About bikes, cycling and cycle to work - Tredz Blogtag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-4977352010-02-08T06:19:00+00:00More than AdrenalineTypePadCyclosportive novice - needs help!tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201287749edba970c2010-02-08T06:19:00+00:002010-02-08T06:19:00+00:00Figuring I needed something to aim for and against all better judgement, I decided to enter my first cycling sportive this year. And she's a beaut: The Devil Ride. Taking in some of the finest (I use the term in...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/cyclosportive-guide.htmlEssential Six Nations cycling accessoriestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a848e37b970b2010-02-05T06:18:00+00:002010-02-05T06:18:00+00:00The Six Nations kicks off tomorrow and we've got an admission to make. Whilst we're proud to have customers and friends around the UK, for the duration of the Six Nations we can't help but withdraw a little into our...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/essential-six-nations-cycling-accessoriesd.htmlExposure Sparktag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201287758b2b5970c2010-02-04T06:14:00+00:002010-02-04T06:14:00+00:00Frankly, when I first saw it, it seemed a bit of a hard sell to me. Normal batteries meant either expensive throw away batteries or making sure I can recharge some. It's light output is relatively small and it doesn't...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/exposure-spark.htmlAdvice for women cyclists tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a847be8e970b2010-02-03T06:21:00+00:002010-02-03T06:21:00+00:00My recent, completely unscientific study regarding why Specialized womens bikes are so great (using the: smiles ÷ hearsay - big frames = great bikes equation that male bike shop workers utilise when talking about womens bikes), neglected to offer any...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/bikes-for-women.htmlSpecialized for women new websitetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a83bfc24970b2010-02-02T06:49:00+00:002010-02-08T08:39:47+00:00Specialized makes the most accessible, most thoughtful and best value womens bikes (mountain and road), in the world. Contentious? Who am I to argue. Personally I've never ridden one (although I've had my fair share of Y-chromosomed Spesh bikes), so...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/specialized-for-women-new-website.html(alternative) cycle insurancetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e201287720443e970c2010-02-01T06:20:00+00:002010-02-02T08:35:29+00:00Following straight on from our couldn't be any straighter, ever so slightly dull (short of using a CGI Meerkat, insurance is pretty dull) but ultimately sound bicycle insurance advice, we've got another slightly more colourful piece of advice. Make your...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/02/alternative-cycle-insurance.htmlCore bike showtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a816e00b970b2010-01-29T06:47:00+00:002010-02-02T13:31:25+00:00Core bike show is one of the 'biggies' for the cycling industry. A chance for the suppliers and sellers to get together, schmooze, drink and generally just mess around on new bikes. We wish... A five hour drive either side...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/core-bike-show.htmlCycle insurance guidetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a7f764fb970b2010-01-28T02:11:00+00:002010-01-28T02:11:00+00:00You don't have to have insurance for your bike. As it's not the law, the majority of people either don't consider it or just assume their house insurance will cover it. If you fall into either category, or (like me),...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/bicycle-insurance-help.htmlGiant Faith 0tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876fed989970c2010-01-27T06:24:00+00:002010-01-27T06:24:00+00:00The revamped Giant Faith has been causing waves. A massive gestation period (where it spent a lot of time being thrashed by Kurt Sorge) has created one of the lightest, most off the peg ride-and-affordable freeride bikes available today. They're...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/giant-faith-vid.htmlTop 5 cyclocross commuting bikestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a7ebfeda970b2010-01-26T06:53:00+00:002010-02-01T11:56:24+00:00Cyclocross bikes have to cope with pretty specific demands placed on them in their discipline. The dropped handlebars and 700c tyres means they're extremely fast, whilst the knobbly tyres, strong brakes and better frame clearance (preventing mud from stopping play),...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/top-5-cyclocross-commuters.htmlNalini Pro team clothingtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876f01c95970c2010-01-25T06:43:00+00:002010-01-25T15:11:08+00:00The Tour down Under is in full swing, and frankly, it's about time. We've had enough of Lance tweeting about what he's eating for breakfast, we want to know what he's eating for breakfast on tour!* Other side affects of...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/nalini-pro-team-clothing.htmlCycling jersey guidetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876f028d0970c2010-01-21T16:58:00+00:002010-01-21T16:58:00+00:00What to look for in a winter cycling jersey? How about high wicking, windproof, shower resistant, good insulation and ventilation for a start. Oh, and since they'll likely be a top layer a lot of the time they've got to...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/cycling-jersey-guide.htmlDirty Weekend reviewtag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a7f15022970b2010-01-21T06:45:00+00:002010-01-21T06:45:00+00:00A month late (thanks again e-mail gremlins!), but better late than never and a chance for us to relive the what must have been both the wettest weekend of and most aptly named event of the year: Mens Fitness Dirty...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/dirty-weekend-review.htmlIMB issue threetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e20120a7ec4ca6970b2010-01-20T06:25:00+00:002010-01-20T06:25:00+00:00It's free, it's better than many of it's real paper counterparts, it's got flashy adverts - yup, IMB is back for it's third issue. We genuinely hope this mag gets the readers it deserves. Well produced with some great content...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/imb-issue-three.htmlLapierre bikestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876ea63a1970c2010-01-19T06:25:00+00:002010-01-19T06:25:00+00:00The most critically acclaimed, sought after bikes of the moment? Lapierre! The likes of the Zesty, the Froggy and the Spicy are literally selling quicker than they can be made at the moment but fear not! You too can own...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/lapierre-bikes.htmlGlobe Livetag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876da3792970c2010-01-18T06:03:00+00:002010-01-18T06:03:00+00:00The new range of Specialized Globe bikes caused something of a stir when the pictures and specs were first released. With good reason. They looked drop dead gorgeous. Months of being able to look and not touch was driving us...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/globe-live.htmlAmerican Classic wheelstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876d048de970c2010-01-15T06:55:00+00:002010-01-15T06:55:00+00:00We love 'em. Although mostly, we just love looking at them. American Classic wheelsets are both things of beauty and high performance. Starting at around £300 and ending up at £1800, they are seriously sought after. Don't take our word...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/american-classic-wheels.htmlDragon Ride ticketstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876ca8635970c2010-01-14T06:11:00+00:002010-01-14T06:11:00+00:00Sold out in record time! Thanks to Cycling Weekly readers for naming it their favourite Sportive event for the second year running and the likes of the Independent writing glowing reports, everbody wants a piece of the Welsh 'cols'. Easy...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/dragon-ride-tickets.htmlCasco helmetstag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876b8ad51970c2010-01-13T06:22:00+00:002010-01-13T06:22:00+00:00German manufactured, Casco helmets are world beaters. We know the blurb always says that, but this is the make of helmet chosen by Sir Chris Hoy and Victoria Pendleton, so we'll assume that they were more than a little picky...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/casco-helmets.htmlEssential winter cycling accessoriestag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a00d83451f74269e2012876b44474970c2010-01-12T06:48:00+00:002010-01-12T06:48:00+00:00We're still in the grip of winter here, and in between the road salt, gloopy singletrack and iced over cycle paths we thought we'd pick out our best bang for buck 5 essential winter cycling items. These items will improve...tredz bloghttp://www.tredzblog.co.uk/2010/01/winter-cycling-gear.html