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NEWS
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Great Scott! Trail running… at a cycling event?
Focal Events (you’ll know them as the team behind the infamous Dirty Reiver gravel race), have announced the introduction of trail…
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Struggle Events celebrate 10th birthday with new 250km Ultra route
Yorkshire sportive specialists Struggle will be 10 next year. And they’re celebrating the only way they know how: with an extremely…
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The Bastard is back! Entries open for Enve Stone Circle 2026
Entries are now open for the ENVE Stone Circle 2026, one of the UK’s most popular weekend gravel festivals. Following a record-breaking…
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The Gralloch goes long with new 330km ultra challenge
The Gralloch, one of Britain’s leading gravel cycling events, has unveiled a major new addition for 2026: The Gralloch Ultra. Set to…
REVIEWS
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Quintessentially British bicycles: Andy visits the Pashley factory
If you asked someone in the street what they would describe as ‘quintessentially British’, you would get a lot of different…
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Review: Evolve hit the heights with ultralight race-ready CIMA
The CIMA, named for the Cima Coppi – highest climb in the Giro d’Italia – is a lightweight, performance-oriented road bike frameset…
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Review: Michelin Pro5 TLR Road Tyres
Michelin has an unrivaled brand presence and reputation. Everyone has heard of them, whether it be for their motor and cycle…
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Review: Repente Artax GL Gravel Saddle
“Sitting comfortably?” It’s a perennial question for cyclists: the quest for the right saddle can be a long and painful one,…
TRAINING
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7 classic mistakes to avoid when travelling for a cycling event
Venturing away from home for a cycling event or holiday can be a fantastic experience, combining the thrill of achievement at…
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How to prepare for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Earning your spot at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships is a major achievement – but it’s only the beginning. Set in Lorne (Australia)…
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How to train for a Gran Fondo: 9 tips for building endurance and fitness
Preparing for a challenging long-distance cycling event like a sportive or Gran Fondo requires a well-structured training plan and a focus…
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La Marmotte route analysis: How far, how much climbing, how tough is this sportive?
La Marmotte is one of the toughest sportives in Europe with a total distance of 174.5km and 5,750 metres of climbing…
REPORTS
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Quintessentially British bicycles: Andy visits the Pashley factory
If you asked someone in the street what they would describe as ‘quintessentially British’, you would get a lot of different…
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Report: Pete rides the Brother Big ‘Un in the Kent Outback
In my childhood, I loved bashing about in the Australian scrub on bikes. So when I heard about the “Big Un”…
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The Stelvio is the “easy climb”: Austria’s Dreilandergiro sportive
Thanks to an understanding wife I have been able to ride some great sportives over the years: the Amstel Gold (best…
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Girona GRVL: A cycling getaway in Catalonian gravel paradise
Since I caught the ultra racing bug a few years ago, most of my cycling trips now involve a pretty full-on…
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