Fresh guides, tips and fixes from the workshop.
No official rule defines a vintage bike. Age, frame tubing, components, originality and maker decide what counts, and what is worth collecting or riding.
Rack and fender mounts, wet-weather brakes, tire size and fit, plus one dated current model example and a checklist to compare any commuter bike.
A puncture on the way to work is a legitimate inconvenience. Having a plan in advance — and the right kit —…
How to stay dry, see and be seen, and brake safely when riding in the rain, plus tire-pressure cautions and quick wet-weather bike care.
The fastest route by car is rarely the best route by bike. A 15-minute car journey might have a better cycling equivalent…
Road positioning, door zones, junctions, signals and lights: the habits that keep cyclists safe, with the rules in California, Oregon and Great Britain.
What research says regular cycling does to VO2 max, resting heart rate and energy use, how much people vary, and how hard to ride as a beginner.
A week-by-week guide to a new rider's first month: saddle and hand comfort, gearing, pacing, building a routine, and when to get help.
The first bike purchase is the one where most beginners waste money. Buying the wrong type of bike — usually because it…
What waterproof and breathability ratings mean, why seam taping and cut matter, and how to care for a budget cycling rain jacket.
Rack and panniers suit most commuters carrying more than a laptop. Here is when a backpack or frame bag is better, and how to check rack limits and fit.
What commuter bike lights must do, what the law asks for in the UK and US, and how to choose beam, rear light, charging and mounts.