Friday 29 November 2013

Arm Warmers for cycling

 When Cycling, Bicycle Clothing such as Arm Warmers and Leg warmers are an essential part of a cyclist's attire during the winter months as the weather is so unpredictable.

Alimay Sports have put together the brands that have made great lengths to improve the comfort, fit, and warmth of arm warmers and leg warmers. You need something from Polaris on those cooler days to provide a little extra warmth. We're not talking full on winter protection, just a thin enough layer to allow the muscles to function without the cold seeping in.

A bicycle clothing brand such as Polaris recognises the need for great cycling clothing with their perfect fitting arm and leg warmers both made with polyester/lycra for warmth and comfort. As well as warmth, comfort is essential whilst cycling and Santini H2O arm and leg warmers provide comfort and also protect against the rain which makes H2O a very popular range amongst cyclist. While most leg warmers turn your ride into a game of tug-o-war from slipping and falling, the H20s stay put. Combined we a have a great variety of choice on offer.

You can also check out Alimay Sports, the UK Bike Shop for Bike Parts and all Cycling Accessories.

Wednesday 27 November 2013

Bicycle Accessories Online



Cyclists are discovering that purchasing bicycling accessories online saves money, so whether you're traveling to a race far away and want to keep your frame protected from scratches or going to that all important training camp in Mallorca you're going to want to protect your pride and joy. Protect your bike with bike accessories like bike pods, hard case bike boxes or buy a bike cover to keep your bike dry when it has to be left outdoors.
The purchase of bicycle accessories online is growing due to the popularity of cycling for leisure, travel and health. The cycling community increasingly prefer to purchase their bike parts and bicycle accessories via the web. The growth in cycling has seen the expansion of online bicycle stores in the UK, who offer discounted, pricing on cycle parts, bicycle clothing, sports nutrition and bike components from all the major brands, where the cyclist can now save up to 60% against high street shops

Apart from bike parts and cycling accessories, a cyclist can search online for a large selection of bikes, bicycle parts, and cycling clothing plus sports nutrition. Cyclists state that purchasing bicycle accessories online, including bike parts, wheels, pedals, seats, and more usually cost 20-30% below the traditional bicycle shop prices.
Bike Accessories and components are the butter to your sandwich, the chamois to your cycling shorts and the razor to your leg hair. What we’re saying is that a bicycle without components is a bicycle without a soul. So for that reason, we have included links to some pretty useful bike products  for you and something that at some stage you will want to browse to either upgrade your bike or make some cycling repairs. Our bike components  and bicycle accessories section is filled with products from brands such as SRAM, Clarks, Avid, Truvativ, Look, Rock Shox, Zipp, and Quarq.

Tuesday 26 November 2013

Bike Parts Online



Buying bike parts and bicycle accessories online is a growing part of the online UK sports marketplace due to the popularity of cycling for leisure, travel and health. Recent web trends indicate that an increasing number of people prefer to purchase their bike parts and bicycle accessories via the online channel. The growth in cycling has seen the expansion of online bicycle stores in the UK, who offer discounted, pricing on cycle parts, bicycle clothing, sports nutrition and bike components from all the major brands, where the cyclist can now save up to 60% against high street shops

The typical online bike store will carry a large selection of bikes, bicycle parts, and cycling clothing plus sports nutrition. Also the range would include bicycle accessories, including bike parts, wheels, pedals, seats, and more usually at 20-30% below the traditional bicycle shop prices.

To help list the various bike parts we have listed the major bicycle components below.

Bicycle Frame: The bicycle frame is the backbone of the bicycle. To the frame are attached every other component of the bicycle. Thus the frame is central to the whole bicycle and performs the function of holding together all the parts together and keeping the whole bike steady.

Bike Pedals: The bicycle pedals are where the effort is applied. This effort is transmitted through respective crank bars onto a shaft. This shaft revolves within a hollow in the frame of the bicycle.

Bicycle Sprocket and Chain: On the revolving shaft is mounted a sprocket. The use of the sprocket and chain system is to transmit the rotary motion from this revolving shaft onto another shaft, so the bike pedals the crank arms, the shafts and the sprockets-chain system work together to convert the pedaling effort into revolutions of the rear wheel.

Bicycle Wheels: The bike wheels and tyres are the most important for the motion of the bicycle. The front wheel is attached via a shaft, to a front fork attached to the bicycle frame.  As the bicycle wheel is free from constraints, the front wheel revolves as soon as the rear wheel does so, allowing the whole bicycle to move forward.

Bike handle-bar: The function of the bicycle handle bar is to enable the cyclist to control the direction of movement of the bicycle. For this, the bicycle handle bar is connected, through the bicycle frame, to the front fork that holds the front wheel. Thus, whenever the handle-bar is turned, the front wheel changes its direction, leading the bike towards the intended direction.

Turbo Trainers for Winter Cycling

Every year, winter comes, it lasts for what seems an eternity, all of us cyclists grin and bear it, we cycle through the cold, wind, and rain - and then a less than average summer of cycling comes around and the cycle repeats.

