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Welcome to Cyclescheme
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How the Cycle to Work scheme will save you money
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How Cyclescheme works, who’s eligible to take part, and how you go about getting the bike
Issue #9 Autumn/Winter 2012
Why getting a bike through your employer makes a whole lot of sense
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F E AT U R E S
How to: Right turns 18
BIKES TESTED
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How best to deal with drivers to negotiate a right turn
10-minute maintenance
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One-gear wonders
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Six quick checks to keep your bike running sweetly all week
Have a go on a velodrome – or ride to work on a fixed-wheel bike
Why insure?
Cover your bike for loss or damage with Cyclescheme Cycle Insurance
he Cyclescheme 7: T Gary Brennan The man who lost 26 stones by cycle commuting
My life on bikes: Norman Baker MP The Minister for Cycling practises what he preaches
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44 Charge Scourer
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Specialized Tricross Sport Disc
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Tern Joe D24
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Giant Twist Express W
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A versatile hybrid with an excellent gear range and some 'urban mountain bike' overtones
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A cyclo-cross bike that's meant for city streets and general purpose riding as much as muddy fields It's a full-size bike that folds in half, trading some portability for bigger wheels and a better ride Affordable electric assistance to make the journey to work that bit more manageable
TOP PRODUCTS & ESSENTIAL KIT
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Stuff
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Mudguards
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Helmets
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Lights
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The best gear for your commute and beyond
Stop grimy water spraying over you and your bike Different styles of head protection weighed up Cyclescheme is part of the Grass Roots Group Published for Cyclescheme by Farrelly Atkinson www.f-at.co.uk Prices correct at time of going to press. E&OE. All content © Cyclescheme 2012
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