Cycling Plus UK - August 2022

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Morning glory
Getting your bike rides in early has obvious upsides, such as quiet roads, but is it good for our bodies to exercise so early? Elizabeth Hufton investigates.

Drive to cycle
The cost to fill up a car with fuel has never been higher. Cycling, however, provides an obvious solution. We spoke to four people who’ve untethered themselves from their cars in favour of bikes..

Colnago C68

€14,065 A handsome, handcrafted superbike with a practical digital edge

2 mins

BREAKAWAY BIKES

The Tour de France breakaway is one of cycling’s most thrilling sights. But which bikes will help you make the move and stay ahead? Our three will have you dreaming of finish line – or café stop – glory

10+ mins

MORNING GLORY

Empty roads, golden mist, getting a head start on life... training early in the morning has much to recommend it. But just how do you prep for that 5am wake-up call?

8 mins

The only way is Essex

For 2022, Essex stepped into the breach left by Surrey’s exit from RideLondon, Britain’s largest sportive. Anna Gardiner, in her first 100-mile ride, joins in the fun…

7 mins

DRIVE TO CYCLE

Hit by soaring fuel costs, stymied by restrictive road-closure schemes and yearning for a greener lifestyle, increasing numbers of motorists are swapping cars for bikes and transforming their lives in the process

8 mins

Cotic Cascade

£2,699 (Gold build) A supremely capable drop-bar shredder

3 mins

CENTRAL PERK

Routes maestro Jack Thurston introduces us to his new book Lost Lanes Central with a hilly ride from Melton Mowbray

7 mins

CLEAR AND PHEASANT DANGER

Cycling brings Norman closer to nature. Very close indeed

3 mins

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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.