Opinion

I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race

Surprisingly, the 2026 Paris–Roubaix and multiple Tour de France stage winner came out on top! Find out more about the Cube Nuroad C:62 EX gravel bike that Liam used to conquer the epic Marly Grav Race
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 16:01
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I tried to beat Wout Van Aert in a UCI gravel race

Surprisingly, the 2026 Paris–Roubaix and multiple Tour de France stage winner came out on top! Find out more about the Cube Nuroad C:62 EX gravel bike that Liam used to conquer the epic Marly Grav Race
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 16:01
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Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police?

Following the controversial disqualification of Radek Gołębiewski at the Trans Balkan Race for allegedly accepting assistance from “an unannounced and unauthorized external media team”, Matt Page attempts to weigh up publicity vs protocol
Wed, Jun 03, 2026 16:54
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Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police?

Following the controversial disqualification of Radek Gołębiewski at the Trans Balkan Race for allegedly accepting assistance from “an unannounced and unauthorized external media team”, Matt Page attempts to weigh up publicity vs protocol
Wed, Jun 03, 2026 16:54
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Vingegaard’s Giro canter proves he’s the 2nd best cyclist in the world

The Dane still faces an uphill battle to overcome a certain Slovenian in July
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 13:56
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Vingegaard’s Giro canter proves he’s the 2nd best cyclist in the world

The Dane still faces an uphill battle to overcome a certain Slovenian in July
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 13:56
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The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

The Pace RC35 was my first suspension fork, and what a game changer it was
Fri, May 29, 2026 13:54
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The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

The Pace RC35 was my first suspension fork, and what a game changer it was
Fri, May 29, 2026 13:54
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After hitting a Land Rover, destroying a bike and a trip to hospital… I somehow still qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championships

Matt has had a rocky run up to the Gralloch to say the least, but the result of his effort came as quite the surprise
Fri, May 22, 2026 11:00
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After hitting a Land Rover, destroying a bike and a trip to hospital… I somehow still qualified for the UCI Gravel World Championships

Matt has had a rocky run up to the Gralloch to say the least, but the result of his effort came as quite the surprise
Fri, May 22, 2026 11:00
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Recovering from injury was, and still is, one of the longest and most difficult bike progression journeys I’ve experienced

A couple of years ago, I crashed and injured myself. I’m still feeling the consequences years after, but finally learning to move on
Fri, May 15, 2026 14:00
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Recovering from injury was, and still is, one of the longest and most difficult bike progression journeys I’ve experienced

A couple of years ago, I crashed and injured myself. I’m still feeling the consequences years after, but finally learning to move on
Fri, May 15, 2026 14:00
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Medium-length Mild Take: GC favourites bet on youthful inexperience at the Giro

The Portuguese climber could cause a spot of bother for Jonas Vingegaard’s grand plans with a healthy GC headstart
Fri, May 15, 2026 11:46
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Medium-length Mild Take: GC favourites bet on youthful inexperience at the Giro

The Portuguese climber could cause a spot of bother for Jonas Vingegaard’s grand plans with a healthy GC headstart
Fri, May 15, 2026 11:46
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“I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member”… why I changed my mind about cycling clubs

While regaining his fitness following a shocking crash, Paul discovered the club camaraderie he never knew he wanted
Sun, May 10, 2026 09:00
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“I don’t want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member”… why I changed my mind about cycling clubs

While regaining his fitness following a shocking crash, Paul discovered the club camaraderie he never knew he wanted
Sun, May 10, 2026 09:00
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Despite the complete muddy chaos, the Korean MTB World Cup was the best I’ve seen since the 90s

There’s been a whole lot of blood, mud, and blasphemy flying around in the wake of the opening round of the Whoop UCI MTB World Series in Korea, and yet I’d say it was a welcomed shot in the arm for the future of the sport, in numerous ways – here’s why
Fri, May 08, 2026 14:00
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Despite the complete muddy chaos, the Korean MTB World Cup was the best I’ve seen since the 90s

There’s been a whole lot of blood, mud, and blasphemy flying around in the wake of the opening round of the Whoop UCI MTB World Series in Korea, and yet I’d say it was a welcomed shot in the arm for the future of the sport, in numerous ways – here’s why
Fri, May 08, 2026 14:00
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Has the Giro d’Italia lost its spark?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the Giro. I’m just not very excited about it
Fri, May 08, 2026 11:54
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Has the Giro d’Italia lost its spark?

Don’t get me wrong, I love the Giro. I’m just not very excited about it
Fri, May 08, 2026 11:54
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The best and worst gravel bike upgrades (according to Liam)

Liam has thrown a few curveballs into his list. Which do you agree with?
Thu, May 07, 2026 16:01
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The best and worst gravel bike upgrades (according to Liam)

Liam has thrown a few curveballs into his list. Which do you agree with?
Thu, May 07, 2026 16:01
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It’s time to stop hating on new bike things… and just ride your bike

Are brands really trying to sell us more stuff we don’t need? Our Liam weighs in
Fri, May 01, 2026 14:00
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It’s time to stop hating on new bike things… and just ride your bike

Are brands really trying to sell us more stuff we don’t need? Our Liam weighs in
Fri, May 01, 2026 14:00
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Donald Trump’s senseless war could be an inflection point for cycling infrastructure across the world

As the conflict rolls on, our columnist George is hoping some positives could come out of a dark situation when it comes to cycling and active travel
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:49
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Donald Trump’s senseless war could be an inflection point for cycling infrastructure across the world

As the conflict rolls on, our columnist George is hoping some positives could come out of a dark situation when it comes to cycling and active travel
Tue, Apr 28, 2026 12:49
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Rope-a-dope: Tadej Pogačar’s chaotic classics campaign proves even bad luck (and exciting new rivals) can’t stop cycling’s greatest landing the knockout blow

