Tag: Cycling

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We all know that commuting to work on a bicycle is a lot healthier than driving or catching public transport but an American survey recently published has reaffirmed that bicycle commuters are the healthiest.   The study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology found that in Britain those who drove to work had higher […]

1. French Alps The Tour de France is one of the most famous cycling events worldwide and a true test of human endurance; fans annually flock to the French Alps to watch their gruelling challenge, and it is here where many others get out their bikes and cycle similar routes. Efforts will be rewarded by […]

Helmet There should be no question when it comes to the necessity of wearing a helmet. Although tragic incidents have shown that in the worst of scenarios and at high velocity, a helmet is not able to save your life, it still serves a purpose in protecting your head. The protection a helmet will offer […]