Road Cycling

Your Essential Bike Maintenance Kit

What do you really need in your toolbox?

4. Chain Tool

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

4. Chain Tool

Breaking and mending your chain is a breeze with a chain tool, and you’ll definitely be better off for having one in your tool box.

10 Things Every Cyclist Needs

This Park Tools Chain Brute Chain Tool is cheap, cheerful and does the job. Also consider a multi-tool with a chain breaker included, especially if you spend a lot of time mountain biking, to ensure you won’t get caught out.

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