Get your bike ready for new cycling adventures

Has your bike has been gathering dust in a shed? Perhaps you're thinking of taking on your first cycle tour, trying bikepacking, or even buying a new bike. Here's everything you need to know about cycling: bike maintenance, how to choose the right bike for you, and what type of cycle storage you should use. There's information on cycling safety, some cycling inspiration and also a Q&A with some of our cycle touring experts.

What sort of bike should I buy?

Article · 23 Apr 2015

What is the best bike for cycle touring?

Cycle touring is a brilliant activity for people of all ages and most levels of fitness. In this blog post, Cicerone Press author Richard Barrett explains what, in his opinion, is the best bike for cycle touring.

Cube Stereo Hybrid Pro at a cairn on Cam High Road during our Pennine Bridleway ride.

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E-bikes: Innovative, fun and controversial

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VAM: A Naismith’s rule for cyclists

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Tips for fast-and-fun touring on carbon bikes

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What is a gravel bike? Chiz Dakin explains

Gravel bike parked up at Penmon Point on Anglesey during a mixed tarmac/trail ride

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5 reasons to choose a gravel bike

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Gravel biking the Heads of the Valleys route

Gravel bike (Chiz Dakin) — Gravel bike (photo by Chiz Dakin)

Bike Safety: how to get you and your bike ready

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How to make sure your bike is safe, roadworthy and ready to go

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Top tips for mountain biking safety

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Jon Sparks on the Correct Riding Position

Panniers – and a few other bags for things like camera, valuables and snacks (Image by Richard Barrett)

Article · 19 Jun 2019

Frame packs or panniers: what’s right for you?

Almost all cycle luggage manufacturers offer a range of frame packs alongside more traditional panniers. Richard Barrett explores the different choices and matches the optimal...

Live · 1 Feb 2022

Ask the Experts: Cycle touring special

In our February Cicerone Live event, ask our experts everything you need to know about cycle touring.

What is bikepacking?

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Bikepacking the Moray Coast Trail

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Bikepacking New Zealand's Tour Aotearoa

What is a sportive?

Article · 10 Apr 2015

What is a sportive?

Author Colin Dennis explains all about sportives - what is a sportive and how fit do you have to be to do one?

20 Classic Sportive Rides in South East England

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20 Classic Sportive Rides in South West England

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Ideas for UK Cycle Touring trips

Feature · 26 May 2018

Top Ten Best Bits of Cycling the Way of the Roses

After cycling the Way of the Roses several times while writing her guidebook to the route, Rachel Crolla picks out some of her personal highlights along the 170-mile...