We’ve all been there; you’re out on an amazing cycling trip, the weather’s behaved itself, you’ve taken in some fantastic views, and you’ve enjoyed the ups as much as the downs. But then you get home, settle down to look at your photos and everything feels a bit…. flat? The photos on your screen just […]

Everyone remembers getting their first bike, the excitement, the uncertainty when you first push off without your stabilisers, the freedom; riding a bike is one of those key skills that most kids learn. It’s also a great activity for the whole family, a form of exercise that both adults and kids can enjoy together, out […]

Cycling is a great hobby, but one of the biggest issues is what to do with your bike when you’re not out riding it. Not everyone has access to outside storage spaces, some people live in a multi-cycle household, and some people have a multi-cycle habit! And while our bikes may be our babies, not […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF BIKE THEFT PREVENTION The beauty of cycling is that it’s accessible for many people whether it’s via two wheels or sometimes three. For some, they’re weekday commuters to the office on the ultimate rail-friendly bike, a Brompton . For others, they could be weekend cycle enthusiasts with the latest carbon fibre road […]

Our latest colleague profile features Simon Gallantree, a member of our Data Team. Simon refers to himself as a ‘fair-weather’ cyclist but as you’ll see, his idea of fair-weather cycling is a little bit different to the rest of us. Simon first started cycling 7 – 8 years ago when he bought a second-hand road […]

Cycling in the UK has seen a bit of a revival over the last few years; in 2019, UK households spent approximately £1.56 billion on bikes, and cycling levels have increased by 23.7% in the last ten years. This is partly due to the pandemic; people suddenly had more time on their hands, were limited […]

At The Insurance Emporium, we’re giving you the chance to win a £500 gift voucher to spend on whatever you like at Evans Cycles. Whether that be a brand-new bicycle, some fancy new gadgets and clothes, or whatever else you’ve had your eye on. All you need to do to be in with a chance […]

6th August is Cycle to Work Day 2020! While we’re still enjoying bright nights and nice weather (for Britain!), now might be the perfect time to take up cycling. With the Cycle to Work scheme and some great prizes on offer for Cycle to Work Day, it’s never been easier to take up cycling. Strap […]

Where has 2019 gone? Last New Year seems like only yesterday, but already it’s Christmastime again! If you’ve spent the past year cycling your way to adventure, you’ll be wondering which items to add to your Christmas list that might help to take your hobby up a gear. That’s why we’ve come up with five […]

For many years, bicycles have been not only an efficient and environmentally friendly means of transport, but also the gateway to many adventures! However this wasn’t always the case; so we’ve been digging deep into the archives to discover where the humble bike came from. Find out more with our brief history of the bicycle! […]