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The beginner’s guide to tricycles

The beginner’s guide to tricycles
//This post is in collaboration with Jorvik Tricycles// Did you know that tricycles aren’t just for kids? Three-wheeled tricycles designed for grown-ups are increasingly in… View Post
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Winter cycling: essential tips and kit

Winter cycling: essential tips and kit
A touch of frost in the air is no reason not to get on your bike. Just get prepared properly to make sure you stay… View Post
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The outdoorsy girl’s guide to Bristol

The outdoorsy girl’s guide to Bristol
I was so proud to see that my beloved Bristol was named one of the top cities to visit in 2017 by Rough Guides. They… View Post
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Review: Bern Parker cycling helmet

Review: Bern Parker cycling helmet
Cycling around town in the Bern Parker (£74.99)helmet, a good-looking and comfortable lid ideal for city commuters. View Post
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The badass women of the cycling world

The badass women of the cycling world
Sponsored post In the wake of International Women’s Day, there is no better time to take a look back at the women who have spearheaded… View Post
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My favourite winter mountain biking kit

My favourite winter mountain biking kit
If one of your 2017 resolutions is to get on the trails on your mountain bike no matter what the weather, this lovely lot of… View Post
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Interview: Philippa Cox rode a bike the length of Europe

Interview: Philippa Cox rode a bike the length of Europe
The inspiring and intrepid Philippa Cox quit her job, packed her panniers and set off for an epic 5,000 mile bike journey from Nordkapp, the… View Post
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Top five women’s mountain bikes of 2016

Top five women’s mountain bikes of 2016
The quiet trail. The crunch of rubber wheel on scree. Dirt on your face. Mountain biking is an incredible, adrenaline-filled way to explore on two… View Post
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At home with Olympic cyclist Laura Trott and DFS

At home with Olympic cyclist Laura Trott and DFS
It takes a gruelling training regime and a whole lot of passion to prep for the Olympics, even if you’re as talented as gold medallist… View Post
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Recipe: No bake protein energy balls

Recipe: No bake protein energy balls
These nutritious little oatmeal, coconut and chocolate chip energy balls are packed with protein. Make a bath over the weekend and take them on your… View Post
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Halfords cycling essentials guide

Halfords cycling essentials guide
If one of your New Year resolutions is to dust off your bike and go exploring country lanes, woodland trails and shining mountain roads on… View Post
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My favourite cycling kit

My favourite cycling kit
Cycling kit so lovely you’ll be desperate to head out on your bike on sub-zero mornings just so you can show it off. My picks… View Post
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Mary goes cycling in Catalonia

Mary goes cycling in Catalonia
My wonderful and bike-mad mate Mary Spender took a five day cycle trip through Catalonia. Here’s her diary from her time exploring this beautiful part… View Post
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Riding around the Black Mountains

Riding around the Black Mountains
Abergavenny to Hay on Wye and back with the dream cycling team. We took pony selfies, conquered the Gospel Pass and ate our weight in… View Post
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Review: DHB Flashlight Highline waterproof cycling jacket

Review: DHB Flashlight Highline waterproof cycling jacket
Testing out dhb’s Flashlight Highline jacket, £84.99, designed to keep you snug in all weathers AND make you glow in the dark. Magic! View Post
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Competition: Get cycling and win a foldable city bike

Competition: Get cycling and win a foldable city bike
Ready for a summer of cycling? Win a foldable Danish Tern city bike with Inntravel and Yorkshire Life, just in time for the Tour De… View Post