Cycling Gadgets and Adventures
As I write, the song “Radar Love” by Golden Earring is looping in my mind. That’s because today I’m discussing the pros & cons of the Garmin Varia radar. I’ve had mine for almost a year and cyclists still ask: “Do you like it?” and “Is it worth it?” To answer those questions and many … Read more Garmin Varia Radar Review
When I started cycling back in the ’80s, buying a road bike was simple. You cruised to your local bike shop, got sized for a frame (the majority of which were steel), and picked out your bike. Voila! You’re a bike owner. But nowadays, there are so many options and variables that it can be … Read more Road Bike Buying Guide
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” or in the case of a new cyclist, “a single mile.” But the world of road cycling can be intimidating and overwhelming, to say the least, so here are some tips to get you rolling. 1. Buy your bike from a local bike shop … Read more Road Cycling for Beginners – 12 essential tips
As an avid bike rider, you know that a little cold weather isn’t enough to stop you from hitting the road or the trail. However, if you want to stay warm and comfortable the whole way, you’ll need something like this base layer form Altura. Although it does it offer excellent warming capabilities, it doesn’t … Read more Altura Men’s Thermo Cool Long Sleeve Base Layer Review
The Castelli Endurance 2 Bibshort is a great piece of gear if you’re looking to get into more serious biking equipment, but don’t want to break your bank in the process. Bibshorts are a great addition to your biking equipment if you are looking to step up your riding into something more intense or you’re … Read more Castelli Endurance 2 Bibshort Review
The longer you’ve been biking, the more you’re likely to run into rainy weather. Beyond that, the challenge of being able to do your regular ride while it’s raining is something that seasoned cyclists can’t resist. When you’re biking to the rain you need a jacket that you can rely on to keep you dry. … Read more Gore C5 Gore-Tex Shakedry 1985 Review
Bike commuting is getting more popular than ever. Riding your bike more often is not only a great way to get some exercise, but it’s also better for the environment. As interest in sustainability and personal fitness increases, so does the number of people looking to ditch their cars and replace their daily commute with … Read more Best backpacks for cyclists – 10 picks for commuters
Looking for a new hobby to take up that will get you out of the house more and help you keep fit? Cycling has many benefits on many levels. We look at the health, social, well being, environmental, a few general and fun benefits of getting out and about on your bike. Our list is … Read more Benefits of Cycling – 48 reasons to get on your bike
Signed up for your first cycling sportive or just considering it? Checkout our complete guide that will help you understand what you are getting into – and the gear you’ll be buying to train and ride it. What are sportives Sportives have become really popular cycling events over the last 20 years. They are mass … Read more Beginners Guide to Sportives
The 2019 Sportive season has officially begun – for me at least. I don’t think sportives were really a thing when I was last doing lots of cycling in the mid nighties as a teenager. All the events I did were time trials and the occasional race around Castle Combe (I’m not sure we were … Read more No Excuses South West Sportive Review