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Get extra pedal power with our top cycling tips

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Did you

know?

Dependingonhow much

distanceyou cover how often

you rideand whether you take

goodcarein general a bike

should be serviced atleast

twice ayear. If you don’t book

in a repair for your wheels

you’reputting your own life

and potentially others’ atrisk.

That’s why weloveNipNip – a

mobile bicycle repair service

thatoffers tocometo you to

work its magic or collect

repair and transport to and from

your chosendestination.

Welovethis!

●Visit nipnip.co.uk Whether you’re onthe lookout for

a differentsort ofclassoryou’re

simply upfor a challenge Virgin

Activewill tickbothboxes. The Pack

is the latestteam-basedcycle class

thatsplitsridersinto three teams

(yellowpinkorblue)to compete

against eachother. Designed tokeep

you pedallingtoyourlimit the 45-min

classtracksthe collectiveefforts of

yourteam and projectsthe statson

toa bigscreenwhile the studio lights

indicatethe teamthat’s in the lead.

Ready toget yourgame-faceon?

●Visit virg inactive.com

TeamWFdid adouble-take whenwesaw

this sleek pair ofcycle sunnies. But they

don’t justlook good;the EVZEROs are also

Oakley’s lightest sport performanceeyewear.

Theyfeature the brand’s patentedPrism lens

which fine-tunesvisionfor asmootherride.

Choosefromthe PathorRange(a slightly

largerlens) frames and RoadorTrail lens for

a completely tailoredfit.

●£140 uk .oak ley.com

Tune in

Forall thingscycling –including newsand

event coverage– headover to the UK’s first

dedicatedTVchannel The BikeChannel.

Broadcasting24/7 the channel covers everything

fromcycling route tours todocumentaries on

cycle brands. We’re going tobesocluedup!

●Visit bikechannel.co.uk

ESSENTIALS

Sharp shades

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ESSENTIALS

Sharp shades

RETRO

RIDE

Our ride just got a whole lot

trendier with this kitsch Olive and

Orange by Orla Kiely helmet. The

classic stem and olive print –

inspired by the great outdoors –

makes it the perfect accessory.

Pair it with another matching piece

from the collection which includes

saddle covers bike bells basket

liners and water bottles to nail

that cycle-chic look!

●£34.99  halfords.com

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