6 Tips to Fight Headwind Hell
Riding into the teeth of a headwind for a prolonged period can be a nightmare-like experience. Here’s 6 tips to fight headwind hell. Forecast & Planning... Read more.
Full Charge to the Trails
KTM Electric Bikes are in store and ready to be unleashed. So, when spring hit Chorley a couple of weeks ago, it was time to head out to test the latest KTM E MTB’s... Read more.
Indipac. Are we there yet?
THE hardest race you’ve probably never heard of, the Indian Pacific Wheel Race, starts this weekend. On 18 march 2017, at 6AM around 70 riders head out on a 5500... Read more.
Shimano V Sram V Campagnolo–FIGHT!?
On the face of it, road groupsets seem to be one of those personal choices we all fall into. “Well, I’ve always ridden Campagnolo…” However, if we had to... Read more.
8 Tips to Avoid a Sore Arse(Ass in the U.S.)
There are only five contacts points between you and your bike; two hands, two feet and your arse. While a lot of thought goes into hand and foot comfort through... Read more.
Pedalling Law
On balance, in the broad spectrum of bike riding countries, the UK isn’t so bad. Sure, it’s a long way off the cycling heaven of Holland or Denmark,... Read more.
Get Lost Jack Frost!
We are now over half way through the UK Winter, come on, we can do it… Whilst generally its been another miserable wet off-season, there could be snow and... Read more.
Zwift – Somewhere Else to Ride…
In the last couple of years the almost universally despised act of going on the turbo trainer has got a lot more entertaining. Training indoors has always been a... Read more.
Home Trainer Buying Guide 2017
When you are sick of training in the rain & cold, or if you need to do specific training, home trainers can provide the ideal solution. On the face of it, there... Read more.
Alcohol & Bike Riding – One for the Road?
For many bike riders around the world, this is wind down time, AKA Party Season (Except for those hardy soles enjoying Cyclocross). It’s that time of year; catch... Read more.
Intense Day in the Forest
On the day the US voted for their next President, fellow Merlin staffer, Rob and I had a different US vote. Which US made Intense bike did we like the best? Which... Read more.
Factory Built Road Wheels – Buyers Guide
Wheels have the single biggest effect on how a bike performs and feels on the road. Comfort, speed and handling are largely in the hands of your hoops. Here’s... Read more.
Top 10 MTB Tips
Getting off the roads and onto serene, scenic trails can be a really nice break from the norm if you are a regular road rider. Adventuring out on the trails is a... Read more.
Get Cross with Merlin
The cyclocross season is well and truly upon us. Here at Merlin, we have a deep, filthy love for the sport which originated in northern France. Cyclocross is becoming... Read more.
New Bikes! Introducing the 2017 Merlin Nitro SL & Axe 7 Pro
Merlin’s 2017 Road Bikes are the highest quality and most diverse we’ve ever produced. Here’s two bikes from our 2017 range: The Nitro SL features... Read more.
Top 10 Tips of a Secret Strava Pro
Less palaver to get your Strava After seemingly exhausting every angle for trimming seconds off my favourite Strava segment PB, It was time to get advice from a... Read more.
Intense Brand in Focus
Gonna be Intense… Merlin are proud to supply a brand which has been at the forefront of the MTB world for over twenty years. Intense have been a cornerstone... Read more.
Ultimate Guide to Climbing Hills
Efficient, rapid climbing has been the cornerstone of Chris Froome’s three TDF wins. Unfortunately, not everyone is a born mountain goat. With practice, however,... Read more.
10 Nutrition Tips All Cyclists Should Know
While most riders spend large amounts of time considering their equipment, training and clothing, nutrition can often get overlooked. Here are ten nutrition facts... Read more.