Getting on our bike always makes us feel happier, even when it’s wet, cold or dark outside. There’s something about a spin of the pedals that always lifts our mood. There’s scientific evidence for the exercise-makes-us-happier theory, too. A 2010 study from the American College of Sports Medicine showed that just one 30-minute exercise session…
Author: Jonathan Sharpe
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Take the Bike Week Pledge for your chance to win some amazing prizes from Halfords and Cycling UK. So what are you waiting for? Pledge today! Bike shown for illustration purpose only.
Free bike check over and 20% off servicing at Halfords during Bike Week
To celebrate Bike Week Halfords have got some fantastic in-store offers just for you… Take your bike along to your local Halfords store to receive a free bike check over. Your Free Bike Check Wind in your hair, a big grin on your face, that feeling of freedom; cycling is like nothing else. But just…
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Tune in to hear our Bike Week radio adverts. Bike Week is coming – it’s time to take part. Bike Week is here – let go for a ride.
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Claim 5 issues of Cycling Plus for £5 Cycling Plus is the manual for the modern road cyclist. Whether you’re cycling weekly, an occasional new rider or a Tour de France fan you’ll find everything you need. • Get your first 5 issues for only £5 • Continue to make great savings after your trial period!* • 13 issues…
Colin Jackson: “Let’s rekindle our love of cycling this Bike Week and get active”
Former Olympic champion hurdler and Bike Week Ambassador, Colin Jackson, calls on all Brits to get on their bikes this Bike Week, in his bid to help the nation get more active through cycling. A study Commissioned by Cycling UK and Halfords as part of Bike Week (10 -18 June) shows that more than one…
Seven rookie cycling errors that’ll ruin your ride to work (or any ride)
If you are new to commuting via bike (or just new to cycling) then the chances are there will be a few small changes that could make a big difference to your riding. Here we cover tips ranging from personal preparation to road habits and bike set-up, and offer plenty of helpful advice for anyone…
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THIS VIDEO WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE …well not exactly but it might make you want to get on your bike and be the best 41 seconds you’ve spent today. We’re super excited about it and we hope you like it too. If you haven’t taken the Bike Week pledge, what are you waiting for?…
Halfords
As the UK’s largest cycling and motoring retailer, Halfords is your one-stop shop for exclusive brands in bikes, cycling accessories and servicing. Halfords with over 100 years of experience in selling bikes, offer the latest road, mountain bikes, children’s and electric bikes including the latest Kona, Raleigh and Boardman Bicycles. With over 400 Halfords stores across the UK,…
Cycling UK partner with Halfords to get more people Cycling
Cycling UK and Halfords have launched a new three-year partnership aimed at helping to get millions in Britain cycling more. Retailer Halfords and the nation’s cycling champion, Cycling UK, have ambitious plans to help increase participation in active travel, as well as encouraging new cyclists, more families and children to get out on…