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Home Roads: Top London Cycling Routes to Try this Winter

The favourite roads of the local cyclists who use them most. Starting with London, this series will explore the best routes in the UK, as provided by Laka staff and our brilliant community of cyclists.

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9 Cycling Events you MUST Enter in 2020

Looking for a new challenge for 2020. Perhaps caught in the monotony of racing for points on the weekend? Or you may even be inspired by EF's Alternative Calendar. Well, there are heaps of weird and wacky cycling events happening in 2020, that you MUST tick off your bucket list!

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Clothing Care with Albion | How to look after your winter cycling kit at home

It's the time of year when layers are essential. The weekend group ride now requires a dozen items of clothing from skull caps to glove liners. It's also important to look after your kit, especially when it's being rigorously tested by the winter weather.

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Protect Your Frame: 6 ways to prevent your chain from damaging your bike

It's the worst feeling in the world, when you're pulling on a wedged chain that's only going to lead in a scratched bike. However 9 times out of 10 this issue is avoidable. Just follow these 6 steps:

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Community Focus Interview : How Alec Briggs & Tekkerz CC are changing the game

We chat with Alec Briggs about generosity and the year ahead. With numerous projects in the pipeline, the development of a women's team, the formation of an entirely new race format (CritCross) and attracting more talented bike riders, it's going to be an exciting 2020.

Winter

Laka Picks | The Best Bike Lights for Dark Winter Rides 2019

Choosing the right lights is not an easy task. After all, bicycle lights have different purposes, some for commuters, others for road cyclists looking to train after work. So here are the latest and greatest bike lights, no matter what cyclist you are.

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Which Tyres are the Fastest: They're more important than you think

If you're looking to have a better season in 2020, then optimising the set-up of your summer wheels is definitely something worth looking into. Thanks to Parcours, we can reveal the aerodynamics of 7 popular tyres, demonstrating which pair are fastest.

Winter

How to Beat the Rain and Enjoy Cycling in Wet Weather | The Mudguard Debate Settled

It is easier said than done - riding in the rain. However if you follow these steps, it will be much more tolerable. Number 3 is a must.