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London Bike Show 2019

Posted in on 27th March 2019.

The London Bike Show is back for another year. Taking place between 29th and 31st March at the ExCeL centre, London, the London Bike Show is the UK’s largest cycling exhibition. This year’s show will have: A Subaru Performance Centre where attendees can visit the theatre where there will be special guests and experts giving attendees an insight into some of the best-kept secrets in the biking industry. The bike test track will allow you to ...

Getting your Bike Ready for Spring

Posted in on 20th March 2019.

Today marks the first day of spring, so we thought we’d dedicate this week’s blog post on how you can get your bike ready for spring. Whether you’ve been riding during the winter or not, we still suggest you do these few checks to make sure you’re all ready and raring to go. Back to Basics: Rinse off any salts, sand and grime that may be lingering on the bike/tyres with a hose (using low-pressure water). Check your tyres to see if they a...

Nutrition and Hydration in Cycling

Posted in on 14th March 2019.

Photo: Foodie Crush. We’ve focused this week’s blog post on how to fuel your body the right way, seen as though it is Nutrition and Hydration week. Hydration Hydration is essential for those who cycle and workout, as you lose certain minerals that the body needs to restore. There are two factors to how readily fluid will be absorbed by the body. The first one is the rate at which the fluid drains from the stomach. The second is the rate of fl...

Derailleur Hanger 431 - VooDoo Bizango E 2018

Posted in on 6th March 2019.

What is the correct name for a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers can also be known as mech hangers, gear hangers, rear mech hangers, dropout hangers, mountain bike hangers, road bike hangers, gear mech hangers, cast hangers… there is no certain name for it. What is a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers are small pieces of metal that are designed to bend or snap to protect the frame of a bike. They are usually attached to the rear or front...

Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race

Posted in on 28th February 2019.

Photo Credit: Eddie Soens Website The Eddie Soens Memorial Cycle Race takes place on the Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th March 2019 with a starting time of 9:30am. The event will be held in Liverpool at the Aintree Golf Centre. The event type is road and the entry closing date is Sunday 4th March 2018. This will be the 58th edition of the race and will cover 50 miles of the ‘Club Circuit’ based at the Aintree Racecourse – a whopping 30 laps. ...

iceBike* Show 2019

Posted in on 20th February 2019.

It’s that time of year again when bike shows make their kick-start for the new year ahead. The iceBike* show 2019 has been designed for leaders in the bike industry to be excited about what they do and how they can successfully take their next steps as a business. iceBike* has been created to ‘inspire, motivate, refresh, stimulate and reinvigorated you and your team.’ What to Expect at the iceBike* Show At the show, it is about mor...

Women in Cycling

Posted in on 13th February 2019.

What’s the first thing that comes into mind when you mention the word ‘cycling’? A male dominated sport? Well if so, you’re incorrect. Women cycle too and end up being pretty epic riders, but are too underrated by the public. We’ve chosen our top 5 women cyclists that have achieved phenomenal things during their riding careers. Annie Londonderry Londonderry was an absolute legend. She was an individual on a mission – to destroy stereo...

Derailleur hanger 430 - Boardman MHT 8.8 2018

Posted in on 6th February 2019.

What is the correct name for a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers can also be known as mech hangers, gear hangers, rear mech hangers, dropout hangers, mountain bike hangers, road bike hangers, gear mech hangers, cast hangers… the list is endless. What is a derailleur hanger? Derailleur hangers are small pieces of metal that are designed to bend or snap to protect the frame of a bike and they are usually attached to the rear or front of the f...

Carrying a Spare Derailleur Hanger

Posted in on 30th January 2019.

Carrying a spare derailleur hanger will help you when you’re at a loose end. You wouldn’t think a derailleur hanger would be such a crucial and essential part on a bike. Not many people know how important they actually are, but they help protect your bike frame from being damaged by snapping. Most bikes have a standard cast hanger fitted onto them, but these tend to break easily and quite quickly. Your premium derailleur hangers are usually m...

Healthy Lifestyle

Posted in on 23rd January 2019.

Photo Credit: Instagram @collegenutritionist There are many things to look out for when maintaining a healthy lifestyle, regardless of whether you’re a cyclist or not. But if you are a cycling enthusiast, then there are a few things you need to know before you even think of going cold turkey on certain foods. Consuming the right number of calories The average daily calorie intake for men is 2500 kcal and for women, it is 2000 kcal. A good way f...

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