Cold fingers aren’t just painful, they make it harder to control your bike. Here’s how to keep your hands warm...

Get your bike ready for Autumn and Winter. Commuting through the wetter, colder and darker months is much more...

E-bikes flatten hills, shrink distances and take the ‘sport’ out of transport. Here are 10 of the best options for...

Heading into September means back to school for many parents. With a child trailer, you can drop off your little...

A hybrid that’s designed for everyday transport and leisure riding might be the only bike you need. Here are 10 are...

Sitting comfortably is the key to enjoying any sort of cycling, including commuting. You need a saddle that suits...

A bike that folds to the size of suitcase is easy to transport by train, bus or car – or store indoors at home or...

A gilet is a zipped vest that will keep the wind off your chest or disappear into a pocket when you don’t need it....

Longer spring days are an ideal time to start cycle commuting – or to begin riding more often. Here’s how to get...

Good lights are essential for seeing and being seen when you’re cycling at night. Here are ten that you can rely on.

Carrying your commuting essentials on your back works well for shorter journeys and lighter loads. Here are some of...

Skin-tight Lycra isn’t the only option for cycling shorts. Here are 10 of the best baggy alternatives for commuters

Racing bikes belong in races. For day-to-day cycling, such as commuting and recreational riding, an endurance road...

A car isn’t essential to ferry children around for local journeys. With the right bike or accessories you can easily...

Bike prices have surged in recent years but it’s still possible to get a good quality commuter on a tight budget....

Cycling with a laptop is straightforward, so long as it’s protected from rain and from accidental knocks. It pays to...

You don’t need to be an expert to look after your bike. Most problems are straightforward to fix with a little...

A waterproof jacket is essential for year-round cycle commuting. Here’s what you need to know before you buy one.

E-bikes are great for personal mobility. With a long, strong, integral rear rack they’ll also carry two children,...

Panniers are a practical and comfortable way to carry your cycle to work essentials. Here are ten of best.

As cyclists at Bikmo, we know winter is a tough time of year to ride a bike. That’s why we have put together our...

Whether you need a bike you can take by train or one you can easily store indoors, a folding bike like one of these...

To be comfy on a bike you need a saddle that suits your bum and the way you ride. One of these could be what you’re...

We take a look at the stats from the previous month for the Cyclescheme Love to Ride community - did you log your rides?

You don’t have to be a lottery winner to afford a top quality bike. Even now, during an economic downturn, premium...

Don’t spend all of your cycle to work budget on your bike – save some for these essential accessories.

Whatever your physical abilities, there’s a bicycle or tricycle out there to suit you. Here’s a cross section of ten...

Glasses can be a fashion statement if you want but on a bike their number one role is to prevent your vision being...

Cyclescheme has become the first Cycle to Work provider to fulfil one million requests. That’s a million...

Check out this guide from our cycle insurance partner Bikmo on what D locks you should buy.

Prices have rocketed recently but you still don’t have to break the bank to get a bike that you can happily use day...

If you cycle to work year round, you need lights that you can rely on. Here are 15 of the best for commuters.

Your fellow cycle commuters are your companions, not your competitors. Good cycling manners make the journey to work...

What’s the best way to alert other road users to your presence while cycling – bell, horn, whistle, voice? Here’s...

Christmas is coming. What will you buy that special cyclist in your life? Here are some suggestions.

Twenty-six suggestions to make your cycling journeys more reliable, more practical, and more comfortable.

Riding a bike regularly does you the world of good, helping you lose or maintain weight, get toned muscles, and even...

When you’re cycling, your feet push the pedals around in circles thousands of times per hour. So it’s worth finding...

Why pay £500 or £1,000 for a bike when you can buy one for £99? Glad you asked…

To work as intended, a cycle helmet must fit properly and be replaced when necessary. Here’s what to consider before...

Here are Bikmo’s five top tips to keep you pedalling all year round.

If you’re just getting acquainted with the world of cycling, check out our cycling glossary.

White lines provide instructions which are sometimes misunderstood or ignored. Here’s a guide to what they mean and...

Electric assistance lets any cyclist cruise up hills or ride alongside fitter companions. Here are five decent...

Identify the differences between bike types and find which type of two-wheeler you might be best suited to.

Cycling shouldn’t make you sore. Here are some suggestions to help you sit comfortably on your journey to work.

A tougher tyre that won't puncture as often is a no-brainer for commuting. But just how tough do you want it?

Find the perfect bike for shorter riders, with the help of this expert guide from Cyclescheme - the UK's leading...

You don’t have to be able to repair your bike to enjoy worry-free commuting. Most roadside problems can either be...

If you aren't already enjoying the benefits of cycling to work, or need a little convincing, you've come to the...

The best choice of lights for seeing and being seen while cycling at night will depend on the route that you’re taking.

A large range of bikes for disabled people means few should have to give up the idea of a two- or three-wheel commute.

You can now get bikes worth more than £1,000 through Cyclescheme. How about one of these super commuters?

Cyclescheme isn’t only a great way to get a new bike. It can also be used for accessories – and to improve the bike...

