s a local hill or an Alpine climb featured on the Tour de France, is the epitome of cycling. The winners of Grand Tours are often decided in the mountain stages and the title of King or Queen of the Mountains evokes the idea of an existential […]

Check out our Mountain Bike Set-Up tips infographic. Covering brakes, saddle, stem length & more – it’s certain to help you get the most from your time on the tracks and trails – and ride them like a pro!   And don’t forget to get insured, click here for a mountain biking insurance quote.

Cyclists and triathletes seem to love training on islands! You will often see training updates posted on social media from the old favourites Lanzarote, Tenerife and Mallorca. However, there are plenty of other island destinations less associated with cycling and triathlon but which offer some great training facilities and cycling terrain. So if you fancy […]

Karla Boddy is a road cyclist who is taking on a huge challenge – The Bike TransAlp to raise money for GAIN (Guillain-Barré & Associated Inflammatory Neuropathies). This is the toughest mountain bike stage race across the Alps. Karla is writing about her training and experience of the race in a series of blogs for SportsCover […]

As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved!   There are four main mountain biking disciplines; downhill, 4-cross, cross-country and endurance. Cross-country mountain biking is […]

Make sure you are safe next time you go out on your bike and download our bicycle safety infographic checklist – you can even now place them on your own website!  

As part of the build up to the Olympics this year, SportsCover Direct will be publishing a series of blogs shedding some light on some of the lesser known Olympic sports and showing how you can get involved!   BMX involved 8 cyclists racing across an obstacle course – this could be anything from jumps, […]