Opinion

It’s February, I’ve just bought a short-sleeve jersey… and it’s the best decision I’ve made for a long time

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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It’s February, I’ve just bought a short-sleeve jersey… and it’s the best decision I’ve made for a long time

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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Rule makers vs rule breakers – does the UCI have any power over regular riders?

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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Rule makers vs rule breakers – does the UCI have any power over regular riders?

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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The damp finale: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #12

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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The damp finale: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #12

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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The cycling products I couldn’t live without (certainly during the winter)

We all have things we swear by for tackling the worst of the weather outside on the bike. Here are the essential bits of kit that keep me riding all year round
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 16:18
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The cycling products I couldn’t live without (certainly during the winter)

We all have things we swear by for tackling the worst of the weather outside on the bike. Here are the essential bits of kit that keep me riding all year round
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 16:18
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Mountain biking has become gentrified… but is that progress?

Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 10:09
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Mountain biking has become gentrified… but is that progress?

Is it simply evolution, or is it rampant commercialisation? After observing plenty of online chatter on the subject, Steve offers his take
Tue, Feb 03, 2026 10:09
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Mathieu Van Der Poel: The greatest male cyclocross racer of all time? It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make a case for anyone else in history

Surely with his eighth title now in the bag, there has been no better men’s cyclocross racer than Mathieu van der Poel? Steve makes the cases for and against
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 14:55
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Mathieu Van Der Poel: The greatest male cyclocross racer of all time? It’s becoming increasingly difficult to make a case for anyone else in history

Surely with his eighth title now in the bag, there has been no better men’s cyclocross racer than Mathieu van der Poel? Steve makes the cases for and against
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 14:55
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Orbea’s Rallon RS may be a glimpse into the future of e-MTB… but I just don’t have the cash

Although bright, the future is looking rather expensive, says Mick Kirkman
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 14:00
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Orbea’s Rallon RS may be a glimpse into the future of e-MTB… but I just don’t have the cash

Although bright, the future is looking rather expensive, says Mick Kirkman
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 14:00
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Why Van Rysel’s 100km/h concept bike is good for cycling

You’ll never see Van Rysel’s FTP^2 on the road, but as a fully functioning concept that fuses extreme aerodynamics, electric-assisted performance and total system integration, it dares to rethink what cycling can be. Here’s why that’s A Good Thing
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12:55
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Why Van Rysel’s 100km/h concept bike is good for cycling

You’ll never see Van Rysel’s FTP^2 on the road, but as a fully functioning concept that fuses extreme aerodynamics, electric-assisted performance and total system integration, it dares to rethink what cycling can be. Here’s why that’s A Good Thing
Thu, Jan 22, 2026 12:55
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A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, the organiser behind the Leadville 100 has announced its ban on curly bars… but is this a positive step? You might be able to guess Matt Page’s answer already
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 16:15
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A ban on drop bars by the organisers of America’s most famous mountain bike race won’t actually solve any problems

Famously won on a drop barred MTB last year, the organiser behind the Leadville 100 has announced its ban on curly bars… but is this a positive step? You might be able to guess Matt Page’s answer already
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 16:15
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Wearily drudging towards the line: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #11

The greyest of days and the flattest of routes do not for happy cycling make
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12:19
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Wearily drudging towards the line: Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #11

The greyest of days and the flattest of routes do not for happy cycling make
Mon, Jan 19, 2026 12:19
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My favourite road tyres ranked (in early 2026)

Liam starts the year by picking from the best tyres he’s ridden
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 13:34
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My favourite road tyres ranked (in early 2026)

Liam starts the year by picking from the best tyres he’s ridden
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 13:34
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Cyclocross is awesome, and every mountain biker needs to watch it

Cyclocross is the original form of pure off-road bike racing, and it’s some of the best bang for buck action you’ll ever see, or even try. Don’t miss out this winter
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 09:40
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Cyclocross is awesome, and every mountain biker needs to watch it

Cyclocross is the original form of pure off-road bike racing, and it’s some of the best bang for buck action you’ll ever see, or even try. Don’t miss out this winter
Wed, Jan 14, 2026 09:40
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Why are Manchester United in crisis? Because Sir Jim Ratcliffe is too busy cycling, apparently

‘3-4-3? How about 52×11, Ruben?’
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 19:04
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You can keep your yellow jerseys, SPOTY prizes, and podcasts – Simon Yates was a proper old-school British bike racer

The Bury climber was Britain’s throwback, underdog superstar who emerged from an era of robotic Sky dominance and did things his own way
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 10:28
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You can keep your yellow jerseys, SPOTY prizes, and podcasts – Simon Yates was a proper old-school British bike racer

