Fat bikes are becoming more popular all the time, and a lot of this is down to how easy they are to ride. I first tried a fat bike last year when we got a bit of snow, and they really stand out as a unique type of bike with so much going for them. …
If you’re a fan of either BMXing or mountain biking, and you’d like to combine the two, then a BMX mountain bike hybrid could be just what you are looking for. What are BMX mountain bike hybrids? BMX MTB hybrid bikes (sometimes also known as dirt jump bikes) are a special crossbreed with the combined …
Both fat bikes and 29ers are widely popular in the cycling community. But which is better? The reality is that what you are going to use your bike for will determine whether a fat bike or a 29er is better for you. A fat bike is ideal for beginner cyclists, that are looking for a …
When I first got into long-distance cycling, I wasn’t surprised that I heard people talk about the concept of a ‘cycling marathon’. I found out this was something that didn’t technically exist as a structured competition, but is definitely a concept out there. But what distance is a cycling marathon? It is generally accepted that …
Having a tooth extracted is never the nicest of things to happen to you. It can be painful as it is a form of surgery, but what happens when it comes to cycling after it? Oral surgeons recommend not to cycle for at least 24 hours after a tooth extraction. Some may recommend up to …
Folding bikes and mountain bikes are among everyone’s top picks. They each have their own benefits and drawbacks, with folding bikes being road-based compared to the “mountain” bike alternatives. I’ve ridden mountain bikes pretty much all my life, as well as having done some commuting on a folding bike, and in this article, I’ll take …
So you have just had a nice dinner and feel like stretching your legs, so should cycling be the answer to all of this? It will certainly get the blood flowing, but is this the right thing to do while still digesting your food? I have to admit that I regularly combine eating and cycling …
While there is no doubt that a fat bike can be a wonderful bike to own, it’s not all plain sailing. Any bike in the world will have its own set of disadvantages or problems, and a fat bike is no different. However, while it would be easy for me to sit here and tell …
There are four main types of materials used to make bicycle forks. Some have been around for a very long time, whereas, others are quite new technology. Today, I will compare carbon fiber and aluminum forks to provide some concrete facts about which is better for each of the main types of bikes. Carbon forks …
Injuries are hugely frustrating, and groin strains are no exception. However, if you do not allow time for the strain to heal you risk aggravating the injury further. Even when the groin strain is a result of something other than cycling, due care needs to be given to allow any pain and swelling to subside …