Although 2023 spelled the end for many factory teams withdrawing from Enduro racing in 2024, you’ll be glad to hear that the UK still has some epic events available for us to attend. Mountain bike racing and festivals are going strong with lots of the big events close or fully subscribed already. In this article, […] The post Unmissable mountain bike events in 2024 appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

Around about this time every year, we start to take hundreds of calls and emails from people asking us whether our Home and bike insurance policies and Travel insurance policies will cover them for a mountain biking trip to the Alps, before we respond with a resounding “Yes!” Nine times out of ten, the person […] The post Mountain biking in Morzine- What’s the big deal? appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

Words by Rebecca Bland Next week it will be October, and with that comes the collective groan of cyclists everywhere, all knowing what lies ahead for the next few months. Fewer hours of daylight, salted roads, and more ‘mud on road’ signs than a Belgian cyclocross event would warrant. Inevitable it may be, but winter […] The post Get ready for winter riding appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

The equinox has passed and the clocks will be changing soon. The days are shorter and the temperature is dropping fast. Soon, cyclists in their droves will be retreating to the shed for a season of Zwift racing. But before then, why not embrace the unique enjoyment an autumnal ride can bring? You don’t need […] The post 5 Tips for Autumn Cycling appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

 When Tom Pidcock rode to Olympic gold in the men’s mountain bike cross country event at Tokyo 2020, he propelled himself into the wider British consciousness. The now 22-year-old’s domination of the race was awe-inspiring to fans who have watched his meteoric rise through the ranks. The ability and speed he showcased was renewed confirmation […] The post Be inspired by Olympic champion Tom Pidcock appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

As the summer approaches, it’s time to start planning summer adventures on two wheels. When it comes to off-road trips, there is a strong argument in favour of looking no further than the British Isles. The UK has an embarrassment of riches when it comes to MTB destinations, with everything from family friendly bike parks […] The post 5 great spots in the UK for a mountain biking holiday appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

New trends and developments often have the purists up in arms and that has certainly been the case with electric mountain bikes. There are some who believe that eMTBs are cheating, but there is plenty to be said in defence of these electric machines. In this blog we’ll look at some of the pros and […] The post Mountain Bike vs eMTB – Which is best? appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

The towns of Spain’s Mediterranean coast are well-used to packs of cyclists rolling in and out, with places like Calpe and Malaga becoming hotbeds for riders both professional and amateur over the winter months. That’s saying nothing of Girona in the north-west of the country where around 200 professional riders make their home, or the […] The post Lesser-known cycling destinations: Portugal appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

For the next instalment of our Great British Bike Rides series, we’re heading to one of the most mountainous regions of the UK, the Lake District. It’s time to throw on a compact crankset and pack the waterproofs, this is going to be a wet and windy one. Here are our picks for three of […] The post Great British Bike Rides – The Lake District appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more

Sorry to say it but the clock is ticking on summer sun, light evenings and dusty trails. The clocks change on Sunday 28th October here in the UK and that’ll be it for lazy, hazy summer cycling. But never fear – with a little bit of kit, a bit of preparation and the motivation to […] The post Getting set for your best winter of mountain biking ever appeared first on Pedal Cover ..read more