Author: edinburghbicycle

  • Cycling at 50: How I made cycling a habit

    Get out there, find some info and get planning a route. Make it ‘your’ route. Find one that’s easy to start with but that can grow with you.

  • Cycling at 50: Getting back into it

    I was going to call this article The Grey Haired Cyclist but thought it made me sound too old, I’m only 50! “Only” I hear you young ‘uns snigger!

  • Can you get fit on an e-bike?

    Do you get the same exercise on an e-bike as with a “normal” bike? Absolutely not. Will you get fitter than doing no exercise at all? A thousand times yes.

  • Cycling HIIT: The fastest way to get fit

    Cycling HIIT, or HIIT on a bicycle, is an extremely effective way to become leaner, fitter and stronger due to the sheer number of muscles used.

  • Mountain Bikes for Short People and Tall Kids

    It can be a struggle to find a decent mountain bike when you’re a short adult or tall child – say between 5 foot to 5 foot 6 – but help is at hand.

  • Extending your cycle life

    If you or a loved one feels they are too old to cycle, think again. There are many options to extend your cycle life such as a step-through or electric bike.

  • New 2017 Liv Road Bikes

    Each Liv Avail women’s road bike is designed by Liv & built by Giant, to create a road bike that matches speed potential with all-day comfort.

  • Spooky Halloween Stories from Near Our Shops

    Turn off the lights, grab a tub of crispy bat wings, and enjoy our selection of spooky local stories from Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Newcastle & Leeds.

  • Are Bike Lights Necessary?

    In the UK, bike lights after dark are not only extremely sensible, they’re a legal requirement according to the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations.

  • The Ultimate Guide to Buying a Kids Bike

    If you want to talk to a person about kids bikes, just give our friendly Online Team a ring on 0345 257 0808 or drop them an email on enquiries@edinburghbicycle.com