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Cycling Plus UK Magazine - November 2025

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In this issue

Myth busters
Just why do cyclists shave their legs?
Discover the real reasons behind this, plus dispel other enduring road cycling-related lore you can’t fail to have heard talk of

Are you sitting comfortably?
Bike-fit expert James Thomas talks us through the intricacies of how to get a pain-free perch, from width to padding and beyond, giving quick fixes for those who’ve so far failed to find perfection

Starting over
Nathan van Hooydonck was a pro rider with a promising career ahead of him until a heart attack two years ago forced him to rethink the way he lives his life.
We find out how he’s coping now

Can you get fit on an e-bike?
Paul Norman examines the latest research on whether you can get any training benefit on a bike that gives you a push up the hills, in order to help settle that popular argument once and for all

Cycling kit prices are outrageous

Warren Rossiter asks why bike clothes and shoes have to be quite so expensive

3 mins

TINY BUT MIGHTY

Insta360's new GO Ultra camera is the size of an Oreo cookie but is capable of capturing incredible footage

2 mins

'Alloy bottle cage bolts are idiotic'

These fastenings should be made from stainless steel with cap heads

2 mins

Zwift Click v2 controllers

£49.99 (including Zwift Cog v2 smart-trainer adaptor)

1 mins

Fulcrum Sonic 42 wheelset

£1,599.99 Aerodynamics and comfort combine in these road and gravel-orientated wheels

1 mins

Pinarello Dogma GR-SRAM Red AXS XPLR

£12,500 New gravel race bike borrows from its Dogma stablemates and the Crossista

1 mins

Are you sitting comfortably?

Bike fitter James Thomas explains the causes of saddle discomfort and what you can do about them

6 mins

STARTING OVER

Nathan Van Hooydonck was 27 and one of the world's fittest pro cyclists – then a heart attack took it all away in an instant. We found out how he's coping with his new way of life

6 mins

Canyon Endurace:ONfly CF 8

A big step forward for electric road bikes

5 mins

Kona Ouroboros CR/DL

£3,499 Past meets present on Kona's ambitious, genre-blurring adventure platform

7 mins

Favero Assioma PRO RS power-meter pedals

£649 The perfect power pedal for Shimano SPD-SL cleats

2 mins

Castelli Premio Evo bib shorts review

£299 These top-tier bibs really deliver the goods - but you'll pay for the privilege

4 mins

Boost your ride

Performance Q&A The big cycling questions answered by our team of expert coaches, nutritionists and riders

10+ mins

I BELIEVE THAT SUPERSTITIONS HELP ME PERFORM, BUT WHAT DOES THE SCIENCE SAY?

Despite all the success multiple Olympic gold medallist Laura Kenny had in her career, and the cutting-edge know-how that helped her get there, she still had to step on her lucky wet towel, pre race.

5 mins

Workshop wisdom

How to maintain a tubeless tyre setup

2 mins

SHOULD WE STOP TESTING THE PRICIEST KIT?

This question crops up most commonly when a new bike launches, and it's a fair point - not many readers are in the fortunate position to be able to buy the £10k+ bikes we frequently review at launch.

4 mins

Gearing up

Will the UCI's anticipated gearing restrictions actually help rider safety?

2 mins

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Cycling Plus UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Cycling Plus is the manual for the modern road cyclist. Whether you're cycling weekly, an occasional new rider or a Tour de France fan you’ll find everything you need. Each issue is packed with buying advice and tests of essential cycling gear - everything from bikes to bags! Cycling Plus is the place to find training advice, nutrition secrets and practical tips guaranteed to improve your bicycling. It's also full of inspirational rides, real-life cycling stories and entertaining riding-related features.