Equipment

Before you draw a line under your initial investment in cycling, ensure that you have acquired some of the smaller items that will make progress smoother. We’re talking here about a lock, pump and ...

The second-hand market has two major attractions: either it can offer a way into the sport at a more affordable price or it can make the more expensive machines available for those ambitious enough ...

Those vibrant colours and space-age aerodynamic lines make cycle helmets one of the most distinctive aspects of the sport. To some, they know they have arrived when they place the brand new casing on ...

Clothing that is ideally suited to the physical demands and the performance requirements of road racing or mountain biking is not going to suit the commuter or daytime shopper leisurely going about ...

Let’s get one thing straight; cyclists do not spend good money on eyewear simply too look flash. Well not on the road anyway. It’s another thing entirely if they are hanging around the local wine bar ...

Why invest in a pair of shoes specifically designed for cycling? Surely a stiff pair of trainers is going to do the job just as well? These are commonly asked questions and with good reason. After ...

Head into your local specialist shop and announce to the assistant that you’d like to buy a bike and the chances are that they’ll give you a rather pitying look. Quite simply the types of bike and ...

Unlike motorists, cyclists don't have the benefits of a protective shell and wind shield to protect them from the elements, which means that those on two wheels need to equip themselves for whatever ...

Heading off for a sedate two weeks by the sea? Then having your two wheels close at hand can be a real bonus whether that be for a relaxing ride around the local beauty spots, or nipping into town to ...

Whatever you want to get out of the sport of cycling, there is a bike that will suit your purposes. However, if you are sensible, steer clear of a particular type simply because you think it looks ...