Cycling in General

How many of you drive or take the bus to work? How many of you complain about being stuck in traffic during "rush hour"? Have you considered cycling as a cheaper & quicker alternative? I live around 3 - 4 miles away from where I work &, as I don't drive, have the options of either walking, cycling or taking the bus into work. The bus fare costs £2.10 for a day return of £8.00 for a week. So, if I take my alloted holidays as well as some flexi-time let's say that I work the equivalent of a 45 week year. £8.00 x 45 weeks means a cost to me of £360 per year. On top of that there's the time you spend waiting around for ...  Read the complete review

Cycling to work How many of you out there own a bike? Has it been for a ride lately? How far from work do you live? Leave the car at home! I have been cycling to work for about five years now and it not only keeps me fit; it saves me money. I save approximately £520 per year. I arrive at work awake and I have much more energy. I am also helping the planet and just wish a few more would join in. I must admit I was scared at first because of the volume of traffic and have heard some awful stories of accidents, but I consider the risk small if you follow the following checks: - 1. Wear a bright jacket - the ...  Read the complete review

Cycling is great and it's something I am going to get into again after problems with insurance. I use to cycle everywhere, as you don't need a license, insurance, tax, M.O.T. petrol or any major serving. Just the cost of the bike. Before you go: What you need: Bike (in good condition and road worthy), a helmet (not needed but recommended), lights (if dark), a pump, puncture repair kit, water and will power. If you are a long distance cycler, you will need lots of motivation and maybe something to eat on the way, a map (or sat nav with cycle routes and setting on), water and maybe a first aid kit and hi-viz jacket. Cycling ...  Read the complete review

I was seven years old when I first attempted to ride a bicycle. I had been lucky enough to have received one for Christmas, which was totally unexpected, because, despite my constant nagging and being as troublesome as possible in an attempt to appeal to my parents sensitive side, I was led to believe that there was going to be no bicycle being brought down the chimney that year! Of course, on that particular Christmas Day, there it was, all wrapped up, with the unmistakeable outline of a bike despite my parent's futile attempts in trying to disguise it. So, to the exclusion of all other presents, I hastily tore away the wrapping to reveal the most beautiful ...  Read the complete review

I have been in love with cycling for the majority of my life. I still remember the thrill it gave me and the feeling of independence when I climbed astride the purple monstrosity with the white tyres that was given to me as my first bike. I remember it had no gears, but I would push one of four bolts sticking up from the stem in the pretence that doing so would change gear! I would thunder about the pavements near my house, steadily daring to go further and further until I was convinced that I knew the back alleys and thoroughfares of the urban jungle better than anyone else alive. As I grew older I caught wind of the phenomenon that is Mountain Biking. ...  Read the complete review