cycling heroes

Has anyone tried this? It seems to have a sister site that is well regarded in the running world. I have just signed up and it seems reasonably interesting with some good discounts/offers and challenges available if you put a few miles in. I am sure there will be better discounts if you shop...

On reading that our very own @fossyant had an off and is currently in hospital, my thoughts went back to a few years ago, when, as a newbie, I had fallen off on ice and asked for advice. He took the time to explain about studded tyres - I had never heard about them before - posted a few links...