How to get into Time Trialling
The time trial, the race of truth, is either a cyclist’s worst enemy or best friend. There’s no hiding in […]
How a bike fit makes you a better rider
When you buy a new bike there are a few metrics that everyone uses to find the ideal size. For […]
Setting training goals in a pandemic year
Planning anything over the past year has been particularly difficult, but when it comes to setting training goals it’s been […]
Mental health in lockdown and how cycling can help
With the onset of the pandemic last year, the last twelve months have seen a meteoric rise in mental health […]
A cup of coffee with…Vicky Holland
Vicky Holland has been a Pedal Cover ambassador for some time now. We caught up with her recently to see […]
When to replace a bicycle chain
For most people, replacing a bicycle chain is a lot like getting the boiler serviced; you don’t bother until it’s […]
Bicycle security for home insurance
Our home insurance packages are stuffed with extra features for cyclists, including theft of your bicycles at and away from […]
Five Tips for Buying an eBike
Choosing your next bike just got more complicated! Electric bikes, or ebikes, have grown rapidly in popularity over the past […]
Mid-season, off-season
This time last month we were nestled happily in the opening weeks of a new racing season, celebrating the increasing […]
The seven best foreign Tour de France Grand Départs
This week, the Tour de France released further details about the Grand Départ of the 2021 Tour de France which […]
The alternative Spring Classics
It’s getting close to that time of year again, the Spring Classics are nearly upon us. After the early season […]
Lesser-known cycling destinations: Sicily – the Val di Noto
South-eastern Sicily, otherwise known as the Val di Noto, is one of your best options for a cycling getaway. The […]
How can you make the most of the cycling off season?
’Tis the season… ’Tis the season for decorated trees, for eating birds, for wrapping pigs in blankets. If you look […]
Lesser-known cycling destinations: Munich and Bavaria
When you think Munich, you think beer halls, lederhosen and Bayern Munich and not necessarily a region rich for cycling. […]
10 new year’s resolutions for cyclists
The best resolutions are the ones that are realistic, specific and rewarding, so we’ve got the ball rolling with some […]
Nine Characteristics of a Great Group Ride
Cold winter mornings are a daily reality at this time of year and we appreciate that it is very difficult […]
What I learnt planning a year on the bike
Spending more than a day at a time in the saddle demands some level of planning, and with every ride […]
Mountain Bike vs eMTB – Which is best?
New trends and developments often have the purists up in arms and that has certainly been the case with electric […]
Lesser-known cycling destinations: Portugal
The towns of Spain’s Mediterranean coast are well-used to packs of cyclists rolling in and out, with places like Calpe […]
Ten reasons to switch to gravel
Gravel riding has been the ‘in thing’ for a while now and it’s easy to see why, as it combines […]
Cycling is on holiday
Words by Kit Nicholson Who doesn’t love an intermission? Get up, stretch your legs, nip to the bathroom and join […]
Five talking points on the 2020 Tour route
The great and the good of the cycling world gathered at the Palais des Congrès in Paris earlier this week […]
Lesser-known cycling destinations – Bordeaux: rivers, valleys and fine wines
This week we’re heading into the deep valleys of southwest France. Though we’re only 350km or so north of Bilbao, […]
Where the mind wanders while riding the turbo
If you’ve been out riding this past few weeks you can’t have failed to notice the change. Cooler temperatures, evening […]
Rain rain, go away…
It’s the last week of September and after a balmy summer, autumn is being played in by a tempest of […]