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Cycling Equipment: 20 Bike Essentials You Need To Buy, From Helmets And Lights To Bikes And Cycle Shorts
Get on your bike

Last year, the government revealed cycling was up 200% under lockdown, despite drastically less people travelling in general.
With less cars on the road, a pledge of more cycle lanes from the Prime Minister and gyms still being closed, now is a great time to take up cycling, or double down if you've already got the bike bug.
As a result, we’ve rounded up the best cycling equipment essentials, from helmets and bikes to cycling shorts and locks, to keep you safe and stylish on the road.
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