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A beginners’ guide to … a cycle’s handlebars

1 week ago | cyclinguk.org | Rebecca Armstrong

By Rebecca Armstrong There are as many different types of handlebar as there are rider! Photo: Robyn Furtado Steering, a place to put your hands and support your weight and somewhere to position lights, gears and more – your bike’s handlebar is essential. But how does it work and what are the options available? Content Officer Rebecca Armstrong has the lowdown A bike’s handlebar is one of its most important components – you wouldn’t get far without one.
Group test: panniers for cycle commuting

3 weeks ago | cyclinguk.org | Rebecca Armstrong

By Rebecca Armstrong Top (left to right): Pinnacle, Ortlieb, Thule. Bottom (left to right): Carradice, Restrap If you cycle to work, or thinking about starting, you’ll need to carry your kit somehow – in way that’s secure and keeps it all dry.
How to keep cycling into old age

1 month ago | cyclinguk.org | Rebecca Armstrong

It’s not so long ago that as soon as you hit 60 (or even younger) you were advised to slow down, take it easy and wrap yourself in cotton wool. Nowadays, the advice has flipped and we’re being told to stay active as much as possible. This is great news for cyclists who want to keep cycling as they get older. If you want to continue riding as you hit 60, 70 or beyond, there’s no reason not to – and many reasons to do so.
How to do your own DIY bike fit

1 month ago | cyclinguk.org | Dan Joyce

By Dan Joyce Dan on a Cinelli HoBootleg test bike in 2016. It fitted him reasonably well but a shorter stem and a seatpost with more layback would give a more relaxed riding position A professional bike fit is a great way to improve the comfort when riding your bike, but if you don’t have to spend £100 or more, Cycle magazine editor Dan Joyce has some suggestions you can try at home Try sitting more upright and further back.
Review: Rapha Women’s Tech Pant cycling trousers

1 month ago | cyclinguk.org | Rebecca Armstrong

By Rebecca Armstrong If you want to cycle to the office without looking like you’re about to compete in the Tour de France, these trousers could be for you. Content officer Rebecca Armstrong tested them out I came across these trousers when I was reviewing a pair of cycling jeans for Cycle magazine. Jeans are all well and good for cycling to the shops or more informal offices.
Review: Bluemels Style 28" 75 Set

1 month ago | cyclinguk.org | Dan Joyce

By Dan Joyce Big mudguards for 29ers with 55-66mm tyres Unless you add long mudflaps, most frame-fitting mudguards are too short to keep the spray from your feet and the faces of following riders. The SKS Longboard was one of exceptions but that’s now been discontinued. Its replacement is the Bluemels Style. “It couldn’t be longer,” says the blurb. The Style is available in 46, 56, 65 and 75mm widths, all for ISO 622 wheels.
How to support a nervous cyclist to ride

2 months ago | cyclinguk.org | Rebecca Armstrong

By Rebecca Armstrong If you know someone who wants to cycle more but lacks confidence, there’s plenty you can do to help them achieve their goals. Content officer Rebecca Armstrong offers some advice on how you can support a wobbly cyclist We all know that cycling makes you happier and healthier. But for anyone who hasn’t been on a bike for a long time, taking the first step can be a daunting prospect.
Bike test: One bike that does everything

2 months ago | cyclinguk.org | Dan Joyce

By Dan Joyce Dan Joyce tries to make one bike work for different types of cycling Is it possible to have one bike for everything? Cycle magazine’s editor Dan Joyce spent a month experimenting with one solution, the Genesis Longitude Bikes aren’t hugely expensive, so why own just one? Money, if it’s tight. Storage space, for the same reason. Or minimalism: the satisfaction of having no more than you need. For me, it was just an experiment.
Bike test: Affordable(ish) hardtails

2 months ago | cyclinguk.org | Dan Joyce

By Dan Joyce What sort of mountain bike can you get for under a grand? How good a mountain bike can you get for less than £1,000? Cycle magazine editor Dan Joyce test rides the Voodoo Bokor and Whyte 529 Since we last featured hardtails in 2014, mountain bikes have evolved. The trend for frames to get longer (reach), lower (bottom bracket) and slacker (head angle) has continued, in a bid to make us faster or simply safer on descents.
How to pack for cycle touring

2 months ago | cyclinguk.org | David Murray

By David Murray Getting your packing right before a big ride is just as important as planning your route What’s in your bag? Here are Cycling UK’s top 11 essential things you don't want to leave at home without when touring by bike Are you planning your next big day out in the saddle? Maybe you’re thinking bigger and heading off on a multi-day tour by bike.