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
Around here, we do lots of preaching about riding more and driving less, but we know that sometimes you need a car to get to a race or for a weekend getaway. But before you hang your £3,000 bike on a £30 rack, read on to find out which method
is meet your running group at the designated time, drop your bag in the cargo bike and run to the tube stop nearest your home, where your bag will be waiting for you.You’ll meet a friendly group of runners, save money, spare your back and skip the perils
of cycling, stay safe and become fitter into the bargain.Know your distanceIf the distance between your home and your place of work is too great to cycle, combine the bike with public transport. If you work around the corner, add in some detours to explore
The number of people who cycle to work has risen by 17% in the last decade, according to the latest census.Figures from the census revealed 760,000 people in England and Wales have switched to two-wheeled motor-free transportation, up from 650
compromising your performance. Jon Alexander explored these matters while he was training for Challenge Barcelona in 2009. His plan was to race while trying to minimise his carbon footprint. He says there are three main issues: kit, diet and transport. Where
lot of face, especially if transporting your bike safely means removing the saddle or loosening handlebars. Hilly sportives put bolts under serious pressure, as Kleanthous warns. "If the seat pin bolt goes, the saddle might drop, and handlebars
." Keith Reynolds"To protect your bike when shipping or transporting it to a race, put foam plumbing insulation [from a DIY shop] around the tubes. It comes in different lengths, it's easy to cut to fit and is already split lengthways for quick installation
. Everything we'll need for the run goes into a numbered bag, which the organisers transport from the lake to the second transition area, where we'll leave our bikes.The organisers gather everyone for a briefing at the water's edge. The French version lasts
of resistance to your workout. Like all but the three most expensive on test, the Satori is easy to transport if you want to take it to the start of a bike race, and Tacx include a padded carry-bag to put it in for protection (these usually cost around £50
