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The UK may not be blessed with year-round sunshine like some of the world’s great road cycling hotspots, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a fantastic place to ride your bike. From the far reaches of Scotland to the mountains of Wales, we are blessed with a vast range of different road riding options.

Groupsets are the unsung heroes of the cycling world. Yes, the bike frame may grab all of the attention, but a great groupset really does make all of the difference when it comes to your enjoyment and safety when riding. A groupset is essentially everything involved in speeding you up or slowing down.

Finding the right size road bike is no easy feat. In fact, considering the amount of measurements you need to take into account it can be hard to know where to even begin. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to road bike sizing to help simplify your search.

Buying a road bike can be a life changing experience. It can help you get fit, help you see the world and also give you a new hobby to splash all your extra cash on… Choosing the right bike is therefore an extremely important decision. Here are just a few things to consider before you buy.

Have you just bought a £10,000 speed machine? Or perhaps you’ve got a vintage steel frame road bike that you’ve spotted second-hand for £200? Whatever bike you have, there are certain accessories you can add that will make your life much easier. So, here’s our guide to a few accessories you’ll need

We all have an idea of what a road bike should look like. Drop handlebars, skinny tyres and aerodynamic frame, to name but a few things. However, look a little closer and there is a whole range of bikes within the ‘road bike’ category.

Have you just bought a £10,000 speed machine? Or perhaps you’ve got a vintage steel frame road bike that you’ve spotted second-hand for £200? Whatever bike you have, there are certain accessories you can add that will make your life much easier. So, here’s our guide to a few accessories you’ll need

We all have an idea of what a road bike should look like. Drop handlebars, skinny tyres and aerodynamic frame, to name but a few things. However, look a little closer and there is a whole range of bikes within the ‘road bike’ category. Here are just a few of them…

Having just bought your new bike, the last thing you want to think about is it breaking or getting stolen. However, if you want to ensure that you are covered in the case of any of these unfortunate events, then it's best to think about insurance earlier rather than later.

When choosing a new second-hand bike, frame size is undoubtedly the most important thing to get right. After all, you can change your handlebar stem and move your seat around to fine tune your bike fit – but all this is irrelevant if you haven’t got the right sized frame to begin with.

There are a number of reasons why buying a second-hand bike is one of the best decisions you can make. Not only does it give you an opportunity to buy a great bike for a fraction of the price of buying one new, but it also means you can find rare or discontinued models that once took the cycling world by storm.

The second-hand bike market provides a wealth of opportunity when it comes to finding a bargain. It offers you the chance to buy a premium bike stacked full of high-quality components, for the same price as a new entry-level model.

As cyclists, many of us have had the gut-wrenching experience of returning to a rack to find our bike missing. With more than 77,000 bikes stolen in England and Wales each year, it is an all too common experience.

In short, yes! Stroll into a bike shop and you’ll be able to find everything, from slick electric hybrids to electric mountain bikes and electric cargo bikes. These bikes made by trusted brands are legal in the UK, but that’s not to say that every electric bike you come across will be.

So, you’ve decided you want to sell your bike. You’ve cleaned it, taken photos and uploaded information on everything from components to condition. That leaves you with just one step to complete your listing: how much do you want to sell your bike for?

In the world of cycling, there's a certain charm in owning a second-hand bike. Whether it’s to save money, embrace eco-friendliness, or hunt down a rare model no longer in production, buying used can be an excellent decision....

Are you itching to hit the trails but your wallet is holding you back? Or perhaps you’re looking to upgrade to a higher-spec model but don’t want to burn through all your savings? Buying second hand may just be the solution. Here’s why

Determining the age of a bike can be helpful when buying or selling a second-hand bike. Read our guide on how to tell the age of your bike here