Issue 42: From icy beards to Olympic golds

Latest news, views and tips for those bitter, icy rides... Can't see any images? [click here] [Share this email] [facebook] [EVANS CYCLES] [BIKES] [CLOTHING] [COMPONENTS] [ACCESSORIES] [PROTECTION] [CLEARANCE] [Welcome to Issue 42 of Enjoy the Ride...] As usual, we're popping the latest news, reviews and cycling advice straight in your inbox. The Evans Cycles HQ is full of some pretty hardy riders. This week we've seen our fair share of icy beards and frosty hair on our morning commuters. Kudos. Hopefully the frost and cold hasn't put you off from enjoying the odd mile or two. Or maybe you've retired to the pain cave for winter? Either way we've got some inspirational and insightful articles to wrap your brain around. Starting with an Olympic legend... Enjoy the Ride FEATURE STORY [DAME KELLY HOLMES IN THE SADDLE] We caught up with the Olympic legend to warm up over a coffee. We talked about her life in the army before Olympic gold fame and recent leap into the world of cycling. Since hopping on the saddle, Dame Kelly has taken part in RideLondon and a few duathlons for good measure. And now she's (pun alarm) gearing up for a charity tour of South Africa. Is there anything this woman can't do... [Read more...] HOT TOPICS FROM COFFEESTOP RIDE THE WHITE STUFF Here it comes then – more frost, ice and general chilliness. It's been pretty wintry for many of us this week, so here are a few tips on staying warm (and upright) as you ride in the colder months. [Read more...] HOW ARE YOUR KNEES? It's not unusual to get the occasional knee twinge from cycling. The good news is that physiotherapist Scott Cornish has plenty of advice on treating and preventing cycling knee pain. Check out part one of his advice here... [Read more...] A SPOT OF LUNCH TIME READING LOOKING FOR ROADIE XMAS GIFT IDEAS? Nope – the road cyclist is NOT the easiest person to buy Christmas presents for. (So fussy, aren't they?) Luckily we've put together some ideas that'll have them over-spilling with festive joy on the big day. Check these out. [Read More...] [BIKES] [CLOTHING] [COMPONENTS] [ACCESSORIES] [CAREERS] [Pround Supporters - Cyclists Fighting Cancer] [FACEBOOK] [TWITTER] [BLOG] [YOUTUBE] [INSTAGRAM] [GOOGLE+] To avoid problems receiving our latest news & offers, please add [email@email.evanscycles.com] to your address book. Please [click here] to read our Privacy Policy or, if you'd like to unsubscribe, please [click here] Evans Cycles is a trading name of F.W Evans Cycles (UK) Ltd Registered in England (2784079). VAT no. 927170229 Registered office: Camino Park, James Watt Way, Crawley, RH10 9TZ