For anyone who’s a keen mountain biker, Scotland is a dream as it has some of the best mountain biking trails in the UK. It has everything you’d want from a ride; forests and moors, lochs and hills, glens and coastline, all wrapped up in some of the most fantastic scenery in the UK. It’s […]

As with any hobby, the more you get into it, they more ‘gear’ you seem to acquire and cycling is no exception. Fresh analysis from The Insurance Emporium reveals that cyclists are increasingly protecting not just their bikes but thousands of pounds’ worth of kit, including gadgets and accessories. This growing investment reflects a wider […]

In 2021, Census data showed that 569,000 people travelled to work by bicycle in England and Wales. We thought we’d have a look at some of the benefits of cycling to work; so fasten your cycle clips, strap on your panniers, and find out why you should be cycling to work. It’ll Save You Money […]

With its lochs, forests, mountains and coastline, it’s no wonder that the striking landscapes and natural beauty of Scotland attracts so many visitors; whether that’s to go hiking, camping, fishing or climbing. Scotland is the most sparsely populated country of the UK so is the perfect place to lose yourself. One of the best ways […]

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 has always been popular in the UK; in 2023 approximately 7.4 million people took part in some form of cycling, whether for sport, leisure or travel and it’s not hard to see why. For example, cycling is a great way to keep fit and active and there are many benefits to cycling to work; […]

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 […]

If you’re a fair-weather cyclist who enjoys weekend jaunts in the countryside or along the great British coastline, then you may not have come across some of the world’s most treacherous cycling trails before.  You know, the type of trails that are for the ultimate mountain bike adrenaline junkies, pushing their skill and ability to […]

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 […]