Opinion

Iain Duncan Smith’s anti-cycling crusade is anti-reality

George offers his opinion on an article recently penned by the former Leader of the Opposition
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 17:02
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Iain Duncan Smith’s anti-cycling crusade is anti-reality

George offers his opinion on an article recently penned by the former Leader of the Opposition
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 17:02
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Zwift Racing League round 5: rider roundup

I voted myself a week off, kind of
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 11:02
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Zwift Racing League round 5: rider roundup

I voted myself a week off, kind of
Mon, Oct 14, 2024 11:02
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Boris Johnson, Tadej Pogačar and Taylor Swift are the same person, apparently… the problem with calling all cyclists ‘Cyclists’

Is deploying the same noun to describe absolutely anybody who decides to make a journey by bike particularly helpful? George Hill has some hot takes
Thu, Oct 10, 2024 12:58
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Boris Johnson, Tadej Pogačar and Taylor Swift are the same person, apparently… the problem with calling all cyclists ‘Cyclists’

Is deploying the same noun to describe absolutely anybody who decides to make a journey by bike particularly helpful? George Hill has some hot takes
Thu, Oct 10, 2024 12:58
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Zwift Racing League round 3/4 – I wish I was fitter

And maybe some green shoots of that maybe happening. Maybe.
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 16:19
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Zwift Racing League round 3/4 – I wish I was fitter

And maybe some green shoots of that maybe happening. Maybe.
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 16:19
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Zwift Racing League round 2: Positives and negatives

Negatives for me, mainly. And positives for everyone else
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 13:04
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Zwift Racing League round 2: Positives and negatives

Negatives for me, mainly. And positives for everyone else
Thu, Sep 19, 2024 13:04
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Small town, big rides — exploring the rugged landscapes of Alyth in Scotland and appreciating what’s on the doorstep

Here’s why Suvi Loponen still finds so much joy in exploring more local cycling destinations
Sun, Sep 15, 2024 09:00
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Small town, big rides — exploring the rugged landscapes of Alyth in Scotland and appreciating what’s on the doorstep

Here’s why Suvi Loponen still finds so much joy in exploring more local cycling destinations
Sun, Sep 15, 2024 09:00
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Zwift Racing League. I remember now, it’s hard.

Back to the shed for the first round of the new season
Wed, Sep 11, 2024 09:17
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Zwift Racing League. I remember now, it’s hard.

Back to the shed for the first round of the new season
Wed, Sep 11, 2024 09:17
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The guilt, the danger and the dichotomy of being a cycling parent

George Hill has had to learn to love cycling in a different way since the birth of his first child four years ago
Sun, Sep 08, 2024 11:00
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The guilt, the danger and the dichotomy of being a cycling parent

George Hill has had to learn to love cycling in a different way since the birth of his first child four years ago
Sun, Sep 08, 2024 11:00
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Chaos, carnage, and confusion: Why the Olympic track cycling programme needs a rethink

The Madison and omnium events at this year’s Paris Games were both mesmerising and bewildering in equal measure – but do they belong at the pinnacle of the sport?
Tue, Aug 13, 2024 21:34
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Chaos, carnage, and confusion: Why the Olympic track cycling programme needs a rethink

The Madison and omnium events at this year’s Paris Games were both mesmerising and bewildering in equal measure – but do they belong at the pinnacle of the sport?
Tue, Aug 13, 2024 21:34
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Dirt & Druids: Taking on the gravelicious Enve Stone Circle

VecchioJo rode the Enve Stone Circle and nothing much happened (to him)
Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:18
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Dirt & Druids: Taking on the gravelicious Enve Stone Circle

VecchioJo rode the Enve Stone Circle and nothing much happened (to him)
Fri, Jul 19, 2024 12:18
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A soggy sojourn in France: La Bikepacking at Nature Is Bike

It was a case of perfect gravel and imperfect weather as VecchioJo got his gravillon on at this popular festival-style cycling event in and around Angers
Tue, Jul 09, 2024 14:30
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A soggy sojourn in France: La Bikepacking at Nature Is Bike

It was a case of perfect gravel and imperfect weather as VecchioJo got his gravillon on at this popular festival-style cycling event in and around Angers
Tue, Jul 09, 2024 14:30
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Reflections on my latest attempt the slay the Atlas Mountain Race… and what’s next

Rich Stoodley has had a good while to reflect on his second attempt at this beastly Moroccan ultra-distance race. Here’s what went down
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:43
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Reflections on my latest attempt the slay the Atlas Mountain Race… and what’s next

Rich Stoodley has had a good while to reflect on his second attempt at this beastly Moroccan ultra-distance race. Here’s what went down
Thu, Jun 27, 2024 10:43
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Tue, Jun 18, 2024 16:10
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Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton breaks down the stats and offers his take on the controversial recent bill amendment tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:22
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Does there really need to be a law for causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling?

