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I have been riding bicycles for quite a few years, and now when I sit and ponder about upgrades, I'd say the best upgrade I have ever done is my wheelset.I know many people upgrade their road bike wheelsets, but I have only ever upgraded the wheels on my mountain bike.  I'm sure most of the basics are the same between all cycling disciplines, although I feel that an upgrade to a mountain bike puts into practice more often all the benefits of the …

'Why is sleep so important?' you ask.  Well, we spend one third of our lives sleeping.  The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) tells us, “sleep helps us thrive by contributing to a healthy immune system, and can also balance our appetites by helping to regulate levels of the hormones ghrelin and leptin, which play a role in our feelings of hunger and fullness. So when we’re sleep deprived, we may feel the need to eat more, which can lead to weight g …

With some great quality phone mounts on the market now, using your phone as a GPS tracker on a ride has become a popular option.  Most mounts offer a wide array of accessories, which help make your phone a versatile addition to your cycling kit.Our favourite phone mount is the Quad Lock system, which uses a phone specific protective case and a 4-way locking mechanism.  The case is slim-line so you can leave it on as your standard phone protection …

As clincher rim technology continues to improve, so do the tyres being offered.  Recent high-end clincher tyres seem to have bridged the gap between standard clincher tyres and the typically higher performing tubular offerings.  This has made it a much more suitable choice for your everyday rider and racer, who wants the convenience of the clincher tyre but cannot compromise on speed and performance.The new Open Corsa Graphene tyres offer an impr …