Author

gareth

Browsing

At We Cycle, we believe that cycling is more than just a means of transportation; it’s a passion, a lifestyle, and a community. That’s why we are thrilled to introduce our We Cycle Club Membership for 2025, designed specifically for cycling enthusiasts who want to enhance their biking experience while enjoying fantastic benefits. For just £150 a year, you can enjoy an array of perks that make every ride more rewarding! What Does the We…

Congratulations on your new mountain bike! Owning a mountain bike is the gateway to countless adventures, but it’s important to ensure you’re fully equipped and prepared for every ride, and these are true for hardtails, full suspension, electric or normal bikes. This guide will walk you through key considerations to maximize your riding experience, including essential gear, maintenance tools, and smart spending strategies. 1. Winter Riding Gear: Staying Comfortable in the Cold Riding in winter…

Redefining High-Performance Road Cycling The Cannondale LAB 71 SuperSix EVO stands as a benchmark of excellence in the world of road cycling, blending an advanced frame, cutting-edge technology, and high-performance components. This bike is engineered to excel in speed, agility, and overall ride quality, making it a perfect choice for competitive racers and serious enthusiasts alike. In this article, we will explore the details that make this bike extraordinary, focusing on its state-of-the-art frame construction…

Mechanic Training including City and Guild Qualifications now available at We Cycle via our Cycle Tech Academy. This purpose built facility gives the opportunity to train in a first class workshop under the guidance on the UK’s top Shimano Mechanic. For more information on up coming courses, and to book please visit the Cycle Tech Academy website: www.cycletechacademy.co.uk Instructors: Dan Shuttleworth Dan is officially the best mechanic in the UK and Ireland having won the…

The We Cycle Membership Club is a great way to ensure that your bike is kept in tip top condition throughout the year and take advantage of other club benefits as well.We are excited to launch our We Cycle Club membership for 2024. Costing just £99 for the year (with the remainder of 2023 thrown in for free!) you can take advantage of all the following and more:• 1 x Silver Service1 (worth up to…

Over the last few years gravel bikes have exploded in popularity, becoming a staple category within the cycling industry. The ever-expanding cycling infrastructure within the UK means there’s more places than ever to ride a gravel bike and explore the great outdoors! The attraction of a more comfortable ride compared to a traditional road bike on most UK roads, which frankly, are essentially gravel, has also bolstered much of their appeal. But what are they?…

Cycle Schemes are a brilliant initiative from the British Government. It helps to promote healthier living (for you and the environment) by helping you to purchase a bike, spreading the payments over several months and not paying tax or national insurance on it. Use of different schemes is becoming more and more common, so here is a little bit of information that should help you through the bike buying process if using the scheme. This…

There are two main types of turbo trainers, wheel on or direct drive. A wheel on trainer uses the complete bike, clamps to the rear axle and has an adjustable roller which applies friction to the back wheel. There are a few benefits to using this system: Pretty easy to get your bike on and off the trainerNo need to remove the rear wheel from the bikeRelatively low cost Getting the bike on and off…

Each year, bikes seem to be coming with less and less. I don’t mean on the actual bike (pedals not included!) but in terms of paperwork. The cynic would say it is cost saving; the optimist will claim it is environmentally friendly. Whatever is driving the lack of paper instructions it is a fact, and can leave you, the consumer, slightly underwhelmed when you collect your new pride and joy. Most places will tell you…

We have lots of conversations with customers about warranties in store and they generally fall into one of three categories: Providing reassurance when someone is making a purchaseProviding reassurance when something goes wrongProviding huge frustration when something isn’t covered by a warranty! The aim of this article is to shed a bit of light on what can and can’t be expected from a warranty. What You Should Do to Avoid a Problem: Keep your receipt…