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How to dress for autumn

Author Benji Haworth Date September 16, 2014
Autumn conditions can best be described as mixed. If you’re out riding for any...
Tagged altura, autumn, castelli, clothes, Clothing, how to, layers, Mountain Biking, overshoes, road cycling, shell jacket, sportful, stowaway jacket | Leave a comment |
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How to survive wet weather conditions

Author Christian Moss Date August 29, 2014
Spring may now be upon us, but the months of wet and windy weather...
Tagged chiba, how to, rain, skills, technique, top tips, uvex, Wet Weather, Winter | Leave a comment |
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How to clean your bike properly

Author Christian Moss Date August 26, 2014
Okay so cleaning your bike sounds like something anyone can do but with 100’s...
Tagged cleaning, how to, maintenance, muc off, tools, white lightning, workshop | 1 Comment |
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How to get better at mountain bike climbs

Author Benji Haworth Date August 15, 2014
Everyone mountain biker should try to get better at climbing. The better you get...
Tagged climbing, how to, maxxis, mtb, skills, technique, top tips | Leave a comment |
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Top tips for womens road bike setup

Author Benji Haworth Date August 12, 2014
Bikes fit humans and humans fit bikes. Gender is not as important as some...
Tagged beginner, elite, female, ladies, prologo, setup, technique, women | Leave a comment |
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How to get better at road climbs

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 10, 2014
We’re not all built to climb hills fast so if you struggle don’t worry,...
Tagged bike setup, climbing, how to, skills, technique, training | Leave a comment |
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Cycling for fitness or weight loss

Author Patrick Trainor Date August 7, 2014
Doing the same old thing will make you stale so look out for new...
Tagged beginner, diet, Fitness, how to, one industries, technique, top tips, weight loss | 1 Comment |
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How to descend on a road bike

Author Christian Moss Date July 29, 2014
A road cyclist requires many skills to win a race or indeed to just...
Tagged descending, how to, road riding, skills, technique, top tips | Leave a comment |
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Top tips for commuting on your bike

Author Benji Haworth Date July 26, 2014
A lot of people would like to be able to cycle to work. The...
Tagged abus, altura, commuter, commuting, Cycle To Work, cycle to work scheme, how to, kryptonite, malt | Leave a comment |
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How to install a Hope 40T-REx

Author Benji Haworth Date July 24, 2014
The Hope 40T-REx is one of a new generation of drivetrain bits. Designed for...
Tagged 40t-rex, cassette expander, hope, how to, one up, retainer, t-rex, thick-thin, tools, workshop | Leave a comment |
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