Pendle Wheel Support Bike Rack, £181.70This system requires your full concentration for the initial build but once constructed it's a no-fuss rack that will fit most vehicles with a tow bar. The wheels of your bike sit into D-loops, which are part

running will enjoy an injection of pace. The four weeks break down as follows: Week 1: Easy does it is the key this week.Week 2: Increase your ride duration and throw in some harder efforts – intervals, moderate hills. Include some longer rides

Squeaky seatYour peaceful ride is interrupted by a distracting sound coming from somewhere on your saddle - like a broken spring in a mattress. The problemYour seat and seat-post clamp bolts may not be properly lubricated. The solution Remove your saddle from your post and treat...

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, the wooden handle is contoured for comfort and the top-mounted gauge is clear and easy to read. The generous stroke length fills tyres quickly, up to a psi of 160.Info: www.zyro.co.ukTooled upTorpedo level with mini line level, £4.98, tape measure, £1.48

chain cleaner such as Park Tool's Cyclone Chain Scrubber (£27.99, www.madison.co.uk) and fill it with Finish Line Citrus Degreaser (£12.49 for 495ml, www.madison.co.uk). Attach the device to your chain, turn the crank 15 revolutions, and let the brushes

roads in winter conditions is not the most enticing of prospects. What you need is an alternative, something to stimulate the brain and, more importantly, get the legs turning. That something is mountain biking. A common misconception with off

tri companies put together a package of tri essentials - which includes a top-quality bike - that can save you a lot of money.SBR Sports is offering an £829 starter package, comprising a Trek 1.2 Road Bike (£550), Orca Equip Trithalon Wetsuit (£150

Packing your bike so you can take it abroad and then unpacking it at the other end are two of the biggest headaches in triathlon. The last thing you'll feel like doing after a long journey is rebuilding your bike. But all the work you've put

CushionburyWeight: 190g (130mm width)Info: www.specializeduk.comSelle SLR, £113.99"The SLR is a paragon of functional minimalism: it is just wide, long, light and padded enough to perform with perfection - if you're on your saddle long enough to adapt to it