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Trakke: Handmade in Glasgow
Trakke bags are popular among the adventurers of the world and now it's bringing its skills and expertise to cyclists.‘All the products start here, with this piece of paper, and they eventually become...
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Mont Blanc sportive
Cyclist heads to the Mont Blanc Massif in Italy to take part in the first edition of a brand new sportive. Head down, staring at the top tube. I don’t want to see the road ahead because all it...
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Big Ride: Tasmania
On the other side of the world, Cyclist discovers riding that could explain why Tasmania has produced more than its fair share of pros It’s no longer a secret that the Tasmanian wilderness spawns top...
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In praise of cobbles
It's a road surface entirely unsuited to bicycles, so why do we love cobbles so much? The hero of Flann O’Brien’s comic novel The Third Policeman is a member of a rural Irish constabulary who has an...
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Ventoso's crash: The climax and the catalyst
Cyclist investigates the introduction of disc brakes into the pro peloton, and why their return will be a long time in the making. The use of disc brakes in the professional road peloton has been one...
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This week in bike stuff - 15th April
Five cool new bike products from 4iiii, Lauf, Pongo, Rapha & Scicon.4iiii Precision 2.0Low cost power meter manufacturer 4iiii has announced a new single-sided power meter dubbed the Precision...
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40 fat-busting foods
Eat yourself thinner with our guide to to foods that will make shedding weight both easier and healthierKeeping weight down is a key aim for any serious road cyclist, but that doesn’t mean you have to...
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Verdon Gorge: Europe's Grand Canyon
Even in a country blessed with great places to ride, France's Verdon Gorge stands out as a truly spectacular venue. It’s a fitting start to the day. Craning our necks and looking upwards we’re...
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War of the worlds
The London 2016 Track World Championships ended with Britain topping the medal table but what does that mean for the Olympics? Everyone loves an underdog. Except coaches, athletes and technical...
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Tony Martin: the man machine
Tony Martin is synonymous with the power and metronomic precision of the time-trial but now he's converting to cobbles. Tony Martin is not just a time-trial World Champion – he’s a German time-trial...
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Win the world’s fastest chain!
Win Wiggo’s record-breaking links courtesy of Muc-Off! As featured in last month’s BikesEtc, the NanoTube Speed Film chain was developed by British firm Muc-Off to help Sir Brad Wiggins in his bid for...
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Col du Tourmalet
2016 will see the Col du Tourmalet's 81st appearance at the Tour de France - more than any other climb. We take a look at its story. The Col du Tourmalet is the Tour de France’s most-used climb,...
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Inside Shimano
Cyclist travels to Japan in an attempt to see what lies beneath the shiny surface of one of cycling's most recognisable brands, Shimano. I’m standing on platform 22 at Osaka’s City Station and...
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Big Ride: Vietnam
In the north of Vietnam, Cyclist discovers the tropical cocktail of good food, great coffee, and even better riding. Hanoi hits my senses like a tsunami. Stepping from the air-conditioned coach into...
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