Bike at bedtime

The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros

"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." A quote from Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 21:45
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This Hetchins Magnum Opus De Luxe is a modern(ish) retro beauty

Although visually similar to the original 1950s classic, this one was built brand new in 1997, and rides like the thoroughbred it is!

Sun, Jun 07, 2026 21:45
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Where it all began: A deep dive into the Rover Safety bicycle, the first commercially successful modern bike from 1885

A certain TV and radio presenter with the initials JV may disagree, but if bikes had never progressed beyond Penny Farthings, cycling would likely never have taken off

Sun, May 17, 2026 21:45
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Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45
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Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973

How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 21:45
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The story behind this lovingly restored Cliff Shrubb “Twin Tube Special” time trial bike from the early 90s

Learn more about this unusual take on frame design from the renowned South London frame builder

Sun, Apr 19, 2026 21:45
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Retro Paris-Roubaix: check out the Specialized S-Works Roubaix SL4 that Tom Boonen rode to victory in 2012

Tornado Tom won Paris-Roubaix on this rim brake bike equipped with viscoelastic inserts designed to damp vibration

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 21:45
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Eurostar: Check out Demi Vollering’s Tour of Flanders-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8

Demi Vollering destroyed the opposition to secure her first ever win at the Ronde on Sunday, and here’s the extremely EU-flavoured bike that she used to roar over the cobbled bergs of Flanders

Sun, Apr 05, 2026 22:39
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“The lightest rideable modern road bike ever”: check out Dangerholm’s sub-5kg Scott Addict RC

Astonishingly light yet fully rideable road bike aims to prove you don’t need to sacrifice performance, practicality or modern standards to break the 5kg barrier

Sun, Mar 29, 2026 21:45
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Behold the Infinity Cycle, the world’s first double-decker touring bike

The Zenga Bros’ curious yet ingenious Infinity Cycle lets two riders swap positions mid-ride, carry all the essentials, and keep moving indefinitely. It's just embarked on a tour, powered by Benny Zenga, his wife Emily, and their twin five-year-old boys

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 21:45
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