mickc

After a really decent ride I sat down with a post ride drink and started to contemplate. I wondered ‘why is it that I enjoy biking so much’? I mean I really enjoy biking. What are the real benefits of regular cycling? Here they are…

All the information you require for one of my favourite local loops, a 16 mile off road circuit that passes by the picturesque Moorgreen Reservoir. When the sun is shining the Reservoir reflects perfectly like mirror!!

All the information you require for one of my favourite local loops, a 20 mile off road circuit includes a local climb known as Pig Hill and passes through the picturesque Newstead Abbey Estate. A lovely summer route!!

I’ve finally upgraded my bike from 26-inch to 29-inch wheel. I knew it would be faster, but could I improve my average time by over a mile an hour. 13-mph was the target. Here’s how I got on....

I hate being injured, but through experience I’ve found some ways to get back to full fitness quicker than normal. Check out my most recent rehabilitation.

We have now hit December and the winter is coming. For some it’s a time to put the bike away until spring and tuck up in your nice warm house...well don’t!!! Have a look at some of these simple tips to get you out biking in the winter months.

Here’s your guide to Sherwood Pines, a great family biking day with the testing Kitchener Trail for those intermediate riders. Once you’ve finished biking there is plenty of other activities to do.

Try a little ‘cross-activity' if the winter cold and mud is putting you off biking. But what is cross-activity?