Road Cycling

Your Essential Bike Maintenance Kit

What do you really need in your toolbox?

3. Tyre levers

The eternal question... which Lezyne Steel Floor Drive ABS Track Pump goes best with the hallway?
PB Swiss Tools Rainbow Hex Key
Pedros Tyre Lever
Park Tools Chain Brute Chain Tool
LifeLine Performance Spoke Wrench
Birzman Cable and Housing Cutters
Topeak pedal wrench

3. Tyre levers

A piece of plastic that makes removing a tyre an absolute breeze. These Pedros ones are currently £2.99. Do we need to say any more?

How to: Change an Inner Tube

Pop one in your saddle bag and one in your toolbox so you’re never forced to use your thumbs. Unless it’s for giving a gigantic thumbs up after you change a tube, obviously.

Road Cycling Clothing

Review: Le Col Ladies Sport Winter Bib Tights

Beth Hodge gets in full cycling spirit for winter, with the Le Col Ladies Sport Winter Bib Tights.

Review: Le Col Ladies Sport Winter Bib Tights

Road Cycling Clothing

10 of the Best: Three Quarter Length Tights

Three-quarter length tights, or 'knickers' as they're known State-side, are pretty much the ultimate in adaptable cycling bottoms. Perfect for trans-seasonal periods.

10 of the Best: Three Quarter Length Tights