Letter to the editor: Roads bias
Roads bias In your Feb-Mar issue a reader raised the query as to why many cyclists choose to use the...
Year: 2011
A drop in the bucket
A comment to yesterday’s post (Bet you won’t!) got me thinking about what makes people ride regularly. It’s developing the...
Bet you won’t!
Time to tell your friends, family and colleagues that you're up for the challenge. Make a bet with a workmate...
Wednesday Inspiration: Getaway Bike
Tip of the Day: if you are using a bike as a getaway vehicle, make sure you have legs like...
Will I feel good?
You know you will. When your heart ramps up, the endorphins start pumping and your ride provides a natural high....
I call it, “Ride the Tour”
Just too late for our June-July issue, which covers the Le Tour, this letter to the editor deserves an audience....
Second-hand bikes: where to find them?
If you are after a serious bargain, second-hand bikes are a great option. Many bike shops sell restored second-hand bikes....
Wednesday Inspiration: Danny MacAskill’s “Way Back Home”
This awesome video of trials rider Danny MacAskill will make you cringe. Jumping off stone walls, balancing on rails and...
Lite-weight wonders
When weight is a priority, these bike lights truly shine. Simon Vincett reports findings from the 2011 Lights test. Improvement...
June riding challenge
After a wet May, Ride On wanted to help riders keep pedalling through June. Every day of the month we...