Round-ups
Round Up: Keeping up your mental and physical health
30.09.2020
By Cyclescheme
Taking the time to exercise and get outdoors can be a great antidote to any feelings of sluggishness you might encounter, whether mental or physical.
Cycling isn’t just physical
01.08.2020
By Cyclescheme
Here’s how regular cycling can play a key role in your mental wellbeing.
Round Up: 6 non-technical 'get you home' tips
03.04.2020
By Cyclescheme
You don’t have to be able to repair your bike to enjoy worry-free commuting. Most roadside problems can either be pre-empted or soon solved.
Reasons why you should be cycling to work
17.01.2020
By Cyclescheme
If you aren't already enjoying the benefits of cycling to work, or need a little convincing, you've come to the right place...
Our year on Love to Ride
16.12.2019
By Cyclescheme
To celebrate the end of 2019, we’ve created a round up video of the great stats that our Love to Ride community are a part of.
The mental health benefits of Cycling to Work
18.09.2019
By Cyclescheme
Regular cycling isn’t just good for your physical health: it also benefits your mental wellbeing.
Round Up: Making the most of your folding bike
21.02.2019
By Cyclescheme
When your bike folds to the size of a suitcase, your cycle-to-work strategies will be different. Here are some tips.
Round Up: Everything you need to know about bicycle tyres
16.01.2019
By Cyclescheme
Tyres come in a range of sizes and tread patterns. Here's how to choose the right ones for your bike.
Round Up: Cycling at night
13.11.2018
By Cyclescheme
As well as lights and reflectors, cycle commuting at night requires some adjustments to the way that you ride.
Round Up: Chain drive vs. belt drive
13.09.2018
By Cyclescheme
Here’s why you might want to choose a belt over a chain – and why you might not.
Round Up: What are the right lights for your commute?
13.09.2018
By Cyclescheme
What lights should you use depends on where you'll be using them: urban, rural, or off-road.
Round Up: What’s better for you: running or cycling?
16.05.2018
By Cyclescheme
Cycling and running are both excellent forms of aerobic exercise. But is one better than the other?
Round Up: 5 essential accessories for commuting
06.03.2018
By Cyclescheme
To help get you started, we’ve put together our list of 5 essential accessories.
Round Up: Considerate commuting
06.03.2018
By Cyclescheme
Good road manners create a less confrontational environment that’s safer and less stressful for everyone.
Round Up: Necessary accessories
12.01.2018
By Cyclescheme
Some cycling accessories are optional extras. Others are essential for the day-to-day commuter.
Cyclescheme Round Up: 10 Important commuter accessories
30.10.2017
By Cyclescheme
Cyclescheme Round Up: Top Bike Hacks
30.10.2017
By Cyclescheme
Cyclescheme Round Up: Why having lots of bikes isn’t as crazy as it might sound
23.08.2017
By Cyclescheme
Cyclescheme Round Up: Answers to those common questions cyclists get
02.08.2017
By Cyclescheme
Non cyclists are sometimes baffled cyclists' behaviour. Here are some answers to ten common questions you'll get.
Cyclescheme Round up: What are the health benefits of your commute?
02.08.2017
By Cyclescheme
Cycling to work is an easy, convenient way to fit exercise into your daily life.
Cyclescheme Round Up: Don’t Get Caught out by April Showers
01.04.2017
By Cyclescheme
Getting caught out by sudden Spring downpours can leave you uncomfortable all day - here's what you need to keep comfortable and dry.
Cyclescheme Round Up: Folding bikes for your commute to work
24.02.2017
By Cyclescheme
For mixed-mode commuting and indoor parking, it's hard to beat a folder. Here's what to consider before investing in one.
Cyclescheme Round up: The benefits of cycling to work
30.01.2017
By Cyclescheme
Boost your health and fitness!
Cyclescheme Round-up: Locks
20.01.2017
By Cyclescheme
Prevent that heart-sinking feeling of seeing a space where your bike used to be and get yourself a decent bike lock
Cyclescheme Round Up: Rechargeable lights for your bike
10.11.2016
By Cyclescheme
Lights are a legal and practical necessity for cycling in the dark, and rechargeables are the best option when it comes to battery power.
