Opinion
The 2019 Tour de France (the race’s best edition this century, according to Ryan anyway) was peak Julian Alaphilippe. It also marked the end of an era, one in which the swaggering Frenchman stood (almost) alone as a bulwark of old-school panache
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 21:30
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Ryan Mallon
The 2019 Tour de France (the race’s best edition this century, according to Ryan anyway) was peak Julian Alaphilippe. It also marked the end of an era, one in which the swaggering Frenchman stood (almost) alone as a bulwark of old-school panache
Ryan Mallon
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 21:30
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Looking back at some notable moments from his career, Callum is grateful for how the newly-retired Frenchman made racing feel
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 14:57
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Callum Devereux
Looking back at some notable moments from his career, Callum is grateful for how the newly-retired Frenchman made racing feel
Callum Devereux
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 14:57
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VecchioJo finally admits he’s not very good
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 16:05
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VecchioJo
VecchioJo finally admits he’s not very good
VecchioJo
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 16:05
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When the news that Raleigh was facing insolvency broke it was of no great surprise to me, though it’s downfall hits hard and way beyond the business of simply selling bikes for many of us, and to me in particular
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 13:30
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Steve Thomas
When the news that Raleigh was facing insolvency broke it was of no great surprise to me, though it’s downfall hits hard and way beyond the business of simply selling bikes for many of us, and to me in particular
Steve Thomas
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 13:30
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Whistling along merrily to the Hey Duggee theme tune, our regular columnist George Hill is in the driver’s seat rather than the saddle today. He might need to go for a nice relaxing bike ride after reading the comments…
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 16:35
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George Hill
Whistling along merrily to the Hey Duggee theme tune, our regular columnist George Hill is in the driver’s seat rather than the saddle today. He might need to go for a nice relaxing bike ride after reading the comments…
George Hill
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 16:35
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With the glitz and glamour surrounding big, plush and rather pretty enduro bikes, Liam would rather have a tougher time on a trail bike and make the absolute most of it
Fri, Aug 07, 2026 14:00
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Liam Mercer
With the glitz and glamour surrounding big, plush and rather pretty enduro bikes, Liam would rather have a tougher time on a trail bike and make the absolute most of it
Liam Mercer
Fri, Aug 07, 2026 14:00
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While these very well disguised officers were actually hoping to nab Al Capone for tax evasion, over in Birmingham a delivery rider had his perfectly legal electric cargo bike destroyed for no good reason. What message does all this inconsistency send?
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 15:53
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Jack Sexty
While these very well disguised officers were actually hoping to nab Al Capone for tax evasion, over in Birmingham a delivery rider had his perfectly legal electric cargo bike destroyed for no good reason. What message does all this inconsistency send?
Jack Sexty
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 15:53
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The iconic summit finish, visited twice by the 2026 Tour, is one of sport’s greatest theatres. But you have to learn to take the rough with the smooth (and a few bare arses, too)
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 18:22
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Ryan Mallon
The iconic summit finish, visited twice by the 2026 Tour, is one of sport’s greatest theatres. But you have to learn to take the rough with the smooth (and a few bare arses, too)
Ryan Mallon
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 18:22
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Despite the organiser’s aim to keep the race close, their decisions have contributed to a lack of jeopardy as the race enters its final week
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 14:14
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Callum Devereux
Despite the organiser’s aim to keep the race close, their decisions have contributed to a lack of jeopardy as the race enters its final week
Callum Devereux
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 14:14
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Steve reminisces about the many adventures had on his 20-year-old Giant XTC, a bike he still rides to this very day
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 14:00
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Steve Thomas
Steve reminisces about the many adventures had on his 20-year-old Giant XTC, a bike he still rides to this very day
Steve Thomas
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 14:00
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It’s also about wheelies and drunkards in inflatable pig suits…
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 21:42
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Ryan Mallon
It’s also about wheelies and drunkards in inflatable pig suits…
Ryan Mallon
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 21:42
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Back to the future? Canyon’s new Exceed CFR Gravel will either be a master or a disasterstroke, and that makes it the perfect bike for me. Well, almost…
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 13:40
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Steve Thomas
Back to the future? Canyon’s new Exceed CFR Gravel will either be a master or a disasterstroke, and that makes it the perfect bike for me. Well, almost…
Steve Thomas
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 13:40
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Covering the biggest race in the world can be a messy business sometimes…
Wed, Jul 08, 2026 20:07
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Ryan Mallon
Covering the biggest race in the world can be a messy business sometimes…
Ryan Mallon
Wed, Jul 08, 2026 20:07
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VecchioJo paints new life into an old bike…
Tue, Jul 07, 2026 17:31
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VecchioJo
VecchioJo paints new life into an old bike…
VecchioJo
Tue, Jul 07, 2026 17:31
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Although teams are dipping out of the sport, the swathes of spectators at La Thuile’s night stage proves there’s still a thirst for enduro
Mon, Jul 06, 2026 14:15
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Liam Mercer
Although teams are dipping out of the sport, the swathes of spectators at La Thuile’s night stage proves there’s still a thirst for enduro
Liam Mercer
Mon, Jul 06, 2026 14:15
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Ty’s been on a bit of a journey designing his own titanium gravel bike built in China. This is how, why and what went down
Fri, Jul 03, 2026 14:00
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Ty Rutherford
Ty’s been on a bit of a journey designing his own titanium gravel bike built in China. This is how, why and what went down
Ty Rutherford
Fri, Jul 03, 2026 14:00
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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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Liam Mercer
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
Liam Mercer
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 14:00
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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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George Hill
There could be a bicycle-shaped silver lining to all of this, argues George Hill in his latest column…
George Hill
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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Jack Sexty
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…
Jack Sexty
Wed, Jun 17, 2026 10:32
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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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Jamie Darlow
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?
Jamie Darlow
Sun, Jun 14, 2026 09:00
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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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Liam Mercer
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
Liam Mercer
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 14:00
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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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Liam Cahill
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
Liam Cahill
Thu, Jun 11, 2026 16:01
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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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Matt Page
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
Matt Page
Wed, Jun 03, 2026 16:54
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The Dane still faces an uphill battle to overcome a certain Slovenian in July
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 13:56
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Callum Devereux
The Dane still faces an uphill battle to overcome a certain Slovenian in July
Callum Devereux
Mon, Jun 01, 2026 13:56
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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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Steve Thomas
The Pace RC35 was my first suspension fork, and what a game changer it was
Steve Thomas
Fri, May 29, 2026 13:54
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