Coffee is one of the most studied and drunk beverages globally, and the majority of us consume 3 to 4 cups daily. But can you drink coffee before a bike ride? Is it safe, and are there any benefits to drinking a cup of coffee before heading out on a bike ride? The research into…
One of my favourite things to do is go out for a bike ride with my son on the back of my bike. He’s two years old, and he loves nothing more than the wind in his hair, cycling along, waving at all the passers-by. But what if you only have a road bike? Is…
Picking the right cycling GPS for your budget and experience level is a difficult task. There are numerous GPS models on the market, and some manufactures like Garmin have several different varieties, but which one is the best? The Garmin Edge 530 seems to have a lot of the great features and is reasonably priced…
At some point during your cycling journey, you will have to repair and replace your bike inner tubes. It’s definitely part of being a cyclist. And it is very obvious when your inner tube needs replacing. But what about the tyre itself? How often should you replace a road bike tyre? Can you ride your…
Saddle soreness, irritation, and pain in the groin and backside are among the most annoying things about road biking. It can make it unpleasant to cycle for longer periods, and you wake up the next day with a sore bum and lower back pain. So why does it occur? Are road bikes seats designed to…
One of the most complicated elements of being a cyclist is where exactly you can cycle your bike. Sometimes cycling on the road isn’t always possible or safe because of traffic, other road users, or the road condition. Therefore can you cycle your road bike on the sidewalk or pavement? Typically, bikes are not allowed…
When it comes to cycling your bike in cities and urban environments riding on the road could be the best and safest place. However, it can be daunting and stressful if you have never cycled your bike in moving traffic on the road. Here are my best tips to provide you before you embark on…
Many people believe a bike is a bike, and if you’ve got a bike, you can ride anywhere including dirt trails and even off-road. Is it possible to use your road bike off-road and do some dirt road biking safely without damaging your bike? There is nothing wrong or dangerous about riding a road bike…
Upgrading to a road bike can be challenging but can you ride the road bike without cleats and clipping your feet into the pedals? Furthermore, what are the best cycling shoes without cleats which can help you acclimate to your new road bike before you buy cleats and lipless pedals. The reason many avoid cleats…
Whenever we get a new, shiny bike, we all want to know exactly how we should take care of it and if there’s anything which we should avoid doing, like getting it wet. If you’ve recently got a new road bike, chances are it costs a decent chunk of money, and that might leave you…