The Bicycle Club

There is no lack of terrible bicycling advice out there from everyone. Here is a small sample of some of the worst cycling tips ever given. To this list of worst cycling tips add: Telling your wife or husband how much your bike costs. Don’t use the front brake or you’ll die! Train your 6th senses. Blindfold while going downhill. Fill your tires with helium. I’ll will make your bike lighter and guarantee you a smooth ride. use WD40 to clean disc brake rotors. Ride without a saddle to strengthen the legs.

If you’re reading this, chances are that you love riding your bike, or you’d like to get into it – most likely to your place of work. But you may be wondering how safe it is to do so. So, is cycling to work safe? Let’s find out… Bicycle vs Car Accident Statistics In 2019 the British Department for Transport recorded that 42% of road deaths were car occupants and only 6% pedal cyclists. Therefore strictly speaking the statistics don’t look too promising for choosing the car as your commuting choice and a lot more favourable for cycling.  Similarly, pedestrians were also included in the same study which found that they were also more likely to to suffer a fatality,…

In Britain (and across the world) you can now lease a bicycle – just in the same way that you can lease a car. It’s simple and straightforward. You simply find a leasing company, look for the correct bike and lease your bike out for your chosen amount of time. Is Leasing a Bike Worth It? When it comes to riding regularly, leasing can be a really great way of having access to a bike as and when you need it. Especially during the current global bikes / parts shortage. But is it worth it? This really depends on your needs and what you use your bicycle for. But for the most part it’s worth it and a great way…

As more of us opt for the bike as our mode of transport to get to work, many of us have had to consider upgrading our previous once loved helmets for more modern and safer ones. Luckily, the market is now full of innovative helmet designs and safety features in order to keep our heads protected during an impact to the head. Are Some Bike Helmets Safer Than Others? In general, yes some helmets are safer than others due to the added technology that many of them now feature, for example many helmets have special rotational impact protection to better protect the brain from injury during a side on bump. Moreover, other safety features that are not structural can also…

Much like there are more than one type of bicycle, there is more than one type of chain. Given the importance of its function of transferring power from the pedals to the drive-wheel at the rear of the bicycle, you need to ensure you have the correct one working for you. Do All Bike Chains Fit All Bikes? No. Not all makes and models of bike chains fit on all bikes. Most modern bike chains are made to the one-half inch pitch, but this dosn’t mean all chains fit all bikes. In order to be as effective as possible, a chain must be suited to the type of bicycle being ridden. There are different types across the cycling disciplines. A…

At first glance, gravel bikes and road bikes look pretty similar. But on closer inspection, these bikes have important differences that will affect the kind of ride you have. If you’re thinking about a new bike for your commute, you’ll need to know what these are. When choosing a bike for your trip to work, you need to think about the kind of journey you’ll be doing (or already have). Road surface, distance, how much weight you’re carrying, are all important factors to consider. Also, what kind of rider are you? Do you want to get to work as fast as possible? Or perhaps your riding style is more leisurely. Your body type and weight may also affect which bike…

Putting it simply, cycling is one of the best exercises you can do. Ok, it’s true to say I might be biased, but what other form of exercise allows you to travel whilst improving your fitness, health and stamina? It’s a win-win. But sadly, within the epic breadth of modern cycling advertising, there isn’t a lot to include or entice people of a larger size. If you feel this is you, and you’ve been considering cycling to become fitter or lose weight, you could be forgiven for thinking that finding a suitable bike might be challenging. But read on. Contrary to the slim, sporty and streamlined slant of many marketing campaigns, there are a number of options for you, and…

A few years ago I visited Amsterdam to see a close friend of mine, who is Dutch. She’s not sport-obsessed, but she cycles everywhere, as do most Amsterdam residents. She also arranged for me and my friends to have bikes while we were there – the trusty and wholly wonderful ‘omafiets’ that are so comfortable. Of course, I’d known for a long time that Amsterdam was a cycling city, regarded globally as the pinnacle of “bike-friendly”. But nothing really prepared me for experiencing it first hand. I’d been cycling in London for years without any issues, but it was an absolute joy to be cycling in a metropolis, almost entirely separate from traffic. And I’ll be honest, none of us…