Opinion

Mountain bikes have become little stale, so we need more bikes like Canyon’s sci-fi Lux Era

We’re not seeing the breadth of wild designs we saw in the earlier days of MTB, and that’s not as exciting, Liam thinks
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 14:00
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Mountain bikes have become little stale, so we need more bikes like Canyon’s sci-fi Lux Era

We’re not seeing the breadth of wild designs we saw in the earlier days of MTB, and that’s not as exciting, Liam thinks
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 14:00
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Why cyclists should be more excited about Andy Burnham than most

There could be a bicycle-shaped silver lining to all of this, argues George Hill in his latest column…
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 12:12
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Why cyclists should be more excited about Andy Burnham than most

There could be a bicycle-shaped silver lining to all of this, argues George Hill in his latest column…
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 12:12
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Michael Gove vs the disgruntled camera cyclist: Sometimes optics matter more than being in the right

Encountered any life peers that stepped out into your path on the commute recently? Wanted to give them a piece of your mind and upload the footage to a trillionaire’s personal disinformation platform? I’d advise showing more restraint next time…
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:32
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Michael Gove vs the disgruntled camera cyclist: Sometimes optics matter more than being in the right

Encountered any life peers that stepped out into your path on the commute recently? Wanted to give them a piece of your mind and upload the footage to a trillionaire’s personal disinformation platform? I’d advise showing more restraint next time…
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:32
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I was hit by an illegal e-biker who ran a red light. Tougher regulation can’t come soon enough

Jamie was minding his own business before an illegal e-biker clipped his bike’s rear wheel. Surely it’s time for authorities to take this more seriously?
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 09:00
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I was hit by an illegal e-biker who ran a red light. Tougher regulation can’t come soon enough

Jamie was minding his own business before an illegal e-biker clipped his bike’s rear wheel. Surely it’s time for authorities to take this more seriously?
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 09:00
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Anti-pedal kickback devices may just be a sticky plaster slapped onto high-engagement freehubs

Devices designed to reduce pedal kickback are all of the rage right now, but Liam reckons they’re merely fixing a negative biproduct of modern freehubs
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 14:00
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Anti-pedal kickback devices may just be a sticky plaster slapped onto high-engagement freehubs

Devices designed to reduce pedal kickback are all of the rage right now, but Liam reckons they’re merely fixing a negative biproduct of modern freehubs
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 14:00
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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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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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