Monthly Archives: September 2014

Training & Nutrition

Power to Weight Ratio Explained

A brief and very simple explanation of the power to weight ratio

Power to Weight Ratio Explained
MTB

6 Women's Waterproof Cycling Shorts for Mountain Biking

Keep your derriere dry on the trail with these women's waterproof cycling shorts for mountain biking. Perfect for the wet weather!

6 Women's Waterproof Cycling Shorts for Mountain Biking
Lifestyle

Cycle Style: Get the Nautical Look

A sneak peak of some of the 2015 garments that will be hitting the shelves next year, in our nautical themed collection.

Cycle Style: Get the Nautical Look
Lifestyle

Cool Bike Gadgets: Rainy Riding

Showcasing the weird, wonderful and cool bike gadgets in the market.

Cool Bike Gadgets: Rainy Riding
Road Cycling Clothing

Review: Sugoi Women’s Evolution Team Short

A sleek and well fitting pair of shorts with plenty of comfy features, Rebecca Miles tests the Sugoi Evolution Team Short.

Review: Sugoi Women’s Evolution Team Short
Road Cycling Skills

Road Cycling Hand Signals and Calls for Group Riding

Learn these road cycling hand signals and calls to make your group rides safe.

Road Cycling Hand Signals and Calls for Group Riding
Lifestyle

Pay Day Picks: Bicycle Print Bags

Bicycle print bags, for transporting goods in style when you're not on the bike!

Pay Day Picks: Bicycle Print Bags
Road Cycling Events

How to: Ride and Enjoy your First Sportive

5 essential tips to ensure you enjoy your first sportive

How to: Ride and Enjoy your First Sportive
MTB Events

The Amazing Red Bull Fox Hunt with Rachel Atherton

Over 100 Hunters vs Rachel Atherton (aka The Fox) at the first female Red Bull Fox Hunt, in the Pentland Hills, near Edinburgh

The Amazing Red Bull Fox Hunt with Rachel Atherton
News

Lizzie Armitstead: "Course too Easy" at World Road Championships 2014

Lizzie Armitstead disappointed with 7th place finish at World Road Championships 2014

Lizzie Armitstead: "Course too Easy" at World Road Championships 2014
Mountain Bike Clothing

Review: dhb Women’s Verve XC MTB Jacket

The dhb Women’s Verve XC MTB Jacket paired with a merino top will see you through autumn in style.

Review: dhb Women’s Verve XC MTB Jacket
News

Elinor Barker is the Latest Superstar to join Matrix Vulpine

There was something about the Matrix Vulpine Team last May when we met them at the Friend’s Life Women’s Tour. Despite the fact they were...

Elinor Barker is the Latest Superstar to join Matrix Vulpine
Where to Ride MTB

The Kielder Forest Big Bike Weekend

New trail sections, a new downhill, plus bike demos and led rides at the Kielder Forest Big Bike Weekend this October

New Mountain Bike Trails and Demos at the Kielder Forest Big Bike Weekend
Lifestyle

The History of Cycling Infographic

Fascinating facts, little-known numbers, and eye-opening achievements - have a gander at this History of Cycling infographic

The History of Cycling Infographic
Lifestyle

The Rise of the Women's Specific Bike Shop

Are the days of dull shops with boring and limited kit on display numbered?

The Rise of the Women's Specific Bike Shop
Road Cycling Events

Everything you Need to Know About Cyclo-cross

If you want to keep fit this winter and have a hell of a lot of fun while you are at it, why not give...

Everything you Need to Know About Cyclo-cross
Commuter Bike Maintenance

How to: Use a Quick Release

Jenni from the London Bike Kitchen presents our bike maintenance series in association with Juice Lubes, with this next video instalment showing you how to...

How to: Use a Quick Release
News

The Countdown is On for the Total Women's Cycling Awards 2015!

The Total Women's Cycling Awards are back for 2015, and they are your chance to reward those who you feel support women's cycling!

The Countdown is On for the Total Women's Cycling Awards 2015!
Lifestyle

Cycling Changed my Life: Sara Braidwood Shares her Story

Breeze Champion Sara Braidwood shares how cycling changed her life, and how she's now helping others get into cycling

Cycling Changed my Life: Sara Braidwood Shares her Story
Competitions

Win an All Expenses Adventure Holiday to Nepal

We have teamed up with Nissan to bring you the chance to win the adventure holiday of a lifetime

Win an All Expenses Adventure Holiday to Nepal
Urban Bikes

Review: Koga Sports Lady

Did the Koga Sports Lady help to decrease Andrea's 10 mile commute to and from work through Central London?

Review: Koga Sports Lady
Lifestyle

Interview: Laura Trott Gears up for Head to Head with Vos

We catch up with Laura Trott to talk about her move to Matrix Vulpine, the impending track season and of course her road to Rio

Interview: Laura Trott Gears up for Head to Head with Vos
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