Opinion

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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Where does Campagnolo go from here?

After Campagnolo announces major layoffs as losses mount, what’s next for this iconic Italian brand?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:52
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Where does Campagnolo go from here?

After Campagnolo announces major layoffs as losses mount, what’s next for this iconic Italian brand?
Fri, Nov 28, 2025 09:52
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Mon, Nov 24, 2025 14:35
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You actually know you’re a ‘proper’ cyclist when…

Call yourself a cyclist? Forget shaving your legs or riding a century, as VecchioJo ponders a few rites of passage one must tick off to truly become A Cyclist
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:36
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You actually know you’re a ‘proper’ cyclist when…

Call yourself a cyclist? Forget shaving your legs or riding a century, as VecchioJo ponders a few rites of passage one must tick off to truly become A Cyclist
Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:36
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The best thing I’ve done this winter is not riding my bike

After years of forcing myself out whatever the weather, I’ve hardly touched my bike in a month and it has been great
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 13:19
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The best thing I’ve done this winter is not riding my bike

After years of forcing myself out whatever the weather, I’ve hardly touched my bike in a month and it has been great
Wed, Nov 19, 2025 13:19
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Adolf Silva’s Rampage crash was one of the most horrifying things I’ve seen live. Red Bull needs to take more responsibility

Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 14:00
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Adolf Silva’s Rampage crash was one of the most horrifying things I’ve seen live. Red Bull needs to take more responsibility

Has the world’s wildest mountain biking event still got a place, or does it just need a few tweaks to stay relevant? Is it really worth riders potentially risking their lives for? Rebecca reflects one month on from the 2025 edition of the Red Bull Rampage
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 14:00
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:09
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:09
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:05
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Labour’s tone-deaf comments ahead of planned Cycle to Work cap changes demonstrate this government’s total blind ignorance on the benefits of e-bikes and active travel

For all Reform UK and the current iteration of the Conservative Party try their best to take the title of the least cycling-friendly major political force, the party in power has arguably shown itself to be even worse today
Thu, Nov 13, 2025 12:05
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The UCI needs to steer clear of ‘true’ gravel races

Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:00
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The UCI needs to steer clear of ‘true’ gravel races

Almost a month on from the UCI Gravel World Championships, and with other races on the gravel circuit attracting serious names and fierce competition, Steve is left questioning if the ‘official’ way is the best way to go for the burgeoning discipline
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 14:00
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What to expect for cycling if Reform UK get into power

If opinion polls are to be believed and stay this way until 2029, Nigel Farage’s latest political party will be forming the next UK Government. Here’s a fully costed breakdown of how that will turn out for cyclists, according to George Hill
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 08:00
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What to expect for cycling if Reform UK get into power

If opinion polls are to be believed and stay this way until 2029, Nigel Farage’s latest political party will be forming the next UK Government. Here’s a fully costed breakdown of how that will turn out for cyclists, according to George Hill
Sat, Nov 01, 2025 08:00
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Do mountain bikes really need flip chips?

Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 12:54
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Do mountain bikes really need flip chips?

Almost every MTB has one, but is the flip chip really a good thing, or a sign of lazy design?
Wed, Oct 29, 2025 12:54
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When cycling safety tech collides with the law: Look’s new luminous pedals highlight that the Highway Code is still in dire need of an overhaul

Look’s illuminated Keo Vision pedals promise nighttime visibility, but UK law still insists on amber reflectors that most clipless systems don’t provide. When it comes to riding at night, staying safe and following the letter of the law don’t always align
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 13:00
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When cycling safety tech collides with the law: Look’s new luminous pedals highlight that the Highway Code is still in dire need of an overhaul

Look’s illuminated Keo Vision pedals promise nighttime visibility, but UK law still insists on amber reflectors that most clipless systems don’t provide. When it comes to riding at night, staying safe and following the letter of the law don’t always align
Tue, Oct 28, 2025 13:00
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e-Bike motors have become more important than the bikes they’re bolted to and that’s not a good thing

Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:00
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e-Bike motors have become more important than the bikes they’re bolted to and that’s not a good thing

Motor choice is a big decision to make when buying a new bike, but I reckon that motors have become a bigger draw than the bikes themselves, and that’s not good
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 13:00
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Finding out the hard way that all the expensive upgrades in the world won’t stop you getting dropped

Will riding a very fancy bike in the Lanzarote sun convince Dan to sell a kidney for Di2 and the latest carbon frame?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 17:07
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Finding out the hard way that all the expensive upgrades in the world won’t stop you getting dropped

Will riding a very fancy bike in the Lanzarote sun convince Dan to sell a kidney for Di2 and the latest carbon frame?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 17:07
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If I could get rid of one type of e-bike it would be the electric hardtail

They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 13:00
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If I could get rid of one type of e-bike it would be the electric hardtail

They’re heavy, cumbersome and don’t offer the same amount of fun as a full-suspension e-bike. So why are e-hardtails even a thing?
Wed, Oct 22, 2025 13:00
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