Opinion

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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There’s nothing like the death of a cyclist to reveal how sickeningly awful some people in your local community can be

George Hill offers his thoughts on some hateful and disturbing comments on social media following the death of a cyclist in his local area
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 17:04
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There’s nothing like the death of a cyclist to reveal how sickeningly awful some people in your local community can be

George Hill offers his thoughts on some hateful and disturbing comments on social media following the death of a cyclist in his local area
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 17:04
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Five old bits of cycling kit that I can’t bring myself to let go of, and sometimes still use

A selection of memories and stories from the biscuit tin of old stuff
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:24
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Five old bits of cycling kit that I can’t bring myself to let go of, and sometimes still use

A selection of memories and stories from the biscuit tin of old stuff
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:24
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Dear bike industry: Give us more small travel, full-power e-MTBs please!

Liam reckons that the real way to achieve regular bike performance is through reducing suspension travel
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00
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Dear bike industry: Give us more small travel, full-power e-MTBs please!

Liam reckons that the real way to achieve regular bike performance is through reducing suspension travel
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00
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Milan-Sanremo will be regarded as the pinnacle of the Pogačar era – and why cycling’s most dominant rider still inspires devotion

Was Saturday’s epic comeback even better than La Planche des Belles Filles? One extremely passionate Italian fan in London certainly thought so…
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 15:23
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Milan-Sanremo will be regarded as the pinnacle of the Pogačar era – and why cycling’s most dominant rider still inspires devotion

Was Saturday’s epic comeback even better than La Planche des Belles Filles? One extremely passionate Italian fan in London certainly thought so…
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 15:23
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The big cycling app trap: Apps are muting the adventure and exploration of off-road riding

Love them or hate them, mobile apps and platforms of all kinds have had a huge impact on our cycling – and have muted the disconnected sense of adventure and exploration for many riders, according to Steve Thomas
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 14:00
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The big cycling app trap: Apps are muting the adventure and exploration of off-road riding

Love them or hate them, mobile apps and platforms of all kinds have had a huge impact on our cycling – and have muted the disconnected sense of adventure and exploration for many riders, according to Steve Thomas
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 14:00
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The cycling media may be struggling and shrinking… but that’s not an excuse to shill for murderous regimes and crap cycling routes

Cycling media companies need to earn money to survive, but at what cost? George Hill weighs in on a partnership that left him less than impressed
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 16:40
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The cycling media may be struggling and shrinking… but that’s not an excuse to shill for murderous regimes and crap cycling routes

Cycling media companies need to earn money to survive, but at what cost? George Hill weighs in on a partnership that left him less than impressed
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 16:40
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An homage to spring (cleaning): Why March to May is the best time of year to hit the trails

Tell me that hasn’t just felt like one of the longest, wettest winters in memory. It’s been brutal. Finally, days are getting longer and the sun stronger, as we squint into the light and delay wondering how to pedal through another Greenwich Mean Time eve
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 15:15
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An homage to spring (cleaning): Why March to May is the best time of year to hit the trails

Tell me that hasn’t just felt like one of the longest, wettest winters in memory. It’s been brutal. Finally, days are getting longer and the sun stronger, as we squint into the light and delay wondering how to pedal through another Greenwich Mean Time eve
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 15:15
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The MET disbanding its cycling and motorbike safety units has caused outrage, but I don’t think it’s all bad

“Madness”, “potentially serious consequences”… while some politicians and transport experts fear the worst over the Met’s ‘reorganisation’ and scrapping of its cycle safety team, George Hill is trying to see the positives
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 13:00
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The MET disbanding its cycling and motorbike safety units has caused outrage, but I don’t think it’s all bad

“Madness”, “potentially serious consequences”… while some politicians and transport experts fear the worst over the Met’s ‘reorganisation’ and scrapping of its cycle safety team, George Hill is trying to see the positives
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 13:00
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I’ve ridden a 32-inch wheel, and now, I think we’re overlooking its gravelly potential

Although usually found on small-batch or prototype mountain bikes, Liam reckons that 32in hoops are destined for gravel
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 14:00
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I’ve ridden a 32-inch wheel, and now, I think we’re overlooking its gravelly potential

Although usually found on small-batch or prototype mountain bikes, Liam reckons that 32in hoops are destined for gravel
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 14:00
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‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 16:00
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‘Extreme gravel’ bike tech is certainly intriguing… but it’s not new or unique enough to encourage me to add another bike to my stable (yet)

Full suspension, aero, progressive, electric and eccentric gravel bike makers seem to be going off on some interesting tangents. They might be onto something but the marketing hype is strong, says Steve Thomas
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 16:00
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