Getting the right cycling equipment

These guides will help you get the right equipment for your cycle ride so you can enjoy the many great reasons to cycle, which are:

You'll get fitter and feel better
You can burn anything from 300 - 900 calories an hour
It raises your metabolic rate, helping keep the weight off
Cycling is a non-impact sport, so it's great for the joints
It's environmentally friendly
It's sociable and you'll meet new people
It's often quicker round town than a car
There's loads of new stuff to buy

Find the perfect bike for your cycle challenge

There’s a lot to think about when choosing your wheels of steel. You need to think about a budget. You've got the cost of the bike, of course, but there's also the cost of clothing and other equipment. You can pay anything from £70 to £7,000 for a road bike. Somewhere in between lies the right answer – and you'll be pleased to know it's nearer the bottom end of the scale than the top.

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Charity bike rides - looking good and being practical

The right kit can make an enormous difference to how much you enjoy your cycle challenge. Your usual shorts and a t-shirt may be fine for heading down to the shops, but if you’re going to be doing 75k a day or more on a sponsored bike ride then don't even think about wearing that stuff.

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