Every summer, as we cycle through mediocre weather and suffer through every bicycle race - I think to myself, I'll get a great winter of cycle training done and then this time next year, I won't even feel any pain in next years bike race.

So when it comes to getting a good winter training season done on the bike, I rely heavily on my turbo trainer.
This is because it is often so busy in work, I miss the cycling groups that go out training, or else the weather is too bad for cycling outside so I resort to indoor training.

Tacx Turbo Trainer Bushido


Alimay Sports, the UK Online Bike Store for Bicycle Parts and Cycling Accessories have great Tacx Turbo Trainers, the Bushido which I use, is at a great price and allows for some really good cycle training over the winter.

I always feel that a good winter cycling season that has a lot of miles, helps me and every cyclist I talk to in preparing you for the next cycling season. It means you start the first bike race with fitness the least of your worries, and it allows you to improve your bicycle racing skills and focus on what to do to perform in the race, not what to avoid so you can survive the bike race!

Wednesday 20 November 2013

Bicycle Shop Online

Alimay Sports is a leading bicycle shop serving our customers online across the UK and Ireland. Stocking a huge selection of bike parts and accessories in our online bicycle shop, we cater for the amateur and serious cyclists needs, from a cable to a complete bicycle.

Growing fitness consciousness among people coupled with internet savvy to save money is fueling the growth for the online bicycle shop. Cycling as a pleasurable and beneficial leisure activity combined with growing environmental concerns by consumers means bicycles are emerging as an alternative for short distance transport that causes no pollution.. In addition, bicycles' energy efficiency, coupled with cycling as a fitness activity, will help propel demand for bike parts, accessories and sports nutrition from bike stores online.

Shopping online for your bicycling needs means your money goes further to get the best branded bike accessories. A quick visit to the Alimay Sports website where we offer free shipping, the cyclist should be able to save a lot of money compared to buying them in your local retail shopping centre. Discounted prices for quality branded bicycle accessories allows the cyclist to buy as many bike accessories as they need to get the most out of the time spent on the bike.

At the Alimay Sports online bicycle shop we have bike parts and bicycle boxes for traveling, bottles and bottle cages such as the popular Tacx Shiva bottle, lights from Smart and Tacx to keep you training in the winter and Tacx Turbo trainers for when it’s too cold and wet out for you to risk damaging your legs. If you do plan to go out, then we have you covered with mudguards, bike bells and mirrors and high quality locks from Masterlock to keep your bike secure if you get some miles in going in and out of work. Take a look at our online bicycle shop to see the different categories of accessories that are available to ship straight away. Keep on Cycling.

Tuesday 19 November 2013

Bicycle Lights and Bicycle Accessories

Bicycle Lights and Bicycle Accessories are some of the most important components of any cyclists bike.

Cyclists should check out the collection of bicycle lights and UK bicycle accessories with free delivery on Alimay Sports.

There are bicycles, bike parts, bicycle clothing, wheels and tyres and so much more for cyclists in the UK and they are all at great prices.

Bicycle Tyres



Shopping at Alimay Sports can save you up to 40% on bicycle tyres with FREE UK delivery. We stock all the quality brand bike tyres online including the popular continental bicycle tyre GP4000S at discount pricing.

Alimay Sports is a UK specific site for bicycle tyres available in the UK. Our online bike store stocks a comprehensive catalogue of road, MTB and touring tyres along with weekly special offers.
Selecting the right bike tyre for the many different weather or road conditions you cycle in can take a bit of thought. Is the choice about road racing, cycling through mud, or are you seeking out a competitive edge? Bicycle tyres are an area within cycling where your choices are directly linked to the use, so it’s important to review your needs. Mountain bike tyres have a huge range of tread patterns, including rubber that love mud and loose conditions, while your typical MTB bicycle tyre can be converted for commuting rides by fitting a pair of slicks. The Cycling roadies amongst us might need to choose how light and free-rolling they want to go plus how much puncture protection they desire. 

Low Prices on Bike Parts and Cycling Accessories are important for every cyclist and we understand that so we give you the best discounts the more you buy. We know cyclists buy more than one tyre in a year, so we give you quantity discounts on cycling parts on your most frequent bike buys.
Alimay Sports ensures your bicycle tyres works on the surface they are designed for, hence we meet the demands of different styles of riding to give the cyclist extremely long-term performance. Every cyclist can rely on Alimay Sports to bring free delivery, discounts on great bike products, and really good offers to cyclists every week. Our online cycle store aim is to deliver to all our “cyclist’s customers” great discounted prices from all the major cycling and bicycle accessories brands.

Wednesday 13 November 2013

Cycle Clothing for Cycling Athletes

At Alimay Sports, we recognise how cycle clothing is imperative to regulate your body temperature and improve cycling performance so we bring you the latest winter cycle clothing from expert brands. In summer, our cycling clothing fits secure to your body and are constructed from breathable lightweight fabrics that help wick away sweat from your body, where the clothing is also a determining factor in the aerodynamics of the racer. We pride ourselves on providing the best quality cycle clothing on the market place.

