Adventure Kit Hire Blogs

Blog written by Zoe Roche Cycling It’s not often we get to go on a camp abroad. A round of the Junior CX World Cup was held in Benidorm. British Cycling used this opportunity to gather everyone for some warm...

What bikes will the Shokbox accommodate? Shokbox is designed for transporting road, mountain, and tri bikes (full carbon disc wheel limitation). What frame size will Shokbox accommodate? The box will accommodate most frame sizes. Some larger frames (over 62cm) may...

Are EVOC Travel Bike bags suitable for E-MTB? Yes the EVOC bags are suitable for EMTB aslong as the wheel-base of the bike fits within the bags inner size dimensions:  The Evoc bag is 138 x 39 x 85 cm  The Evoc...

Unbeatable service from Turbo Trainer Hire and Unparalleled Realism and Performance: Tacx Neo 2T Indoor Trainer ReviewI recently had the pleasure of experiencing the Tacx Neo 2T indoor trainer, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. Firstly, I...

Do all airlines accept bikes, and what do I need to know? Did you know that for some airlines, you need to contact them months in advance to let them know you’re bringing your bike and may need to disclose the...

We receive a lot of questions about turbo trainers, and one that frequently comes up is “Should I get a Turbo Trainer or an Exercise bike?” We've asked our friends Robbie Ferri, an ultra-distance cyclist and spin instructor, to answer...

With the costs of purchasing or renting a power meter reduced and access to indoor training on smart turbos (which have power on them), more and more athletes have an idea of their power when riding a bike. At this...

At Turbo Trainer Hire we are launching our Gatwick Bike Box and Bag Hire to help make taking your bike on a flight more accessible and affordable. WHY ARE WE OFFERING GATWICK BIKE BOX & BAG HIRE? We understand how expensive it can be...

Here at Turbo Trainer Hire we recently started hiring Evoc Bike Bags. We soon discovered there wasn't much information about the bags themselves online and so we have created our guide to the Evoc bags answering many of your frequently...

Our top Hacks to save money info indoor training: 1. Stand- use Orchestral Music Stand  Orchestral Music Stand is our budget solution for turbo training tablet stand Full adjustable Shop here 2. Fan - use more than 1 Use more than 1...

Clare from Epic Road Rides interviewed us for a blog article for their website.  Here is a sneaky peak. Full article can be read here.  TURBO TRAINER HIRE: WHAT, WHY AND HOW! Are you considering training indoors? Wondering about a...

So you’ve already read our article ‘Should I get a Bike Bag or Hard Plastic Bike Box?’ and are ready to make the purchase. But when it comes to actually travelling with your bike, there are a few things you’ll...

Picture this scenario. You had a brainwave with your friends and excitedly you entered yourself into a charity bike ride for next summer. But then it dawns on you… you’ve never ridden farther than 10km on your bike before. But...

We get hundreds of questions about turbo trainers each year, and one that we are frequently asked is about the weight limits of the equipment, from riders who want to turbo their way to losing weight. When we received a...

The world of turbo training can be a labyrinth for even the most seasoned cyclists. And even if you’ve already got your head around the different brands, styles, and power outputs of the many trainers on the market, you may...

With autumn very much upon us, it brings with it the chill of winter and the longer hours of darkness. For most cyclists, this spells the start of turbo trainer season. But if you’re not a seasoned cyclist, what is...

Our Top 10 Turbo Training Essential Accessories: Everything you need for you pain cave set up! 1. FanWhen you ride outside, you’re cooled by the airflow. Indoors it’s a completely different story and there’s nothing to cool you down. When you’re...

If you are new to turbo training or are looking to make your training more enjoyable, here are our top tips for making the most of your turbo training! 1. Make sure you set up your turbo trainer securely The...

Most of the direct drive smart turbo trainers on the market are designed as standard for bikes with anywhere from an 8 to 11 speed cassette on the wheel. However it is possible to use a 12 speed cassette on a...

Introduction If you're an avid road, cyclocross or mountain biker and have a lot of bikes, then you know how important it is to protect them during travel. Bike bags and plastic bike boxes are two great ways to do...

What goes wrong with the Saris H3 Direct Drive Turbo Trainer? 1. Top Hat IssueOvertightening of the axle end caps can cause the top hat spacer to snap and crumble (like the image below).  The top hat sits behind the...