Are Bad Habits Killing Your Training?
May 07, 2019

Are Bad Habits Killing Your Training?

Training is what we need to do if we want to become better cyclists. We are continually being told we need to train. We are given heroic tales of the training plans of some pros, and these are supposed to inspire us to greater heights, to greater suffering. What though if we stop thinking about our training.

What if life gets in the way, we all have to work, we all have commitments. So, what if to make these situations easier we start to fall into certain plans and ideas about training. What if we don’t listen to our bodies and just become automatons. What if these habits are counterproductive to training.

Lee mas
6 Tips on Riding in Hot Weather
Apr 30, 2019

6 Tips on Riding in Hot Weather

The summer is upon us. Cold drinks, swimming pools, and high temperatures. Riding in sunny and hot conditions is great for morale, and it also presents some tough riding conditions. When it gets scorching, you need to get prepared, do not get caught out. Below are some tips on how to cope with riding under hot conditions.

Lee mas
PUMPS, VALVES, AND TIRES; ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFLATING TIRES
Apr 23, 2019

PUMPS, VALVES, AND TIRES; ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INFLATING TIRES

Pumping up the tires on your bike is an essential skill. Like other skills, you need someone to show you how; otherwise you will not know how. For our readers who do not know how (to inflate tires) do not worry. For our more experienced readers, there are plenty of fun facts to learn in this article.

Lee mas
How Do I Replace a Spoke in my Bike Wheel?
Apr 16, 2019

How Do I Replace a Spoke in my Bike Wheel?

Spokes sometimes break. It will usually happen when you have a big event coming up. In which case the quickest way for you to replace a broken spoke is to do it yourself. Don’t worry though it isn’t hard to replace a broken spoke. With a little guidance you’ll have it done in next to no time.

Lee mas
How to check your bike is ready for riding or not?
Apr 09, 2019

How to check your bike is ready for riding or not?

Just like any other machinery a bike has to be checked before riding every other time. It will also require...
Lee mas
Hybrid Bikes: the Buyer’s Guide
Apr 02, 2019

Hybrid Bikes: the Buyer’s Guide

More often than not, the purpose will dictate the type of hybrid that you should buy. Are you looking for a hybrid for fitness, for your daily commute, or a bike for comfort? Let us take a look at the options available for each purpose.
Lee mas
Do I want 6 Bolt or Centrelock Brakes?
Mar 26, 2019

Do I want 6 Bolt or Centrelock Brakes?

If you are thinking about new bike wheel, hubs, or disc brakes you may have come across the terms 6 bolt or Centerlock. These terms refer to way in which your disc brake rotors are attached to your bike’s hubs. Which is better and which should I fit to my bike is a question many new cyclists are asking themselves.
Lee mas