In praise of local bike shops
Infinitely more than just a retailer of bicycles, the LBS should be woven into every cyclist's life. Few of us would visit our local supermarket to hold a lengthy conversation with one of the sales...
View ArticleOakley HQ : factory visit
The Oakley HQ looks more like a villains lair than a factory, but Oakley's California facility contains the secret to its popularity.‘Yes that is a real cannon, and yes it has been fired. The fire...
View ArticleBianchi: Factory visit
It's been 130 years since Eduardo Bianchi opened his first workshop. Cyclist heads to Italy to see how Bianchi copes with modern demands. Huddled beneath the soaring bell tower of a solitary red-brick...
View ArticleTop 10 tips to improve your climbing
Climbing is as much technique as fitness. Use our pro tips to conquer killer climbs and still have energy left in the tank. Lungs like airbags and legs of steel will certainly make the challenge of...
View ArticleChris Horner interview
Chris Horner, winner of the 2013 Vuelta and veteran of the US Pro scene, talks to us about bikes, pizza and why he isn't a typical winner.Cyclist: How did you get started with bike racing?Chris...
View ArticleHow to choose road bike pedals
With so many options available, how do you know what pedals are right for you? Cyclist assesses the options. Saving weight, better aerodynamics, maybe because your mates all have one, or simply...
View ArticleFork recall on three models of Racelight T carbon fork
Three Racelight T carbon forks are affected by the recall from 2003 to 2009. Upgrade Bikes have issued a recall for three models of Racelight T carbon forks, produced between 2003 and 2009. Although...
View ArticleDear Frank: Antisocial riding
Riding in groups can be a lot of fun, but there are times when you want to get away from it all. Dear FrankCall me antisocial, but I prefer to ride alone. Yet more and more I find that my weekend...
View ArticleDonhou launches DSS2 gravel bike
The new DSS2 from Donhou has rack mounts, mudguard mounts, clearance for 35c tyres and is disc brake compatible. We think it’s fair to say that gravel bikes are the current media darling. With...
View ArticleBeing a chef at the Tour de France
Cyclist was embedded with the Trek team during the 2015 Tour de France. In the first of a new series, we head into the kitchen. Fuelling the professional peloton has changed beyond recognition since...
View ArticleWin a Wattbike Pro
Enter here to win a Wattbike Pro worth £2,250Wattbike and Cyclist magazine are teaming up to give you the chance to win a Wattbike Pro – the ultimate indoor training bike. Offering an unsurpassed...
View ArticleEddy Merckx
They say never meet your heroes. They've obviously never met Eddy Merckx. Pele lifted the World Cup three times, AP McCoy rode to 20 Champion Jockey titles, Muhammad Ali won three undisputed World...
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