Rider's Guide

Practical advice to help you choose, fit and look after your gear.

Comfort on the bars: grips and gloves

Choose gloves by finger style, padding and fit, and understand lock on grips.

Find a puncture, patch it and choose a sensible pressure.

A step by step clean and lube routine.

Clip on, full coverage and integrated mudguards compared, with a fit checklist.

Handlebar, saddle and frame bags: what each does well and how to fit them.

Mount positions, phone and handlebar fit, and what to check before you buy.

Front, rear and side lights: how to choose, where to mount and how to charge.

Compare lock types by strength, weight and convenience, then match one to where you park.

Where to park, what to lock and how to combine locks for easy, confident parking.

The Sunday Tune Up

A short maintenance tip, a riding idea, and a first look at new gear. Unsubscribe any time.