Summer Cycling Essentials: How to gear up for the 2023 season 

Leading e-bike engineers, Swytch Technology, unveil the definitive list of accessories to make summer cycling a breeze  

CEO and founder of Swytch Technology, Oliver Montague, is available to comment on how Britain’s cycling boom is far from over 

Marking the start of the cycling season, temperatures are set to reach well over 20 degrees in the coming weeks, signalling the time of year for the nation to enjoy new activities over the short but sweet British summer. Following a remarkable surge in cycling during the pandemic, with a 63% rise compared to previous years, public interest in the sport continues to gain momentum. Cycling levels have seen an increase of almost a quarter compared to a decade ago. Factors such as uncomfortable temperatures on public transportation, reaching over 29 degrees on the tube in some cases, and the rising cost of living, including transportation expenses, are likely contributing to the growing adoption of cycling as a preferred mode of transportation. In line with the increasing popularity of cycling, Swytch Technology, a leading e-bike engineering company, who have developed an innovative e-bike conversion kit that allows anyone to transform their conventional bike into an electric bike is excited to unveil their top must-haves for making summer cycling a breeze.

1. Helmets 

Safety First. A helmet can, quite simply, save your live – even in minor crashes and collisions. Helmets have come a long way, they are now comfortable, stylish and versatile. Mountain bike helmets often feature more coverage, and an adjustable visor, whilst road bike helmets will often have more ventilation and are lightweight, so you can even forget you have it on. 

2. Hydration 

Cycling can be an intense workout, packing a water bottle will help to keep you hydrated for the ride. air up – the innovative water bottle that flavours water using scent along – is making hydration the new go-to accessory for the summer, by transforming plain tap water into an array of flavours. The water bottle can be easily mounted on your bike via a bottle cage mount. 

3. Lights 

See and be seen! A quality light set will illuminate the road or trail in front of you. Lights can also be as important for your safety as a helmet, alerting cars, pedestrians and other cyclist is critical to being safe on trails and roads. 

4. Bike Pumps

Having a way to inflate your tired in the event of a flat tire or topping your air pressure before your ride is a must. Being self-sufficient out on the road or trail will make your cycling experience much more enjoyable. 

5. Conversion kits

Even though cycling remains popular – many struggle with starting the sport, mainly due to apprehension towards being ‘fit’ enough to partake. This is where e-bikes come in, by making cycling less strenuous whilst allowing cyclists to burn a similar amount of calories. Swytch Technology’s latest e-bike conversion kit allows users to turn any bike into an e-bike for under £500 with a pocket-sized battery that costs less than 1p to charge per 10 miles range., coming in at a fraction of the cost compared to any other e-bike on the market.