Specialist solicitor Mark Hambleton breaks down the stats and offers his take on the controversial recent bill amendment tabled by Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Fri, Jun 07, 2024 16:22
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Pie-cation in Yorkshire — tales from a pastry-fuelled weekend bikepacking adventure

Sometimes, it’s more fun to focus more on planning what pies to eat than meticulously organising your route
Mon, Jun 03, 2024 10:10
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Pie-cation in Yorkshire — tales from a pastry-fuelled weekend bikepacking adventure

Sometimes, it’s more fun to focus more on planning what pies to eat than meticulously organising your route
Mon, Jun 03, 2024 10:10
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The Whole Bryan: How I finally conquered the 600km Bryan Chapman Memorial audax ride

Wales is amazing. Audax is great. 600km is easy. Life is beautiful
Tue, May 28, 2024 09:46
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The Whole Bryan: How I finally conquered the 600km Bryan Chapman Memorial audax ride

Wales is amazing. Audax is great. 600km is easy. Life is beautiful
Tue, May 28, 2024 09:46
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The current price slashing on bikes doesn’t necessarily point to a crash — it’s a return to normality

Our senior reviewer Stu Kerton has his say on the state of the bike industry as another major player gets on the discounting train
Tue, May 21, 2024 13:48
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The current price slashing on bikes doesn’t necessarily point to a crash — it’s a return to normality

Our senior reviewer Stu Kerton has his say on the state of the bike industry as another major player gets on the discounting train
Tue, May 21, 2024 13:48
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London Mayoral election: Why a vote for Susan Hall is a vote against cycling

The Conservative candidate has pledged to scrap the ULEZ expansion and rip out protected cycle lanes – in this opinion piece, long-time road.cc contributor and London resident Simon MacMichael tells us why he thinks cyclists should steer clear tomorrow
Wed, May 01, 2024 13:23
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London Mayoral election: Why a vote for Susan Hall is a vote against cycling

The Conservative candidate has pledged to scrap the ULEZ expansion and rip out protected cycle lanes – in this opinion piece, long-time road.cc contributor and London resident Simon MacMichael tells us why he thinks cyclists should steer clear tomorrow
Wed, May 01, 2024 13:23
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Cycle touring isn’t dead: here’s why you should be embracing adventure on two wheels

We might hear more about bike packing than touring these days, but Emma Silversides thinks we should forget the labels and just get pedalling
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 09:00
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Cycle touring isn’t dead: here’s why you should be embracing adventure on two wheels

We might hear more about bike packing than touring these days, but Emma Silversides thinks we should forget the labels and just get pedalling
Sat, Apr 27, 2024 09:00
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The problem with bike industry launches… and how to fix it

Writing about new bikes is what we do, but do we need to jet off somewhere nice for a week to do it? (No, it’s not a trick question)
Tue, Apr 23, 2024 14:00
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The problem with bike industry launches… and how to fix it

Writing about new bikes is what we do, but do we need to jet off somewhere nice for a week to do it? (No, it’s not a trick question)
Tue, Apr 23, 2024 14:00
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Remember when you knew where the potholes were? Nowadays, cycling on British roads is a constant, crater-ridden skirmish

VecchioJo looks back fondly on the times when potholes were things to be avoided, rather than taking up the majority of the tarmac on his regular stomping ground
Mon, Apr 22, 2024 17:15
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Remember when you knew where the potholes were? Nowadays, cycling on British roads is a constant, crater-ridden skirmish

VecchioJo looks back fondly on the times when potholes were things to be avoided, rather than taking up the majority of the tarmac on his regular stomping ground
Mon, Apr 22, 2024 17:15
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The long road to enlightenment (by bike): VecchioJo’s lessons from a lifetime of long distance riding

VecchioJo brings what he’s learnt on the road to his everyday life
Tue, Apr 09, 2024 16:08
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The long road to enlightenment (by bike): VecchioJo’s lessons from a lifetime of long distance riding

VecchioJo brings what he’s learnt on the road to his everyday life
Tue, Apr 09, 2024 16:08
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“Entitled motorists will stop at virtually nothing to drive where they want”: My week as a human bollard in one of Britain’s most controversial LTNs

While acting as ‘human bollards’ at a barely enforced Exeter bus gate, cycling campaigners faced a week of abuse, dangerous driving, aggression, intimidation, and online trolling. But activist Caspar Hughes says the tide may be turning
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 19:39
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“Entitled motorists will stop at virtually nothing to drive where they want”: My week as a human bollard in one of Britain’s most controversial LTNs

While acting as ‘human bollards’ at a barely enforced Exeter bus gate, cycling campaigners faced a week of abuse, dangerous driving, aggression, intimidation, and online trolling. But activist Caspar Hughes says the tide may be turning
Fri, Mar 15, 2024 19:39
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The UAE is investing heavily in cycling — but can we trust that its intentions are genuine?

While on the ground in Abu Dhabi, Chris Schwenker saw first-hand the commitment to health, fitness, and accessibility to cycling. But is it enough?
Tue, Feb 27, 2024 17:35
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The UAE is investing heavily in cycling — but can we trust that its intentions are genuine?

While on the ground in Abu Dhabi, Chris Schwenker saw first-hand the commitment to health, fitness, and accessibility to cycling. But is it enough?
Tue, Feb 27, 2024 17:35
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Neither of my bike sheds are ‘pain caves’… and that’s exactly how I like it

“Don’t be a caveman”, says VecchioJo in the most serious defence of riding outside you’re every likely to read
Mon, Feb 19, 2024 10:30
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Neither of my bike sheds are ‘pain caves’… and that’s exactly how I like it

“Don’t be a caveman”, says VecchioJo in the most serious defence of riding outside you’re every likely to read
Mon, Feb 19, 2024 10:30
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