Five must see stands at the London Bike Show
Heading to the London Bike Show? Don't miss these five stands. We get it, it's Valentine's weekend and there will be partner drama if you spend the entirety of your free time at the London Bike Show,...
View ArticlePitlochry : Big Ride
In Perthshire Cyclist finds moors, mountains, lochs, whisky and a Glaswegian comedian. The perfect Scottish combination. The peace and tranquillity of the Perthshire countryside are suddenly shattered...
View ArticleWhat's the fastest way to fuel your ride?
When you need energy on a ride, should you eat a bar, down a gel or sip a drink? Let science make the choice for you. During a stage, I might take in six or seven gels. I’ll also have four or five...
View ArticleOutsmart the dark - Cyclist guide to riding at night
Don't lose months to the winter gloom, it's time to embrace the darkness. Early humans crawled back to their caves the moment the sun went down, leaving the night to nocturnal creatures better evolved...
View ArticleThe new dawn of the insulated cycling jacket
The cycling-specific puffer jacket is the new must-have winter attire for on and off the bike. In their constant quest to keep us riding through even the coldest months of the year, clothing...
View ArticleSir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish selected for Track World Championships
Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish will reunite in the Madison event at the Track World Championships in London. British Cycling has announced the squad for the Track World Championships (2-4 March)...
View ArticlePinarello Gan Disc - the Dogma that you can really ride
The new Pinarello Gan Disc has certainly grabbed our attention. The new Pinarello Gan Disc has all the makings of a great bike as it's sort of like a relaxed F8, so here's ten things we think you...
View ArticleThe Cyclist guide to overshoes
Cold toes can ruin a good ride, so equip yourself with a good pair of overshoes and keep them toasty. It’s easy to forget your feet when you head out on a ride. That’s not to say you’ll leave them at...
View ArticleBefore we had SRAM eTap we had Mavic Zap
The wireless electronic derailleur is not as recent invention as you might think - in fact it goes way back to 1992. In 2009 Shimano shook the world of bicycle transmission when it introduced its Di2...
View ArticlePocket watch : The art of pocket packing
Don't just shove things in your jersey pockets at random. There's a subtle art to being organised and staying stylish. ‘Do I have opinions on pocket organisation? Are you kidding me?’ That was the...
View ArticleVin Denson interview
Vin Denson was the first British rider to win a stage of the Giro. He tells Cyclist about being a domestique and close friend, Tom Simpson.Cyclist: How did you get into cycling?Vin Denson: I started...
View ArticlePick 'n' Mix - 04
Go on, dive right in.1. LifeLine Prime tyresThe first winner of the American Who Wants To Be A Millionaire used his ‘phone a friend’ lifeline on the final question to call his father to tell him he...
View ArticleTechnogram: Front light
Cyclist takes a closer look at the complex insides of your bike light The changing of the clocks is still over a month away, which means that riding in the dark is still a daily reality for a lot of...
View ArticleDassi Road - the brand new frame made in the UK
Hampshire-based Dassi is joining the 'Made in Britain' club. But with added interest and expertise from the world of F1. The migration of bicycle manufacturing from Europe to the Far East has come to...
View ArticleThe Cyclist guide to hi-viz style
Being visible needn't mean being a Day-Glo dork. Just check out our guide to the best looking hi-viz outfits. It’s nice not to be run-over, but it’s equally important to look cool. There was a time...
View ArticleEddy 70 : Rolling back the years
What do you get Eddy Merckx for his 70th birthday? A limited-edition bicycle of course, with his name on it. In most cases another bike is probably the last thing a man like Eddy Merckx needs, but...
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