The Importance of Cycling Clothing

Cyclists face the same problem every year, how do I get out of bed and onto my bike when it's freezing outside and it's so warm and cozy in my bed.

There is the saying that there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad cycling clothing. So if we get the right cycling clothing then we have nothing to worry about.
Of course, having the right bike parts and cycling accessories is important too so that you don't end up slipping and crashing your bike because of a wet and greasy road.

Of course, summer cycling clothing is just as important but seeing as we're now starting to hit some really cold weather in the UK, it seems more important to discuss winter cycling clothing.

As soon as the temperature gets into single digits in celsius, then it's definitely time to put on a pair of cycling overshoes, leg warmers at the least, a base layer, a cycling jersey, possibly a long sleeve cycling jersey and then a light jacket over that.
If you can get a cycling jacket that is breathable and waterproof then you're onto a good thing because you are covered for all conditions and you shouldn't get too warm while cycling.

When the weather for cycling starts to get really cold, especially hovering in and around zero, there is a big decision to be made by cyclists. Do you go out cycling while there's a possibility of frost and ice, or do you stay in and get on your turbo trainer?

If you're part of the cycling mindset that wants to train on the road, no matter the weather, then it's important that before you get on your bicycle that you leave as little skin open to the cold as you cycle into some freezing winds.
This means that in addition to the cycling clothing needed for cycling in single digits, you will need to get a good pair of full finger cycling gloves, a pair of heavy cycling overshoes, a good pair of bicycle tights, and even a light hat that you can wear under your bicycle helmet without sacrificing safety.
And even though it might be the depths of winter, a pair of cycling sunglasses is important to protect your eyes from insects and dirt.

Cycling Safety is still important and we will post a blog discussing the best bicycle parts and cycling accessories for that too.

Bicycle Accessories Online

Cyclists are discovering that purchasing bicycling accessories online saves money, so whether you're travelling to a race far away and want to keep your frame protected from scratches or going to that all important training camp in Mallorca you're going to want to protect your pride and joy. Protect your bike with bike accessories like bike pods, hard case bike boxes or buy a bike cover to keep your bike dry when it has to be left outdoors.

The purchase of bicycle accessories online is growing due to the popularity of cycling for leisure, travel and health. The cycling community increasingly prefer to purchase their bike parts and bicycle accessories via the web. The growth in cycling has seen the expansion of online bicycle stores in the UK, who offer discounted, pricing on cycle parts, bicycle clothing, sports nutrition and bike components from all the major brands, where the cyclist can now save up to 60% against high street shops

Apart from bike parts and cycling accessories, a cyclist can search online for a large selection of bikes, bicycle parts, and cycling clothing plus sports nutrition. Cyclists state that purchasing bicycle accessories online, including bike parts, wheels, pedals, seats, and more usually cost 20-30% below the traditional bicycle shop prices.

Bike Accessories and components are the butter to your sandwich, the chamois to your cycling shorts and the razor to your leg hair. What we’re saying is that a bicycle without components is a bicycle without a soul. So for that reason, we have included links to some pretty useful bike products  for you and something that at some stage you will want to browse to either upgrade your bike or make some cycling repairs. Our bike components  and bicycle accessories section is filled with products from brands such as SRAM, Clarks, Avid, Truvativ, Look, Rock Shox, Zipp, and Quarq.

Bike Parts Online

Buying bike parts and bicycle accessories online is a growing part of the online UK sports marketplace due to the popularity of cycling for leisure, travel and health. Recent web trends indicate that an increasing number of people prefer to purchase their bike parts and bicycle accessories via the online channel. The growth in cycling has seen the expansion of online bicycle stores in the UK, who offer discounted, pricing on cycle parts, bicycle clothing, sports nutrition and bike components from all the major brands, where the cyclist can now save up to 60% against high street shops

The typical online bike store will carry a large selection of bikes, bicycle parts, and cycling clothing plus sports nutrition. Also the range would include bicycle accessories, including bike parts, wheels, pedals, seats, and more usually at 20-30% below the traditional bicycle shop prices.

To help list the various bike parts we have listed the major bicycle components below.

Bicycle Frame: The bicycle frame is the backbone of the bicycle. To the frame are attached every other component of the bicycle. Thus the frame is central to the whole bicycle and performs the function of holding together all the parts together and keeping the whole bike steady.

Bike Pedals: The bicycle pedals are where the effort is applied. This effort is transmitted through respective crank bars onto a shaft. This shaft revolves within a hollow in the frame of the bicycle.

Bicycle Sprocket and Chain: On the revolving shaft is mounted a sprocket. The use of the sprocket and chain system is to transmit the rotary motion from this revolving shaft onto another shaft, so the bike pedals the crank arms, the shafts and the sprockets-chain system work together to convert the pedaling effort into revolutions of the rear wheel.

Bicycle Wheels: The bike wheels and tyres are the most important for the motion of the bicycle. The front wheel is attached via a shaft, to a front fork attached to the bicycle frame.  As the bicycle wheel is free from constraints, the front wheel revolves as soon as the rear wheel does so, allowing the whole bicycle to move forward.

