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Cycling & Mountain Biking Feature Writer: Helen Smeaton

Welcome.

Everything to do with that marvellous invention the bicycle can be found here.

We have articles on the latest bike gear from clipless pedals to women’s specific bikes; suggestions for great biking destinations like Morocco and New Zealand; tips on bike maintenance and stretching exercises for cyclists; gift ideas, “how to” articles on unicycling, choosing hydration packs, single speed bikes and so much more.

Whether you are a downhill mountain bike nut or a recreational weekend rider, a road cyclist or a cycle-to-work commuter, we aim to entertain and inform.

Please e-mail me if you would like to see any particular topics and sign up to the RSS feed to keep up with weekly new cycling articles as soon as they are published.


Feature Writer Articles in Cycling & Mountain Biking

 		How to Choose the Best Indoor Cycle Trainer
Choosing the best indoor cycle trainer can be difficult due to the wide range of brands, styles, features and price points. Here's a guide to help with decision making.
Winter Cycle Training on an Indoor Bike Trainer
Maintain winter cycle training when it is cold outside using an indoor bike trainer and interval training on a turbo trainer as part of an indoor cycling program.
Clipless Mountain Bike Pedals for Beginners
SPD bicycle pedals offer greater power and efficiency but can be tricky to use. Here's a simple guide to the best clipless mountain bike pedals for beginners.
Indoor Cycle Training for Winter Cycle Fitness
Cycle training outdoors can be hard in the depths of winter. Consider an indoor cycling training program using a bike trainer with own bike or a spinning exercise bike.
Best Bicycle Security Tips to Stop Bicycle Theft
Bicycle theft is all too frequent. Use these bicycle security tips for using the best bicycle locks wisely with other security measures to stop the most determined thief.
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Contributing Articles in Cycling & Mountain Biking

 		Gear for Biking Around the World
Thinking about going on a cross-country bicycle tour? Be sure that you're prepared by taking some equipment tips from an experienced long-distance cyclist.
Bookpacking Combines Travel With Reading
This is an age where combining sporting and leisure activities are fun, and bookpacking is one way to balance physical exercise with a gentle mental break.
Androscoggin Bicycle Path in Brunswick, Maine
Gorgeous views of the Androscoggin, a major Maine river, make exercising fun and exhilarating!
Choosing the Right Type of Bicycle
There are three types of bicycles to consider for riding outside: road bikes, mountain bikes and hybrids. Choosing a bicycle depends on what its intended use is.
How To Keep Fit and Burn Calories, not Money
Quit smoking, stop drinking, get fit. Probably three of the most commonly made New Year resolutions. This looks at one way to kick-start a very low-cost fitness regime.
Tips and Tricks for Beginner Cyclists
Bruises and scrapes are part of every beginner's journey, but with some confidence and the right techniques, learning to cycle should not be too painful an experience.
Biking for Beginners in London
The idea of cycling in London can seem a bit daunting but fortunately there is plenty of advice and support available to help beginners find routes for a safe ride.
Cycling in Grizedale Forest
Grizedale Forest in the southern lake District has five waymarked cycle trails to suit all abilities from the family cyclist to the hardened mountain biker.
Improve Mountain Biking Skills
Improve mountain biking skills or learn the basics with Wildflower Mountain Biking for Women DVD with Trek pro cyclist Sue Haywood.
Winter Cycling Tips
By preparing for winter riding, cyclists will stay safe and enjoy their bicycles all year long.
Safe Cycling in London
With more and more people squeezing onto the tubes, trains and buses in the UK capital, many people are turning to cycling as an alternative way of getting to work.
The Best Family Cycling in the Peak District
The Goyt Valley in the north west part of the Peak District National Park provides a flat easy cycle route which is well suited to family cycling.
How to Choose Front and Rear Bicycle Baskets
This article looks at the different types of bicycle baskets and their mounting options.
The Basics of Bicycle Commuting
Bike commuting is becoming increasingly attractive as cities add more and more kilometers of bike lanes and workers opt to save money, reduce pollution and get in shape.
Off-road Biking at Bradbury Mountain State Park
Bradbury is not any old state park. It has a lengthy network of off-road biking trails to entice all levels of mountain bikers, from newbies to highly experienced riders.
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