Rider Research Hub

Rider Research Hub Welcome to the Rider Research Hub. An online community of riders helping shape the future of cycling.

Share your voice, expertise and opinions and earn rewards along the way. 🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦🇦🇺🇫🇷🇩🇪🇮🇹🇪🇸🇯🇵

09/04/2026

With most racing now behind a pay wall, we wanted to ask you how you planned to watch and keep up to date with it this year. On social media? Or have you bitten the bullet and paid for a subscription?

Let us know in the comments 💬

What are the best riding snacks? 🍫We asked respondents what they liked to eat for a mid-ride boost, finding that energy ...
02/04/2026

What are the best riding snacks? 🍫

We asked respondents what they liked to eat for a mid-ride boost, finding that energy bars were the most popular snack!

Not making the top 5, and falling into last place were rice cakes, with only 40% of riders saying they liked these when riding.

Tell us your favourite riding snack in the comments 👇

26/03/2026

If you could have a new piece of bike clothing or accessory every ride what would you pick?
For our members, they wanted to put an end to over stretched and sagging lycra, with the number one choice being new bib shorts for every ride followed by a new jersey 🩳🎽
Which option would you pick?

South Wales will soon be home to the longest bike tunnel in the world 🌎The Rhondda tunnel spans 3.1km between two valley...
25/02/2026

South Wales will soon be home to the longest bike tunnel in the world 🌎

The Rhondda tunnel spans 3.1km between two valleys in South Wales, a whole 10 minute bike journey underground.

The tunnel will be fitted with phone signal and lights, very futuristic by bike tunnel standards!

Do you have a bike tunnel near you?



🚨 DISCLAIMER 🚨
The tunnel will be the longest in the world for 6 months of the year when the Washington State tunnel is closed

21/02/2026

With the recent banning of drop bar MTBs from all LifeTime gravel events, we of course couldn't resist doing a bit of research and prompt a discussion over on the Rider Research Hub. 🚵

Will it be a yay or a nay from you on the drop bar MTBs at gravel events? 🏆

If you haven't had your say yet, head over to the Rider Research Hub and take part in the forum and poll!

We asked if you’d rather ride clipless or flats forever, and the results speak for themselves. Only 22% of you want the ...
18/02/2026

We asked if you’d rather ride clipless or flats forever, and the results speak for themselves. Only 22% of you want the freedom of flats, while the majority are keen to stay attached to your bikes. 🖇️

Does this mean the rest of you have mastered the art of the track stand? ⚖️

💚Happy Valentines Day from the Rider Research Hub💚We wanted to take today to look at the amount of bike love there was i...
14/02/2026

💚Happy Valentines Day from the Rider Research Hub💚

We wanted to take today to look at the amount of bike love there was in 2025, focusing on brand and generic bike related terms searched for on a global scale.

And there was A LOT of love.

In total there was 179,575,180 bike related terms searched for globally in 2025.

And that's just in English language AND only a select number of bike brands and bike related terms!

For any new or prospective Rider Research Hub members, we wanted to revisit why your participation and opinions matter 🫵...
10/02/2026

For any new or prospective Rider Research Hub members, we wanted to revisit why your participation and opinions matter 🫵

The brands, organisations and charities within the bike industry, as with any category, need to understand the riders who they serve.

Having a better understanding of the riding community means companies and industry bodies can develop better products, events, policies, and ultimately make cycling more accessible to more people. You are an essential part of this process - and you get to be part of a great online community of riders too.

If you can think of anyone who loves bikes and helping the riding community, send them this post and get them to sign up via the link in our bio 🔗

Any other questions? Send us a DM 📩

The stats are in on your bike cleaning routines, and the headlines are...🧼 1/3 of riders don't use bike-specific cleanin...
04/02/2026

The stats are in on your bike cleaning routines, and the headlines are...

🧼 1/3 of riders don't use bike-specific cleaning products
💦 7% of riders are cleaning with nothing but water

What is your cleaning routine? Do you use bike specific products?

Let us know in the comments 🧐👇

What makes the ultimate cycling jacket?Being waterproof was the most important feature for respondents, followed by wind...
28/01/2026

What makes the ultimate cycling jacket?

Being waterproof was the most important feature for respondents, followed by wind resistance and visibility.

Smart pocket features and sustainable materials were the two least important features for respondents.

Do you have a favourite cycling jacket?

The physical health benefits of cycling are widely reported and acknowledged. Cycling is known to improve heart health a...
23/01/2026

The physical health benefits of cycling are widely reported and acknowledged.

Cycling is known to improve heart health and reduce chronic disease risk, alongside maintaining mental wellbeing and cognitive function.

In fact, in a recent review by Walker et al., researchers noted that 70% of research papers reported a positive correlation between cycling and cognitive function i.e. mental ability, in 45+ year olds.

Clearly cycling can keep not only our legs, but minds sharp too!

Source: Walker, K.L., Gaudreault, A., Prince, S.A., Goldfield, G., Taler, V., Taljaard, M., Winters, M. and Kristjansson, E. (2025). Cycling and cognition in middle-aged and older adults: A scoping review. Journal of Cycling and Micromobility Research

Link to research paper 👉 https://heyor.ca/DcwctG

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