How to assemble SRAM eTap
Without any cables you may think SRAM eTap assembly is easy, but there are still a few little tricks. Modern technology has a way of doing us humans out of jobs. We no longer need till staff to buy...
View ArticleSpecialized Venge Vias disc photos leaked?
Pictures from Etixx-Quickstep's Fernando Gaviria's Instagram and Twitter accounts suggest the 2017 Venge Vias will be disc-equipped An eagle-eyed user on the Weight Weenies forum has spotted some...
View ArticleCyclist tries Sufferfest
Going outside to ride isn't always possible. But rather than a boring turbo session, we decided to try out The Sufferfest...What exactly is ‘Sufferfest’?Much like a regular spin class, a Sufferfest...
View ArticleParis Roubaix: History
We begin our build up to Paris-Roubaix with a brief history of the 'Queen of the Classics' Paris-Roubaix was born in 1896, making it one of the very oldest bike races around. A tenuous claim puts...
View ArticleDoes fluoro kit make you safer?
Some people claim 'fluoro makes no difference', and others insist 'you should be as bright as possible'. So who's right? Flourescent clothing has long been the safety-conscious commuters’ choice, and...
View ArticleBritish Cycling unhappy with Olympic selection reforms
Possible plans for Team GB to adopt US-style selection trials have been met with apprehension from British Cycling head. The British Olympic Association (BOC) have said that it is in the very early...
View ArticleTeams and prizes announced for 2016 Tour de Yorkshire
Team Sky, BMC and Orica GreenEDGE head men's race, while Lizzie Armitstead and £50,000 prize fund head the women's. The 18 teams for the second edition of the Tour de Yorkshire have been announced,...
View ArticleWin two Look 765 bikes, Santini kit and trip to Italy.
Win two Look 765 bikes, Santini kit and a riding trip to Italy - a prize worth £7,556. LOOK is one of the most innovative companies in the cycling market, being the first to introduce clipless pedals...
View ArticleIn praise of velodromes
Sweeping, endless and occasionally intimidating, the velodrome is one sport's most dramatic arenas. The angle of the banking at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow is 45°. That’s a gradient of 1:1...
View ArticleConcept bikes: what are they for?
We discover the practical purpose of concept bikes, and why they provide a glimpse into the future of cycling.Tap ‘concept bikes cycling’ into Google and you will be presented with a colourful...
View ArticlePassoni: factory visit
Just outside Milan, Passoni creates some of the most desireable bikes in the world. Cyclist finds out what goes into a £6000 frame.‘He built bikes only because of his great passion. Since the first...
View Article'Magnum Cycling': A new photo book documenting cycling
Offering archive pictures from Magnum and words from Guy Andrews, this is a book to encapsulate cycling's multifaceted appeal The Magnum Photos archive boasts an extensive collection of photography...
View ArticleDear Frank: Spreading the word
Passing on your knowledge and application of The Rules can be a tricky business, but don’t lose faith, says Frank StrackDear FrankAs a disciple of the Velominati, I try to observe Rule #3 – ‘Guide the...
View ArticleDingle, Ireland : Big Ride
Once the edge of the known world, the Dingle Peninsula in south west Ireland serves up rugged riding and cracking climbs aplenty There’s no doubt about it, travelling by bicycle is the best possible...
View ArticleAndy Pruitt: Q&A
The father of modern bike fitting and creator of Specialized’s Body Geometry concept tells Cyclist about the art of matching bike to riderCyclist: How did you first get into treating and fitting...
View ArticleHow to prepare for a cycling event: 20 questions
Now that it's time to start preparing for the season, we ask coach Andy Cook 20 questions about how to prepare for a big event. From top pros like Chris Froome through to Sunday cyclists who enter the...
View ArticleTwo pro cyclists pass away
Young Belgian riders Antoine Demoitie and Daan Myngheer die in separate incidents It was a dark few days for cycling over the weekend, as pro riders Antoine Demoitie and Daan Myngheer, both Belgian...
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