# Tips

## [How to choose a bike shed that will keep your bicycles safe](/content/gb/blog/tips/how-to-choose-a-bike-shed-that-will-keep-your-bicycles-safe/index.html)

We get a lot of questions about bike sheds. So we teamed up with Carl from thebestbikelock.com to give you all the info about choosing the right one. Check out Carl's post below:

## [Do I need to wear a facemask while cycling?](/content/gb/blog/cycling/do-i-need-to-wear-a-face-mask-while-cycling/index.html)

After the pandemic hit the streets a few years ago, facemasks have become more prevalent in everyday life. But should you wear one whilst riding a bike? Laka looked at the benefits and drawbacks of wearing a face covering whilst out on your bicycle.

## [RadRace last wo/man standing - Top 5 fixed gear tips from newbie to expert](/content/gb/blog/racing/radrace-last-wo-man-standing-top-5-fixed-gear-tips-from-newbie-to-expert/index.html)

Amy Perryman of TEKKERZ CC, recently ventured out to Berlin with teammate and manager Alec Briggs, to race the biggest fixed gear criterium in Europe..

## [5 Reasons To Consider Leasing Your Next Bike, E-bike or Cargo Bike (with BikeFlex!)](/content/gb/blog/partnership/5-reasons-to-consider-leasing-your-next-bike-with-bikeflex/index.html)

Are you looking for your next bike? Would you consider leasing it? Well it certainly offers lots of benefits. While buying a bike outright has long been the traditional option, bike leasing is gaining popularity as a flexible and cost-effective alternative.

## [The Complete Guide to Cycle Route Planners](/content/gb/blog/road-bike/the-complete-guide-to-cycle-route-planners/index.html)

Gone are the days where all cycle route planning was done using paper maps and with manual calculations. These days, we have a huge range of digital tools available to us to help plot some great cycling routes, whether that’s simply heading out from your back door or exploring somewhere new.