Articles, news and general ramblings from the Pedalsure team.
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If you’re a regular cyclist in the UK, chances are you’ve experienced countless downpours in your time. Yet, although unpredictable wet weather can be a real source of concern for cyclists, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the impact it has on your ride.
We’ve looked at the 10 rules of the Highway Code that every cyclist should know before, but from 29th January 2022 many rules of the Highway Code are being changed. We recommend a proper read of the Highway Code for any cyclist and here are 8 changes that we think you should be aware of.
Few things beat a challenge on a bike. Fortunately we’re spoilt for choice in the UK when it comes to sportives (or gran fondos) with plenty on offer for all abilities and rider types. We’ve listed our favourite UK sportives before and now it’s time to run through our pick of events for 2022.
One of the great things about cycling today is that you can pretty much do it how you like. Cyclists have never had it so good! But which form of cycling is the best form: indoor or outdoor?
Ultra endurance cycling is growing in the UK, with more and more cyclists looking to test their limits. So we’ve put together a list of 5 ultra endurance cycling challenges that you can tackle without leaving the country.
We've listed the 10 most popular bike brands in the UK by average monthly searches, is your bike on the list?
Meet Caroline and David. In September 2021, they left the UK to ride 29,000 kilometres around the world in 6 months to raise awareness and funds for Barts Charity. They’ve set themselves a fundraising target of £50,000 for the charity.
From Hollywood stunt stars to Tour de France winners we've listed the 15 most popular cyclist on Instagram. How many do you follow?
We've ranked the UK's hardest cycling climbs by region according to their length and average and maximum gradients. Have you tackled the toughest climb in your region?
David Arthur is an experienced cycling journalist and bike reviewer with his own successful YouTube channel dedicated to road and mountain bike reviews.
We spoke to Pedalsure ambassador and former elite cyclist Monica Dew about how she got into cycling, what it was like to ride for Storey Racing and her transition to YouTube.
PedalSure ambassador Chris Hall recently completed Badlands 2021, a 450.4 mile backpacking race in Spain with 85% of the route off road and 15,000 meters of climbing. We caught up with Chris to hear all about his Bandlands experience.
A guide on ways to recover after a long bike ride, cycle event or cycling race. Follow these tips after every effort and become a fitter, faster cyclist.
A guide to Europe’s best gravel roads. From gruelling climbs to epic days in the saddle, these are the best experiences you can have off-road.
How prepared are you for cycling at night?Cycling at night can be quite daunting at first, but with quality lights and some pre-planning, you can cut out the stress. Night riding is a totally different experience even on a well-known route. Whether it’s a winter commute or late training ride, when the sun drops the adventures start. Before you head out chasing the sunset though, it’s worth keeping a few things in mind. Here are our tips for riding at night. Looking for some additional protecti
We're all for mountain epics and getting away from it all in the lanes, but what if you're desperate to go on a city break this year, but not without a bit of riding time? Cities across Europe are progressing in ways urban planners didn't think was possible until a few years ago.
We’re excited to be supporting amateur cyclist Gavin Towers as he attempts to break the record for the fastest circumnavigation of Britain by bike.
The track cycling events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games kick off on the 2nd of August and promise to bring a week of high-octane racing.
In cycling there are rules of the road that we all follow. Passed down through experienced riders and club mates, we follow these to stay safe while cycling. But what are the real rules of the road?
A guide on how the average rider stacks up against a Tour de France cyclist. Comparing calories, energy, speeds and elevations climbed, what makes a champion.
How does the world’s biggest race, the Tour de France, make money? Does it make a loss? What are revenue sources and how much do the riders make?
A list of the 6 things professional Tour de France cyclists do when they are racing that everyday amateurs don’t. Things only professionals can and should do.
From beginner to expert, these are 5 advanced maintenance skills every cyclist should know to save money and keep your bike and components in good condition.
Common cycling mistakes and how to avoid them. Whether you are a beginner or not, all cyclists fall foul to the same mistakes, here we address and resolve them.