Cyclescheme Round Up: The four seasons of Cycling to Work
10.11.2016
By Cyclescheme
Cycle commuting year-round is easier than you think – so long as you and your bike are prepared…
Cyclescheme Round Up: Cycle to Work on a Budget
18.08.2016
By Cyclescheme
The right bike and equipment depends on you and your journey. If you're a new or returning cyclist, don't feel you have to break the bank.
Cyclescheme Round Up: Bicycle Storage Solutions
20.06.2016
By Cyclescheme
Whether you live in a mansion or a caravan, you'll want to keep your bike safe and sound at home. Here's how...
Cyclescheme Round Up: The 10 Commandments of Commuting by Bike
16.05.2016
By Cyclescheme
Busy roads can make cycling to work seem daunting, especially if it's been a while since you've been on a bike. These ten tips should help you cycle more capably and confidently.
Cyclescheme Round Up: Cycling shoes and cleats
07.01.2016
By Cyclescheme
In just an hour of cycling, you could be performing well over 5000 pedal strokes so it’s essential to get this key area right.
Round Up: Material Benefits
12.10.2015
By Cyclescheme
What will your next bike be made out of? Steel, aluminium, carbon fibre, and titanium each have their pros and cons.
Round Up: Autumn and winter essentials
12.10.2015
By Cyclescheme
The right equipment will keep you comfortable as the weather worsens. It will soon pay for itself too, especially if you get it through Cyclescheme.
Round Up: Panniers
01.10.2015
By Cyclescheme
For longer trips or heavier loads, it's comfier to carry bags on your bike than your back.
Round Up: Electric Bikes
01.10.2015
By Cyclescheme
Even if an electric bike costs over €1,500, you can get one through Cyclescheme. Here's how – and why you might want to.
Cyclecheme Round Up: Which is the right bike for me?
29.09.2015
By Cyclescheme
Asking the question, “Which is the right bike for me?” is such a broad question that it is impossible to answer without further questions.
Round Up: Essential tools for the bike and home
14.09.2015
By Cyclescheme
A little knowledge and the right selection of tools will keep your bike running sweetly. Here's what to start off with.
Round Up: Summer Cycling Checklist
25.08.2015
By Cyclescheme
As spring turns to summer, it is hopefully time to shed your arm and leg warmers and to enjoy the feeling of the sun on your back as you ride.
Round Up: Road Bikes
25.08.2015
By Cyclescheme
A drop-bar race bike is ideal for fitness training and summer weekend rides, and it can be used as a quick commuter.
Round Up: Top 3 commuter bikes for beginners
21.08.2015
By Cyclescheme
If you haven't cycled for a long time, don't be swayed by fashion or sport: get a bike that's comfortable, practical and useful for you.
Round Up: D-Locks
04.08.2015
By Cyclescheme
When your bike's out of sight, it needs to be locked. A D-lock is portable and tough
Long Ride Essentials
04.08.2015
By Cyclescheme
Most regular cycle commuters can comfortably complete a sportive, charity ride, or other long day ride – given the right equipment
Top 5 Accessories for Summer
15.07.2015
By Cyclescheme
Summer is the perfect season for cycle commuting, with long days and warmer weather. Make it better yet by investing in these essentials
Round Up: Best e-bikes for cycling to work
08.05.2015
By Cyclescheme
An electrically-assisted bike is the no-sweat solution for the cycling commute that's longer or harder than you'd like.
Round Up: Adventure road bike essentials
05.05.2015
By Cyclescheme
Got an adventure road bike? A Cyclescheme Accessories Package will save you money on the crucial accessories for commuting and beyond.
Round Up: Women's Hybrids
23.04.2015
By Cyclescheme
Let's get one thing straight: unless you want to ride in a skirt or dress, a step-through frame is strictly optional. Step-through frames are useful for men and women who can't get their leg over a top tube due to limited mobility, or who are restricted from doing so by their clothing.
