The UK has quickly become a gravel cycling haven. We may not have the long, wide-open expanses of North America but what the country does have is an abundance of
The UK has quickly become a gravel cycling haven. We may not have the long, wide-open expanses of North America but what the country does have is an abundance of
Words by Tom Epton Britain is not what one would describe as an alpine nation, our highest peaks top out at around 1300m and the highest paved road in Scotland
Words by Oskar Scarsbrook To the uninitiated, cyclocross is that one where riders tackle off-road courses and obstacles atop skinny, knobbly tyres on what looks like a road bike. All
Pre event stress is one of the worst feelings in sport! We’ve all had the horrible pre race dreams of sleeping through our alarm, getting a puncture on the start
Planning a cycling holiday can be stressful but don’t give up, these trips are great experiences and can transform your riding and enjoyment on the bike. In this guide, we’ll
When Tom Pidcock rode to Olympic gold in the men’s mountain bike cross country event at Tokyo 2020, he propelled himself into the wider British consciousness. The now 22-year-old’s domination
Words: Tom Epton The Olympics are here, and that means that draft legal triathlon is about to be front and centre of the triathlon world for the next few weeks.
It’s a good time for bike riding. In 2021, InternationElles made history with their world record-breaking ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats – it’s easy to be inspired into
You may know or have heard that the Tour de France is starting this weekend, but maybe you’re unsure what it’s all about and why it’s such a big deal?
Thanks to ever-changing lockdown restrictions, planning an event calendar has proved difficult lately. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel, and that light is a variety of
We all know that one of the best ways to get fit quick is by commuting to work. Fitting in time to cycle daily within a busy work schedule can
We understand the importance of getting full coverage when you’re on holiday, especially if you have existing medical conditions. At Pedal Cover, we can consider cover for hundreds of medical
If the past year has taught us anything about cycling, it’s that there’s a lot to discover in our local areas. Although we’ve exhausted our local loops and discovered all
Cycling UK is the UK’s largest cycling charity, devoting their time to ensuring that cyclists have access to cycling; whether that be through safe roads or through teaching children to
Creating time. Words from Tom Epton If you’re an athlete training upwards of ten hours a week while also working you’ll likely face some constraints on your time. We can’t
There are a myriad of motivations for turning a pedal from winning bike races to taming greenhouse gases, to group ride bonhomie, boshing traffic-clogged commutes to crimping waist lines. If
As the summer approaches, it’s time to start planning summer adventures on two wheels. When it comes to off-road trips, there is a strong argument in favour of looking no
Trying to compare cycle insurance policies can be a complicated and frustrating task. Not only do premiums seem to vary significantly between suppliers, but it can also be hard to
The time trial, the race of truth, is either a cyclist’s worst enemy or best friend. There’s no hiding in a TT, just you, your bike and the clock. Whether
When you buy a new bike there are a few metrics that everyone uses to find the ideal size. For a quick fit in shop, salespeople usually use a combination
Planning anything over the past year has been particularly difficult, but when it comes to setting training goals it’s been nigh on impossible. With ride numbers and distances restricted and
With the onset of the pandemic last year, the last twelve months have seen a meteoric rise in mental health issues in Britain. After repeated lockdowns and restrictions, the Office
Vicky Holland has been a Pedal Cover ambassador for some time now. We caught up with her recently to see how the global Covid 19 pandemic and numerous national lockdowns
For most people, replacing a bicycle chain is a lot like getting the boiler serviced; you don’t bother until it’s too late and then it ends up costing far more
Our home insurance packages are stuffed with extra features for cyclists, including theft of your bicycles at and away from home. As you’d expect, there are some conditions on the
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