Road Cycling

5 Cheap Ways To Make Your Road Bike Faster

Upgrading your bike will make you faster, but it can be expensive. Here are 5 ways to make your road bike faster, without breaking the bank.

Gravel Cycling

4 Best Places To Ride Your Bike In Scotland

Look past the unpredictable Scottish weather and you’ll find a treasure trove of cycling roads, trails and tracks in Scotland.

Bikepacking

5 Must-Ride Bikepacking Routes In The UK

The UK is a treasure trove for bikepacking. It offers diverse landscapes, stunning scenery, and a rich history to explore. Whether you're a seasoned bikepacker or a beginner looking for a challenge, there is something to get stuck into.

Road Cycling

5 Things You Might Not Know About The Tour De France

The Tour de France is the world’s biggest annual sporting event. Given its 100-plus year history, there are a few things that may surprise you. Let's take a look.

Road Cycling

6 Training Tips For Time-Crunched Cyclists

As a cyclist, finding time to train can be a challenge. However, with some strategic planning and efficient training techniques, it is possible to make the most of your limited time and still achieve your goals.

Road Cycling

The 8 Best Cycling Documentaries

If you’re not riding your bike, or watching racing, why not spend an afternoon in front of the TV watching a cycling themed documentary. From the dark days of cycling’s doping era, to the epic “A Sunday in Hell” which covers the 1976 edition of Paris-Roubaix.

Gravel

The Best Gravel Cycling Destinations In The UK

As long as the weather stays on your side, the UK is a beautiful place to ride your gravel bike. Here are five of our favourite gravel locations in the UK.

Cafes

London's Best Cycling Cafes

London has arguably the most thriving cycling scene in all of the UK. The capital city is home to some of the most iconic brands and riders that British cycling has produced. But, where do they all go for their cafe stops?

Cafes

Yorkshire's Best Cycling Cafes

Nestled in the north of England, you’ll find the county of Yorkshire, Britain’s cultural home of cycling and also home to some of the country's best cycling cafes.

Cycling

5 Ways To Save Money On Your Next Bike Purchase

How do you save money when buying a new bike? From looking at the second hand market to shopping last year’s deals, there are plenty of things to look out for when it comes to parting with your hard earned cash.

Mountain biking

5 Best Mountain Biking Destinations In The UK

The UK has countless mountain bike trails criss-crossing the countryside. From the peaks of Sheffield, to Bike Park Wales and Fort William in Scotland. Let's look at five of the UK’s best mountain bike destinations.

Cycling

Do Cyclists Pay Road Tax?

It never takes long for the 'road tax' debate to come up in relation to cyclists. An argument often put to cyclists is: why should they be on the roads when they don’t contribute to their upkeep whatsoever? Well the thing is, car drivers don’t pay road tax either. In fact, nobody does…

Cargo bikes

A Guide To Cargo Bikes: All You Need To Know

Our guide to cargo bikes. It's worth considering investing in a cargo bike, using your current car less, getting fitter, and helping to do your bit for the planet at the same time!

Mountain biking

5 Of The Most Expensive Mountain Bikes Of All Time

What is your dream bike? Some want the lightest machine possible, others want the jazziest paint job and there are some who want the most unique machine on the market. Here are 5 of the most expensive mountain bikes of all time.

Road Cycling

How Do You Become A Pro Cyclist?

Being a professional cyclist is effectively being paid to ride the biggest races in the world, but how do you get the gig in the first place?

Gravel Cycling

What's Gravel Racing REALLY Like?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock you’ll know by now that gravel cycling is THE next big thing in the sport. Pedalsure team member, Ollie, an experienced road rider but newcomer to gravel decided to take part in a gravel race and tell us what it's really like.

Road Cycling

Top 5 Cycling Destinations in Spain

Heading abroad to ride your bike is something on every cyclist’s bucket list. Let's look at the Top 5 Spanish Cycling Destinations.

Gravel

The Top 5 Gravel Cycling Events In The UK

Gravel events can be anything you want them to be. Whether you’re looking for a social sportive with your friends, or want to race as hard as you can to the finish line, there is something for everyone. So, with all that in mind, here are five of the UK’s best gravel events.

Bike Racing

What's Life REALLY Like As A Pro Cyclist?

Hi, my name is Joe Laverick and I’m a 21-year-old pro-cyclist. I’m often asked what is life really like as a pro? It’s not as glamorous as it may seem. Our job is to perform, and when you're not getting results the mood can quickly change.

Road Cycling

5 Training Mistakes All Amateur Cyclists Make (By A Pro Cyclist)

My name is Joe Laverick and I am a professional cyclist. I’m often asked for tips to get faster. Here are my five training mistakes that I see a lot of amateurs make, hopefully making you aware of these will ultimately make you faster!

Road Cycling

The 5 Best European Cycling Sportives And Challenges

We all dream of riding our bikes on the silky smooth roads of mainland Europe. Here are our Top 5 picks of Europe’s most stunning sportives. Which will you put on your bucket list?

Road Cycling

What's It Like Cycling 29,000km Around The World?

Pedalsure are proud sponsors of Caroline Soubayroux and Dr David Ferguson, a married couple with a passion for ultra endurance cycling who, in September 2021, set off on a truly epic adventure.

Commuting

Cycling Clothing With Impact Protection: Is This The Future?

We love riding bikes but we’re also aware that most of the time the only thing protecting ourselves from injury is a polystyrene foam helmet. Accidents happen and injuries can follow. Would you consider additional peace of mind in the form of protective cycling clothing?

Commuting

7 Tips For Cycling In The Rain

If you’re a regular cyclist in the UK, chances are you’ve experienced countless downpours in your time. Yet, although unpredictable wet weather can be a real source of concern for cyclists, there are a number of steps you can take to reduce the impact it has on your ride.

Commuting

8 Highway Code Changes Every Cyclist Should Know

We’ve looked at the 10 rules of the Highway Code that every cyclist should know before, but from 29th January 2022 many rules of the Highway Code are being changed. We recommend a proper read of the Highway Code for any cyclist and here are 8 changes that we think you should be aware of.