Cycling can be a great experience, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle alongside it and keeping an eye on several different things can help you create an effective plan for getting the most out of your cycling.
With the new year in full swing, and a lot of people trying to improve their health, we have been asked numerous questions about cycling and fitness. We are always happy to help. This is a subject which is very close to my heart, because I used cycling to get into shape for my kids, and it worked very well. I now use cycling as part of my weekly fitness routine.
Making your bicycle unique and stand out from the crowd is one of the main things that adds to your riding experience. Here are some ways you can customize your bike and make it your own.
Planning your next ride but dreading the cold weather? Read this article to learn how best to cycle in cold climates and to prepare yourself for the winter rides!
Recently over the Christmas period we had a lot of questions regarding gifts for cyclists. The questions have come in all shapes and sizes, from varying types of cyclists. As always, we are more than happy to help our loyal customers and the recipients. Gifts are not just for Xmas either, they make great gift ideas for fathers/mothers day and birthdays too.
When the term ‘holiday’ comes to mind, a lot of people will immediately think of hot sunny days by the beach in the South of Europe. But to a lot of people, their first thought is cold, muddy nights in rural Britain. This article is very much for the latter! If you love spending your time in the great outdoors then staying in the UK during the holiday seasons is one of the best options for you, as some of the best cycling areas can be found right on your doorstep.
Finding the right bike to spend your hard earned money on can be a helpless task, but one that certainly cannot be compromised. What’s worse than that is making the wrong decision and investing in a bike that doesn’t last, which provides you with only more headaches and expenses further down the road! Getting the bike right first time round will set you up for a much more pleasurable and rewarding cycling experience.
Cycling can be a very rewarding experience when you know what targets to strive for. Building a training plan and regime can go a long way towards seeing a physical improvement that makes cycling an ultimately much more enjoyable experience. With set goals, there is always an area for improvement to fight on and get more out of your cycling.
Cycling can be a daunting thing to get into at an entry level. How far should I go? Where should I go? How do I do it? I’m sure there will be plenty of questions. However, the most important thing to prepare for cycling on a regular basis is your physicality - if you don’t get your body ready to take on a full-on workout like cycling, then you’re risking injury or burnout.
While everyone understands the importance of a warm-up routine prior to exercising, not many people give the same focus to their post-exercise time. Practices such as warm-downs, appropriate food intake and bike preparation go a long way to creating a beneficial routine that detoxes and disconnects yourself from the strenuous exercise you’ve just been doing!
Exercising is thirsty work so it’s imperative that you are always prepared with the best and most effective drinks to help with hydration and energy boosts.
Gadgets and gizmos have become a staple of our everyday lives, so why haven’t you introduced them to your cycling?! Small quality of life improvements can go a long way to furthering your cycling experience, with various accessories making your travels far more enjoyable and interesting.
