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CST Pika gravel tyre

Although not the fastest on tarmac, the tubeless-ready CST Pika offers good durability and puncture protection, strong grip on loose gravel, and is rugged enough for rocky terrain. More expensive tyres can offer a more supple ride, but for year-round use the Pika is good value for money.You may not have heard of Taiwanese brand … Read more

Closed-road sportive Etape Caledonia is back – here’s how to get a place for next year, plus a charity place for this year’s edition when it returns in September

Etape Caledonia, the UK’s longest-established closed road sportive, will return in September with a one-off reversed route – and while general places are sold out, you can still ride for the event’s official charities, Marie Curie and Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (follow the links to find out more about how to do that). You can also sign … Read more

Chapeau Mesh Base Layer Sleeveless

The Chapeau Mesh Base Layer Sleeveless is lightweight, feels soft against the skin and works really well when the temperature is warm thanks to really good wicking capabilities. It comes in a range of colours too, to match your kit.I have quite a few Chapeau baselayers in my collection, one of them a short-sleeved design … Read more

Elite Mia stainless steel bottle 650ml

The 650ml Elite Mia stainless steel bottle is useful for commuting by bike, fitting securely in a bottle cage, but it does scratch easily and can’t be used one-handed.While many people choose to use a metal bottle for everyday drinking, to reduce their use of plastic, if you’re commuting by bike this can create a … Read more

First Ride Review: Ribble Endurance AL e

Our early impressions are that Ribble’s Endurance AL e is a highly capable all-round road bike, and the addition of a motor gives it an extra dimension without affecting the positive features of the non-electric version that we reviewed last year.Read our review of the non-electric Ribble Endurance AL Disc 2021Ribble’s Endurance bikes have always done well in road.cc … Read more

Can you build a bamboo bike in an afternoon… in a shed? Part 1

Back in 2018, Dave decided that he was going to make a bike himself… in his shed… using sticks and glue. Ever hopeful of some quality clips for You’ve Been Framed, we decided to video his experience.The process involved quite a bit of precision and a lot of measuring. There was plenty of work to … Read more