Opinion
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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Steve Thomas
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
Steve Thomas
Fri, Apr 24, 2026 13:58
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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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Steve Thomas
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
Steve Thomas
Sun, Apr 19, 2026 09:00
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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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Steve Thomas
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
Steve Thomas
Fri, Apr 17, 2026 15:00
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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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Liam Cahill
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
Liam Cahill
Thu, Apr 16, 2026 16:07
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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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Ryan Mallon
Van Aert’s long-awaited Roubaix triumph proved that, sometimes in cycling, the rider everyone wants to win can, in fact, win
Ryan Mallon
Mon, Apr 13, 2026 13:50
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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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Liam Mercer
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
Liam Mercer
Fri, Apr 10, 2026 15:00
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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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Paul Grele
A few clues may help to discover the maker of this classic frameset, even if I’ve not fully worked it out yet
Paul Grele
Thu, Apr 09, 2026 14:32
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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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Ryan Mallon
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
Ryan Mallon
Sun, Apr 05, 2026 09:06
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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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Steve Thomas
Steve takes a virtual rigid ride back to 1987 on his old Raleigh Elkhorn, his first mountain bike
Steve Thomas
Fri, Apr 03, 2026 14:00
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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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Liam Cahill
Liam tries to sort the wheat from the chaff in the world of gravel tyres
Liam Cahill
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:47
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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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Callum Devereux
5-in-a-row in rainbow would surely be an achievement to settle some ‘Great’ debates once and for all
Callum Devereux
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 17:19
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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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George Hill
George Hill offers his thoughts on some hateful and disturbing comments on social media following the death of a cyclist in his local area
George Hill
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 17:04
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A selection of memories and stories from the biscuit tin of old stuff
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:24
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Paul Grele
A selection of memories and stories from the biscuit tin of old stuff
Paul Grele
Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:24
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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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Liam Mercer
Liam reckons that the real way to achieve regular bike performance is through reducing suspension travel
Liam Mercer
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 10:00
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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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Ryan Mallon
Was Saturday’s epic comeback even better than La Planche des Belles Filles? One extremely passionate Italian fan in London certainly thought so…
Ryan Mallon
Mon, Mar 23, 2026 15:23
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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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Steve Thomas
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
Steve Thomas
Fri, Mar 13, 2026 14:00
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Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley may beg to differ…
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 13:17
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Ryan Mallon
Juan Ayuso and Oscar Onley may beg to differ…
Ryan Mallon
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 13:17
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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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George Hill
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
George Hill
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 16:40
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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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Mick Kirkman
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
Mick Kirkman
Fri, Mar 06, 2026 15:15
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“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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George Hill
“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
George Hill
Sat, Feb 28, 2026 13:00
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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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Liam Mercer
Although usually found on small-batch or prototype mountain bikes, Liam reckons that 32in hoops are destined for gravel
Liam Mercer
Fri, Feb 27, 2026 14:00
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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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Steve Thomas
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
Steve Thomas
Fri, Feb 20, 2026 16:00
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Yep, you’re reading this right… George Hill has some positive things to say for a change
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 17:32
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George Hill
Yep, you’re reading this right… George Hill has some positive things to say for a change
George Hill
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 17:32
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We’re constantly bombarded by new rules and regulations by the likes of the UCI & British Cycling, but should we be the slightest bit bothered or impeded by them?
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 14:00
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Steve Thomas
We’re constantly bombarded by new rules and regulations by the likes of the UCI & British Cycling, but should we be the slightest bit bothered or impeded by them?
Steve Thomas
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 14:00
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It was damp, and then it was done. Not a lot more to say than that…
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 09:42
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dave atkinson
It was damp, and then it was done. Not a lot more to say than that…
dave atkinson
Wed, Feb 11, 2026 09:42
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