Cycling shoes - why? Remember when you were young and wanted to go for a ride on your two-wheeler? You simply went outside, hopped on, and pedalled off. You didn’t worry about putting on the proper shoes or having any cycling-specific gear. As … [Read more...] about Cycling Shoes – Buying the Right Pair
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Winter cycling – how to stay safe, warm and badass
People might think you're crazy if you want to hit the roads during winter. But who wouldn’t go looney once they've experienced the thrill of winter cycling? You will probably wimp out during the coldest hours of your first winter cycling days. But … [Read more...] about Winter cycling – how to stay safe, warm and badass
Winter cycling gear 101
Hi, my name is Jon Martin of Rebel Waltz Cycle Solutions. I have been cycling for around 20 years, commuting, sportives and for leisure. I started my own mobile bicycle repair business about 18 months ago based in Surbiton Surrey. Andrew has asked me … [Read more...] about Winter cycling gear 101
Buying bikes on ebay – the pain, pleasure and a secret weapon
There has never been a better time to be a potless cyclist. Time was, getting a decent second hand bike was a real challenge. First, you went to your local bike shop to check out the two or three Bob had in that were something like what you were … [Read more...] about Buying bikes on ebay – the pain, pleasure and a secret weapon
Taking apart the hub had been the easy bit…
Back in the olden days, when I was somewhere in that strange hinterland between ten and teen, when glue was still something you used to stick Airfix Spitfires together and Gameboys had not yet been invented (and televisions were black and white – can … [Read more...] about Taking apart the hub had been the easy bit…
Five tips that could improve the cycling experience of 25% of cyclists by 25%
Looking around me on the roads of London, I see an awful lot of cyclists who are doing themselves no favours at all. So here, in no particular order of priority, are five tips that could improve the cycling experience of 25% of cyclists by 25%. Get … [Read more...] about Five tips that could improve the cycling experience of 25% of cyclists by 25%