Cycling Plus UK - August 2023

この問題で

UCI World Championships
For the first time in August, the UCI is bringing every summer cycling discipline under one roof for a combined Worlds in Glasgow. John Whitney previews...

Riding with the Rocketmen
We speak to cycling author James Witts on the launch of his new book, where he uses his access to the world’s best cyclists to transform his own fortunes on the bike.

Can-do altitude

What is it about riding uphill that keeps luring climbing guru Simon Warren back for more?

3 mins

Paris-Brest-Paris

Cakes, street parties, hallucinations, droopy necks: the world's oldest big cycle event runs again in 2023

2 mins

Enve MOG

£10,500 Versatile new superbike from the Utah brand high-performance gravel

2 mins

Street's ahead

Regional mayors are leading the way in enabling cycling infrastructure

3 mins

The Peloponnese

The appeal of the Peloponnese is hard to overstate. So says our Rough Guide to Greece and, after a long weekend of cycling on the peninsula, we heartily agree.

2 mins

NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE

Up to £4,400 and you're talking serious bike upgrade territory. But can this trio justify your outlay?

10+ mins

11 Days in August

For the first time, a combined UCI Cycling World Championships will take place in Glasgow this August (3-13). We hear from athletes, coaches and pundits from across the world of cycle sport about a much-anticipated 11 days of action

9 mins

Epic Journeys

Done Land's End-John o'Groats and wondering what next? Serial End to Ender Rob Ainsley (e2e.bike) reveals his favourites

7 mins

Higher Faster Stronger?

His previous cycling book, The Science of the Tour de France, had an elite focus, but now author James Witts has turned the dial onto himself. Could this back-of-the-pack straggler turn himself into a frontrunner at the Étape?

9 mins

UNCHAINED REACTION

We asked Nick Christian to plant himself in front of the telly and binge-watch all eight episodes of Netflix's new documentary 'Tour de France: Unchained'. Does the long-anticipated show live up to the considerable hype?

8 mins

Giant Contend AR1

£1,899 Smooth, stable riding made easy

3 mins

Zipp 858 NSW

£3,570 Zipp's deepest, fastest wheels

2 mins

Oakley Encoder Strike

£210 The brand's futuristic one-piece lens gets ventilation

2 mins

Time ATAC XC6

£75 One of the lightest gravel-ready pedals around

1 min

ENVE SES 4.5 wheelset

£3,350 It's a lot of money... but you certainly get a lot

1 min

Quoc Lalashan Gran Tourer XC

£240 Gravel shoes with style and substance

2 mins

Prime Orra

£599 Reassuringly responsive gravel wheels

1 min

Parcours Alta

£899 Speedy hoops that are best for smoother surfaces

1 min

Q36.5 outfit

THE STAR OF THE SHOW in this gravel outfit, the stunning bib shorts are shaped superbly with high-density knitted fabric where you need the support (thighs and lower spine) and a high-stretch fabric with strategically placed seams at the inner thighs and crotch area.

1 min

Tubeless sealant

Gone tubeless? We rate six sealants

3 mins

Trek Émonda ALR 5

This update is still a great alternative to carbon

3 mins

BARGAIN GEAR

Looking for cheaper but still high-performing gear? We select our top 20 pieces of wallet-friendly kit to help you enjoy more for less

10+ mins

SRAM Force AXS

Should you upgrade? Here are the top 10 things we've learnt about the new premium groupset, after an in-depth look and plenty of road testing...

7 mins

BICYCLE OILS

The Painters' Trail in Suffolk promises picturesque views, following in the oily footsteps of Constable and Gainsborough. Is British landscape's soul easelly found?

7 mins

Boost your ride

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

8 mins

Back of the Netflix

Ned likes what's he's watching in Netflix's much-hyped Tour de France documentary

3 mins

Cycling Plus UK の記事をすべて読む

Cycling Plus UK Magazine Description:

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.