How To: Climb
Climbing is like Marmite, it's one of those things you either love or you hate, or are really good at or perhaps not so good. But something we all have to do. In this article we are here to help you become a great climber.
How To: Fuel on the Bike
Fuelling is one of the hardest things to get right and is extremely important in making sure you get the best performance out of yourself. There are many occasions where either yourself, a team mate or a fellow riding partner have suffered from ‘bonking’. Let’s face it, we have all been there at least once and never want to be there again!
How To: Corner
If there are a lot of corners on the circuit, like a crit for instance, then a lot of time and vital energy can be lost in cornering if you keep getting it wrong. The aim is to use the corner to your advantage, stay smooth and predominantly upright! Read our top tips on how to corner in a race.
How To: Bridge a Gap
Bridging a gap is probably one of the hardest things to do because you need strength mainly, but also a bit of luck and some technique. But not to worry, you have come to the right place to learn how to bridge a gap!
How To: Sprint
Sprinting is quite an art and doesn't come naturally to everyone. With all the time, money and training you can put into the sport it's very easy to forget it's the first person across the line that wins the bike race, not necessarily the fittest or the strongest. Read our handy guide on how to sprint.
Cycling Training Camps
The chance to get away from the everyday routine of work, cooking, cleaning, training early in the morning or late at night for a couple of weeks to get some quality training in really helps set up your base fitness in preparation for the summer. We take you through all you need to know about planning your trip away to a cycling training camp.
Spring Clean your Bike
It's officially the start of Spring, so whilst some house cleaning may be in order, giving your bike a Spring clean is more important of course! And with all of our amazing offers here at ProBikeKit, it will be hard not to get your bike on board with the Spring cleaning spree this season.
How To: Choose the Right Bike Size
Whether it is your first bike, you have an on-going irritating pain or you are looking for optimum performance, getting the right bike fit is essential. This is a topic that most people know very little about and long gone are the days where your height was enough to measure you up for your new bike.
Planning Your Cycling Season
It's that time of year when you are thinking about planning your season - whether it being a race calendar a sportive calendar, fundraising events or simply some challenges you have set yourself. Read our top tips on planning your cycling season.
Cycling Jargon Guide
To an outsider, cycling jargon can be very confusing and can sound like a different language at times! There are a number of phrases that we all know and use and the responses from non-cyclists are a common ground between us all.