UK Bike Exports on the Rise
The bike industry is booming in the UK with the exports of bikes, accessories, and parts increasing 15% in the year leading to March 2020. Exports reached a total of £173.2 million for the year.
The Technology Taking the Effort Out of Cycling
While the concept behind the bike hasn’t changed much in the past 100 years or so, the technology powering them sure has. Bicycles have become something extraordinary in recent years, whether it be thanks to small motors that make cycling easier, integrated computers, or something in-between. Here is some of the ...
Tests Show Anti-Rotational Bike Helmets are the Safest in Europe
A Swedish lab put 27 cycling helmets, including 23 currently available in the UK, through their paces. Their testing showed that the helmets that offer protection against rotational injuries are the safest helmets on the market right now. This anti-rotational technology includes things such as WaveCel by Bontrager and ...
Biggest Names in Cycling Come Together for #BikeIsBest Campaign
The biking industry recently launched a new campaign to push people to pick up their bikes and cycle more. Dubbed the “#BikeIsBest” campaign, the campaign involves over 50 organizations from across the cycling industry. The campaign is said to be the largest campaign for cycling since the 1970s and has quickly gotten ...
Technology Making Cycling Safer
As cycling continues to get more popular, everyone is looking for new ways to make cycling safer and more enjoyable. New technologies continue to be developed that make cycling safer, encouraging more people to hop on their bikes.Here are some of the technologies making cycling safer.Bike TechnologyWith all the ...
Richmond Park Set for Managed Re-Opening in June
The Royal Parks are to allow for cyclists to come back to Richmond Park in London on a managed basis. The move comes after cyclists were banned from entering the park as part of the coronavirus lockdown measures put in place in March.
Easy Ways to Embrace the Cycling Lifestyle
It’s always a good time to pick up cycling and get lost in the lifestyle. Here are five tips on how to embrace the cycling lifestyle, so you have more fun on your bike and are more motivated to stick with it.
Do You Need a Gravel Bike?
Gravel bikes have become the new “in” thing for cycling, with a new gravel bike entering the market seemingly every week. With all those options on the market, it’s time to question if you even need one. Let’s take a look at gravel bikes, why they are a good choice, and if you need one for your garage.
Cycling for Beginners
Whether you bike to work, ride to the shops, or enjoy cycling for cycling’s sake, using a bike is an easy and effective way to be more active. Our guide will cover some of the basics of cycling for beginners, including how to prepare for riding a bike and how to stay motivated when exercising.
