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

© Getty ImagesGoing for gold on the track comes easily to the British cycling team. If their exploits on two wheels have inspired you, try this four-week training plan to compliment your running. The bike sessions will enhance your cardiovascular

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...

in your quads.The bike leg is the longest and most strategic part of any triathlon, so it’s crucial to make the most of it. Your bike training should always include a long ride at a slower pace and lower heart rate (just like running, they’re usually done

Easy-as-pie psiTop Dog St Deluxe pump, £46.99Tyre pressure affects your bike's comfort, speed, handling and even your safety. And although your road tyres may have a maximum pressure of 125 psi, that might not be the pressure you should use; most

), and wipe clean with a dry rag. Apply lube when you've finished. Adjust your brakesIf your brake lever reaches the handlebar before it stops your bike, either your pads are worn or your cables are stretched. Worn pads should be replaced - but that's another

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

The country may be experiencing a recession but the bills still have to be paid, so it's little wonder that a new racing bike is slipping  down your list of things to buy. But even if your finances have taken a clobbering, there are still some good

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

on consecutive days. But I persevered, rode every couple of days, and dealt with the pain. Then I got a new bike, a fancy carbon number that was light and fast, and I wanted to ride more. I tried the bike's stock saddle. Not a chance. I put my old saddle on. I