When I got back into cycling, it was because my kids – still little at the time – wanted to go riding further than just up and down the pavement in front of the house where we used to live. As a result, I got a really cheap mountain bike, which I absolutely loved! That ... Read more The post Why do you ride? first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

If like me, you spend considerable time planning and preparing for a cycle tour, then you’ll be excited when the day comes to go cycle touring. Finally, a chance to escape the everyday humdrum of life, and explore the world in the best way possible: on two wheels, and under your own efforts. Because you’re ... Read more The post Cycle tour destroyer first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

So, you’re looking for a decent-quality cycling helmet camera? You want a battery life of around three hours, decent video quality (4K), digital image stabilisation, AND WiFi connectivity, right? The WillCycle Sportcam OK, I don’t manufacture these, but as I do sell them, I get to name my product. From the outset I will tell ... Read more The post Best-value helmet cam first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

My bike is, as I’m writing this, eight years old, and has carried me over many thousands of miles. As you’d expect, it took a battering over that time, including a few crashes. Most cyclists know the supposed formula of N+1 to determine the ideal number of bikes to own. In that formula, N equals ... Read more The post Upgrade is the new N+1 first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

Every traveller’s journey is unique to them, and is a snapshot in time. This book tells the story of when I cycled the bottom half of Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way. If I had to cycle exactly the same route today, I’d end up with a completely new, and different experience. This is my adventure, and ... Read more The post Book review – Wild Camping the Wild Atlantic Way first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

For most of your life, you were told to become this, or become that, or to strive to be better, be different, or simply be something else. Far too many cyclists – on a daily basis, and as a normal part of their ride – try to be faster. Many try to be the fastest ... Read more The post Just be first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

Dart Valley Cycleway cycle route overall rating: ⭐⭐ This 6.3 mile route is gorgeous, and will make a great day out, but is quite a mix. From the outset, you need to understand that the entire route isn’t traffic-free. Surface on the Dart Valley Cycleway Most of the route has a good tarred surface, but ... Read more The post Dart Valley Cycleway first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

We’re all human, and we all make mistakes. Here’s a list of mistakes that are easy to make when cycle touring, and easy to avoid. 1 – Not taking your time My advice for planning a tour is simple: take your leisurely cycling speed, on a laden bike and similar terrain, then work out what ... Read more The post 10 Cycle touring mistakes first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

With climate change comes the reality of hotter days. When cycle touring, that has real-world implications for you, in multiple ways. You No matter how advanced we may think of ourselves as a species, the fact remains that we’re still only mammals. That means our bodies like to remain with a core temperature of around ... Read more The post Keeping your cool first appeared on WillCycle ..read more

Time ATAC XC4 pedals overall rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A kit review for pedals? Yes! Because ATAC XC4 aren’t your normal bicycle pedals. In a world dominated by Shimano pedals, ATAC XC4 pedals offers numerous advantages. Knee problems can be solved by pedals? During an Audax ride I did in 2023, I was chatting with a rider ... Read more The post Kit review – Time ATAC XC4 pedals first appeared on WillCycle ..read more