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…
When the weather gets grim its easy to go into hibernation mode and this is especially true when you’re surrounded by mince pies, selection boxes and leftover cheese, but “the inbetween” (the bit after Xmas but before New years) is the perfect time to get out on your bike, and we have some ideas… First of all you need to dress the part, warm layers, gloves and a spare waterproof jacket are a must for…
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…
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 is in shorts, but our recommended outfits below should give you an idea of how to get kitted out for different temperatures and conditions. A great way…
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 breaking the bank. Lumens? Runtime? Batteries? Some of the terminology around bike lights can be confusing but the two most important things to look at when choosing…
Battle Of The Bikes: Domane VS Emonda Trek’s range of road bikes has a well-earned reputation for being some of the best in the business, with each of their respective roadies earning extensive palmares ranging from the cobblestones of Roubaix to the high mountains of Le Tour de France. While most of us might not be World Tour pros, the benefits of each bike still apply to the average Joe – so whether you’re a…