An e-bike that folds provides sweat-free cycling wherever you’re going and however you’re getting there.

Cheap doesn’t have to mean nasty. Choose wisely and you can buy a decent new commuter bike for £250 or less.

When your bike folds to the size of a suitcase, your cycle-to-work strategies will be different. Here are some tips.

If you want to get a fast, lightweight bike with your Cyclescheme certificate, this German giant has plenty of options.

Tyres come in a bewildering range of sizes and tread patterns for every conceivable usage. Here's how to choose the...

As well as lights and reflectors, cycle commuting at night requires some adjustments to the way that you ride.

With an e-bike there are a few things to consider with regards to the law.

Looking for your first e-bike? Here's what you can expect to pay.

There's an e-bike for you, no matter what riding you do.

What lights should you use? That depends on where you'll be using them: urban, rural, or off-road.

Prepare yourself and your bike for the changing seasons with a Cyclescheme accessories-only package.

Most bikes use a chain to transmit pedal power to the rear wheel but there is a viable alternative: belt drive. So...

An oily chain isn't the only way to transfer power from your pedals to your rear wheel. A toothed belt drive is...

Maintaining and repairing your own bike is fairly straightforward with the right tools. Follow these tips to save...

A good rear light forces other road users to notice you and encourages them to treat you like traffic. Here are five...

A waterproof jacket is your first line of defence against bad weather, a barrier not just to rain but cold wind.

Bodges and dodges that will get you home or simply save you money. Here’s ten of our favourites.

Designed for racing around muddy fields, most cyclocross bikes make decent drop-bar commuters. Just add mudguards...

Give cycle commuting a go on Wednesday 13th September. It could transform your health, wealth, and happiness. Here’s...

Best known as a racer, Chris Boardman is a strong advocate for recreational and utility cycling too. His bike range...

Designed to go the distance while carrying luggage, a tourer is well equipped for commuting too. Here are five good...

A bike that folds to the size of a suitcase can go anywhere with you: on the train, in the car, into the office or...

With wider tyres, disc brakes, and the facility to fit mudguards and a rack, a ‘gravel bike’ is a much better bet...

The less you’ve got to spend on a new bike, the smaller your choice of good ones. But they’re there. Here’s how to...

For commuters who want to travel faster or further, a road bike is hard to beat. But it needs to be practical too –...

For mixed-mode commuting and indoor parking, it's hard to beat a folder. Here's what to consider before investing in...

Often marketed as women’s bikes, these bikes are also suitable for anyone who finds it difficult to get on and off a...

An oily chain isn't the only way to transfer power from your pedals. A belt drive is cleaner, quieter, and needs...

Flat-bar road bikes are lightweight sporty hybrids that put the 'rush' in rush hour.

Lights are a legal and practical necessity for cycling in the dark, and rechargeables are the best option when it...

Rain jacket, shoes, lock, laptop, lunch… cycle commuters have plenty to carry. The two most popular ways to do it...

Cycle commuting year-round is easier than you think – so long as you and your bike are prepared…

Whether it’s a full-on waterproof for winter storms or a lightweight showerproof you can roll up in your pannier for...

Also known as an adventure road bike, a gravel bikes is one of the better options for drop-bar commuting.

With practical touches and an upright riding position, a typical town bike is the perfect commuter choice.

For the ride to work, road bikes with disc brakes have a number of advantages over their rim-brake stablemates.

Need a little extra energy for your ride to work? An electrically-assisted bike doesn't have to be super expensive.

Don't get caught out by sudden spring downpours. Here's what you need to keep comfortable and dry.

Overshoes keep your feet warm and dry and your shoes clean. Here's what to look for, plus five of the best pairs.

Cold hands make cycling a misery. Here's how to keep them snug and warm in even the worst weather conditions.

Winter days are short and often gloomy. A brighter rear light will get you noticed more easily in the twilight and...

On the train, bus or tube, in the boot of a car, up (or down) in a lift, under the desk… the benefits of a folding...

A cheaper bike with less-costly-to-replace components could be just the ticket for your daily commute.

In just an hour of cycling, you could be performing well over 5000 pedal strokes so it’s essential to get this key...

Even if you work nine to five, longer autumn nights mean that you'll soon need lights for your commute – but which?

What will your next bike be made out of? Steel, aluminium, carbon fibre, and titanium each have their pros and cons.

The opposite of the lightweight race bike, a roadster is supremely practical for shorter-distance commuting in...

As spring turns to summer, it is hopefully time to shed your arm and leg warmers and to enjoy the feeling of the sun...

A drop-bar race bike is ideal for fitness training and summer weekend rides, and it can be used as a quick commuter.

Even if an electric bike costs over £1,000, you can get one through Cyclescheme. Here's how – and why you might want to.

Don't feel like striding into the office in skintight Lycra? There are comfortable summer shorts for cycling that...

When your bike's out of sight, it needs to be locked. A D-lock is portable and tough.

Got a mountain bike? Take a second bite of the Cyclescheme cherry and get the commuting equipment and accessories...

If you haven't cycled for a long time, don't be swayed by fashion or sport: get a bike that's comfortable, practical...

