Some of the best rolling lanes accross the Kent downs, with some stabby hills to warm the legs. We love seeing you out on our routes, make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
A gentle road ride out to Reculver tower, starting in Canterbury. Head back into the city following the river through westbere marshes. We love seeing you out on our routes, make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
At a world tour level wind tunnel testing has become the norm, but the logistics of getting a whole team of riders, bikes, wheel options and kit to the testing centre can be problematic, so Lidl-Trek have looked beyond the tunnel in search of performance gains. Lidl-Trek have partnered with Aerosensor to get accurate aerodynamic data on the road rather than the wind tunnel. Aerosensor offers real-time aerodynamic drag measurement and body position monitoring without…
Brave the winds down on the Romney marsh for this 66 mile road loop. Exploring Dymchurch, New Romney, Lydd, Appledore and the military canal. Make sure to tag us in your photos and let us know how you get on @Activ_Cycles
Ensuring that your bike fits you properly is crucial for comfort, injury prevention and most importantly making it enjoyable to ride! If you can, we would always recommend having a professional bike fit, this a service we offer at both of our stores and its free with bike purchases in store. We’ll cover sizing and small adjustments here to make your life better on the bike. Bike fit is sometimes seen as a bit of…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen an expert gravel bike ride, with a big ascent. Take a look and let us know how you get on. TYPE: RoadSTART: AshfordFINISH: AshfordDISTANCE: 57.6 miELEVATION: 3250 ftSKILL LEVEL: Expert
Exploring by bike gives a unique and intimate perspective of the world, allowing cyclists to absorb the sights and sounds of their surroundings. Whether winding through quaint villages, traversing rolling hills, or navigating busy city streets, any journey by bicycle can become an adventure. Conquering challenging terrain, and the sense of accomplishment at the end of a day’s ride are what makes us want to explore time and time again, asking “where does that go?”…
Looking for some riding inspiration? Why not give our ‘route of the week’ challenge a go? This week we’ve chosen an expert gravel bike ride, with a big ascent. Take a look and let us know how you get on. TYPE: GravelSTART: BrabourneFINISH: BrabourneDISTANCE: 30.2 miELEVATION: 2025 ftSKILL LEVEL: Expert
Innovation is woven into the DNA of Cervélo. The Canadian Manufacturer has introduced groundbreaking frame geometries, featuring aero-shaped tubing and unique designs that not only enhance aerodynamics but also redefine the overall riding experience. Cervélo’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design is evident in every curve and angle and that is especially true of their new E-bike, the Rouvida. While the design brief didn’t actually say, ‘Don’t make it look like an e-bike,’ it…
Cervelo S5 This multiple grand tour winning aero monster looks a little more subtle in black compared to the Jumbo Visma canary yellow but it’s still a head-turner. The “Five Black” paint job doesn’t just offer an understated cool, it’s also Cervelo’s lightest finish. Cervelo S5 Trek Madone SL It’s no less aero than its SLR brother and in a satin black finish it looks just as good too. IsoFlow technology smooths out bumps in…