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Monthly Archives: December 2023

Epic Rides, News

New Year New Me? Cycling Challenges for 2024

Author Alex Cowie Date December 29, 2023
The start of a new year offers a perfect opportunity to set fresh goals...
Tagged 2023 gravel, best british roads, bike touring, biketouring, Charity, charity cycle, commute, gravel bike, Long Bike Ride, long cycle, long distance, mountain bike, new road bike, new year, new year cycling, new year resolutions, night cycling, off road bike, zwift | Leave a comment |
Epic Rides, News, Reviews

My Top 10 Cycling Things of 2023…

Author Alex Cowie Date December 27, 2023
Here’s a round up of my top bikes, cycling kit, projects, rides and coffee...
Tagged 2023, 2023 cycling, 2023 gravel, 2023 ride, 2023 road bike, 2023 sportive, 26, best of, coffee, coffee stop cycling, coffee stops, cycling 2023, cyclisme 2023, malt, merlin aluminium, new year, new year cycling, oakley, orro, ridley, torq | Leave a comment |
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Festive Pedalling: 5 Reasons to Cycle this Christmas…

Author Alex Cowie Date December 21, 2023
As Christmas draws closer, the festive drinks, hearty meals, and cosy gatherings can make...
Tagged autumn winter, bike for christmas, Christmas, christmas cycling, christmas cyclist, christmas kids, christmas kids cycling, Christmas list, cycling christmas, father christmas, Winter, winter bike, winter bike ride, winter bike riding, winter biking | Leave a comment |
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The Ultimate Bike Christmas Wish List! Our Top Picks…

Author Alex Cowie Date December 18, 2023
This week at Merlin Cycles, I decided to ask some our staff which bikes...
Tagged buyers guide, carbon road bike, colnago, enduro, gravel bike, ibis, ibis hakka, merlin aluminium, mtb, orro, simplon bikes, Wilier | Leave a comment |
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The Best Christmas Stocking Fillers at Merlin Cycles 2023!

Author Alex Cowie Date December 15, 2023
December is here and Christmas is fast approaching! In need of a cycling themed...
Tagged bike maintenance, buyers guide, Christmas, christmas cycling, christmas cyclist, christmas kids, Christmas list, cycling christmas, cycling gifts, cyclist gifts, father christmas, gift ideas, gift voucher, Gifts, workshop | Leave a comment |
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Trying out a tubeless bike set up!

Author Alex Cowie Date December 12, 2023
Rob in our marketing department recently took a weekend trip to Scotland on his...
Tagged beginner, bike maintenance, buyers guide, enduro, how to, mountain bike, mtb, no puncture, tubeless, tubeless accessories, tubeless cycling, tubeless pump, workshop | Leave a comment |
News, Reviews

A Review of the Castelli Unlimited Puffy Cycling Jacket

Author Alex Cowie Date December 8, 2023
“For when the challenge is distance rather than speed. The Castelli Unlimited Puffy Jacket...
Tagged best winter jacket, castelli, castelli clothing, castelli jacket, unlimited, Winter, winter accessories, winter jacket | Leave a comment |
Buyers Guides, News, Reviews

Crono CW1 Winter Cycling Boots Review: Great Warmth and Protection!

Author Alex Cowie Date December 4, 2023

The Crono Winter CW1 Boot is designed with poor conditions in mind, making it a great option for winter riding.

Tagged buyers guide, crono, crono cr1, crono gravel, crono italy, crono mtb, crono road, cycling shoes, cyclocross, enduro, gravel bike, mtb, Winter, winter accessories, winter bike ride | Leave a comment |
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