Riding Skills
Why a Bicycle Chain Needs a Clear Path
A bicycle chain needs a clear path to transfer pedalling effort cleanly. Learn how chainring, cassette and gear choice…
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Equipment
Panniers or a Handlebar Bag for a Short Ride?
Panniers or a handlebar bag for a short ride? Match access and load position to your stops, so essentials are easy to…
Cycling Culture
From Penny-Farthing to Safety Bicycle: Why Two Similar Wheels Won
From penny-farthing to safety bicycle, see how the lower frame and rear-chain drive changed mounting and steering, and…
Riding Skills
The Myth That Every Ride Needs a Training Plan
A training plan can sharpen a cycling session, but not every ride needs one. Learn when to structure effort and when…
Ride Planning
Packing for a Ride with Changeable Weather
Packing for a ride with changeable weather means choosing layers for likely shifts in rain, wind and temperature…