Interviews

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Hope and Glory: the story of Hope Technology, a British manufacturing success story

From disc brakes to track bikes, the story of Hope Technology is one fuelled by passion. Here's how it became one of the most innovative brands in cycling

Sun, Dec 27, 2020 13:21

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Health Q&A: Cycling and eye health – today, tomorrow and the future

Optometrist and orthoptist, Simon Frackiewicz explains why cyclists need to look after their eyes to prevent both short and long-term eye problems.

Wed, Oct 14, 2020 08:59

Health Q&A: Varicose veins – why cyclists get them, and what you should do about them

Varicose vein expert Professor Mark Whiteley explains what cyclists need to know

Thu, Aug 06, 2020 17:00

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Doing road safety differently – ending ‘us v them’ with better road design

New theories that are changing occupational health and safety might help to improve road safety, too

Tue, Aug 04, 2020 13:00

Nick Frendo, Movember Mental Health Ambassador

Cycling and mental health: How to get help & 15 signs someone needs help

Find out from Movember ambassador Nick Frendo how to get help if you're struggling and how to tell if a friend needs help

Sat, Apr 04, 2020 17:39

Video: How hard is it to design a bicycle? Fairlight designer Dom Thomas spills the beans

What's involved in designing a bicycle? David Arthur finds out

Wed, Aug 29, 2018 12:19

Interview: Dame Sarah Storey on juggling motherhood with hugely successful cycling career

14-time Paralympic champion reflects on missing this year's Para-cycling Track Worlds, and looks ahead to Tokyo 2020

Sat, Jun 02, 2018 13:05

Is Echinacea effective against cold and flu symptoms?

At this time of year many riders try Echinacea to try and fend off colds and flu; but does it have any effect?

Thu, Jan 18, 2018 10:02

Interview: Oliver Laverack on starting a British bicycle brand

J.Laverack founder talks to road.cc about setting up a new bike company and designing titanium frames

Fri, Nov 04, 2016 07:56

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Conversation Mason

Dom from Mason Cycles talks about his new alloy and Ti Bokeh framesets, and more

Mon, Oct 10, 2016 09:55

Interview: Richard Mitchelson on his Bowman Cycles Footscray collaboration

We speak to illustrator Richard Mitchelson about his first bicycle frame paint work design

Mon, Feb 22, 2016 09:55

Jens Voigt speaks to road.cc about racing into his forties and coming to terms with no longer being a pro

After cycling to the moon and back over the course of his career, does he retain any appetite for hopping on a bike?

Mon, Oct 05, 2015 12:00

Blog Of The Month: Where’s Bixby?

Meet rescue dog Bixby and her human, Mike

Thu, Sep 03, 2015 14:57

Blog Of The Month: Ordinary Cycling Girl

Meet Donna Navarro, blogger and born-again cyclist

Wed, Jul 15, 2015 17:00

Interview: Team Sky’s Rod Ellingworth

Sky's head of performance talks about his journey to the Death Star, British Cycling and making it through the winter...

Tue, Nov 25, 2014 15:18

Mavic 125th anniversary celebration - wheels and Boardman's 1994 bike

125 years of Mavic: A ride through cycling history

The cycling company that's almost as old as cycling celebrated its 125th anniversary in Lyon with a cast of cycling legends. We went along for the ride

Wed, May 14, 2014 20:09

There is A Field In A Foreign Corner

road.cc catch up with Ian Field, the only UK male competing at the top level of cyclo-cross

Fri, Nov 15, 2013 12:41

Interview: Mark Windsor from accessory brand Full Windsor

We chat to designer Mark Windsor about designing products and embracing Kickstarter funding

Wed, Jul 31, 2013 10:15

Interview: Team Madison Genesis’ Chris Snook

Last week he was racing Wiggo, next week he's back in the office - here's how Madison Genesis rider Chris Snook fits it all in...

Thu, Feb 14, 2013 12:25

Riding with the outriders: policing the Tour of Britain

Owen Rogers looks at the policing operation that helps the Tour of Britain run smoothly on empty roads

Thu, Sep 27, 2012 13:12

Pat McQuaid interview Pt1: Olympic cycling

UCI boss gives his views on Box Hill, Team Sky/British Cycling, his favourite event and more

Fri, Jul 27, 2012 11:19

How World Bicycle Relief improves thousands of lives

Non-profit group’s FK Day explains how providing bikes makes a massive difference to people in some of the world’s poorest regions

Thu, Jun 21, 2012 14:16

Starting from a fixed point of view – the story of Hubjub.co.uk

How entrepreneur Will Meister bounced back from the dotcom bust to surf the wave of the fixed gear scene...

Sat, Feb 25, 2012 14:47

theCOLLARBONE app – on a mission to bring top-notch cycling photography to the iPad

Camille McMillan and Luke Scheybeler talk to Simon MacMichael about their collaboration on iPad app

Fri, Feb 24, 2012 15:34

GB’s Joanna Rowsell takes IP gold at London TWC (copyright britishcycling.org.uk)

Interview: Joanna Rowsell, double gold medal winner at London Track World Cup, talks to road.cc

23-year-old on her impressions of Velodrome, working with Paul Manning and plans for Olympics

Tue, Feb 21, 2012 16:49

Ed Clancy: “Nothing matters but the Olympics”

"...and then I'm ditching the track for the road"

Sat, Jan 22, 2011 14:43

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Exclusive: Mario Cipollini talks to road.cc

Super Mario speaks about bikes, Britain, Boris's cycling revolution and the rainbow jersey

Sat, Oct 09, 2010 11:28

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Dutch star Marianne Voss talks to Bike Pure

Multi-disciplinary champion talks about her career, her goals and the fight against doping

Tue, Mar 02, 2010 10:18

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Interview: Heinrich Haussler – Cervelo’s Racing Kangaroo enjoys his best season

Cervelo's young German sprinter with the Aussie twang talks to road.cc about his plans

Sat, Aug 15, 2009 12:26

Bike Pure – seeking to repair “a damaged sport”

Co-founder Myles McCorry tells Road.cc how Bike Pure aims to help win the war against the drug cheats

Fri, Aug 07, 2009 12:07