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Best budget gravel bikes 2025: get off the beaten track without spending the earth
These budget gravel bikes allow you to enjoy off-road trails and explore new places without breaking the bank
By Katherine Moore Last updated
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‘I fell over many times but kept going’: You can start cycling at any age - tips for beginner cyclists
Learning how to ride a bike as an adult can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to be
By Hannah Bussey Published
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Best budget road bikes 2025
Our pick of the best cheap road bikes available and guide to how to choose
By Luke Friend Last updated
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Why cycling is great for your legs, lungs, immune system and mind, plus 11 other great benefits of life on two wheels
If you're considering joining the world of cycling, here are some good reasons to get on your bike this year
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Are DIY bike fits any good? How to set yourself up for comfort on the bike
Getting professionally fitted to your bike can be a costly business. Is it really worth it — or can you sort your own set-up quite adequately for free?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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How do bike gears work? A simple and detailed explainer for beginners and intermediates
If you don't have a clue how many gears your bike has (let alone how to use them!) we've got you covered with this simple explainer. For more depth, just keep on reading
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Suffering with clunky bike gears? Follow our simple guide to diagnose problems and fix your shifting
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to adjust your bike gears
By Luke Friend Last updated
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11 ways to increase your average speed: training tips and instant gains
When looked at over a period of months, your average speed can tell you a great deal about how you’re improving as a cyclist. Here’s some top tips to get your mean looking meaner
By Hannah Reynolds Published
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I learned how to ride clipless pedals for the first time after cycling with flat shoes for years - here's the how and why
Learning to cycle clipped in is a rite of passage for any cyclist, but it takes practice, as Ellie Donnell found out
By Ellie Donnell Published
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Cycling training plans: 10 week plans for beginners, intermediates and racers
Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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How to get from the couch to 30 miles: 8 tips for kickstarting your cycling
Want to experience life on two wheels, but don't know where to start? Here's our top tips for getting you rolling
By James Spragg Last updated
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Why 1-min on, 1-min off interval workouts are the best way to kickstart your cycling training
Do if… you want to start including intervals into your rides for fitness gains
By Andy Turner Last updated
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‘If I can do it, anyone can!’: Mother of seven on her cycling jouney from beginner to 220-miles
Devout Muslim and mother of seven Usma Chaudry tells CW how she refuses to let cultural expectations hold back her passion for long-distance cycling
By Julian Sayarer Last updated
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Kickstart your riding with our cycling training plan for beginners
Ready to get fit and healthy through cycling? Then this is the plan for you! In partnership with Alzheimer's Research UK
By Anna Marie Abram Published
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All the essentials to get started cycling indoors (on a budget – or not)
Indoor cycling is a fast, efficient way to get fit, here is all you need to get started and beyond
By Luke Friend Published
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How do I get started in cycling on a budget?
We take you through the essentials you need and offer some top-value suggestions
By Luke Friend Published
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After drop bars and skinny tyres but don't know where to start? We're here to help you buy your first road bike
With such a variety of bike out there, once you know what features you need, you'll almost certainly be able to find the perfect match!
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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'Will cycling change my body shape?' – you asked Google and we’ve got the answer
New to riding bikes and worried your new found pedal pushing habit will turn you into the incredible hulk? We've got the answers...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Six things I wish I'd known as a beginner cyclist
Everyone's a beginner at some stage. Here are six things to bear in mind if you're looking at getting out on your bike
By Tom Thewlis Published
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What are the essentials you need to take on every bike ride? We run you through seven of the most important
Pump, inner tube and tyre levers are all equally important - forget any one of them and you won't be able to fix that puncture!
By Simon Richardson Published
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Advice for beginner cyclists from Dame Sarah Storey
How two new riders got into cycling and advice from 17-time Paralympic gold medallist Dame Sarah Storey
By Paul Norman Published
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Best road bikes under £1,500 or $2,000
The best road bikes under £1,500 / $2,000 offer value for money without sacrificing on performance
By Stefan Abram Last updated
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Best budget cycling jerseys 2025: a buyer's guide
Looking for the best budget cycling jerseys that don’t cost the earth? We’ve rounded up good quality kit that will keep you rolling in comfort
By Stefan Abram Published
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Common cycling injuries: treatment and prevention
No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury. We round up some of the most common issues faced by cyclists and advise on how to treat and prevent them
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published