Viral video roundup – Part 1
Quite a few of these are guaranteed to make to laugh/wince/look away/question humanity so be warned!... Read more.
How to survive wet weather conditions
Spring may now be upon us, but the months of wet and windy weather that Britain has endured this winter have made the roads more hazardous than usual for cyclists.... Read more.
How to clean your bike properly
Okay so cleaning your bike sounds like something anyone can do but with 100’s of cleaning products on the market are you sure you’ve been using the right... Read more.
Great Cities to Cycle in
Right now there are some cities around the world where everything is in place and the daily commute is simply joyous! So where are these places?... Read more.
How to descend on a road bike
A road cyclist requires many skills to win a race or indeed to just improve their overall ability. Descending is just one of those skills, get it right and you can... Read more.
How to fuel like a pro
Riders can’t just scoff down all the food and drink they need beforehand either or they’ll end up bloated so a regular intake of 400 calories per hour is at... Read more.
10 top tips for new riders
You’re ready for your first ride. Naturally it’s going to take a little while until you're up to speed with your new bike, so here’s a few tips... Read more.
Tour de France 2014 Top Contenders
With the world’s biggest cycle race almost upon us, let’s take a look at who could be in contention for the famous yellow jersey. Alberto Contador He’s been... Read more.
Tour De France Crunching the Numbers
The Tour De France begins its epic voyage across Yorkshire on July 5th culminating as always three weeks later on the Champs Elysee. It takes a mammoth effort to... Read more.
Buyers guide to bike bags and boxes
Whether you’re going away for a weekend or a long trip to Whistler you’ll need something to put your bike in.... Read more.
How to change an inner tube
Got a flat? Well don’t despair follow these 7 steps for getting back on the road.... Read more.
Tour De France Classifications Explained
The Tour de France is nearly upon us so let’s take a look at the various jerseys and classifications that await our winners.... Read more.
How to clean and lube your suspension forks
Follow these simple steps after every few rides. Keep on top of your forks and you’ll be able to prologue their use and have longer rides between services too.... Read more.
The Highest Paved Roads in the World
For those of you who really fancy something different and like a bit (lot) of a challenge, why not tackle one of these beasts? This is the list of six high climbs... Read more.
When to take energy drinks and food for cycling!
Here’s our guide to what you need to take on a ride, what does what and how often you need to take it.... Read more.
The History of Merlin Cycles
Take a look back at the history of Merlin Cycles – from our inception in 1993, to sponsoring Team GB and Paralympic riders Bex Rimmington and Jon Gildea. ... Read more.
Buyers guide to cycling clothing essentials
This is the bare minimum of cycle clothing you should have in your wardrobe.... Read more.
The art of downhill mountain biking
The Merlin Cycles team put together this comprehensive guide to downhill cycling, detailing everything you need to think about before careening down the slopes... Read more.
Buyers guide to bicycle helmets
In order to give you a better idea of what to look out for, we’ve put together this handy guide below.... Read more.
Top 10 Extreme Mountain Biking Destinations
As far as sports go, mountain biking is already pretty extreme. Hurtling down hillsides with nothing but a thin metal frame and two wheels between you and the surrounding... Read more.
Manufacturers League Giro D’Italia
The Giro d’Italia is underway and the riders have made short work of the opening 3 days of riding – Stage 1 a 130 km jaunt from and back to Naples, Stage... Read more.