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…
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…
In the latest of our meet the team series, we introduce Colin, who leads on our marketing and brazes his own frames! Tell us a bit about yourself, ColinI’m an unashamed bike nerd, I’m originally from Folkestone and now living in Canterbury with my wife and two kids.…
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…
Activ Cycles has partnered with Laka to offer you people-powered bike insurance designed by cyclists for cyclists – and a FREE 30-day free trial on us. These guys do insurance differently, offering protection from theft, damage and vandalism with faster payouts to get you straight back in the…
Trek’s speedy mountain bike X-Caliber is aimed at riders who want to have a go at cross country racing, with a view to progressing to the lighter carbon-framed Procaliber and Supercaliber. In this blog we’ll look at who it’s for and where it sits in Trek’s hardtail MTB…
Nothing beats family days out in the fresh air together on two wheels. Trek Marlin is one of very few bikes that mum, dad and kids of all ages can ride, thanks to the size range, which runs from XXS to XXL. This is the world’s favourite Trek…
Tofauti Everyone Active – the junior cycling team supported by ACTIV Cycles – is having its best season ever, with some very impressive wins in both the boys and girls teams. We caught up with Team Principal Ian Mansel-Thomas to find out more. “This season has been a…
