Spring is finally here, so what better way to kick off the year than with a cycling trip abroad? With the early spring UK weather being as predictable as an
Spring is finally here, so what better way to kick off the year than with a cycling trip abroad? With the early spring UK weather being as predictable as an
We’ve all been guilty of it and if you’re anything like me then you would have paid the price multiple times. Eating whilst on the bike and fuelling correctly for
Did you watch the recent cyclocross world championships in Hoogerheide ? If not, make sure you give the event a watch and be sure to read Josh’s experience here. There
If you’ve never been to a Cyclocross race before, it really can be a shock to the senses the first time you go. Eurotrash is blasting through the speakers, playing
Love ‘em or hate ‘em, climbs are part and parcel of cycling, unless that is, you live within the confines of Lincolnshire or Cambridgeshire. But for the vast majority of
Mountain bike events in 2023 The 2023 event calendar is well and truly alive and kicking. It’s clear to see that peoples appetite for taking part in competitive events is
Mark Beaumont is no stranger to riding his bike as fast as possible. Preparing for a speaking tour across the UK to share the highlights from his career so far,
There are many reasons why sportives in the UK are so popular. For starters, everything is prepared for you; all you have to do is show up and ride! You
I’m a safe cyclist, what’s there to worry about? It’s a fact of life whether we like it or not, that cycling and crashing go hand in hand. It’s a
If you’re reading this article, the chances are that you will have at least one or more cyclists in your life. Every bike rider I know has a wish list,
Despite the cries from die-hard roadies that e-bikes are cheating, we’d like to think that the tide has turned and people are slowly realising what life-changing modes of transportation these
If you watch any professional triathlon from the past year or so, you’ll likely notice many athletes with a small plastic, usually white, patch on their arms. This patch is
Peered out of your window recently, contemplating a ride that doesn’t involve the indoor turbo, a puddle of sweat and mass of brain cells shrivelling up from boredom? Yep, us
Your nervous system’s switch – LT1 explained Sometimes, you do a training session and you wake up the following day feeling like you’ve climbed a mountain. Your throat hurts a
The holiday was booked months ago, the bike has just been fully serviced and you’re ready to leave behind the cold and wet drizzle to embark on a glorious sunshine
Cycling should be for everyone. Traditionally, cycling and indeed cycle racing (I’m talking about road racing and time trial) was a working-class sport. Fast forward to the present day and
Pedal Cover is proudly partnered with Cycling UK; the UK’s largest cycling charity, passionate about helping more people to enjoy the benefits of cycling. Founded in 1878 as the bicycle
Whether its spring, summer, autumn or winter, you should always be riding with the bare essentials. I’ve been riding long enough to have ridden with and without the essentials and
The average cost of motorhome insurance in 2022 If you have decided to hit the open road and are considering purchasing a Motorhome or Campervan for cycling tours, you might
Oh my, it’s back already! The UCI men’s hour record is once again under fire and this time the big guns have been primed… Pippo Ganna is having a go.
It may not be the first season that comes into your head when you think of the best times to ride your bike, but autumn can be one of the
If you’ve opened your eyes at any point since February you may have noticed an increase in the cost of energy. It’s becoming rather expensive to turn on the plugs
So, I know what you’re thinking. I’m a good few years late to the party. The E bike express train has well and truly left the platform and is well
We’re fast approaching autumn which means only one thing in the cycling world, the slowing down of the road season and the beginning of our favourite winter pursuit, cyclocross. Blending
Each summer, across Europe and further afield, there are many triathlons taking place – some of which are in mountainous regions. As a result, a genre of triathlon has been
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