Road bike - with narrow, slick tyres and drop handlebars, road bikes are lightweight and perfectly suited to longer distances at higher speeds.Are there lots of hills? How far is it? Will it be on road, off road or a mix of the two? You will also have to think about whether there’s safe storage at your destination and whether you’ll need to carry the bike up stairs or put it on the roof of a car.” Jack Noy, UK marketing manager at German bike specialist Canyon, said: “The first thing to think about is the terrain you’re riding on. Whether you’re a bicycle newbie or getting back in the saddle for the first time since school, however, there’s a little more to it than simply powering those pedals! Which bike is best for me?

Bike sales have soared, with some brands reporting waiting lists until 2021, while the government has announced a £2bn walking and cycling boost - including pop-up lanes and safer junctions - as a direct response to the number of people getting active since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.

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