Whether you’re a world champion cyclist or just get out on high days and holidays, making sure your bike is in tip-top condition is vital. It’s important to keep your bike in good shape to improve ...

Your motorcycle tyre can cop a puncture just about anywhere, not just out in the country. Most of the punctures I’ve ever had on motorcycles have been in the city, picking up nails and screws that ...

Whether you’re a world champion cyclist or just get out on high days and holidays, making sure your bike is in tip-top condition is vital. It’s important to keep your bike in good shape to improve ...

Pump a bit of air into the tube and listen for the hiss. You can also dunk it in water if you’re near a tap or bottle – ...

What: Your tyres are the four round rubber things that your car rests on Why: Because they need air in them to function well When: When they run out of air Skill level: 4. It gets easier the more ...

In a survey of 4,500 adults, 41 per cent admited a lack of basic bike maintenance skills such as puncture repair or adjusting brakes. The survey, run for Halfords, also found that 15 per cent have ...