ROAD-BIKE CYCLIST

INTRODUCTION

Training information for cyclists, cycling equipment reviews and other information about cycling, road bikes and racing bikes - what bike to ride, and how to ride it faster - these are the questions that all cyclists ask so these are the questions we try to answer!

Products of the month


Specialized Allez Expert
 2006 Road Bike
£1299.99 Buy it now!!

Carbon Road Pedal for
high performance
£96.99 Buy it now!!

Trek 1400 Triple
2006 Road Bike
£699.99 Buy it now!!

Specialized Comp carbon road shoe

£99.99 Buy it now!

CYCLING UP HILLS

Hills and mountains - I'm afraid you can't avoid them for ever, so best make them easier...Cycling up hills

SPECIALIZED ALLEZ ELITE

A review of this range of all-round road bike... Specialized Allez Elite

BUYING A BIKE ONLINE

Buying a bike online can save hundreds of pounds, as enthusiasts replace last years models and shops try to get rid of surplus stock or pass on their bulk-buying discounts. How do you find a bargain ... Buying a bike online (See also shop sections: Buy Bianchi bikes / Buy Specialized bikes)

CHOOSE AND BUY A ROAD BIKE

Buying your first road bike? A few tips to help you with first purchase - where to buy it and what to look for...Choosing a road bike

SPOTLIGHT ON CYCLE SHOES AND PEDALS

Sooner or later you need to make the change..swap those old-fashioned pedals for real cyclist 'clipless' pedals. You know it makes sense, but why should you bother.... Bike pedals and Cycle shoes

BIKES TO DIE FOR

After a few months on your shiny new bike you will perhaps wonder if there is a better bike out there somewhere, that will enable you to go further, faster and with a bigger smile on your face. Take a look at some bikes you may never be able to afford but can surely dream about...Favourite bikes

ENTRY LEVEL ROAD BIKES

Looking for a good starter bike. A couple of the very popular models around £500 are here...Entry level road bikes

SPOTLIGHT ON...BIANCHI

Bianchi are the oldest bicycle manufacturer in the world, the company who created the first 'modern' type bicycle, the first bike with tyres, and much more besides. Read about them here...Bianchi bikes

HOW TO CYCLE FASTER

The fun of cycling is that you always know you could go a little bit faster, if only you could try a tiny bit harder. Here are some ways to help you along...Cycle faster

SHOULD I WEAR A CYCLING HELMET?

Often hotly debated by those who are enthusiastically for or against the obligatory wearing of cycle helmets, the issue of if and when to wear a helmet is in your hands. As is your life...Cycle helmets

WHICH TOOLS SHOULD YOU CARRY WITH YOU?

You only want to carry a small toolkit when out cycling, but there are certain things you should try not to leave home without. See our handy checklist...Cycle toolkits

OUR GOAL

We have a simple goal - our cycling tips and techniques aim to get new cyclists out on the road, and existing cyclists to new levels of achievement. It's not always about the latest cycling equipment (although that is always welcome), it's more about fresh air, health, personal challenge and motivation!