84 articles on Road Cycling from the Pedalsure team.
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We’ve reached that time of year when the temperatures drop and motivation to ride outdoors goes with it. However, though it might be colder, wetter and darker than the rest of the year, we think you can have just as much enjoyment in the winter months as any other season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A guide to carbon fibre repair. Is it possible to repair a damaged carbon bike frame? What are the costs, is it secure and why should I get it done?
Here at Pedalsure, we’re looking forward to getting back onto the continent and riding on some of our favourite roads. So we take a look at the costs of taking your bike abroad.
Europe is beginning to reopen, and cyclists are no doubt beginning to plan a getaway to the mountains, so here's a checklist to follow for your next cycling holiday
With an increase of bike users in the UK in 2020, bicycle theft is becoming a more and more pertinent problem for cyclists, local authorities and the police.
The benefits of cycling to work cannot be overstated. It’s not just health benefits either – there are many economic and environmental benefits to be enjoyed by ditching your petrol guzzling car for a two-wheeled friend.
Pedalsure have joined forces with #BikeIsBest, the most extensive coordinated promotional campaign for cycling since the 1970s!
Riding on the roads can be risky business and we’ve all had our fair share of near misses with other road users. However, sometimes we the cyclist can be the ones to blame in an accident.
We’re already looking ahead to the time when we can go abroad with our bikes and tackle some of the world’s highest, longest and steepest paved roads. Here are the toughest climbs on the planet.