Cycling Fun Archives

Opinion: My Favourite Songs to Listen to When Riding a Trainer

January 9, 2024 at 3:32 pm5 min reading

This won’t be another article listing the bicycle songs we all know and mostly love. No, this one will actually give you some advice on what kind of music you should listen to while riding on your trainer. Note that I’m explicitly talking about trainers,…

Happy New Year to All Our Cycling Friends

January 1, 2024 at 1:46 pm

Socialising and Culture

2023 is finally out, and 2024 is in. And what a year 2023 was. We saw some fantastic performances both on the road and off it. We witnessed one of the greatest battles in the Tour de France. It was a genuine clash of the…

Opinion: The 6 Most Useless Cycling Accessories Ever Produced

June 22, 2023 at 6:00 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Accessories are the soul of your bike. They tell a lot about you as a rider and as a person. So, when you’re accessorising your bike, be mindful of what you put on your precious two-wheeled friend. Thankfully, some of them are already discontinued, but…

World Bicycle Day: 8 Quirky Celebration Ideas for the Everyday Rider

June 3, 2023 at 8:00 am3 min reading

Socialising and Culture

When we think of cycling, our minds often turn to the practical benefits – fitness, transportation, and environmental sustainability. But on World Bicycle Day, it’s time to think beyond the usual routes and bring a dash of whimsy to our two-wheeled passion.

Things We Never Thought We’d Do Before We Started Riding

April 6, 2023 at 6:07 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Cycling is a powerful tool that helps us venture outside of our comfort zones and embark on adventures and experiences we’d never dreamed of. Life on two wheels can undoubtedly take some getting used to but once you embrace all that it has to offer,…

Why You Should Ride a Bike by Matt Stephens

March 30, 2023 at 8:38 am5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Okay, it’s true. The couch is a comfortable place to be sometimes. But, I assure you, it’s even more agreeable when you’re basking in the warm afterglow of a bike ride. Plus, you’ll be happy in the knowledge that you will have undoubtedly done yourself…

Chatting with AI: Here’s What I Learned About Cycling

March 23, 2023 at 2:01 pm5 min reading

Socialising and Culture

AI is slowly but surely taking over the world. For now, in a good way and not in the “Hasta la vista” one. Give it some time, and we will go from innocent chatbots and picture generators to deadly terminators pretty soon. For now, we…

How The Reasons We Ride Change

January 5, 2023 at 1:59 pm6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

As cyclists, we spend a lot of time on a bike. Days of the week, weekends, and holidays are likely to include some time on two wheels. Whether a commute, a solo outing or a group ride is in the works, have you ever thought…

A Christmas Letter to My Secret Santa, Distant Relatives and Friends: Please, No More of These

December 12, 2022 at 8:44 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

It’s Christmas time again. Yay! It’s the season of joy, feasts, and those God-awful Christmas songs that haven’t been updated since the 90s. I get it, Wham! Last Christmas, you gave me your heart, and I can’t figure out why you haven’t stopped giving it…

Top 14 Cycling Faux Pas to Avoid

October 21, 2022 at 7:00 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Like any other activity or community, road cycling has a set of understood rules of the road. You won’t find them printed in an official rulebook. They are insights that come with experience. The longer you’ve been in the sport, the more obvious they are.