Most regular cycle commuters can comfortably complete a sportive, charity ride, or other long day ride – given the...

An electrically-assisted bike is the no-sweat solution for the cycling commute that's longer or harder than you'd like.

Let's get one thing straight: unless you want to ride in a skirt or dress, a step-through frame is strictly...

As transport cycling becomes more popular, hub gears are appearing on more bikes. Internal gears make sense for an...

A folding bike lets you combine a train's town-to-town speed with the across-town efficiency of the bicycle. Ride to...

Mountain bikes are all-terrain bikes: they'll go anywhere. That includes urban journeys. It's harder to equip them...

You don't need a cycling jersey if your journey to work is the cycling equivalent of a stroll; normal clothes will...

Women's road cycling is finally starting to attract the attention it deserves. There's was a women's tour in May...

A pre-packed commuter bag makes cycling to work faff-free. Some things you might pack the night before; others can...

Sportive road bikes are designed for enjoying rather than enduring long, hilly road rides. They're still lightweight...

If you ride to work in cycling gear, get a gilet. Its role is to keep the wind off your body without the weight,...

As well as steering your bike, the handlebar affects your riding position and your comfort. A new one could cure...

Flat-bar road bikes are the opposite of go-anywhere multi-use hybrids. They're designed, like their drop-bar...

Hybrids are a blend of different bike types, as the name suggests. Some are flat-bar road bikes, trekking bikes are...

Whenever your bike is out of your sight, it needs protecting by a lock – either a locked door or a good bike lock....

One-geared bikes aren't just for cycle couriers and fashion-focused hipsters, they suit sportier commuting too.

Most road bikes aren't meant to take mudguards. That's because they are – ostensibly, at least – designed for...

Even with mudguards fitted, your legs can get very wet while cycling. As you pedal your legs come close to...

When you buy a bike for commuting in the UK, you usually need to add mudguards, a pannier rack, and lights, because...

Sporty road bikes with drop handlebars traditionally use sidepull calliper brakes, which operate on the rim. These...

You'll need a pump any time you puncture or change a tyre. That won't be very often. More commonly, you'll use a...

Every bike you'll see in the Tour de France this year is made of carbon fibre. It's the material of choice for...

Bikes and their components are designed with Mr Average in mind. Ms Average is shorter and lighter. Designing a bike...

Whether your bum does indeed look big in those lycra shorts, and whether that bothers you, are questions only you...

A touring bike is designed to carry luggage easily and its rider comfortably. It's an obvious choice for cycling...

What folding bikes do best is mixed-mode commuting: you can take the train or car part way to work, then cycle the...

The constant spray of dirty water from a mudguardless bike on a wet road is worse than being rained on. Unless you...

A road bike is one of the fastest ways to get to work under your own steam. It's tempting to turn every commute into...

For anything other than short trips with light loads, you'll sweat and ache less if your luggage goes on your bike...

By definition, hybrids are not one-trick ponies; they're a blend of other bike types. Even a multipurpose bike is...

Quite how bright your lights need to be depends on whether you'll be cycling under streetlamps or on unlit lanes....

Dynamo lighting is green energy. A generator in or on the wheel siphons off a little pedalling energy to power your...

The trekking bike is the northern European equivalent of the British tourer, only with a flat handlebar and a more...

Cycling shorts come in two types: skin-tight Lycra shorts, originally designed for road racing; and baggy shorts,...

After the wettest April to June on record, you might think that any talk of sunglasses is a bit rose tinted. But in...

Television footage of the Tour de France and the Olympic road race should see the strong sales of road race bikes...

Cycling is not a dangerous activity. Per hour, you are more likely to suffer an injury requiring medical attention...

Mountain bikes are built for riding over rough ground, more often on trails through forests and moorland rather than...

Touring bikes are designed to carry you and your luggage comfortably and efficiently as far as you want to go. That...

Rain is a fact of life for UK cycle commuters. As well as wet weather gear to keep you dry, you’ll want rain...

Riding a bike can cause your hands to ache, tingle or even go numb. Don’t panic. It’s caused by the compression of...

You’ll hear this kind of hybrid called different names depending on the manufacturer. Some call them fitness bikes,...

The singlespeed bicycle is the most popular in the world, mostly because it's cheaper to have one gear. Yet in the...

On the right bike and right commute, normal street shoes are ideal. They enable you to switch instantly from cycling...

If you want to get to work in a hurry, you can’t beat a road bike. Speed and efficiency on tarmac is what these...

Murphy’s law says that you get more punctures in winter. And when you do get one, it’s a pain to replace an...

If you just want ‘a bike’, you probably want a hybrid. It’s the jack-of-all-trades machine, with features borrowed...

If you live too far from work to cycle, or you just don’t fancy riding all the way in winter, you can still get your...

When the clocks go back, daylight scarcely exists outside of the working day. If you’re cycling anywhere, you’ll...

The traditional sit-up-and-beg roadster is an ideal bike for riding a few miles around town in normal clothes.

We give you the lowdown on the bike kit you just can't do without...