Articles, news and general ramblings from the Pedalsure team.
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Sportives are a fantastic way of testing yourself and your cycling ability. We all have to start somewhere with our first event and we have have compiled some top tips to help you. Follow these and you will have the best sportive possible.
Sportives are back in 2021 and we have our fingers crossed that before too long we can even skip across the channel to ride our favourite European roads. We’ve picked some of the best events in the UK and Europe that should be on every rider’s sportive bucket list.
There are many different tribes of cyclist, each with their own cultures, values, fashions - even languages. Of all of them though, it’s the differences between roadies and mountain bikers that often sparks the most debate. Let’s take a look at some of the key differences between the two.
Group rides for many of us they’re the backbone of our cycling life. Of course it’s the people that make them what they are. In no particular order, here are six types of riders you’re bound to find at least one of on any given group bike ride.
There are many skills to be learnt in road cycling that will help you to become a more complete cyclist. Some of these skills are basic, some are a little bit more difficult. Mastering each of them will take time and lots of practise.
What happens if you commute by bike for a year? How much fitter will you get? How much money will you save? How much happier will you be?
Whether you have just purchased a trainer or are an experienced indoor pro, here are some tips to getting most out of your time in the pain cave.
Mountain biking is a fantastic way to escape the trappings of reality and is perfect for reconnecting with nature. There is also a wide variety of riding to be enjoyed when you’re out on your MTB machine. But how do you get started? Here is our guide on how to get into mountain biking.
Strava is arguably the most popular exercise tracker in the world and is used by many a UK based cyclist. But what are some of the most popular segments in the UK?
Whether you’re on your first club run or taking part in your debut sportive, knowing how to ride safely in a group of cyclists is a vital skill to learn. Here are a few tips to help ensure riding in a group is safe for you and your ride mates.
Whether you’re starting and/or finishing from one or just popping in for a mid-ride refresh, these friendly cafés have really brought the cycling community together. Here is our pick of some of the best bike friendly stops you can find in the UK.
Gravel riding has seen its popularity grow in recent years. Racing, exploring, training, views, this discipline has it all. But how does a rider get into it? Well, it may just be easier than you think. Here is our guide on how to get into gravel.
Pedalsure has already brought you The 10 Toughest Climbs In Cycling and it got us thinking: what about the climbs a little closer to home? It is sometimes difficult to seek out tough climbs to tackle, so we have helped you out and found them for you.
As electronic bikes become more popular, they’re increasingly being targeted by thieves. So if you own an e-bike, how can you protect it?
We’ve compiled a selection of the best commuting tips to help make your daily ride a little more stress and hassle free.
In this article, we’ve listed some quick and easy pre-ride checks. They might seem like a lot, but they’re relatively simple and once you get into a routine, they can be done pretty quickly
We’re looking at some of the most common mistakes made by new cyclists and – crucially – how to avoid them.
These friendly, more easy-going sportives will provide you with the motivation to get out on the bike more and act as an incentive to up the distance and elevation gain of the events you do over time. Here is our pick of the best sportives for beginners.
The insurance promises of the British Cycling membership programs aren’t all they’re cut out to be. It will also detail why Pedalsure is the best place to be if you want competitive, full coverage while you’re out and about, or even away from your bike.
Sportives are a staple of the UK cycling scene and act as a crucial goal setter for many amateurs. With the recent news that they can resume in September, albeit under new guidelines, we can start thinking about long days in the saddle again.
In this guide, we will look at how to get insurance for an e-bike and the specific regulations that govern their use. Whether you already own one or you are in the market for an electric bike, it is important to know these ins and outs.
There’s no better thrill in cycling than putting your training into effect by testing yourself against your fellow riders. Pedalsure covers all types of rider in all sorts of racing scenarios. Here is our detailed guide on racing with cycle insurance.
Cycling regularly can have a positive impact on both our physical and mental health. However, sometimes it’s beneficial to get out of our comfort zone and take on a particularly big challenge that drives us even harder. Cyclists can do incredible things when they put their mind to it.
In this article we detail how our policies cover stolen bikes, what you need to do in the event of a bike theft and how you can help prevent any future bike thefts in your area.