Archive for the ‘Bike’ Category
Six traffic-free family cycle routes

In a summer that’s all about sport and austerity measures, cycling looks set to grow and grow. What more do we need to say, it’s cheap to do; easy enough for anyone with a basic level of fitness; gets the legs going; is great for families, couples, mates and even solo-riders; and there’s a lots [...]
10 of Britain’s most remote pubs

Team OAG has scoured the UK in pursuit of those remote pubs that are hidden from the hustle and bustle of every day life but may well be on your beaten track. So ditch the car, pack your rucksack, pump your tyres, or grab your paddle and head out for one (or two) very well earned pints!
Thule receives Green Dot Award for sustainable product development

The innovative Thule WingBar has received an Honourable Mention in the prestigious Green Dot Awards, an award that is given to companies that practice excellence in environmental responsibility. With its slender shape and noiseless design, Thule WingBar sets a new standard for quietness, safety and sustainability in the growing market for roof racks.
Get on your Bike with Scott Mission Wow
SCOTT Sports UK and Mission WoW (Women of Wheels) have joined forces to bring bicycle-loving ladies a weekend of mountain bike adventures in Scotland the 28 & 29 April.
How to adjust your bike gears

Having a few key skills and the right multi-tool could save your bike tour from a premature end, so we spoke to Adrian at Terry White’s bike shop to show us how to get it done.
How to repair a bike chain

Having a few key skills and the right multi-tool could save your bike tour from a premature end, so we spoke to Adrian at Terry White’s bike shop to show us how to get it done. 1. The Missing Link comes in two parts. The gold-coloured link is for the back of the chain, the silver [...]
How to: replace a bike chain

Having a few key skills and the right multi-tool could save your bike tour from a premature end, so we spoke to Adrian at Terry White’s bike shop to show us how to get it done. “Repairing your bike on the trail is made easier with the right tools to hand,” says Adrian. “Here I’m [...]
All aboard the Coast to Coast

OAG editor Tracey Radnall spends two days cycling the Devon Coast to Coast – all 102 miles of it. DAY ONE With flaming June living up to all my wildest expectations, I hopped on a crowded train heading west. After an ‘all change’ at Birmingham New Street, we ventured south west towards Barnstaple, arriving in [...]
Blue Peter’s Helen Skelton cycles to South Pole
We’re used to Blue Peter presenters trying out anything from flipping pancakes to parachuting out of planes, but adventure-addict Helen Skelton has taken it a step further after an 18-day trek to the South Pole.
WIN! Scott Paclite cycling jacket

This high tech Gore-Tex jacket by Scott is just the thing for cyclists who like a bit of music on the go Incorporating an MP3 player in the chest poscket, the jacket also features fully taped waterproof seams, two zipped pockets, detachable hood with adjustment, waterproof front zipper, small arm vents for breathability and [...]