Stuck on something technical?

There’s a YouTube video on most topics these days, and they can provide answers to many bike maintenance questions.

We’ll add links to some of the best to the site in due course, but a good place to start is GCN. They focus mainly on road bikes, but many of the principles are still the same.

GCN tech videos

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Cleaning your bike

Bargain bike cleaners and degreasers

Free bike parking

Free bike parking is available for organisations in certain areas of the UK

Cycle training

Bikeability courses help you feel confident cycling on the road

Find your local cycling campaign

A great way to find advice, and possibly local discounts too

Cycle to work schemes

A great way to save money on the cost of a new bike

Buy a good lock

A D-lock is a good option

Puncture-resistant tyres

They will save you a lot of stress and inconvenience

Ask your friends

Not got a bike? There a lot of bikes unused in sheds and garages

Buy a good pump

A track pump will make keeping your tyres pumped up so much easier

Stuck on something technical?

YouTube can help with many bike maintenance problems

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Moneysaving tips to help you ride a bike for less

Buy a mountain bike

If you live somewhere where the routes you will be using aren’t in brilliant condition, then a mountain bike might be your best bet

Buy a folding bike

Bikes that fold up to store easily, to go on the train, or fit in the boot of your car

Buy an everyday bike

How to buy a bike to get you around town in your usual clothing carrying the things you need

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Options for finding a brilliant used bike

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A guide to getting going. Types of bikes, where to buy, how much to spend

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