We’re heading slightly further afield this week for the Isle of Wight Randonnee this Sunday:https://www.cycleisland.co.uk/ Its a 100km route with a lap of the whole island taking in some amazing countryside and clifftop roads, its free to enter and a great atmosphere. Even if you don’t make the Randonnee this weekend this route is well worth making the trip down to the island for, and there’s an off road route too if thats more your…
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 that blue Park pizza cutter.. Gifts under £20 Muc-off’s tubeless puncture plug kit is a perfect stocking filler, its an essential for tubeless tyres to keep things…
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…
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 a bike, explore the path less travelled or pop to our favourite coffee shop for a flapjack. We’ll show you the best way to join a group…
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 colourways like Nose Drip Curry and Champagne Supernova, there’s a simple set of values: utility, versatility, durability. Surly make steel bikes where the ride experience is above…
How do you get comfortable hitting rollers fast? How do you keep control over your bike on rhythm sections to retain speed? Jumping and pumping are two essential skills for everyone from enduro racers to riders who take their fun fairly seriously. In this blog, Kish and Keefer tell you what you need to know to start developing these techniques. Jumping If you’re going to hit anything above a moderate blue trail at any speed…
Cyclocross season is here. But what is it, what type of bike and equipment do you need, and how can you join in? We’re here to answer all your questions so read on for the essential lowdown on this autumn-winter sport. What is cyclocross? Cyclocross – often abbreviated to “CX” – sees riders competing on technical outdoor courses of grass, dirt, mud, sand… even snow. There are usually plenty of natural features to negotiate, like…
This month we announced the winner of our Trek Marlin competition where one lucky family got the chance to win 4 Marlin bikes and we’re so pleased to announce that Nina and her family were selected for the prize. Nina, Wayne, Josh and Simon dropped into our Folkestone store last week to collect their winnings, and we couldn’t be more excited to gift them their shiny new wheels. Mum, Nina, is already a keen rider…
What is a triathlon? Triathlon is a multi-discipline sport consisting of swimming, cycling and running. The swimming section could take place in a swimming pool, lake or the sea; cycling could be on public roads or in a closed-off section of road in the grounds of a stately home or bike park; similarly, the run could be on public roads or paths or in private grounds. There are variations of triathlon called duathlon, which is…
Our mechanic Keefer is just back from an awesome week in Morzine in the French Alps, one of the global bucket list locations for mountain bikers. In this blog, he picks out his favourite centres and trails from the trip to help you plan your visit, and shares some of his best black run videos. Read Keefer’s advice on preparing for a big bike trip in this blog. So, how was Morzine? The weather was…
