Starting in Ventura you go North up the coast and eventually turn inland at Carpenteria and climb a long hill which takes you up and around the back of Santa Barbara towards Goleta. Lunch at half way means that, with the exception of that hill, you retrace your steps pretty much all the...
The ferry over the River Stour cost £4.50; a pleasant crossing and the captain helped load my bike and panniers on board. Back in Suffolk I rode towards Manningtree alongside the the River Stour, through some lovely and very peaceful countryside, before turning onto the A137 to Ipswich. ...
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Almost all bikes that cost more than $2,500 are made of carbon fiber. This material is strong, durable, light, and tunable. More than any other material, carbon allows frame engineers to micro-tune areas of a frame with specific attributes, creating stiff or cushioned rides. Carbon frames ...
If you’ve ever faced a flat tire mid-ride or heard that mysterious squeak while pedaling, you know the importance of bike maintenance. Learning DIY bike repair not only helps you fix these problems but also gives you the freedom to handle most tune-ups yourself. Whether you’re patching ...
One can still veer off the tarmac with the support of a beginner mountain bike that does not cost a bomb and yet manages to impress with quality specs and reliable performance. The Trek 820 is a prime example. At $399.99, it is a great-value buy for aspiring off-road riders who are ...
How much does an Olympic track bike cost? There is a lot of money rolling around in this picture. - Will Palmer/SWpix.com With so much custom development for a limited run of bikes, top-end track bikes can be very expensive. We've got a separate feature on the price of Olympic tr...
Is there a cost involved, should my bike need to be cleaned ahead of it being serviced? Should my bike require new parts, will I be informed before these are fitted? When is the latest time I can pick my bike up, once serviced?
It ruined our day and cost us over $240… We cycle a lot, we aren’t new to bike hire, flats are a common occurrence when cycling and it’s insane that they don’t have a contingency plan in place for when this happens. I dread to think how bad this could have ...
This is where subscription bikes come in. An increasingly common idea in continental Europe and now in parts of the UK, these let you rent a bike by the month or year, generally with a lock and mechanical support. As well as for the cycle-curious, this can be ideal if you are in a...