Biking For Beginners

25 of the best road helmets from entry-level to high-end

Top choices rated from MET, Specialized, Giro, Kask, Lazer and many more
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Best hybrid bikes 2024 | Top-rated hybrid bikes and our buyer's guide

The best hybrid bikes for a range of budgets
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Best commuter bike | What's the best bike for commuting in 2024?

Hybrid, electric bike, road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike – let us guide you through the commuter bike options
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How to measure a bike frame: our complete guide to sizing a bike

Fundamental measurements so you can compare frames like-for-like
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Road bike fundamentals | All the parts and details that make up a road bike explained

The anatomy of a road bicycle
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27 reasons to take up cycling | How bike riding can boost your brain power, fitness and more

Essential reasons to take up cycling
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Mountain bike wheel sizes: 26in, 650b and 29in explained

How to choose the right wheel size for you
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Road bike sizing: what size bike do I need?

Use our guide to ensure you choose the correct frame size
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The complete guide to bike gears | Bicycle transmissions explained

A beginner's guide to gears and how to use them
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Beginner’s guide to indoor training: all you need to get started

Find the right space, training equipment and workout to boost your fitness
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Bike light laws in the UK: what you need to know

Flashing or steady lights? How bright is too bright? We explain everything you need to know about bicycle light laws in the UK
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Best mountain bikes under £750 2024 | Top-rated affordable mountain bikes

5 top mountain bikes ridden and rated by our expert team of testers, that won't break the bank
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Road bike groupsets: everything you need to know

Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo – the component levels explained
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Cycle to Work scheme: everything you need to know about buying a tax-free bike

How you can grab a bike at a bargain price and get commuting
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How to fix a puncture on a bike | Video tutorial and easy step-by-step guide with tips

Beginners step-by-step guide to patching and repairing a flat tyre on a bike
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Beginner's cycling tips: 25 essential pieces of advice for new cyclists

Our guide to the basics of cycling kit, clothing, technique and more
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The best cheap road bikes 2024 | 12 budget bikes for £750 or less

Great-value budget road bikes for beginners or training from just £350
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Bike components explained: a jargon buster for all of the key frame, wheelset and groupset parts on a bicycle

Get your head around headsets, drivetrains, derailleurs and more
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How to pump up a bike tyre

The ins and outs of getting your tyres pumped and primed
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How to ride a time trial: 10 steps to TT success

A complete guide to training, equipment and race day
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Best mountain bikes for around £1,000 | 15 bargain bikes reviewed

Got a grand to spend on a mountain bike? These are the ones to look at…
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Flat or clipless pedals: which is right for you?

We delve into the pros and cons of flat and clip-in pedals for the commuter, mountain biker, road and gravel cyclist
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The best backpacks for commuting and urban riding

The best backpacks for commuting and urban cycling in 2024
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29in mountain bike wheels | Pros, cons and a history lesson

Pros and cons of big-wheeled mountain bikes explained
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