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Track Cycling Accreditation

Find out how to give this thrilling form of cycling discipline a try and how to safely progress in the sport .

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 24/09/2014

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Encountering horses while bike riding

Tips on how to ride when passing horses.

Published on: 07/01/2015

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Gravel - what is it?

Want to know more about Gravel Riding

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 12/12/2019

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The Ultimate Guide to Winter Training eBook

Download the free eBook and find out everything you need to know about winter training.

Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Published on: 11/11/2019

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Sport England figures show boost in cycling, with significant increase amongst women

Ever-increasing number of people choosing to get on their bike

Published on: 17/10/2019

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Are you ready for cyclo-cross?

Cyclo-cross is also one of the most accessible forms of cycle sport, with racing for all levels and the whole family taking place during the course of a typical morning’s racing. Throughout the autumn and winter, it’s probably taking place in a park near you and is know for its inclusive and welcoming attitude.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 14/08/2019

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Do I need lights during the day?

Whether you should have lights on during the day is a contentious issue amongst cyclists with one camp singing their praises for increasing visibility and the other decrying that, like helmets and hi-viz clothing, they put an unfair onus of responsibility on cyclists. Although studies have shown some of the possible benefits of daytime running lights, we feel that they should be viewed as an additional option to the fundamentals of positioning in the road, good road-craft, group riding skills and a bit of common sense.

Published on: 26/06/2019