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The good – and the not so good – of cycling in the UK

Cycling is great for our health and the environment.  On average cycling burns 600 calories […]

Kit review: B’Twin Membrane cycling jacket 7

There is a time to wear a cycling jersey and a time for wearing a […]

The 12 days of christmas for cyclists

A guest blog from mobile Glasgow bike mechanic Nick Green of Hammer & Cycle. On […]

Lube solution for your mucky winter bike

I am not a keen bike cleaner. I usually start well with new bikes, giving […]

New Cycle Alert system for UK city

There is potentially good news for cyclists in York as it becomes the first city […]

Rugby stars get on their bikes for charity

With a list of participants that includes rugby legends, TV personalities, footballers and many ordinary […]

A guide to children’s bike seats

I was asked by Radio Scotland to provide an assessment of bike seats for children. […]

Cycle Law Scotland bid. Please sign…

Sadly, too many of us know of cyclists who have died in road accidents. While […]

Little Miss, cycling at Loch Lomond and my big grin

This weekend Little Miss cycled further than she’s ever cycled before.  In fact, she cycled […]

Guest blog: Cycling in the South Tyrol

Friend and local mobile bike mechanic Nick writes about cycling in the South Tyrol. He writes: Taking […]

Scottish round-the-world cyclist Mark in Trois Etapes

Good luck to Scottish adventurer and round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont as he sets off today […]

Kit review: The North Face Spoke Capri women’s cycle shorts

A few months ago I bought Little Miss a second-hand bike. Ever since she has […]