Month: April 2016


Apr
2016

Preparing for Your First Charity Bike Ride

categories: All posts, Cycling Tips

Preparing for your first charity bike rideSo, you’ve decided to take on your first charity bike ride. Charity fitness challenges can be some of the most rewarding things you can do – for yourself and for others. You can get fitter, contribute positively to the life of someone who needs your help, and if you’re new to cycling, discover a fantastic new hobby.

But where do you start? Whether you’re already a cyclist, or you are completely new to the sport, you still need to prepare yourself, mentally and physically, for the challenge. Here are my top tips. (more…)


Apr
2016

Getting a Better Bike Fit

categories: All Post

Getting a better bike fitAlthough you can buy clothes from a shop and wear them straight off the hanger, you never truly feel comfortable until you wear something that’s designed for your body shape – clothes that truly fit. You may have to pay extra but the comfort is definitely worth it.

Cycling is no different. Nowadays, you can tailor your ride further, synchronising your cycle to your body type and shape. Essentially, this means altering your ride so that you can sit more comfortably, which in turn means you can ride for longer. A bike fit is generally performed for new riders or for people who aren’t comfortable with their current set up. But what is a bike fit and how do you improve yours? (more…)


Apr
2016

Win tickets to SPIN, cycling’s coolest consumer show

categories: Competitions


SPIN - The Cycling FestivalOrdinary Cycling Girl has teamed up with SPIN – The Cycling Festival to offer 10 lucky readers a pair of tickets for their urban cycling event that is coming to Manchester for the first time in May! *Exciting!*

What is the SPIN Cycling Festival?

SPIN – The Cycling Festival is the go-to event for cycling enthusiasts, and will take place from 6-8 May 2016 at the Victoria Warehouse off Chester Road near Old Trafford in Manchester.

Showcasing more than one hundred of the most forward-thinking cycling brands, the show celebrates cycling, fashion, design, innovation and culture. Expect an alternative selection of some of the world’s best British and international bike brands such as Cinelli, Brompton and Boardman alongside newer independent companies such as Shand, Pure Fix & Hiplok. Heritage from East Lancashire based Carradice bags meets innovation with the latest cycling fashion from MEAME.

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