Cycling gloves are often an afterthought, with many cyclists ignoring them completely. However,...
Cycling Advice, Tips And Events
Whether you are new to cycling or a seasoned veteran, we have compiled a comprehensive cycling blog to help everyone on their fitness journey. We cover topics from starting out, to finding cycling gear and the best routes to cycle across the UK.
What do you need to cycle in the rain?
If there is one thing that you can guarantee about the UK, it’s that at some point, you will get...
ROUVY: An Alternative to RGT After Its Closure
In the world of indoor cycling, the recent closure of RGT by Wahoo has left many users searching...
How to choose great cycling glasses
Every cyclist should own a pair of great cycling glasses. But, with all the options on the market,...
Top Tips and Tools for Bike Maintenance
Riding your bike may be the fun part of being a cyclist but bike maintenance is essential for your...
What is a power meter? 3 of the best
As a keen cyclist, you will doubtless be aware of the rise in popularity and availability of power...
What Size Bike Do I Need and How Are Bike Frames Measured?
If you are just starting out with cycling or looking to upgrade your existing bike, choosing one...
7 of the Best Cycling Holidays
Cycling holidays are becoming increasingly popular. They offer a fantastic opportunity for cycling...
Knee Pain When Cycling
Knee pain when cycling is a common complaint for cyclists. In this article, we will discuss some...
The Best Stretches Before Cycling
If you’re new to cycling, you might not know that it’s always best to do some pre-ride exercises...
How much should I spend when buying a road bike?
Cycling is one of the best sports you can do to improve your overall health. But for all the...
What do I need to get started cycling?
You want to start cycling, but you're not sure where to start and you're afraid it will be too...
FAQs
Here are some common questions about cycling
Do I need to be super fit to take up cycling?
Can cycling cause knee pain?
Knee pain when cycling is common, especially if you are not setting your bike up correctly. With a few adjustments to your bike, any knee pain should soon disappear!
Should cyclists stretch before a ride?
Ideally, all cyclists should perform stretches before and after a ride! In one of our blogs, we have listed some of the best stretches for cyclists here in our blog!
Do I need specialist clothing to cycle?
You can ride in whatever you feel comfortable in! However, some items we recommend wearing when cycling, such as a helmet and gloves, are more for protection than anything else.
What muscles does cycling workout?
It would be easy to think that cycling only works the legs, but it works more than that! Lower back muscles, core, and arms get in on the action too! Cycling is good for building muscle mass that other forms of exercise cannot always access.
Does cycling burn a lot of calories?
Depending on the type of training you do whilst cycling will depend on the number of calories burned, but cycling offers a wide range of ways to burn those excess calories off.
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