Sometimes cycling can seem a bit like a cult, with its own language, clothing and peculiar ways, so buying a gift for someone who is a follower can be daunting. We’re here to help with some ideas for all budgets because there’s a good chance they already have…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen a mountain bike ride, with an intermediate skill level. Take a look and let us know how you get on. Ride overview: TYPE: MTBSTART: Warehome FINISH: WarehomeDISTANCE: 15.8 milesELEVATION:…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen a gravel ride, with an expert skill level. Take a look and let us know how you get on. Click the image to download GPS Route Ride overview:…
Everyone has different tolerances for cold and feels its effects in different ways. Some riders might reach for the gloves or the toe covers a few degrees before their mates, or struggle more when their knees are cold so opt for tights or leg warmers when everyone else…
We all love riding late into the evening on warm summer days, but what about when things start to turn dark and grey? We’ll run through some things to consider when choosing a light so you can carry on riding all year round while staying safe, and without…
While some of us might choose to ride solo to escape everything life has to throw at us, cycling with friends or strangers can be infinitely more rewarding and enjoyable. At ACTIV we’re not just about racing, we love to get out just for the joy of riding…
Summer is well and truly behind us. The roads are wet, the trails are sloppy and the nights are getting dark. But that doesn’t stop us jumping in the saddle and clocking up the miles. With just a few adjustments to your set-up, your main machine will be…
It’s hard not to love Surly when you start reading about them. This isn’t some hipster brand that makes mountain bikes like they were before mountain bikes were cool, they simply don’t care about cool. Behind the unusual range names – Karate Monkey, Ghost Grappler, Preamble – and…