Bike handle-bar: The function of the bicycle handle bar is to enable the cyclist to control the direction of movement of the bicycle. For this, the bicycle handle bar is connected, through the bicycle frame, to the front fork that holds the front wheel. Thus, whenever the handle-bar is turned, the front wheel changes its direction, leading the bike towards the intended direction.

Cycling Training in Winter with a Tacx Bushido Turbo Trainer

If you are looking to buy any bicycle accessories right now, an indoor turbo trainer should be it.

The days have gotten much shorter, the weather is getting a lot colder and so the opportunities to go cycling have been greatly reduced.
The winter, combined with a busy day or full time job, makes it very difficult to put in enough miles of bicycle training to keep you in good shape and ready to start the next cycle racing season in a good position.

This is why Tacx Turbo Trainers are a great addition to every cyclists home. They allow you to train at any intensity, at any time, for as long as you like, regardless of the weather.
You can just put your bicycle into the turbo trainer, and start to spin away and work up the miles.

It means you can put your bike on front of the tv and cycle away while you catch up on your favourite soaps, or listen to all the music you want as you are cycling through some high intervals while preparing for the next season of bicycle training.

Bicycle Shop

Alimay Sports is a leading bicycle shop serving our customers online across the UK and Ireland. Stocking a huge selection of bike parts and accessories in our online bicycle shop, we cater for the amateur and serious cyclists needs, from a cable to a complete bicycle.

Growing fitness consciousness among people coupled with internet savvy to save money is fueling the growth for the online bicycle shop. Cycling as a pleasurable and beneficial leisure activity combined with growing environmental concerns by consumers means bicycles are emerging as an alternative for short distance transport that causes no pollution.. In addition, bicycles' energy efficiency, coupled with cycling as a fitness activity, will help propel demand for bike parts, accessories and sports nutrition from bike stores online.

Shopping online for your bicycling needs means your money goes further to get the best branded bike accessories. A quick visit to the Alimay Sports website where we offer free shipping, the cyclist should be able to save a lot of money compared to buying them in your local retail shopping centre. Discounted prices for quality branded bicycle accessories allows the cyclist to buy as many bike accessories as they need to get the most out of the time spent on the bike.

At the Alimay Sports online bicycle shop we have bike parts and bicycle boxes for traveling, bottles and bottle cages such as the popular Tacx Shiva bottle, lights from Smart and Tacx to keep you training in the winter and Tacx Turbo trainers for when it’s too cold and wet out for you to risk damaging your legs. If you do plan to go out, then we have you covered with mudguards, bike bells and mirrors and high quality locks from Masterlock to keep your bike secure if you get some miles in going in and out of work. Take a look at our online bicycle shop to see the different categories of accessories that are available to ship straight away. Keep on Cycling.

Bicycle Lights in the UK

With the recent extremely sad news of another cyclists death here in London, it has gotten me to thinking about the importance of safety for cyclists on the roads everywhere in the world.

The Winter is now in full swing, and the days get shorter and shorter so the hours of darkness are longer and the time spent cycling to and from work in the dark is also more frequent.

While cyclists can't change the weather, and even though we would give anything to change the weather, all we can really do is adapt to the weather we cycle in.

There are many areas where I see cyclists could improve on, such as the bicycle accessories they use, the hi-viz clothing they do and don't wear, and the bicycle lights they have on their bikes.

As a cyclist, when I drive, I always have my lights on because I know the difference that it makes. I do the same when I cycle too. I do both for the same reason, so that other cars can see me more easily as I cycle.

Bicycle accessories are only that, bike accessories, something you attach or add on to your bike, but they can make such a difference.
The correct cycling clothing, with a good set of bike lights and a helmet can make cycling a much safer experience for everyone.

Bicycle Tyres Online

Shopping at Alimay Sports can save you up to 40% on bicycle tyres with FREE UK delivery. We stock all the quality brand bike tyres online including the popular continental bicycle tyre GP4000S at discount pricing.

Alimay Sports is a UK specific site for bicycle tyres available in the UK. Our online bike store stocks a comprehensive catalogue of road, MTB and touring tyres along with weekly special offers.

Selecting the right bike tyre for the many different weather or road conditions you cycle in can take a bit of thought. Is the choice about road racing, cycling through mud, or are you seeking out a competitive edge? Bicycle tyres are an area within cycling where your choices are directly linked to the use, so it’s important to review your needs. Mountain bike tyres have a huge range of tread patterns, including rubber that love mud and loose conditions, while your typical MTB bicycle tyre can be converted for commuting rides by fitting a pair of slicks. The Cycling roadies amongst us might need to choose how light and free-rolling they want to go plus how much puncture protection they desire. 

Low Prices on Bike Parts and Cycling Accessories are important for every cyclist and we understand that so we give you the best discounts the more you buy. We know cyclists buy more than one tyre in a year, so we give you quantity discounts on cycling parts on your most frequent bike buys.

Alimay Sports ensures your bicycle tyres works on the surface they are designed for, hence we meet the demands of different styles of riding to give the cyclist extremely long-term performance. Every cyclist can rely on Alimay Sports to bring free delivery, discounts on great bike products, and really good offers to cyclists every week. Our online cycle store aim is to deliver to all our “cyclist’s customers” great discounted prices from all the major cycling and bicycle accessories brands.