CyclePig

The False Flat is evil! It attacks with stealth and can leave you a broken mess on the side of the road. For the least you need to know go straight to the bottom otherwise read on for the full horrible story.

Original photo by Zevotron

The Departure
It was a Tuesday morning in May when [...]

This week has been bike to work week in America and it got me thinking about what it would be like if more people took more cycle journeys. What would a city look like where cycling is a way of life and much of the cities infrastructure has been designed with the bicycle in mind.
I [...]

Many sports have their trophies, so why should Cycle Touring be any different?
Some well known long-distance bicycle routes, such as Lands End to John O’groats and the Raid Pyreneen, provide medallions for their completion. But I prefer the slightly less organised and self-planned side of cycle touring.
So what then could be some likely candidates [...]

In case you hadn’t already noticed, this week is Bike to Work week in America. I know that we all think that bicycle commuting is a good idea. But what are some of the facts behind it?
I came across BikesBelong.org which is an American organisation trying to put more people on bicycles [...]

Do you have a ride in your local area that is simply a MUST DO? Do you want to share it with the world for the chance to win $100? The popular cycling blog Ride-Strong is currently hosting a competition for the best ride that is mapped online using www.RoadBikeRides.com.
I recently wrote a [...]

That circling pedal motion got you down?
Do you love running but your knees hurt?
Do you hate long days in the saddle?
Then the perfect bike…err…contraption exists for you - the Elliptigo Glide Bike. I came across this innovative machine and the video below at Bike Hacks, a great blog which always has interesting posts on [...]

How many times has this happened to you? You are out on a bike ride, feeling strong and going at speeds a few miles faster than what you normally do. You reach the half-way point, then turn and head for home…..and….SLAM!. You find yourself riding into a strong head-wind and struggle the [...]

Just in case you were thinking of going for a ride without your helmet, here is a quick reminder of why you should never leave it at home.

This is the first time I have ever heard of someone putting their foot into their own spokes…..not a great cycling technique to aspire to. Has anyone [...]

Do you feel like going for a ride surrounded by some fantastic scenery? Why not set your sites on the Giro d’Italia?
Ok, maybe that’s not quite realistic for the following reasons - firstly you need to be a professional cyclist, secondly you need to be able to ride 100’s miles over many consecutive days, and [...]

Photo by kamshots
As reported on BikeRadar:
British Cycling is to spearhead a new membership drive by focussing on its Everyday Cycling leisure and utility cycling package.
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For the equivalent of just £2 a month Everyday Cycling membership gives members access to market leading legal and insurance support package for all types of cyclists in the UK along [...]