Vicky Balfour
Vicky rediscovered a love of cycling as an adult and relishes the joyful freedom it brings. She went on to train as a bike mechanic while working at her local bike shop, before branching out into event mechanics and teaching. Vicky now combines working as an event nomad across the UK (and at races like Megavalanche in France), with sharing her love of bike mechanics through teaching and YouTube. Vicky is equally as happy when pedalling solo, as she is with her family and/or friends. She is regularly seen swapping between her all-mountain full-suss, her CX/gravel bike and her beloved – resprayed, rebuilt – hybrid with her daughter attached on an adaptive trike.
Recent articles by Vicky Balfour
Everything you ever wanted to know about tandem bicycles
We explain everything you need to know about tandem cycles
Buyer's guide to adult tricycles
Everything you need to know about adult tricycles, from the different types to where you can ride them
Review | Topeak Ninja Master+ Toolbox PT30
Everything you need, in one small package
Review | Park Tool MTB-5 Rescue Tool
Sturdy and practical multi-tool for mountain bikers
Review | Lezyne Rap II CO2 19 multi-tool review
Comprehensive multi-tool made from anti-corrosion coated aluminium
Review | Crankbrothers M19 multi-tool
The complete multi-tool from Crankbrothers
How to assemble a bike in 10 steps
New bike day is one of the best of the year, don’t let putting together the bike ruin the party
Buyer's guide to adaptive bikes
Everything you need to know about adaptive bikes, from the different types to how to buy one
Review | Decathlon 500 Bike Workstand
Entry-level bike repair stand
Review | Lifeline Home Mechanic workstand
A simple and effective stand at a sensible price
Review | Park Tool PCS-9.3 workstand
Solid and stable stand from renowned brand
Review | Topeak Prepstand Max
Get your bike off the ground with this innovative workstand