Summer cycling advice

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Saddle up for a summer cycling adventure with our expect advice

Discover essential tips to ensure a safe an enjoyable cycling experience throughout the warm months, including advice on hydration, sun protection and the best ride times.

Top tips, advice and how-to guides

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10 tips for midge-free cycling this summer 10 tips for midge-free cycling this summer View
Top 10 tips for cycling in hot weather Top 10 tips for cycling in hot weather View
How to get cycling this summer How to get cycling this summer View
What cycle clothing to wear when it’s hot and sunny What cycle clothing to wear when it’s hot and sunny View
A woman is riding along a paved path next to a canal with a line of trees to the other side. It's sunny, she's wearing summer clothes and is cycling away from the camera
How to stay cool on hot summer cycle rides How to stay cool on hot summer cycle rides View
Head out for a wild camping experience this summer
Why summer is the ideal time to take up bikepacking Why summer is the ideal time to take up bikepacking View
Two people are on a turquoise tandem cycling across a quiet junction with trees and a park in the background. The pilot is a man in shorts, T-shirt and sunhat. He's giving a thumbs up. The stoker is a woman in dark glasses. She's wearing leggings and a T-shirt.
How to avoid summer cycling pitfalls How to avoid summer cycling pitfalls View

Routes

Two people are cycling on an off-road track next to a lake. They are on mountain bikes, and are both wearing shorts and T-shirts. There are mountains in the background.
10 great bikepacking routes for summer 10 great bikepacking routes for summer View
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10 family-friendly cycling routes for summer 10 family-friendly cycling routes for summer View

Reviews and buying guides

Women's summer base layers: Stolen Goat, Rapha, Madison, Castelli and Sportful
Group test: women’s summer base layers Group test: women’s summer base layers View
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Group test: men’s summer base layers Group test: men’s summer base layers View
Group test: Women’s casual shorts Group test: Women’s casual shorts View
Review: Findra Relaxed Fit Shorts and Trail Shorts Review: Findra Relaxed Fit Shorts and Trail Shorts View
Group test: Men’s and women’s baggy shorts Group test: Men’s and women’s baggy shorts View
Group test: Women’s cargo bib shorts Group test: Women’s cargo bib shorts View
Review: Men’s bib shorts Review: Men’s bib shorts View
Group test: Men’s touring shorts Group test: Men’s touring shorts View
Review: Women’s cycling shorts Review: Women’s cycling shorts View
Group test: Women’s non-jersey cycling T-shirts Group test: Women’s non-jersey cycling T-shirts View
Review: women’s short-sleeved jerseys Review: women’s short-sleeved jerseys View
Review: Men’s short-sleeved cycling tops Review: Men’s short-sleeved cycling tops View
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Group test: Cycling glasses Group test: Cycling glasses View
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