Strava, the tracker app which so many cyclists love, has just published a summary of last year’s usage. In Britain, the average ride was 41km and the most popular day of the year was 30 June. So you have plenty of time to get ready to join the throng.
And if you are new to riding, be that commuting or touring, you won’t go wrong with this new model from Adventure. It’s called, rather hipsterishly, the Flat White, and it is staggeringly good value. With its classic lines, guards and racks, it may well remind you of your dad’s old tourer. It’s practical, comfortable and very easy to live with, though it won’t be for you if you have a speed habit. It has a terrific steel frame, but the brakes and gears are fairly basic. Still, you could upgrade them if you do catch the cycling bug (adventureoutdoor.co).
Price: £430
Frame: lugged steel
Gears: Shimano 14-speed
Weight: 13.3kg
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