Road Cycling

Pre-ride Checks for Your Bike and Bag

Both your steed and your supplies need some attention before you hit the road

Rachel knew she was forgetting something... Photo: Timothy Armes
The condition of your brakes is one of the most important things about your bike
Don't get distracted by how pretty your handlebar tape is. Although it is nice...
Are your cleats worn?
Amazingly, the BBC weather app recognises the TWC office... ahem.
Clapham to the Le Tour De France wine shop is our most-ridden, obviously.

About to go for a ride, eh? Well hold on there, because there’s some important checks you need to do. It can be easy to think your bike will never fail you, and then one day a crank goes flying into a passing pedestrian and you have to send them a card (not that this has ever happened to us… ahem).

Ultimate Road Cycling Holiday Checklist – What Kit to Bring

So before you get ahead of yourself, just take a moment to check over your steed and your supplies. Do you really have everything you need for the ride ahead?

Road Cycling Accessories

Brilliant Bidons: 10 of the Best Water Bottles for your Bike

Here's the problem with cycling: sometimes it's so much fun that you forget to do human stuff like eat and drink. It's ok: you just...

Brilliant Bidons: 10 of the Best Water Bottles for your Bike

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