The prices of road bikes today are outrageously expensive. One might even say that road biking is a rich person’s sport because the bikes look far more complex than mountain bikes and certainly cost a lot more. However, this is not necessarily true. Many people enjoy road biking because there are many more benefits than…
I’m sure you’ve noticed that road bike handlebars are curved and in a drop position. There are a few reasons why they’re shaped the way they are, but it’s not just to make your arms more comfortable. The curve in your handlebars are created for several things: better control, improved grip, and enhanced aerodynamics. And…
It is very uncommon that you buy a road bike, and it comes with a kickstand fitted. But no one likes to spend their time picking up an expensive road bike from the ground or placing it up against a wall when you want to leave it for a while. So, is there a reason…
Those who love riding bikes may like the cycling but not so much the maintenance. Or you forget that bike chains need regular maintenance to continue working correctly and extend the life span. The day may have come when you look at your bike before a ride and see a rusty chain. Does it mean…
When we look at male and female bikes, the main difference between them is the crossbar. Typically, female bikes will have a lower crossbar, and male bikes will have a straight crossbar. Does it make a difference to the cycling style, and can we ride any bike regardless if we are male or female? But…
One of the most apparent differences when upgrading to a road bike is they generally have clipless pedals fitted. But what if you have never experienced using clipless pedals? Is it even safe to ride your new road bike? Unfortunately, people avoid buying road bikes because they believe you have to clip your feet into…
There is nothing worse than having to change your bike tire because it’s become flat. And to add insult to injury, it always happens in the worst location in heavy rain. So, can you continue to cycle your bike with a flat tire? Or will you damage your bike and wreak your tire in the…
If you are looking at road bikes, you might be wondering whether they come with pedals, and if not, why not? Bikes are expensive and many people have to shop around quite a lot before they find the perfect bike for them – and while shopping around, you will probably notice that many bikes do…
Before we head out the door on a bike ride, we want to know how long, on average, it’s going to take. Especially if you’re new to cycling. I’ve done a deep dive into the distance and how long it should take you to cycle. It doesn’t matter if you take longer than these average…
When it comes to cycling, your comfort and confidence in what you are wearing is far more important than any other cycling metric. The last thing you want is to wear clothes that you don’t feel relaxed in and make you anxious because you think people are looking. Therefore, can you wear normal shorts over…