Member tips: Your alternative bike care toolkit

Reuse and repurpose household items to look after your bike.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 01/02/2024

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• Beginner

Winter-proof your bike

The winter can be very tough on your bike. Follow these tips to keep your bike running smoothly.

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Published on: 06/11/2019

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• Beginner
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How to change your disc brake pads

Published on: 19/06/2017

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How to wash your bike in 5 minutes

Cleaning your bike after every ride should become part of your routine to keep it running smoothly. Here are some tips on how to clean your bike quickly and effectively.  

Published on: 17/06/2017

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How to degrease and lube your chain

Cleaning and lubricating your bike chain is an essential but often neglected maintenance routine. Here our Great Britain Cycling Team mechanic guides you through the routine.

Published on: 17/06/2017

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How to replace handlebar tape on your bike

Published on: 16/06/2017

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How to change an inner tube

Being able to change an inner tube and fix a puncture is a skill every cyclist should possess. Great Britain Cycling Team mechanic Marc Yates gives you a step by step demonstration.

Published on: 13/01/2016

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How to index your bike gears

Great Britain Cycling Team mechanic Marc Yates gives you a step by step tutorial to indexing your gears.

Published on: 15/06/2017

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