NEWS
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Spring colours: evolve adds three new designs to CIMA race bike
Evolve, the Xiamen-based bike brand whose debut model the CIMA launched last year to wide acclaim, has unveiled three new colourways…
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GRVL launches NYCHTHEMERON 24h gravel challenge
GRVL Apparel have launched NYCHTHEMERON, a self-guided endurance gravel cycling challenge designed to test riders’ resilience, endurance, and self-reliance. The challenge…
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Alas RideLondon, we knew it well…
RideLondon will not return in 2026 – and may be finished for good – organisers have confirmed. “RideLondon, the world’s greatest…
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Ribble Outliers unveil squad and bike for 2026 gravel race season
The UK’s leading gravel race team, the Ribble Outliers have unveiled their squad and kit ahead of the 2026 race season….
REVIEWS
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Review: Tart Cherry Energy Pastilles & Power Fluid Mix from FTP Endurance Fuel
I tend to train on bananas – stop smirking at the back – but, in the interests of a balanced diet,…
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A Rouvy kind of love… Andy’s staying indoors
You might have noticed the weather out there recently. I don’t think there is a part of the UK that hasn’t…
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Spring colours: evolve adds three new designs to CIMA race bike
Evolve, the Xiamen-based bike brand whose debut model the CIMA launched last year to wide acclaim, has unveiled three new colourways…
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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…
TRAINING
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A Rouvy kind of love… Andy’s staying indoors
You might have noticed the weather out there recently. I don’t think there is a part of the UK that hasn’t…
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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…
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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