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Riding to and from work. Other cycling primarily for transportation. Carrying stuff. Picking a bike. Related issues.

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What are the most effective exercises to improve stamina and speed on my cycle to/from work?

I have just turned 40 and despite running many marathons in my younger days I'm finding it hard to get fitter again after too many years at a desk. I have a reasonable racing bike which I use for my 6 …
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When accompanying children on roads - ahead, beside or behind?

My children are 5, 9 and 11 and as the eldest ones are reasonably proficient, my 5 year old has not been cycling very long so she is a bit erratic, so I tend to go with: Eldest in front - I know I ca …
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How do I clean chain grease off my clothes?

Vanish grease remover from vanish.co.uk will do the job very well, just get to it as soon as you notice it.
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How much of a difference will I notice going from a Mountain bike to a road bike?

You will find the journey a lot less effort, as as the rolling resistance will be reduced through the use of thinner high pressure tyres. You will also be able to accelerate much faster, you are dra …
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Protocol for slipstreaming another cyclist?

When people do this with me, I indicate after half a mile or so that I'll let them take the lead for a while, and then without much further discussion we tend to rotate like that until one turns off - …
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A bike for city commute - disc brakes, bar-end shifters, tires

For a city commuter bike, don't bother with disk brakes - go for simple rim brakes. You'll want the reliability over all else. …
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