How To Fix A Puncture On A Bike

Bike punctures will happen, particularly if you cycle regularly or cycle any distance. It pays to be prepared and know how to deal with the scenario. Plus, if you can repair a puncture, you will save money in the long run and your tyre may give you many more miles before needing to be replaced.

The team at Europe Active has had a few happen in the past so we’ve used that character building experience to pull together this handy guide on how to fix a puncture on a bike for our blog:  

Dutch Cycling Culture

The Netherlands has to be one of the best places in Europe for a cycling holiday. The country’s infrastructure has been developed with the cyclist in mind and so it is perhaps fitting that there are more bikes than residents in the Netherlands. At Europe Active, we offer two cycling holidays in the country, which are based on two of the best Dutch cycling routes. Cycling in the Netherlands is one of our all time favourite adventure cycling holidays in Europe. Here’s a taster of why we think the Dutch cycling culture is fabulous:

Reasons To Take Up Cycling

The team at Europe Active – the cycling holiday specialists – are obviously fans of cycling. It’s something that we thoroughly enjoy and we know the benefits of cycling are vast:

Health

This is an obvious one, but perhaps the most important one. So, it’s fitting to start our list of reasons to take up cycling under the heading of ‘health’. Cycling is an exercise and a hobby that will boost your immune system. The cells in your body will become more active with exercise. It’s an exercise that gives a good workout to the muscles in your lower body. It’s an excellent exercise for cardiovascular fitness – all this and it does not put the strain on your joints that perhaps running will do. It will also help you burn more fat, and if you are eating healthily, you might also lose weight as a result.

What To Eat Before Cycling

Eating properly is a great way to boost and maximise your performance on the bike.

Here at Europe Active – the adventure cycling holidays specialists – we are regularly out on our bikes, testing, checking or guiding the tours we offer in some of Europe’s best cycling destinations. And we know that consuming the right fuel makes all the difference to our bike rides. So we thought we’d share what we’ve learned about what to eat before cycling. 

Europe Active’s guide to choosing the right bicycle

Bikes and cycling holidays are our life at Europe Active, so we’ve a picked up a lot of experience on how to choose the right bike over the years. 

So, if you are thinking about buying a bicycle, whether it’s for your daily commute, your new biking hobby or for a cycling holiday in the sunshine, then we are sure you will find this Europe Active guide a useful read.

How To Improve Your Pedalling Efficiency

If you have ever watched professional cyclists, you might be envious of their smooth pedal technique. It looks like it has been finely honed to make sure every last bit of motion is translated into power. And it looks effortless. 

At Europe Active – the adventure cycling holidays specialists - we are definitely envious of the professionals’ pedal stroke! So we spent some time analysing how we could have the same style and we thought we’d share it with you in our blog: 

How to train for a cycling holiday

Cycling is a sport for everyone. People of all ages, stages and abilities can enjoy cycling. The same is true of cycling holidays. But, to really enjoy bicycle holidays, you do need some level of fitness.

Europe Active – adventure cycling holidays specialist – has a vast offering of cycling in Europe tours. And so, we are experts in all things to do with bikes and holidays. We’ve used this knowledge to put together this guide to help you prepare for your cycling holiday.