Bicycle Network: Skill Up

A beginner's guide to touring

Stop being daunted by touring - get out there and try it! A bicycle touring holiday can seem like an exciting but daunting idea. Lisa Dempster tells what you should know before setting off

A learner's guide to using gears

Why all those gears? What gear should I be in, anyway?

Bike fit

Make your ride more comfortable.

Learning to ride for adults

“It’s as easy as riding a bike,” they say. “You’ll never forget.” But what if you never learned? Lil Boyce, who found balance on two wheels at the ripe age of 25, shares her experience.

Reducing risk when riding in wet weather

Stay in the saddle in wet weather with these tips from bicycle commuter Lisa Dempster

Riding in traffic

Feeling jittery about riding on the road? Nicola Dunnicliff-Wells has some simple rules that will help you reduce risk when navigating in traffic

Top ten riding tips for learners

Basic skills and tips for new riders - it's never too late to learn