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Bike shops of yesteryear seemed more like Aladin’s caves than traditional high street retail establishments. Often dark and piled high with many years-worth of eclectic parts and accessories, they shunned ordered aisles in favour of nooks filled with niche trinkets and cabinets piled with difficult-to-identify components of undisclosed age. To the hardened enthusiast they were places of great interest, but...

  Time was that if you wanted to maintain your cycling fitness through the winter months there was really only one option – dig out your winter clothing and get out onto those cold, wet roads and trails. Winter riding can be fantastic – but it can also be pretty grim and can take its toll on your bike and...

How much?! We all know that dreaded phone call when the bike (or car) is in for a service and the mechanic calls with a quote way higher than you anticipated and where parts are worn that you hadn’t even considered. Servicing is a necessity and your bike is a machine that sees a hard life in some pretty harsh...

As the crisp winter air arrives and nights draw in, many cyclists hang up their bikes and retreat indoors, but for those who are determined to keep pedalling through the colder months winter can provide some of the most dramatic and rewarding riding of the year. To really enjoy winter riding though proper bike preparation is crucial. In this week’s...

On Sunday 6th August, our Operations Manager Toby took on his first triathlon, the Challenge London Sprint Triathlon. He found the whole event to be challenging but inspiring. The day started early for a lot of the competitors. The earliest wave of events started with the new Middle Distance race, which covers a 1.9km swim, 80km cycle and a 21km...

The argument for running tubeless tyres over a traditional inner tube set up has been raging for years, with tubeless slowly gaining the upper hand, first in mountain bikes and now road. But which is right for you? For the uninitiated, ‘tubeless’ means that instead of an inner tube, the tyre itself is sealed to hold air and is filled...

You’ve booked a holiday to your favourite cycling destination, maybe Mallorca, the Alps or possibly a bit further afield. Either way, you are now faced with the prospect of getting your bike to the destination in one piece. This can be a straightforward task but equally there are plenty of pitfalls that could potentially cost you money, damage your pride...

Cycling out through London’s dramatic urban landscape into the lanes of the picture-perfect Surrey Hills can be a beautiful experience, but what truly elevates the journey are the plentiful opportunities for an indulgent pit stop along the way. There are cafes, pubs and delis offering welcoming respite for weary cyclists, serving up not only delicious food and refreshing drinks but...

E-bikes are rapidly gaining popularity across virtually all cycling disciplines – and now account for over a quarter of new bike sales annually in the UK. They are a great alternative to traditional or ‘analogue’ bikes for a number of reasons. They provide a more effortless and efficient mode of transportation, can allow riders to travel further, faster than before...

If you’re looking for a quick and cost effective way to switch your bicycle to an electric bike then take a look at the innovative new Boost system. Electrify your ride by replacing your rear wheel with the Boost rear hub motor and associated battery pack, giving you up to 50 km of electric assist cycling on each charge. A...

I could never understand the Spring Classic bike races. I thought they were the preserve of ‘proper’, dedicated cycle enthusiasts. They seemed shrouded in mystery, with deep historical roots and traditions difficult to unpick. It turns out I was wrong, the Classics are really rather easy to understand and today we look at what they are and why you should...

Looking for your next EV, with plenty of space for the kids, a week's shop and whatever else you can throw at it? We've explored the world of e-cargo bikes and how they can become an integral part of your family travel routines. Sitting in your car, stuck in mile after mile of stationary traffic, there comes a point where it's...

Did you know that around the 19th January each year (according to data analysis carried out by Strava) most new year’s fitness resolutions get laid to rest and are forgotten forever, or until next year at least? Today, we look at why so many well intended plans last just 19 short days and explore how to make them stick. More...

Tell us about yourself... "I've always had a very keen interest in bikes for a long time, exploring trails since the late 90's. I actually used to be on a display team called the Cranksters doing shows at events which was great fun. Nowadays, I mainly ride old bikes that I've built up from scratch, and more interested in the longer bike...

The West London and Surrey cycling community is thriving and so to help you get the most out of the local cycling scene, we’ve put together a few top tips and suggestions.

Tell us about yourself...   "Hey everyone, my name is Toby, I’m Bike Hero’s Logistics and Customer Service Manager at our Chertsey store. You will likely speak to me as a first point of contact either over the phone or by email.”  "I haven’t been in the cycling industry for quite as long as Max, but I have dabbled in various bike companies over the...

Tell us about yourself... "Hi! My name is Max Knott, I’m the Workshop Manager at our Chertsey store. You'll also be able to catch me at our workspace at The Queen's Stage cyclist-friendly pub in Effingham on some weekends too. "I have been in the cycling industry, mostly as a mechanic, for the last 24 years! I started in my local bike shop as a gap year job...

Let’s be honest - there’s a lot of ‘stuff’ in the world! Sometimes we need to ask ourselves whether we actually need the next best thing? Buying a pre-owned bike can help minimise your environmental impact, and can open up opportunities to get your hands on some of the latest cycling tech, without breaking the bank. Among many other reasons...