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The Most Uninteresting Article On Bikelah Hey, how did you get in here?  Well, I suppose there's really no harm in letting you have a look around. But no touching, ok?  And merry Christmas to y...

Most Popular Cyclist Country Contest Today we embark on a tantalising journey to see which country has the best cyclists! And no, we don't mean in terms of speed or endurance.            ...

On the dawn of the 1st of April 2016, over 150 local cyclists gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the Bike on Friday movement in Penang.  It was basically a sea of yellow. And bikes....

How To Use A Bike Roller If you haven't used one before, the thought of balancing on a bike roller can certainly be daunting. We know the feeling.  Rollers are viewed with suspicion, incomprehens...

Simple Ways To Make Your Bike More Comfy   We are aware that cycling isn’t always an entirely pleasurable experience, but just because you're planning on punishing yourself during your ride doesn'...

How To Look Cool While Cycling (Look Ma, No Hands!) Riding ‘no-hands’ isn’t just for show-offs — it’s a genuinely useful racing skill! Even the simplest of things like taking a swig from y...

Do you really need mudguards? It is a rare rider who prefers the look of mudguards over the uncluttered aesthetic of a summer race bike, and many also find their association with the less ‘coolâ€...

Why Are You Always Hungry? Are you constantly feeling the hunger? Here are some good reasons why you might be feeling more hungry than usual and steps to combat it! Coming into the autumn months ...

Here are some cycling facts for you, with an extra dose of healthy and eco-friendly! And that is in addition to having a great ride Fact number 1 But wait - there's more! How's that? But your jou...

How To Be Visible In The Dark Want to start some night cycling but worried about not being seen and having an accident? Even if you have ridden for many years, the fear of being hit, having an acc...

Foods That Boost Weight Loss Even if you're trying to lose weight, you've still got to eat. So what can you eat to lose that unwanted weight? Here are some foods to try No one will argue that shedd...

Why Stress Makes You Fat - And What You Can Do About It Been trying hard but can't lose weight? Or maybe you have lost some but can't shake off that bit of tummy creeping up on you over the years?...

How To Prevent a Flat Tyre A few tricks you can try to keep your tyres rolling longer As they say: prevention is better than cure. So how do you prevent that nasty pointy thing from going into your...

Health & Cycling 101 Here are some super basic tips to staying healthy before and while you ride your bicycle. One might even say it should be something done on a regular basis regardless of whether...

How To Adjust Your Bike Gears Smooth and efficient bike gears can make all the difference to the enjoyment and ease of a ride. Although they seem complicated, getting your gears running properly is...

Exercises To Prevent Neck Injury & Treat Neck Pain Don’t risk suffering in silence. These five exercises can help you avoid neck pain from cycling Humans weren’t designed to ride bikes; for st...

Riding In The Rain Riding in the rain is part of life on two wheels - no matter the time of year. Some hate it, others enjoy it. Whatever camp you fall in to there are ways to prepare, survive and r...

Safety and security on the way to work Good day, class! Today we will be talking about cycling safety. There are many dangers on the road particularly when commuting in heavy traffic areas such as ...

Hill Climbing Techniques on a Bike If you enjoy a good, steep climb, then Penang is the place for you and your bike! Penang has many a tough ascent, from the infamous Penang Hill Botanical Garden cl...

Effective Gear Usage On Your Bike Are you using your bike's gears effectively and for their intended purpose? Or do you just enjoy the clickety-clank of the gears shifting away?    If you haven’...

Sounds From The Bike Hub & More Mysteries Why does my bike hub make a sound? The clicking/buzzing sound you hear when coasting is the freewheel's spring-loaded pawls moving over the ratchet teeth, w...

How to Prepare for a Major Cycling Event Are you excited about the upcoming big bike ride? Cycling events are a great place to meet other enthusiasts and put your skills to the test. Attending one w...

Swimovate Poolmate Model Comparison For those interested in Swimovate's unique range of Poolmate watches, here is a superbly simple chart to list all the different features of each swimming computer ...

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Bike on Friday Special Details   Bike on Friday Thank you for taking an interest in the new phase of Bike on Friday! For the past three months we've been campaigning for a cause. Campaigning for e...

Top 5 Common Pitfalls for Young Ecommerce Entrepreneurs Most of us believe plans will make us successful. Not in this case. For those who love to create a plan, Stop writing your business plan right n...

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....