Monthly Archives: August 2013 - Page 2

Lifestyle

Opinion: Why the Cycle to Work scheme needs to improve

Finance guru Felicity Hawksley, takes a long, hard look at the Cycle to Work scheme, and finds it far too complex, with too few benefits....

Opinion: Why the Cycle to Work scheme needs to improve
MTB

First impressions: Race Face women's mountain bike clothing

Our first impressions of women's specific MTB clothing, for autumn and winter riding from Canadian brand Race Face.

First impressions: Race Face women's mountain bike clothing
Competitions

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Revolution Courier Race Disc bike competition winner announced

Find out who was lucky enough to win a brand new commuter bike courtesy of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op Revolution Courier Race Disc bike competition winner announced
Hints & Tips

Beginners: The lowdown on bicycle lights and the law

Looking for bicycle lights? Here's our lowdown on the different types, and which are best for what kind of riding.

Beginners: The lowdown on bicycle lights and the law
Mums' Corner

Mums' Corner: Bobike Tour Exclusive rear mounted children's bike seat long term review

Dutch brand Bobike have created a touring rear mounted child seat. Was it worthy of carrying our reviewers offspring?

Mums' Corner: Bobike Tour Exclusive rear mounted children's bike seat long term review
Commuting

First impressions: Vulpine women's cycle clothing range

Exclusive peek at Vulpine's new womenswear cycle clothing collection, so exclusive - it's not on their website yet!

First impressions: Vulpine women's cycle clothing range
Road Cycling Events

50,000 entries in just 24 hours for the 2014 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

Hurry, don't miss out on the ballot for the 2014 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100

50,000 entries in just 24 hours for the 2014 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
Road Bikes

Specialized unveil 2014 women's road bike range

Feast your eyes on the Specialized 2014 Women's Road Bike Range.

Specialized unveil 2014 women's road bike range
Travel

MTB Video: The origins of the new BikePark Wales MTB centre

Check out the first in a series of three videos previewing the exciting new MTB BikePark Wales.

MTB Video: The origins of the new BikePark Wales MTB centre
News

MTB Racing round-up: UCI MTB World Cup and Enduro World Series

Catch up with all the action from the UCI MTB World Cup races in Mont Sainte Anne, and the Enduro World Series at Crankworx Whistler

MTB Racing round-up: UCI MTB World Cup and Enduro World Series
News

What's on at The Cycle Show 2013, 27-29 September, NEC Birmingham

Have a sneak peek at the 2014 range of bikes and accessories at The Cycle Show 2013, NEC Birmingham, 27-29 September

What's on at The Cycle Show 2013, 27-29 September, NEC Birmingham
Competitions

Competition: Win a pair of Oakley Radar Edge cycling glasses CLOSED

Tackle the Tarmac in style with a chance to win these stylish sunnies courtesy of Oakley!

Competition: Win a pair of Oakley Radar Edge cycling glasses CLOSED
MTB

Mountain bike skills: How to conquer your fear

Rachel Atherton shares her top tips for overcoming your fear when mountain biking.

Mountain bike skills: How to conquer your fear
Road Cycling Buying Guides

Ten of the best women's road bikes around £1000

Top 10 female specific road bikes for around the popular £1000 price tag

Ten of the best women's road bikes around £1000
MTB Events

Taking on the Transalp MTB stage race

Intrepid mountain biker Rachel Sokal took on the gruelling Transalp stage race.

Taking on the Transalp MTB stage race
MTB Events

Sombrio mountain bike apparel competition winner announced

Want to find out who won the awesome, functional and stylish MTB outfit from Sombrio? Find out here.

Sombrio mountain bike apparel competition winner announced
Training & Nutrition

Top 5 nutrition tips for cyclists

Don't let nutrition get between you and your cycling goal, follow these 5 simple tips

Top 5 nutrition tips for cyclists
Urban Bikes

How the Cycle to Work scheme works

How exactly does the Cycle to Work scheme save you money, and how does it work? Our finance expert gives you the lowdown.

How the Cycle to Work scheme works
Road Cycling Clothing

First impressions: Maloja women's cycle kit

First impressions of the women's specific summer kit from Maloja for road and MTB riders.

First impressions: Maloja women's cycle kit
MTB

Osprey Raven 14 Women's Hydration Pack review

The Osprey Raven offers all you could ask for in a day pack. High praise indeed from our reviewer.

Osprey Raven 14 Women's Hydration Pack review
MTB Events

A mountain biker's conversion to road cycling: Conquering the Prudential RideLondon - Surrey 100

Adele Mitchell conquers the RideLondon-Surrey 100 as she continues on her journey from mountain biker to road cyclist.

A mountain biker's conversion to road cycling: Conquering the Prudential RideLondon - Surrey 100
Travel

Yorkshire's Festival of Cycling announced for 2014 Grand Départ

Festival of Cycling to be hosted in Yorkshire, location for the 2014 Tour de France, Grand Départ

Yorkshire's Festival of Cycling announced for 2014 Grand Départ
Road Cycling Events

Perspectives: RideLondon festival of cycling sees thousands take to their bikes

The atmosphere of the RideLondon festival of cycling recaptured the spirit of the 2012 Olympics, but will it mean lasting change on London's roads?

Perspectives: RideLondon festival of cycling sees thousands take to their bikes
Road Cycling Events

Ballot for 2014 RideLondon-Surrey 100 to open on Monday August 12

Date of 2014 RideLondon-Surrey announced, with details of how to enter ballot

Ballot for 2014 RideLondon-Surrey 100 to open on Monday August 12
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