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THE SPOKESMAN GUIDE TO THE 2 MOST POPULAR CYCLING DISCIPLINES As you progress into the cycling world, it’ll become evident to you that there are many disciplines to this sport – and they’re all incredibly unique. Yes, of course, every discipline involved you jumping in the saddle and pushing your pedals in a circular motion, we know that for a start. What we mean is that each discipline demands a lot of different things both physically and mentally. Progressing from one discipline to the next is always going to be challenging, however, it’ll most certainly make you a stronger competitor in the cycling world . With that being said, there are two disciplines in particular that are incredibly popular, but which one is best for you? MOUNTAIN If you are looking for an adventurous style of cycling, mountain biking is the way to go! Generally, the power output in mountain biking is lower, however, the effort you put into it will fluctuate throughout the whole route. During t...

ARE YOU JOINING THE CYCLING WORLD? HERE ARE THE TOP 5 PIECES OF KIT THAT EVERY BEGINNER WILL NEED: The benefits of cycling are never-ending, from the cycle commute to work, to the adventure trail trekking weekends. The freedom it gives you and the release of happy endorphins are endless, but there is nothing worse than feeling ill-equipped. Whether you are new to the world of cycling or still figuring out exactly what your cycling kit essentials should be, we aim to share informative advice to get you out on the road. THE HELMET It seems like stating the obvious, but a helmet is first and foremost the most important piece of kit that you need. It can often be rather confusing when choosing the right one. Most brands now offer three somewhat distinct types of road helmets: fully vented traditional, aerodynamic, and the newer semi aero design. Helmets are commonly constructed from expanded polystyrene foam, which is protected with a thin layer of polycarbonate to h...

WHICH SPOKESMAN JERSEY IS RIGHT FOR YOU? READ THE SPOKESMAN GUIDE. Selecting the correct performance wear is very important, not just in cycling. Our jerseys are designed to perform a number of functions, absorb perspiration, improve aerodynamics, be functional and importantly stylish. Our jerseys are available in a variety of sizes and colours with the long or short sleeve. There are a number of factors to take into account when buying your jersey, not limited to the three we list however this guide should definitely help you on your way to deciding and remember we are always here on hand at Spokesman to help you with any questions you may have. Why not get in touch through our social media! FACEBOOK / INSTAGRAM / TWITTER The first question to ask yourself is…. 1- WEATHER – WHAT CONDITIONS WILL I BE RIDING IN? Are you riding in the winter or the summer and where will you be riding, in the UK our touring through France? These are really important ...

No ride is complete without the cafe stop, and the Yorkshire Dales are blessed with the finest hosts and cake-makers in the land. Jonathan Brownlee is reported to have said the  Wharfe View  at Burnsall was a cornerstone of his training programme, and Tom Pidcock mentioned the  Cavendish  at Bolton Abbey when interviewed as part of ITV’s  Tour De France  coverage. So what makes a great cycling cafe? A hungry set of Alba Rosa riders recently set out the criteria for success that amounted to value for money, on-site bike locks, food, speedy s ervice and location. They’re a demanding bunch. Zarina’s Tearoom Café  in Kettlewell is 55km from Leeds and a good stopover before either heading home or pushing upwards into the more adventurous territory of Park Rash, Fleet Moss or Kidstones. The owner of the café, Zarina Belk, explained to  Spokesman  how cycling was an important part of her business. ‘70% of it (the business) is dependent...

A Leeds cycling fan has done the extraordinary by riding up Norwood Edge a total of 53 times in a single day, conquering in the process the vertical elevation of Mount Everest. The two-wheeled slog, which took 17 hours to complete, amounted to over 8,900 metres of climbing, and a few pedal strokes over the official height of the world’s highest mountain.  Richard Banks, 32, from Leeds, achieved the epic effort on the 1.9 kilometre hill north of Otley, West Yorkshire, which features in Simon Warren’s definitive book  100 Greatest Cycling Climbs . Banks, a charity architect, operated without supplementary oxygen instead stuffed his  Spokesman  jersey pockets with protein goodies to set up the successful assault. But where does an idea for such a back-breaking workout come from? As Banks explains he first heard of climbing Everest on a bike (aka Everesting) from the popular blog by hill climbing specialist, Tejvan Pettinger. Once on the radar, Banks got in to sh...

Developed in Italy our Stormrider 1 and Stormrider 2 membrane has revolutionised the waterproof breathable category, by creating a ‘dry system’ which instantly vents the moisture that typically builds up inside your garments as you sweat. The lightweight jerseys are windproof and four way stretch, which creates a second skin feeling. COLD BLACK SUN REFLECTOR Dark colours are known to heat up in direct sunlight more than light colours because they absorb both the visible and invisible elements of the sun’s rays. We treat our dark coloured jerseys with Coldblack® which guarantees a minimum UV protection of UPF 30. GLASS PARTICLE TECHNOLOGY For protection we use a perforated stretch, reflective material which is coated with thousands of glass microspheres which are highly reflective New Zealand merino sport wool™, the fabric has a polyester facing for durability but a merino inner layer for thermoregulation it is a soft and comfortable fabric which is also highly. Blo...