The world champion was on the ropes more than ever this spring, but still managed to dominate at the classics. Could that all be set to change with the emergence of a new heavyweight contender in Paul Seixas?
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 17:59
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Rope-a-dope: Tadej Pogačar’s chaotic classics campaign proves even bad luck (and exciting new rivals) can’t stop cycling’s greatest landing the knockout blow

The world champion was on the ropes more than ever this spring, but still managed to dominate at the classics. Could that all be set to change with the emergence of a new heavyweight contender in Paul Seixas?
Sun, Apr 26, 2026 17:59
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The UCI’s electric XC dream may be on hiatus for now – but the discipline could still thrive without cycling’s governing body

The powers that be, the UCI, just pulled the plug on the 2026 e-MTB cross-country World Cup. Perhaps it’s for the best
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 13:58
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The UCI’s electric XC dream may be on hiatus for now – but the discipline could still thrive without cycling’s governing body

The powers that be, the UCI, just pulled the plug on the 2026 e-MTB cross-country World Cup. Perhaps it’s for the best
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 13:58
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The story of the ride of my life across Pakistan

Travelling by bike and with a bike has always been a huge part of Steve’s life, and some of those adventures have been life-changing. This 1995 jaunt across Pakistan arguably topped the lot
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00
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The story of the ride of my life across Pakistan

Travelling by bike and with a bike has always been a huge part of Steve’s life, and some of those adventures have been life-changing. This 1995 jaunt across Pakistan arguably topped the lot
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00
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It’s impossible to ‘fail’ on a cycling adventure: the only way to fail is by not starting it

Fingers up to the naysayers, the doubters, and the inner voices – adventure on two wheels is what you make it. The only true failure is not taking that decisive first pedal revolution, says Steve
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 15:00
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It’s impossible to ‘fail’ on a cycling adventure: the only way to fail is by not starting it

Fingers up to the naysayers, the doubters, and the inner voices – adventure on two wheels is what you make it. The only true failure is not taking that decisive first pedal revolution, says Steve
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 15:00
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The road is lava: Is it even possible to have a proper off-road cycling adventure in the UK?

Unlike the US with its thousands of miles of gravel tracks, the UK is somewhat lacking when it comes to off-road routes that don’t require something really fat-tyred. With pizza at stake, I wanted to test the limits of the UK’s gravel network
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 16:07
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The road is lava: Is it even possible to have a proper off-road cycling adventure in the UK?

Unlike the US with its thousands of miles of gravel tracks, the UK is somewhat lacking when it comes to off-road routes that don’t require something really fat-tyred. With pizza at stake, I wanted to test the limits of the UK’s gravel network
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 16:07
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Nice guys finish first: With the entire cycling world behind him (almost), Wout van Aert finally met his destiny in the Roubaix velodrome

Van Aert’s long-awaited Roubaix triumph proved that, sometimes in cycling, the rider everyone wants to win can, in fact, win
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 13:50
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Nice guys finish first: With the entire cycling world behind him (almost), Wout van Aert finally met his destiny in the Roubaix velodrome

Van Aert’s long-awaited Roubaix triumph proved that, sometimes in cycling, the rider everyone wants to win can, in fact, win
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 13:50
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Alright Avinox, we’ve got enough power now

The 150Nm MS2 motor is out! And while it poses a big step forward in e-bike tech, it may not be the best thing ever
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 15:00
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Alright Avinox, we’ve got enough power now

The 150Nm MS2 motor is out! And while it poses a big step forward in e-bike tech, it may not be the best thing ever
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 15:00
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How I built up my daughter’s first ‘grown-up’ bike with salvaged parts and a mystery £25 Reynolds 531 steel frame

A few clues may help to discover the maker of this classic frameset, even if I’ve not fully worked it out yet
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 14:32
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How I built up my daughter’s first ‘grown-up’ bike with salvaged parts and a mystery £25 Reynolds 531 steel frame

A few clues may help to discover the maker of this classic frameset, even if I’ve not fully worked it out yet
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 14:32
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The relentless ring of the Garmin: I cycled the roads of the Tour of Flanders… and nearly lost my mind

Ryan’s GPS-led antics during Flemish Holy Week have given him a renewed appreciation for the mental and physical fortitude required to take on cycling’s best race – while reminding him to mute his Garmin next time
Sun, Apr 05, 2026 09:06
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The relentless ring of the Garmin: I cycled the roads of the Tour of Flanders… and nearly lost my mind

Ryan’s GPS-led antics during Flemish Holy Week have given him a renewed appreciation for the mental and physical fortitude required to take on cycling’s best race – while reminding him to mute his Garmin next time
Sun, Apr 05, 2026 09:06
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You never forget your first mountain bike – memories of my 1987 Raleigh Elkhorn

Steve takes a virtual rigid ride back to 1987 on his old Raleigh Elkhorn, his first mountain bike
Fri, Apr 03, 2026 14:00
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You never forget your first mountain bike – memories of my 1987 Raleigh Elkhorn

Steve takes a virtual rigid ride back to 1987 on his old Raleigh Elkhorn, his first mountain bike
Fri, Apr 03, 2026 14:00
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Ranking the best gravel tyres in 2026: how wide should you go, and are mountain bike tyres actually better for gravel?

Liam tries to sort the wheat from the chaff in the world of gravel tyres
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:47
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Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:47
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Madness of Holy Week could take Pogačar one step beyond

5-in-a-row in rainbow would surely be an achievement to settle some ‘Great’ debates once and for all
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:19
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Madness of Holy Week could take Pogačar one step beyond

5-in-a-row in rainbow would surely be an achievement to settle some ‘Great’ debates once and for all
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:19
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