A buyer's guide to wheels
Upgrading your existing wheelset can be a daunting process, but we've put together some options to make things a little clearer Having been continually refined since their invention in the late...
View ArticleWhy the Sharapova case feels all too familiar to cyclists
Sharapova's positive test for meldonium only makes the line between legal and illegal more blurred. Maria Sharapova announced on Monday night that, at the Australian Open in January, she returned a...
View ArticleBradley Wiggins Q&A : 'Cav can have one of my medals'
Bradley Wiggins tells Cyclist about his classic bike collection, the team pursuit, and Cav's Olympics chances. Fresh off the back of his world championship madison victory with Mark Cavendish on...
View ArticlePick 'n' Mix - 05
Roll up, roll up, pedal this way...more back pocket goodies1 Adidas Evil Eye Evo Pro Vario glassesBack in Ancient Greece an evil eye was nothing to be proud of – a magical curse that manifested in...
View ArticleWhat kind of cyclist are you?
Are you a sprinter, a climber or a rouleur? You may think it comes down to natural muscle make-up but can it be changed? Like British Rail’s much derided ‘wrong type of snow’ defence of its poor...
View ArticleAlberto Contador: Hero or villain?
Also known as 'El Pistolero', Alberto Contador divides opinions but no one can dispute he is among the great Grand Tour winners. Hero or villain? Which one is Alberto Contador? This thought runs...
View ArticleCycling sunglasses: eight of the best photochromic from £70 to £150
We took some of the latest cycling sunglasses out to see how spectacular these spectacles are. Spring is known for two things: Easter eggs and unpredictable weather. Easter eggs we can get on board...
View ArticleHow fit are you really?
Most riders want to be fitter but what does that really mean? Cyclist investigates the complex concept of fitness. How fit are you? Ask any cyclist that question and the answers will probably range...
View ArticleMavic launches Cosmic Pro Carbon SL C and Ksyrium Pro Carbon SL C wheelsets
The Mavic’s Cosmic Pro Carbon and Ksyrium Pro Carbon are radically different to their predecessors. Mavic has been at the forefront of cycling technology for 125 years (read more about Mavic's history...
View ArticleCol de la Bonette
La Bonette claims to be Europe's highest road and has been the scene of some epic Tour de France moments. The Cime de la Bonette is home to Europe’s highest paved road, and is… what’s that you say?...
View ArticleBig Ride: Italian Appenines
The Italian Appenines run long through the spine of Italy. We went to visit its Abruzzo sector to discover more... Zig-zagging up the slopes of the 2,142m Blockhaus mountain – an imposing mass of rock...
View ArticleNice to hold first ever elite European Road Championships
Vincenzo Nibali and Alberto Contador are among the names to confirm for the event, which will run 14th-18th September. The European Cycling Union (UEC) announced at the weekend that 2016 will see the...
View ArticleWeather-beating jerseys: Buyer's guide
Nine high-performance jersey options to keep the out the worst of the weather It was Castelli that first launched what have come to be known as Gabba-style jerseys, with the original Gabba prototypes...
View ArticleTour of Flanders history
A brief history of the Tour of Flanders from 1913 to its 100th edition in 2016. The Tour of Flanders, or Ronde van Vlanderen, the second of five Monuments in the professional racing calendar, can...
View ArticleCampagnolo disc brake system breaks cover
Campag reveals its first ever disc-equipped groupset for the pro teams, but is shy on details. With 2016 being the test period for disc brakes in the professional racing arena, Campagnolo has finally...
View ArticleWhich is faster: Garmin or courier?
In a race across London, we find out whether a GPS can outweigh the advantage of local knowledge. From military grade satellite systems to Mr T telling you to turn left at the next junction, the rise...
View ArticleJohn Burke Q&A
The owner and CEO of Trek, John Burke, tells us about running a multinational bike brand and mountain biking with George BushCyc: We gather you’ve cycled with George W Bush. How did that happen?John...
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