🎄 Christmas Gift Guide 2025 – Gifts for the Cyclist in Your Life
🎁 Whether you go for something practical like lights or mudguards, supportive like nutrition or gloves, or useful like a maintenance kit — any of these choices from our Christmas Gifting selection can make a thoughtful, appreciated present for the cyclist in your life. 🎄
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My First Trip to Rouleur Live 2025 - Inside the Cycling World
Rouleur Live 2025 was packed with beautiful bikes, cutting-edge tech and boutique brands. From modern aero machines to retro-inspired builds, every stand had something worth filming.
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❄️ How to clean your bike during winter - A quick and easy guide
Winter riding means grit, salt, mud and rain - all of which can wear down your bike fast if it’s not cleaned regularly. The good news? A quick winter clean doesn’t take long and can save you a fortune in repairs later. Here’s a simple guide to keep your bike running smoothly through the cold months. 1. Rinse Off the Dirt First Start by giving your bike a gentle rinse with warm water. This removes loose mud, salt and grit that can damage paint and components. 👉 Avoid high-pressure jet washing - these can force water into bearings. 2. Use a Bike-Safe Cleaner Spray a bike-specific cleaner over the frame, wheels, bars and forks. Let it sit for a minute to break down grime. General bike cleaner for the frame Degreaser for the chain, cassette and derailleurs This step makes everything easier later. 3. Scrub the Drivetrain Salt and grit love to destroy chains, cassettes and chainrings. Use: 🧼 A drivetrain brush 🧴 Degreaser 🎡 Chain cleaning tool (optional but handy) Work it into the chain and cassette until they’re shiny again. 4. Rinse & Dry Give the bike another light rinse to remove the cleaner and mud.Then pat the bike dry with a cloth - especially metal parts - to avoid rust. 5. Re-Lube the Chain Winter roads rinse lube away quickly so add a fresh layer of wet lube (ideal for rain and grit), wiping away any excess to avoid attracting dirt. This step is essential - it reduces noise, improves shifting and prolongs drivetrain life. 6. Add Extra Winter Protection Your winter setup will thank you for it: Mudguards to reduce spray Bike polish to create a protective layer Lights cleaned and charged after every ride ❄️ How Often Should You Clean Your Bike in Winter? Commuters: every few days Road riders: every 2–3 wet rides Gravel/MTB: after every muddy ride Dry days: quick wipe down A little maintenance goes a long way - especially when the roads are salty.
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