We only stock the highest quality cycle clothing and cycling accessories in our online bike store and every line is independently tested to ensure that the highest technical standards are met so our customers can rely on Alimay Sports to serve all their bike and cycling needs. Though our quality is always high our pricing remains discounted. Alimay Sports has a range of apparel that caters for all types of bike riders, from hard-core trail riders to race ready roadies and everyday commuters, with a fantastic selection of colours and styles throughout our online bicycle store.
 We work with leading producers of cycling technical clothes and accessories. Thanks to our own in-depth knowledge of the cyclists market and experience, we serve professional athletes as well as the amateur racer. A variety of cycle clothing products featuring t-shirts, vests and long sleeve shirts from leading racing gear exponents that promise comfortable designs that enhance your performance through allowing movement and supporting muscles to prevent injury and ensure you gain optimal results.

Since at Alimay Sports we focus on the cycling gear that you buy most often, we also believe that you should benefit from buying a lot - so we give you price quantity discounts. If you buy 1 tub of your favourite carbohydrate & electrolyte drink every month, we feel you shouldn't pay the same price every time. So buy 2 at a time and we make cycling much cheaper for everyone.

Cycle to your bike race or drive with a bike car rack

While not every race is close enough to cycle to, even when it is, once you have a car rack, it becomes a lot easier to drive to the race.

It's funny that you can be lazy in getting to a cycling race, but then again a lot of us drive to the gym too.

There are some bike car racks on Alimay Sports that can put you into that cyclists dilemma and they have some interesting words on bike racks for cars:

Whether you want to call it car rack for your bike, or a bike rack for your car the important thing is that it's the bike goes on the car and not the other way round. It wouldn't be a pretty sight to see you put a car on top of your new carbon bike frame. A bike car rack is one of those accessories that's both essential for many cyclists, and also of great benefit. A car rack solves the problems you have where your bike doesn't fit in your car, or that it takes up too much space for all of your cycling clothing and bike shoes but you're going to need all of them to race.

It also provides the benefit of quick access to your bike, because you can put the bike on the car rack without having to take the bicycle apart. This way you can use for travelling to races after work, or for a cycling holiday, and focus on more on training for your next bike race and not on being a bike mechanic. Check out our collection Hollywood Bike Racks and Thule Bike Racks.

Monday 11 November 2013

Alimay Sports | Bike Parts and Cycling Accessories in the UK - Product Details - Bottle Cages - Bicycle Bottle Cages from Alimay Sports

Another tip for cyclists today we'd like to give people is on one of the most essential bike parts you will need, especially as you start cycling longer distances on your bike.

A bottle cage is essential for an easy way to carry your drinking bottle full of electrolyte mix on your bike while out cycling.

There is an ever growing collection of bottle cages at Alimay Sports.

Friday 8 November 2013

UK Bike Parts : Online Bike Shop

 I just came across this great blog post about Online Bike Shops by a blog called UK Bike Parts.

It is a good read and we like what they're talking about :)

Water Bottles for Cycling

You can buy a bottle for your bicycle to hold between 500ml and 800ml of your favorite sports nutrition drink. Then there's the color, Alimay Sports have the PowerBar Yellow Bottle, Look Proteam Bottles, Tacx Shiva Bottles which are Biodegradable, the regular Tacx Shiva Bottle and then the Tacx Team Shiva Bottle of your favorite cycling team.  Check out the Bike Bottles here.

Wednesday 6 November 2013

Bike Baskets to buy online

A great collection of Bicycle Baskets has been put together on Alimay Sports and there a lot to choose from for all types of bikes and cyclists.

They give you a stylish storage option on your bike with wicker bike baskets that you can attach to the front of your bike, metal bicycle baskets built for durability and helping you on your bike run to the shops for groceries, a basket can be a great attachment for your bike.

There is a huge range of bicycle accessories available on the website with great discounts for cyclists.

Tuesday 5 November 2013

Alimay Sports: Bicycle Accessories for UK Market

Here is a great article written to discuss Bicycle Accessories for the UK Market and how people buy them.
It is a good article and reads well for those interested in bicycling and bike parts etc.

Bike Parts are an important thing to get right when starting out cycling. I've learned the hard and expensive way.

While I'm a newbie to this whole thing and get excited just talking to the people I've met about how much they train and spend on bikes, I'm only getting started with cycling to work and getting out when I can.
Now that it's winter I'm highly considering buying a turbo trainer, but I just hope I have the time to use it for cycling training and it doesn't become my only trophy of cycling!

In the search for it I have felt a bit overwhelmed but did find a lot of website for bike parts and other stuff. I'm going to keep looking until I find what's right for me but there's a turbo trainer on Alimay Sports that might just be right for me.