Round Up: Seatpacks
20.04.2015
By Cyclescheme
Seatpacks or saddlebags attach to a bike's saddle rails, and often the seatpost too. While some are huge most are small, being designed to carry only essential spares and tools. Here are six of the best.
Round Up: Hub-gear hybrids
12.03.2015
By Cyclescheme
As transport cycling becomes more popular, hub gears are appearing on more bikes. They're no longer found only on compact folders and heavyweight upright roadsters; quite a few manufacturers offer hub-gear hybrids. Internal gears make sense for an urban bike: they don't require the same care as derailleurs to keep working well, and they enable you to shift gear while stationary.
Round Up: Compact Folding Bikes
10.11.2014
By Cyclescheme
A folding bike lets you combine a train's town-to-town speed with the across-town efficiency of the bicycle. Ride to the station, fold the bike, board the train, stash the bike in a luggage rack, then alight, unfold, and ride those last few miles at the other end.
Round Up: Cold-weather gear
29.10.2014
By Cyclescheme
There's no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. Dress wisely and you'll stay warm throughout autumn and winter
Round Up: Mountain Bikes
16.09.2014
By Cyclescheme
Designed for riding on unsurfaced trails, a mountain bike can double up as a sturdy but slower commuter
Round up: Women's Road Bikes
11.07.2014
By Cyclescheme
More and more people are buying road bikes these days, and it's not just MAMILs (middle-aged men in lycra) but women too
Round Up: Bike Bag Essentials
12.06.2014
By Cyclescheme
With the right kit in your commuter bag, you'll cope with whatever the day throws at you. Here's what to pack
Round up: Multi-use hybrids
04.04.2014
By Cyclescheme
While some hybrids are meant only for tarmac, others are intended for weekend trail use as well as weekday transport
Round up: Flat-Bar Road Bikes
04.04.2014
By Cyclescheme
Also known as sports hybrids and fitness bikes, these skinny-tyred hybrids are leaner, lighter, and faster
Round up: Shoes
24.03.2014
By Cyclescheme
It is, of course, entirely possible to ride a bike in any kind of shoe (although those Manolo Blahnik slingbacks might not be ideal). But shoes made specifically for cycling have a number of advantages.
Round up: Locks
24.03.2014
By Cyclescheme
Whenever your bike is out of your sight, it needs protecting by a lock – either a locked door or a good bike lock. This month's kit round up looks at some of the best bike locks on the market.
Round up: Handlebars
24.03.2014
By Cyclescheme
As well as steering your bike, the handlebar affects your riding position and your comfort. A new one could cure aches and pains Getting comfortable on your bike is largely about having the right handlebar and saddle in positions that are right for you.
Cyclescheme Round up: 10 Reasons why getting on your bike will keep you healthy
30.01.2014
By Cyclescheme
1. Cycling is a stress-buster Loads of evidence suggests that people who take part in exercise like cycling suffer lower levels of stress, anxiety and depression than sedentary folk.
Round up: Gifts for cyclists
11.12.2013
By Cyclescheme
What do you get a commuting cyclist for Christmas? Here are eight suggestions for affordable gifts
Round Up: Waterproof overtrousers
06.12.2013
By Cyclescheme
They're not cool in either sense but if you cycle to work in office clothes, a pair of overtrousers offers essential rain protection.
Round up: Full-equipped hybrids
25.10.2013
By Cyclescheme
Buying a hybrid that's factory-fitted with the accessories you need for commuting can save you time and money
Round up: Multi tools
18.10.2013
By Cyclescheme
Multi-tools are the Swiss army knives of the cycling world, offering essential tools in a compact, fold-out format
Round up: Helmets
29.07.2013
By Cyclescheme
Cycling is not a dangerous activity. Per hour, you are more likely to suffer an injury requiring medical attention while gardening; per mile, you are more likely to be killed while walking. Nevertheless, if you fall off your bike and bang your head you can do some nasty damage. Helmets are designed to limit that damage.
Round Up: Waterproof jackets
11.06.2013
By Cyclescheme
A good commuting jacket makes miserable winter weather tolerable. It doesn't need to be insulated like a jacket for walking as you'll generate more body heat by pedalling.
