Fat v Skinny: Who goes downhill faster?
Peter Stuart30 May 2017 One has more mass, the other less air resistance. So who descends faster: fat or skinny?The argument began one afternoon in the Cyclist office. Who descends quicker: a skinny...
View ArticleStaff left unpaid following last year’s Qatar World Championships
Joseph Delves30 May 2017 Future of racing in the desert state disappears into the sand For a country with little local cycling culture the choice of Qatar to host the world’s most prestigious one-day...
View Article7Mesh Oro jacket review
Pete MuirWednesday, May 31, 2017 - 13:40 Incredibly light, remarkably waterproof4.5 / 5£250 There’s a well-worn adage about bikes, usually attributed to Keith Bontrager, that goes: ‘Light, strong,...
View ArticleBrussels to host the Tour de France 2019 Grand Départ
Joseph Delves30 May 2017 Tour de France to begin next door in Belgium With Portsmouth and Copenhagen having already dropped out it was essentially a formality that the start of the Tour de France would...
View ArticleBalancing act: Why don't bikes just fall over?
James Spender31 May 2017 As yet, science is unable to provide a definitive answer. But it’s getting closer…Riding a bike. It’s just like riding a bike, right? Well, not if you are Cornell University...
View ArticleAn introduction to bikepacking
BikesEtc31 May 2017 An introduction to the fine art of loading up your bike for adventure and riding off into the sunsetThis feature was produced in association with Cycle Surgery.So, what exactly is...
View ArticleVulpine bought out by Mango Bicycles
Joseph Delves31 May 2017 Clothing brand hopes to be 'back up to speed within days' but questions remain surrounding its management and finances Outstanding orders with British clothing maker Vulpine...
View ArticleWorld’s fastest rower joins AeroCoach team to target UK time trial season
Joseph Delves31 May 2017 Gold medallist rower Hamish Bond now has the Tokyo Olympic time trial in his sights Multiple Olympic medalist Hamish Bond is moving to the UK to compete in the domestic time...
View ArticleMark Cavendish to make racing return at British National Championships in June
Joseph Delves31 May 2017 Manxman set to compete on home roads, to the delight of fans British Cycling has named Mark Cavendish in the lineup for the Road National Championships which are to take place...
View ArticleBuyer's guide: Five of the best bike computers
BikesEtc31 May 2017 We push the buttons and swipe the screens on some seriously smart riding companions for your bike As with almost everything to do with cycling, as soon as somebody worked out how to...
View ArticleFancy winning a trip to Barbados, along with a guaranteed free breakfast?
Joseph Delves31 May 2017 If you can make it to Regent's Park in London on Tuesday you could win a cycling trip to the Caribbean Ahead of the inaugural Barbados Festival of Cycling this September, the...
View ArticleBMC Teammachine SLR: Launch and first ride review
James SpenderThursday, June 1, 2017 - 10:15 The flagship BMC Teammachine SLR gets an overhaul and gains disc brakes in the process The BMC Teammachine SLR won the Tour de France on its first attempt in...
View ArticleAshmei cycling kit round-up
James SpenderThursday, June 1, 2017 - 11:21 Individually excellent pieces of kit, but there’s still work to do in rounding out the Ashmei rangeJersey: £129. Bibs: £235. Gilet: £110. Hooded jersey:...
View ArticleThe Hammer Series starts this weekend, but will anyone be watching?
Joseph Delves1 Jun 2017 Giro d'Italia winner Tom Dumoulin and a host of big names line up in Limburg ahead of the inaugural Hammer series race If you’re trying to convince a sceptical public to tune...
View ArticleTom Pidcock turns pro with Telenet Fidea Lions: Exclusive interview
Jack Elton-Walters 1 Jun 2017 The current British National, European and World Cyclocross champion spoke to Cyclist about signing with Telenet Fidea Lions Tom Pidcock - the 17-year-old British cyclist...
View ArticleBahrain-Merida’s bikes nicked ahead of this weekend’s Hammer Series
Joseph Delves1 Jun 2017 Squad have their entire time trial fleet stolen in the Netherlands The Bahrain-Merida team got a nasty surprise this morning ahead of the weekend’s inaugural Hammer Series race...
View ArticleRecord numbers of Brits tuned in to the Giro d'Italia during May
Joseph Delves1 Jun 2017 Cycling on the telly proves to be a big draw, even without a terrestrial broadcaster Despite a lack of free to watch live coverage the recent Giro d'Italia pulled in a larger...
View ArticleCannondale SuperSix Evo Hi-Mod review
Matthew PageThursday, June 1, 2017 - 09:23 There's very little to fault in Cannondale's super-lightweight, race-ready flying machine4.6 / 5£6,399 The Cannondale SuperSix has always been a lightweight...
View ArticleTeam Sky to race in white at the Tour de France
Joseph Delves1 Jun 2017 Colour change marks first major overhaul of the famous Sky kit since the team swapped kit sponsors at the start of the seasonWe%u2019re delighted to reveal our special white...
View ArticleNew Kinesis Tripster AT is happy on-road or off, with big wheels or small
Joseph DelvesThursday, June 1, 2017 - 16:55 British designed all terrain frameset with input from racing legend Mike Hall Having stumped up the time and cash to host a bunch of recent adventure style...
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