The Bury climber was Britain’s throwback, underdog superstar who emerged from an era of robotic Sky dominance and did things his own way
Fri, Jan 09, 2026 10:28
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New year, same old anti-cycling ragebait in the media

When it comes to how UK cyclists are portrayed in the wider media, 2026 hasn’t got off to the best start according to our columnist George Hill
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 15:28
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New year, same old anti-cycling ragebait in the media

When it comes to how UK cyclists are portrayed in the wider media, 2026 hasn’t got off to the best start according to our columnist George Hill
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 15:28
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The mountain bike is dead. Long live the MTB!

e-mountain bikes are becoming the standard but it’ll be a long time before Liam makes the permanent switch
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 12:18
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The mountain bike is dead. Long live the MTB!

e-mountain bikes are becoming the standard but it’ll be a long time before Liam makes the permanent switch
Mon, Jan 05, 2026 12:18
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British cycling is on the cusp of a new golden era in 2026… But will anyone in the UK care?

A generation of world-class talent is emerging, just in time for the Tour de France’s return to Britain in 2027. But is it in danger of being ignored by the British sporting public?
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 17:55
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British cycling is on the cusp of a new golden era in 2026… But will anyone in the UK care?

A generation of world-class talent is emerging, just in time for the Tour de France’s return to Britain in 2027. But is it in danger of being ignored by the British sporting public?
Wed, Dec 31, 2025 17:55
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Hybrids are the ultimate do-it-all bikes for MTB and gravel… but the name was just never quite sexy enough

Hybrid bikes capable of going off-road have been around for years, and could perhaps be considered the original gravel bikes, or even the first of the big wheel mountain bikes. So, why did they never really take off among serious riders?
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 14:00
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Hybrids are the ultimate do-it-all bikes for MTB and gravel… but the name was just never quite sexy enough

Hybrid bikes capable of going off-road have been around for years, and could perhaps be considered the original gravel bikes, or even the first of the big wheel mountain bikes. So, why did they never really take off among serious riders?
Fri, Dec 19, 2025 14:00
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Easy miles in the winter sun! Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #10

Croissant-powered for the fastest ride so far
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 11:09
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Electric pumps have taken the cycling world by storm… but I’m not convinced

Arguably 2025’s biggest bike tech trend, electric pumps take the effort out of tyre inflation. That’s all well and good, but I still reckon regular pumps are better
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 14:00
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Electric pumps have taken the cycling world by storm… but I’m not convinced

Arguably 2025’s biggest bike tech trend, electric pumps take the effort out of tyre inflation. That’s all well and good, but I still reckon regular pumps are better
Fri, Dec 12, 2025 14:00
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Off-road bikes are going back to the future, and I’m here for it

Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it’s a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names…
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 14:00
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Off-road bikes are going back to the future, and I’m here for it

Michael might not be buying into all of the latest trends, so it’s a good job that some older tech is making a comeback. Just with newer names…
Mon, Dec 08, 2025 14:00
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The cleats on your cycling shoes are still far from perfect

They’re small and have hardly been changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 16:52
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The cleats on your cycling shoes are still far from perfect

They’re small and have hardly been changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 16:52
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The cycling industry is not sustainable by design

We all know cycling is a far more sustainable way of getting around than most other forms of transport, but is enough being done for cycling to set a glowing environmental example? George has his say
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 14:13
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The cycling industry is not sustainable by design

We all know cycling is a far more sustainable way of getting around than most other forms of transport, but is enough being done for cycling to set a glowing environmental example? George has his say
Thu, Dec 04, 2025 14:13
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Despite being around for more than 30 years, cleats for mountain bikers are far from perfect

They’re small and have hardly changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
Tue, Dec 02, 2025 14:00
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Despite being around for more than 30 years, cleats for mountain bikers are far from perfect

They’re small and have hardly changed in 35 years… but are two-bolt cleats as we know them really the best way of engaging with a pedal?
Tue, Dec 02, 2025 14:00
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As British Cycling ditches original founders of the British Gravel Championships, what’s going on with gravel racing?

Organisational ruffles within the British Gravel Championships, The Rift splitting from the Gravel Earth Series… there seems to be something of a spat going on with gravel racing right now, but were the clashes inevitable?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 14:00
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As British Cycling ditches original founders of the British Gravel Championships, what’s going on with gravel racing?

Organisational ruffles within the British Gravel Championships, The Rift splitting from the Gravel Earth Series… there seems to be something of a spat going on with gravel racing right now, but were the clashes inevitable?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 14:00
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