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BUY ME LOVE
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BUY ME LOVE

Laura Laker rides the Cantii Way, Cycling UK's new mixed terrain loop of Kent

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6 mins  |
October 2022
In the fold
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In the fold

Ned's Brompton is indispensable to his Tour de France

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3 mins  |
September 2022
CRASH AND LEARN
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CRASH AND LEARN

Norman recalls how he learnt a helmet's benefits the hard way

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3 mins  |
September 2022
REACH YOUR PEAK
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REACH YOUR PEAK

Boost your performance in the saddle with the latest sports science and tech findings

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3 mins  |
September 2022
HIDDEN DIPS
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HIDDEN DIPS

Up for a wild swim? Rob Ainsley strips off to chill out in waterfalls, rivers, lidos, lakes and sea and hurriedly strips on again - in a grand Dales ride with some of England's best outdoor dips

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7 mins  |
September 2022
The C68 Unboxed
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The C68 Unboxed

Senior tech ed Warren Rossiter takes you on a deep dive into the new Colnago C68 superbike so that you can see exactly what you'd get for upwards of £12,000

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5 mins  |
September 2022
Canyon Endurace CF 7 eTap
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Canyon Endurace CF 7 eTap

£2,849 Superb quality long-distance machine

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3 mins  |
September 2022
HOT SEAT
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HOT SEAT

Cycling Plus rides shotgun with Team ArkéaSamsic in the Copenhagen Grand Départ and discovers what a tightrope walk a Tour de France time trial really is

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6 mins  |
September 2022
HIGH IDEALS
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HIGH IDEALS

Staffers Adrian and Pete get stuck into the Tour Transalp, a 7-day stage race over Italy's mountains

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8 mins  |
September 2022
Pregnant Pause?
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Pregnant Pause?

Should keen cyclists keep riding deep into pregnancy? We speak to Lizzie Deignan and others about their experiences and how that compares to official advice...

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8 mins  |
September 2022
The power of ebikes
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The power of ebikes

Ebike subsidy is a no brainer – why can’t the Government see that?

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3 mins  |
September 2022
CLEAR AND PHEASANT DANGER
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CLEAR AND PHEASANT DANGER

Cycling brings Norman closer to nature. Very close indeed

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3 mins  |
August 2022
CENTRAL PERK
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CENTRAL PERK

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

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7 mins  |
August 2022
Cotic Cascade
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Cotic Cascade

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

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3 mins  |
August 2022
Colnago C68
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Colnago C68

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

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2 mins  |
August 2022
BREAKAWAY BIKES
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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

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10+ mins  |
August 2022
DRIVE TO CYCLE
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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

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8 mins  |
August 2022
The only way is Essex
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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…

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7 mins  |
August 2022
MORNING GLORY
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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?

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8 mins  |
August 2022
ONE BIG WEEKEND
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ONE BIG WEEKEND

Can Ibiza get close to its more heralded Balearic neighbour Majorca when it comes to cycling?

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7 mins  |
Summer 2022
Summer mitts
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Summer mitts

We don four pairs of fingerless gloves to see how they cope with long and hot summer rides

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2 mins  |
Summer 2022
The Bike Test THREE GRAND DAYS OUT
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The Bike Test THREE GRAND DAYS OUT

As prices creep up, senior tech ed Warren Rossiter finds out if big miles have to mean big money by testing three endurance bikes worth under £3,000 each

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10+ mins  |
Summer 2022
XPLR new horizons
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XPLR new horizons

After a year of testing the SRAM/Zipp/ RockShox family of gravel components, Warren Rossiter delivers the lowdown on this ground-breaking gravel collection.

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10+ mins  |
Summer 2022
It is about the bike
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It is about the bike

How cycling helped me come to terms with terminal cancer

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3 mins  |
Summer 2022
BEAT THE HEAT
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BEAT THE HEAT

Staying hydrated and on top of your carb and electrolyte consumption this summer will keep you riding strong. Here's how...

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1 min  |
Summer 2022
Five Things: REACH YOUR PEAK
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Five Things: REACH YOUR PEAK

Boost your performance in the saddle with the latest sports science and tech findings

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4 mins  |
Summer 2022
Gimme Moore
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Gimme Moore

Since his debut French Revolutions in 2001, Tim Moore has become one of cycling's biggest selling, most critically acclaimed and captivating travel writers. Here the author opens up about his latest misadventure, a 4,409km Vuelta recreation on a bike from 1975. What could go wrong?

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10+ mins  |
Summer 2022
CYCLING EYEWEAR
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CYCLING EYEWEAR

A protective, effective and stylish pair of sunnies is one of cycling's essential purchases. But can you find what you need for under £80? We test eight pairs to find out...

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10+ mins  |
Summer 2022
10 WAYS TO GET.. BATTLE READY!
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10 WAYS TO GET.. BATTLE READY!

THE PANDEMIC-ENFORCED DISRUPTION TO GROUP RIDES AND SPORTIVES HAS STRIPPED MANY CYCLISTS OF THEIR BIKE-HANDLING SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE ON THE ROADS. FROM GROUP-RIDING REFRESHERS TO URGENT TECHNICAL TWEAKS, HERE ARE ESSENTIAL WAYS TO GET ROAD-READY AGAIN.…..

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9 mins  |
Summer 2022
LIMAR AIR STRATOS
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LIMAR AIR STRATOS

Gravel-targeted lid from leading Italians

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2 mins  |
May 2022