Jack Wilson: Q&A
The young An-Post rider had a torrid season that ended with him nearly quitting. Now he's back with some new targets and a fresh outlook. The first thing you notice about Jack Wilson, other than his...
View ArticleDear Frank: Lycra in the office
There are those who think Lycra can be a little inappropriate. Frank Strack explains The Rules governing the right way to dress.Dear FrankAfter a colleague suggested that it was unseemly for me to...
View ArticleCycling Eurasia: Stepping out
A freight ship across the Caspian Sea and a night in a yurt. Josh continues his journey into the first 'Stans' of Central Asia. I don’t remember much of our three day voyage across the Caspian Sea and...
View ArticleWye Valley : Big Ride
The Wye Valley provides a serene landscape, a chance meeting with pros and the soundtrack to a ride. The local radio station in Abergavenny is called Sunshine Radio (106.2 – 107.8FM). Broadcasting...
View ArticleI was in a breakaway with Sean Kelly and lived to tell the tale
The Belgian, King Kelly and the road. The road was steep, the air was hot and I had been gapped on the climb. The bunch has disappeared out of sight and I had just one other rider left for...
View ArticleTour diaries: Trek domestique
For some the Tour offers little chance for glory. Cyclist shadows Trek's Markel Irizar to get inside the mind of a domestique. It was meant as an innocent comment, but I now find myself blushing...
View ArticleBest base layer: stay warm when it’s cold
Winter clothing is all about layering, so to help you start with a solid foundation we round up the best winter base layers. As the temperature begins to drop and your fellow riders start reaching for...
View ArticleMust-see bikes at The London Bike Show
The London Bike Show is back this year and here are four must-see 2016 bikes that will be on display. A multitude of the biggest brands in cycling showcase their latest wares for The London Bike Show,...
View ArticleCyclist Track Day
Your chance to ride some of the world’s best bikes.What?Cyclist Track DayWhen? Sunday 17th April 2016, 10am-5pmWhere? Lee Valley VeloPark, London (see on map)Tickets?£65 Bike shows are great places to...
View ArticleSean Kelly on the future of Irish cycling
The Sean Kelly cycling academy started in 2003 and spawned the An Post-CRC team but he thinks there is much more to be done. What made you want to start the academy?Well it was Cycling Ireland (CI)...
View ArticleHow does frame geometry affect a bike?
A frame's geometry may affect the way a bike handles, but can you really predict a well a bike will ride just with the tube angles? Warning: in the next few pages you may experience wobble, flop and...
View ArticleFabian Cancellara: retirement beckons
Fabian Cancellara is one of the greatest riders of all time. Ahead of his retirement in 2016, he tells us the qualities needed to win. It’s late November near Covent Garden, London. Commuters rush...
View ArticleClaudio Chiappucci interview
A multiple King of the Mountains jersey winner at the Tour de France, Claudio Chiappucci was known for his audacious attacks.Cyc: You earned the nickname ‘El Diablo’. How did that come about?Claudio...
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