Out of all the group of riders I ride with, the e-bike groups have the most problems when out riding. Don't let that be you - this post will help you keep your e-Bike in good working order, to give you a smoother ride and reduce any fails while out riding.

Since the pandemic began in March 2019 the bike maintenance industry has seen exponential growth as more and more people rekindle their love of cycling. That’s why now is the ideal time to become a mobile bike mechanic.

Are you struggling to get out on your favourite bike trail as often as you’d like? Whether it’s pandemic lockdowns keeping you indoors, or the threat of unpleasant weather, you’re probably left wishing there was a way to get your feet back on the pedals. Fortunately for today’s tech enthusiasts, there could be a solution. Virtual cycling is a growing trend that exploded into the spotlight during 2020. Virtual riding involves using a smart app to track your work and a bike trainer to bring your cycling experience indoors.

Electric bikes are a great way to spend more time outdoors, cycling further, and building your fitness. In a word; they are FUN. If you have bad knees or a bad back, you can build some strength bit by bit to go further and join in with your riding buddies. There are now more and more riders on e-bikes.

Come along and take a free test ride on an electric bike. Guaranteed to make you smile.

Tom rides for Vredestein Basso and covers around 30,000km a year, so he burns his way through components at quite a rate - we've just replaced his big chainring, chain, cassette and brake pads.

Cycle Tech UK is advising cyclists to have a home visit when their new bike arrives to have it set up and explain how everything works. Cycle Tech UK also can arrange the fist service to make sure everything is running smooth, items like cables, crank bolts and steering require adjustments at 30 days.

It is very important to have your new bicycle built/set-up correctly, for safety reasons, for brakes and gears to work correctly/smoothly and to give you years of enjoyment. Many bicycles are now brought on the Internet and are delivered in a box.

When looking for a bargain, it is likely these days that you will turn to eBay for a second-hand bike. While there are bargains to be had, when buying a second-hand bike, you need to be careful, because you may have a large repair bill to go with the bargain price. Even if the person is not intending to be dishonest, their idea of the perfect condition may mean clean but worn out. In recent weeks two of our repairers have given out bills of well over £100 to make a bike usable, even though they were described as "good as new".