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There's plenty of room in the peloton for all kinds of riders - so don't be a square peg in a round hole. It had been a while since I’d tasted my handlebars. But there I was, straining on too big a...
View ArticleSidi Wire Air
The new Sidi Wire Air is back from the Tour de France and ready to make an impression. Fans of Italian shoemaker Sidi can now doubly rejoice as the historic brand has not only dropped the price of its...
View ArticleEight things to see at the Cycle Show this weekend
Heading to the Cycle Show? Check out our pick of the kit at the Birmingham NEC. It’s the Cycle Show at the Birmingham NEC this weekend and if you’re planning on heading up (or down) then we’ve...
View ArticleHow far can you lean a bike in a corner?
A technical course requires good cornering skills. But, according to physics, just how far can you tip your bike before you hit the deck? Scientists have been puzzling over what makes a bicycle...
View ArticleDavid Millar on his past, present and future
David Millar tells us about his doping ban, his redemption and why he's enjoying being a cycling fan again. David Millar runs a hand through the dark curls tumbling over his forehead and confesses...
View ArticleTop eight World Tour pro team kits
Allegiances aside and taste left at the door, these are our top pro team kits based on how they fit and function. Like composing your own critical notices in the voice of Ned Boulting, donning team...
View ArticleSardinia : Big Ride
While not as well known for its cycling as some of its Mediterranean neighbours, Sardinia offers rich pickings for the intrepid rider. Maps are beautiful things. Their contours, lines and symbols...
View ArticleMark Cavendish confirms move to MTN-Qhubeka
Mark Cavendish takes up to five others in the move to Pro Continental team, soon to be renamed Team Dimension Data. We’re not sure if we’d even go as far as to describe it was one of the ‘worst kept...
View ArticleCycling Eurasia : Turkish delight, Caucasus might
Josh continues his pan-Eurasian tour across the expanses of Turkey and the mountains of the Caucasus Leaving Istanbul, over the so-called 'Gateway to Asia' that is the Bosphorus channel, was a timely...
View ArticleHow to remove bicycle pedals
Removing stuck bicycle pedals can be a pain, so learn how to swap stubborn pedals like a boss with our six step guide.'Lefty-loosey, righty-tighty’ is a useful rhyme that will serve you well when...
View ArticleThe worlds lightest production road bike
Introducing the Ax-Lightness Vial Evo Ultra, 35% more illegal than the lightest professional road bikes. Four point four kilos. Just mull that over for a bit. That’s less than the average cat, a...
View ArticlePennines: Big Ride
Cyclist heads for the highest roads in England, and discovers a dramatic ride through the Pennine hills. Hexham doesn’t want cyclists to leave. It’s not so much its historic architecture, nor the...
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