The Bicycle Club

If there’s one thing that can be relied upon – it’s that you can’t rely on the weather! Cyclists are more painfully aware of this than anyone else and a bad weather day can really spoil your journey. That’s why cycling jackets are so important and rank highly on any cyclist’s shopping list. A good cycling jacket gives you freedom. It helps you to cycle comfortably through even the worst weather conditions; in the cold, in the rain and on those dark winter days. Commuting cyclists reap the biggest benefits. Nobody wants to arrive at work dripping wet and freezing! If you’re looking for a new jacket to beef up your all weather defences, read on as we break down…

Plenty of cyclists swear by a bike basket for carrying their belongings, whether they’re commuting, trekking or cycling for leisure. Baskets make cycling with any kind of luggage easier and more comfortable, taking the strain off your back and shoulders and saving you from the dreaded backpack sweat patch. It’s common for bike baskets to sit at the front of the bike on the handlebars, but rear bike baskets are also very popular and offer different benefits. On this page, we’ll take a look at the advantages of front and rear bike baskets, discuss what makes rear baskets so great, and give our suggestions for the best 7 rear bike baskets on the market right now. Rear Baskets vs Front…

Vuelta Final Round Up: Remco Evenepoel did what many said he couldn’t – Win a Grand Tour. Maybe he had one or two tricky moments, but other days he dominated the race. Did the loss of Primoz Rogli make a difference? We will never know. The future of cycle racing is here, not just Evenepoel, but also Ayuso, Rodrigues, Arensman…* You can see the ‘PEZ Vuelta’22 Preview’ HERE ‘Vuelta Rest Day #1’ HERE, Vuelta Rest Day #2 HERE and Vuelta Rest Day #3 HERE. *STAGE 16:Is it just me getting [even] older and [more] cynical or did Remco look agitato when he was giving his post-race interview? But would he really risk feigning a puncture under the eyes of all…

We’ve all been there. You cycled to work in the sunshine but by the end of the day, it’s raining for your commute home. Or maybe you’re facing a soggy school run with the kids. Thankfully if you’re wearing a reliable waterproof cycling jacket riding in the rain means you can stay dry and warm. In the case of our top 7 list, you can even look stylish too! We’ll be focusing on keeping your top half out of the rain in this post but if you’re looking for cycling trousers we’ve also got you covered with this comprehensive breakdown of the best choices for women, including an excellent waterproof and windproof option. What to Look for in a Rain…

After a summer of drought and heat, racers and fans soaked in a finale to the professional American criterium circuit at the Bucks County Classic. Katia Martinez (CWA Racing presented by Trek) of Mexico soloed to victory in the Doylestown Health Pro Womens race, while Scott McGill (Wildlife Generation) powered through the wheels on the uphill finish to win the Thompson Pro Mens Race.First a moment of silence then the Women line up for the 2022 Bucks County ClassicPaige Kostanwecki(ButcherBoxCycling p/bLOOK) gets a train goingThe women gingerly take turn #6This is our favorite race on the calendar and we came to win it, said Dennis Ramirez, team director for CWA Racing, which fielded a full squad and chose to focus…

Using gears helps you ride a bike efficiently and enjoyably. Gears help to turn the pedals effectively and consistently. The number of gears required are influenced by what you need and want from a ride. Fitness, cargo, pedal assistance, terrains and wind direction all influence the need for gears.  What Do Bike Gears Do? Gears convert the effort of turning the pedals into a comfortable rhythm at different speeds.  Muscle power and riding conditions control the number of turns (or cadence) you can make. More gears change the cadence and help us ride uphill, transport stuff, beat blustery winds, and improve fitness.  Gears run in ranges, from low to high. A low gear is easier to pedal than a high…

With #CXisCOMING the hashtag for many of us and the fall season arriving, its time to start thinking about transitioning out of peak summer cycling form. Should we think about just riding easy during this period, or including a bit of intense work?No ‘cross last year for Dr. StephenCranking up Summer FitnessThanks to my broken/dislocated foot from 2019 and COVID-19 in 2020, that was two years without any racing or competition for me. Luckily for me, I love riding my bike and competition is only one facet of why I love the sport.Even without a competitive goal or club training rides and races, Ive spent this summer working on riding solo pushing my Fitness Signature as high as I could…

Bicycle engineering methods pioneered in the nineteenth century are still used to this day. The double diamond frame is the best example. Pneumatic tyres are another. Close behind is the chain drive system of propulsion. The belt-drive system is an alternative which offers both mechanical and practical differences which may be more suitable for the 21st century pedaler. What is a Belt Drive? The belt drive is a replacement for the traditional chain drive system. A one-piece unit made of synthetic materials, reinforced with carbon fibre with equally spaced teeth, rotates around a ring at the crank and a single sprocket at the rear wheel.  Propulsion comes via rotating the cranks forward as usual. The tension required is picked up…