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.
Bargain bike cleaners and degreasers
Free bike parking is available for organisations in certain areas of the UK
Bikeability courses help you feel confident cycling on the road
A great way to find advice, and possibly local discounts too
A great way to save money on the cost of a new bike
A D-lock is a good option
They will save you a lot of stress and inconvenience
Not got a bike? There a lot of bikes unused in sheds and garages
A track pump will make keeping your tyres pumped up so much easier
YouTube can help with many bike maintenance problems
Some of the best maps, apps, and sources of local knowledge
Decathlon sell items used for the killing of songbirds. Until this changes we won’t be promoting any of their bikes
We live in challenging times, but cycling is fun, healthy, and a great way to get around
Moneysaving tips to help you ride a bike for less
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
Bikes that fold up to store easily, to go on the train, or fit in the boot of your car
How to buy a bike to get you around town in your usual clothing carrying the things you need
Options for finding a brilliant used bike
A guide to getting going. Types of bikes, where to buy, how much to spend
How to save money cycling