Cycling

Cycling is often considered to be more of a solo activity but there are many benefits to cycling with a friend or group. If you are a keen cyclist, you can encourage friends to take up cycling as a new hobby, or you can co-ordinate rides with someone who already enjoys cycling.

As the temperatures drop and the weather conditions worsen, keen cyclists often find it harder to get motivated for a bike ride. If cycling is one of your go-to mood boosters, then it is important to keep cycling all year round, for both your physical and mental health.

We know most of you are keen cyclists, so today we wanted to share the benefits of cycling to work! Cycle commuting has multiple benefits associated to it, both for you and the environment.

At PF Jones we love cycling holidays! They are great to do alone, in a couple or as a group! The UK has some of the most beautiful cycling routes in the world, it’s no wonder that so many people go on cycling holidays all year round!When planning your cycling holiday, it is important to make sure that you have all the necessary equipment; tire pump, puncture repair kit and the correct cycle carrier.

Going on bike rides is a great way to spend time together as a family, get exercise and explore the UK countryside. However, you have to be very selective on the type of trails you choose, to make sure that it is suitable for y

The UK weather forecast for the next month looks perfect for some outdoor adventures and if you are a cyclist then you will probably be relishing the opportunity for some great cycling trips to explore the best routes in the UK. Before you head off on your cycling trip, make sure that you have everything in place to make sure your trip is as amazing as it can be. Here are some tips for how to plan and prepare for a great cycling trip:

Whether you are looking for some new cycling routes to explore, or you are trying to find the perfect app to help you to train for a race, there is a great selection to choose from, with some really good free apps, as well as premium ones.   If you want to know the best free cycling apps, here are our top recommendations.

Cycling is a fantastic hobby with huge fitness benefits, as well as the added bonus of being able to get outdoors and explore the local area. It is also a hobby that is easy to get started with, all you really need is a bike and the essential accessories, no monthly membership fees to pay or booking of classes.

With the combination of lockdown restrictions easing and some good weather on the way, it is the perfect time to plan a fun family bike ride to get out and enjoy the best of the British outdoors. For family bike rides, you will want to find somewhere safe and preferably quite flat, to suit younger cyclists. Here’s our top picks:

Over the years many old and disused railways have been turned into stunning cycling routes that a perfect for a summer bike ride through the gorgeous UK countryside. Here are our 10 favourite paths that we think you should check out…

Now that life seems to be creeping back to somewhat normal, we thought we would share some great destinations in the UK for cycling. Cycling can be a great activity for all the family, making sure you’re all having fun and keeping fit at the same time.

Soon the weather will clear up and it will be the perfect time to head out with the bikes again! To help you plan out where your next adventure will take you, we have put together some of the top-rated cycling routes in the UK and their difficulty level. Take a look at what made our list below and let us know if you have any other suggestions!