Tag: Cycling

A recent report carried out by World Travel Market Global Trends showed that cycling holidays are growing at the expense of golfing breaks. According to the report, golf’s target market – affluent middle-aged males, are ditching the golf clubs and moving towards cycling as their preferred leisure activity. Many who previously chose to spend a […]

Golf remains a very popular pastime, with an estimated 4 million golfers in the UK. As a result, there are hundreds of gifts for golfers available. Whether you are looking for a practical or novelty gift, here is our guide to the perfect present.   About Us We have been providing specialist Sports Travel Insurance for […]

So, you know that they love cycling but what do you buy for them? Whether you are looking for a top market item as that perfect present for a loved one who loves cycling or a stocking filler for a bike fan, here is a top 10 of Christmas gifts for bike lovers.   ABOUT […]

If you’re new to road cycling and looking to take part in your first organised ride you may have come across a number of terms such as sportives, audaxes and ultra bike-packing but what do they mean, what is the difference between them and which is best for novices?   Here I give the lowdown […]

An emerging sport that combines mountain biking with lightweight camping, bikepacking has exploded in popularity over the years, with its irresistible mixture of long-distance cycling and countryside exploration attracting devotees from all corners of the globe.   If you’re thinking of taking the plunge and going on a bikepacking trip, you need to be prepared. […]

Bradley Wiggins did it in 2011, Tony Martin did it in 2015, while last year it was Geraint Thomas’ turn. The connection between the three cyclists? Their Tour de France campaign that year was cut short by a broken collarbone.   While road rash, saddle sores and other minor injuries and ailments will have blighted […]

While many will settle for watching Chris Froome and co battle it out for the Yellow Jersey from home, nothing quite beats watching Le Tour de France in person.   With the Grand Depart less than a month away on July 7th, time is running out to plan a last minute trip across the channel […]

With the arrival of the first Classics of the season, the cycling fraternity are well-catered for when it comes to spring excitement. And as the likes of Sagan, Froome and Kittel prepare for another long, hard campaign, it’s an opportunity for those who prefer a more leisurely pace to plan their rides for the year. […]

Very few things in life can compare to the immaculate crunch of bike tyres rolling through tightly-packed snow or the brisk winter air rushing past your cheeks during an early morning ride. On the other hand, being soggy and fighting hypothermia just to get in a little exercise doesn’t appeal to every cyclist out there. […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of the comedy programme ‘Benidorm’. In January, whilst the stars of the show gathered at a celebration in London, I was in the programme’s namesake for a training holiday!   Whilst the Benidorm depicted in the show is a place for sun seeking, beer drinking Brits, in winter the […]