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Find out more about Cyclo-cross. You might even be persuaded to give it a go yourself! Read about our day out now....

CX, a day out and a deeper look. | Cycle Destination What is this Cyclo-cross thing all about? Cyclo-cross (or CX) has been featured by us before but, not in any great depth which meant that we needed to look deeper into it for you. We have always had knowledge of its existence however, there is nothing like seeing things with your own eyes! Luckily,....

Lightweight, beautifully formed and maybe in your stockings soon!! Find out more now....

Cafe Lock - Planet X Jobsworth Ristretto | Cycle Destination “Planet X Jobsworth Ristretto Retractable Cafe Lock” sounds like a rather unwieldy, heavyweight title. You will be glad to hear, however, that this product is anything but those things. In our experience, Planet X are extremely good at offering value for money. Not only that, their products are ...

A change of scenery and lots of hills! Read more about this Dartmoor challenge now....

Dartmoor - humbled by Haytor. | Cycle Destination A few weeks ago I proposed a trip down to Dartmoor National Park to take on a route including Haytor. In our little village cycle club, some of the keener cyclists get a bit bored of riding the same old routes over and over and over….. For instance, there’s a 1 mile long Strava segment …

We had a great day out in Barnstaple today at the Taw Velo cyclocross event. Full report to follow soon....

We are not calling anyone an idiot! It's just a light-hearted beginners guide to cycling....

Cycling - An Idiot's Guide for the First Time Cyclist!! | Cycle Destination So, this is it, the Idiot’s Guide to Cycling…..written by an Idiot!! The day has arrived. Middle age has overtaken you. You need to take someone with you to the toilet to catch your arse when you take your trousers off. You can’t wear a belt and a tie at the same time as you …

We would recommend Ben to anyone. Great service at competitive prices. Has some nice bikes in stock too!

Read about German cycle-tourer, Klaus Moller and his encounter with police!

Meet German cycle tourer, Klaus Möller. | Cycle Destination I want you to meet German cycle-tourer, Klaus Möller. Klaus is a serious cyclist who had a close encounter with British police! Although this took place last year (2017), I still believe it is a story well worth telling. About Klaus. Klaus Möller is 72 years young (we don’t think he will mind us...

Our logic every day of the week! Brilliant.

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100 miles! It is definitely an achievement. Read one account of riding this year's "Nello". More to follow, too.

"Century" charity ride - "The Nello" 2017 | Cycle Destination A charity ride goal. It’s surely the goal of every semi-serious cyclist to complete a 100-mile bike ride? The century is one of those magical things to tick off your list. Like falling off your clipless pedals for the first time, (why are they called clipless?). Or doing iconic climbs. Maybe even yo...

Some hints and tips about cycling for beginners.

Cycling beginners - buying your first bicycle and getting into cycling. | Cycle Destination Decision made.. Cycling beginners are rarely that! The majority of us experience some cycling when we are young. However, things change as we get older. Good for you, though, you have decided that you would like to ride a bike and try cycling.  Maybe, like lots of us, you used to cycle as a child …

Two MAMIL's, one ferry and a big French circle! It is definitely worth a read.....

A "bon" voyage - WIGGLE FRENCH REVOLUTION 11th June 2017 | Cycle Destination French revolution – a great idea! Back in September last year (2016) Captain Christelli approached me about cycling in France. One of his dreams, apparently (he doesn’t get out much!!) He’d heard about a UK Cycling Events sportive sponsored by Wiggle, called French Revolution. Catch a Ferry from Dov...