The Bicycle Club

Now that first short stage races are done and dusted, very dusty in the case of Valencia stage 3, Spencer Martin runs his eye over the action in Spain and Bessges in France to give us the ‘Ten Takeaways’ for the season to come.– This article is an excerpt from the Beyond the Peloton newsletter. Sign up here for full access. –A storming ride from Benjamin Thomas in the Bessges TT to hold the overall leadThe first European stage races of the 2022 pro cycling season wrapped up this past weekend, with BORA-hansgrohes Aleksandr Vlasov taking the overall title at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana ahead of Quick-Steps Remco Evenepoel and Ineos Carlos Rodriguez, while across the Pyrenees, Cofidis…

As one of the most progressive, oldest, attractive, most dense and evolved cities in the world, London offers so much to so many people. Tourists, workers, dreamers, the ambitious – all flock to the capital of England to live, to work and to play. At the time of the last government census in 2011, the population of London had reached 8.2 million. A rise of just less than 10% is expected to take it to 9 million by the time of the next headcount. Layer upon layer of networks of roads and buildings have sprung up throughout the centuries, which has expanded the infrastructure out and created new links across the enormity of the capital. Demands on policy-makers have shifted…

LOOK and ButcherBox Cycling are pleased to announce a multi-year partnership that will re-establish and re-invigorate a long-standing relationship between American racing and LOOK, one of the most innovative, storied cycling brands in the world. Known for their grit and tireless fighting spirit, ButcherBox Cycling is one of Americas most exciting race teams. Its riders strive to push the limits of performance while elevating the partners they engage with and the communities they race in. Last year, the team raised funds to help feed families in the greater Chicago area and volunteered at the Chicago Food Bank while racing the 10 day Intelligentsia Cup series. ButcherBox Cyclings mission is an important one: Work to repair the broken food chain in…

Bicycling With Complete Safety is a pre-war bicycle safety film tells children that a bicycle is a tool for their path to adulthood: “I want to encourage every boy and girl to ride,” says the uniformed police officer. The film goes on to say: “It helps you grow into strong, healthy men and women.” The film ends with the promise that if young boys learn to ride safely, “Twenty years from now, you’ll still come home to dad and mother,… you’ll be the man they want you to be, and fellas listen, sometime you’ll have a boy of your own, and you’ll want him to always be careful.”

Grease, oil, and degreaser are essential items for bike cleaning for their mechanical elements operate perfectly. Without them, components may not work well or it may cause a major breakdown or failure. In regard to bike bearings and bushings, some bicycle manufacturers recommend a specific type of grease. Knowing which cleaning products, oils, lubricants and brake fluids to use on your bike can be confusing! In this video you’ll learn everything you should know about bicycle grease, oils and cleaners. Global Mountain Bike Network (GMBN) explains the proper procedures for bicycle cleaning.

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…