Cycling
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Alpine Bikes | Ready For Your Next Adventure
Alpine Bikes was founded in Aberdeen in 1989 and first partnered with Tiso in 2000. In 2006, the company became part of Tiso Group. Along the way, we've ensured to...
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Top 10 Ultra-Cycling Documentaries | Rainy Day Inspiration
Ultra-cycling has gained in popularity in the past decade, with races springing up across the planet. But we’re not talking professionals here, who spent all their time focussing on training....
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Bike Helmets Buying Guide
If you are riding a bike, you should wear a helmet. It’s a simple device that, if fitted properly, can vastly decrease the chance of injury in the event of...
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Bike Light Buying Guide
If you want to ride throughout the darker months, a great set of bicycle lights should not be underestimated but the exact ones you buy depend on where and how...
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Top 5 Winter Activities on the Isle of Bute
The Isle of Bute is one of Scotland’s most accessible islands. During the summer months it is a popular destination for holiday makers from across the country, but what does...
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Top 5 Road Biking Routes From Aviemore
Aviemore is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist destinations, catering for families and serious adventurers alike. There is an infinite array of activities, with many a Munro or Corbett to...
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The Caledonia Way: 4 Stops You Must Make
Relaunching later in 2016, The Caledonia Way (National Cycle Route 78) is 237 miles of pure dead Scottish brilliance. Don't miss the best of the route's historical, cultural and foodie offerings with...
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Top 5 Cycling Routes Around Edinburgh
We asked Tiso’s own Craig Robertson to come up with a list of some of his favorite cycling routes in and around Edinburgh. If you're an intermediate rider who is...
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Bikes Tyres Buying Guide
Beyond the chassis of your bike, tyres are one of the most important factors in determining how it rides. Do you need maximum grip, or maximum speed? Maybe a combination...
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Cannondale Topstone Buying Guide
The Cannondale Topstone is a real classic of the gravel genre and the whole range has seen many exciting updates over the seasons. Where these bikes shine is in their...
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Top Ten Unusual Bikepacking Essentials | Bikepacking Tips
When adventure is calling, it's time to pack up your bags and go. If your style of travel is by bike, you've possibly forayed into the world of bikepacking by...
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Cycling Footwear & Pedal System Buying Guide
Being new to the cycling shoe game can be rather overwhelming with new terminology to get your head around and working out what system works best for you. But that’s...
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Choosing a Hi-Vis Cycling Jacket
When the autumn chill tumbles in and the sun sets a little earlier than most of us would like, you might start to think about getting kitted up for cycling...
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Cycling Shorts Explained
Why should you wear cycling shorts? Simply put, they can offer vastly more comfort over the course of a ride than riding in casual shorts, trousers, or anything else. But...
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Road Bike Buying Guide
Whether you want to ride fast, ride far, or ride off the beaten track, a road bike is the best form of transport for covering ground at pace. However, with...
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Hybrid Bike Buying Guide
As the name suggests, hybrid bikes offer a bit of everything. They're light enough to pedal easily, efficient for riding on tarmac, comfortable enough for rough roads, strong enough for...
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Mountain Bike Buying Guide
Mountain biking is one of the best ways to enjoy the outdoors. A mountain bike can take you virtually everywhere – uphill, off road, in the forest, in the hills...
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What to Wear Mountain Biking
Choosing what to wear mountain biking will always depend on factors such as where you ride, the weather and your style of riding. This guide will help to explain the...
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Get Out of Glasgow | Four Cycle Routes to Inspire You
It's time to embrace the Scottish not-Winter (whatever it serves up) and soon we can go further afield on two wheels. Getting out of the city can be liberating, but...
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5 of the Best Cycle Tours in Scotland
Discover Scotland in the best way possible - using two wheels! If you've been inspired to give bike touring a go this summer, here are five great multi-day routes in...
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Winter Cycling Tips & Top Picks
Two-wheeled fun doesn't need to be limited to the summer months. Winter is seen by many cyclists as the “off season”, where bikes get left in sheds and forgotten about...
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