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Bike on Friday For the past three months we've been campaigning for a cause. Campaigning for everybody to give cycling to work a chance, to turn to the humble bicycle for commute. We call it Bike on...

Teaching A Child To Ride A Bike Learning to ride a bike is a classic rite of passage and a skill that, once acquired, is never forgotten. And it is best taught at a young age, when individuals te...

Basic Skills for Group Riders You don't have to be a competitive cyclist to enjoy the benefits of group rides. Utilized correctly, regular group sessions can motivate you, improve your fitness and m...

Bicycle Race Etiquette Cycle racing is a great way to spend the day and by following a few simple rules we can all enjoy the experience. If you have never raced before, read our preparation guide....

Basic Rules to Group Cycling There are some basic rules every cyclist should follow in order to ride properly in a group. It will keep you safe and help you to have more fun out on the road. The pro...

What to eat before you cycle We all know in sports, nutrition is half the battle if not more. If you're looking to get on your bike more and improve your fitness, or want to step up your training t...

It seems cities where people cycle are healthier...and richer Studies found that worker productivity and house prices boosted where people cycle & walk regularly Cities with more physically active...

Cycling Helmets — Everything You Need to Know What to look for in a lid By providing a shock-absorbing layer of crushable material around your head, a cycling helmet is intended to reduce the d...

The Best Joint Food   A protective diet keeps your knees, hips & ankles healthy - or helps them heal from injury Did you know your joints are built to withstand incredible forces? ​Human biolog...

Best Quality Road Bike Tyres  If you're after a set of quality tyres for your roadie that'll do it all then look no further, we've found some of the best brands!  Not that we like to bang on abou...

What You Need For Your Long Distance Ride  Most regular bicycle commuters can comfortably complete a sportive, charity ride or other long day ride – given the right equipment. Contrary to mi...

Want to have better mental health? Start walking or cycling, says researchers Not too long ago, it was reported that a research suggested the correlation between walking/cycling and obesity. Frankly,...

The World of Blood-Sucking Parasites & Anti Leech Socks The 130-million-year rainforest of Borneo is claimed to be older than the Amazon, and is abundantly rich in both variety and number of flora an...

Did you know that world-famous knife manufacturer, Victorinox, claims never to have had to lay off an employee? Ever. Victorinox opened for business in the late 19th century, since 1884 to be precis...

The smart backpack that signals for you!     When it comes to safety lighting systems, the number of wacky ideas and designs seems endless. Those wacky inflatable airbag helmets come to mind...

  Poolmate Power   As swimmers, we are all too aware of how easy it is to lose count of our laps, especially once it becomes more than a handful.  The mighty...

Have you ever been pedaling away with a group of friends and needed to tell the guys behind you that there's an inconsiderate car parked on your nice new bike lane that you need to overtake? A useful ...

Every year around the globe thousands and thousands of cyclists hit the roads for their favourite charity ride or cycling event. These major events host riders of all sorts, from seasoned expert...

Limited Edition Colourful CatEye Volt 100 Bicycle Lights Remember when you bought your very first bicycle light? When you stared at the shiny new bodies through their gaudy packaging on the shelf? D...

Don’t let ageing myths put a limit on your potential. Dan Henchy explores how many older riders can, and do, keep getting fast Photo: Jesse Wild   As an article by Hirofumi Tanaka and Douglas Sea...

   Lucky draw prizes for CFAL 7 this year sponsored by Giant! Three brand new top class Giant bikes!   CFAL 7 collection date has been announced! Goodies Bag & Race Pack Collection Details...

  Writing bike reviews used to be very simple. For decades — probably most of 100 years — you could earnestly discuss stiffness, vibration damping or handling, and all the time know that the onl...

Buying a secondhand bike can save you thousands. Here's how to avoid picking a lemon. NARROW THE SEARCH Whether you want a road, mountain, or commuter bike, identify three or four models that suit ...

  Chinese capital Beijing was once synonymous with cycling, its people getting around on swarms of the classic Chinese Flying Pigeon bike. But increased affluence has seen wealthy Chinese increasing...

Every friday start from Persiaran Karpal Singh Starbuck at 7 am and ride to Gama, from there on go to your individual workplace....

People commuting to work on bicycles is increasingly a common sight in Penang. These days, more and more cyclists can be seen avoiding rush hour traffic as they opt to cycle to their workplace. Cyc...

The best bikes for riders over 60 have the most comfortable ride.   Photo Credit Jupiterimages/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Getting in shape is one of the most common New Year's resolutions. And...

Imagine taking a brutal cross-state bicycle ride without once stopping to top off your water supply. That thirsty-sounding trek could become a comfortable reality one day thanks to Kristof Retez...

A new kind of solar cell could store electrical energy without any help from traditional batteries, according to a new study. Researchers at Ohio State University, in Columbus, have developed wha...