Jim Colegrove at Trek
With an intimate knowledge of carbon fibre, Trek's senior composites engineer has played a big part in making bikes what they are today.Cyclist: How did you get started at Trek?Jim Colegrove: In 1990...
View ArticleThe off-road less travelled
Leave those marginal gains at home, pick up a map and make the most of your local rights of way, advises Andy Waterman.‘I know where we are – I’ve ridden down here before,’ says George, one of our...
View ArticlePOC explores LightFlex active light technology in clothing
Swedish brand POC partners with Light Flex Technology to use independent active light to increase rider visibility. Sometimes, even as adults, we look at things and think ‘I don’t know how that works,...
View ArticleMark Cavendish bouyant ahead of the World Championships
We spoke to Mark Cavendish about training, race preparation and why you shouldn't write him off at the 2015 World Champs. Mark Cavendish has won 26 individual stages of the Tour de France, he’s been...
View ArticleWahoo launches ELEMNT GPS bike computer
The new Wahoo ELEMNT promises to simplify the experience and change the way we use bicycle GPS. Wahoo Fitness has cottoned on to something we’ve been saying for a little while here: GPS bike computers...
View ArticleThe Sufferfest and the joy of suffering
The virtual world of The Sufferfest training video has been made painfully real. Cyclist heads to the Sufferlandrian camp in Switzerland. This is not the first time that Cyclist has been in a world of...
View ArticleAlex Dowsett launches Cyclism coaching
The new launch from Alex Dowsett will help amateurs reach their goals by living the pro experience.'The idea started from the fact that a lot my friends, and other cyclists where I am from in Essex,...
View ArticleCycle Show cyclocross bike preview
A few of the cyclocross bike highlights from the upcoming Cycle Show, at the Birmingham NEC. The Cycle Show is the UK’s largest and longest-running cycling exhibition, having welcomed over 300,000...
View ArticleRapha Classic Glasses
Rapha bring a classic look back to the peloton with its new glasses. While the debate on the greatest cyclist of all time rages on, the best looking cyclist has never been questioned: Fausto Coppi....
View ArticleDrunk cycling: on the ale trail
Performance killer or post-ride recovery? Cyclist pours over the truth behind cycling and alcohol & finds the truth behind hangover cures. Matt Brammeier has a weakness. ‘As with all cyclists, he...
View ArticleHow to choose the correct road bike bars
You hold them for practically every second you ride, so make sure you have the right shape and size of road bike handlebars. The shape of drop handlebars hasn’t changed dramatically in decades. The...
View ArticleBhutan : Big ride
Nestled in the Himalayas, the Kingdom of Bhutan only recently opened its doors to tourists. Cyclist is among the first to tackle it. Why Bhutan? It’s the question everyone has been asking recently....
View ArticleHoy Vulpine winter range is out
New Hoy Vulpine collaborative range includes a softshell, waterproofs, a long sleeve and tights. The Sir Chris Hoy and Nick Hussey collaboration is back. Not with a vengeance, but with a range of...
View ArticleDear Frank: Kit design
When it comes to designing team kit, take some tips from the greats of the sport... and then possibly ignore them.Dear FrankI have been tasked with designing new kit for my cycling club. What are your...
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