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Can I ride a 200km Audax 12 months in a row? Ride #1

I need to get less fat.There are many learnings from Saturday’s Ultimate Gospel Pass Audax, but that’s the main one, really. Back when I was staying in third cat races a few years back I was down to about 91kg, but now I’m well into three figures again, after telling myself I’d never let that … Read more

The Heybike EC Compact looks a promising and budget-friendly day-to-day e-bike

New Komoot users now must buy £4.99 monthly subscription to send routes to cycling computers

Route-planning app Komoot has changed the way users are able to send routes to external devices, such as cycling computers, with new users to be required to have an active Komoot Premium subscription (currently £4.99 per month in the UK) in order to sync their routes to devices.Previously, syncing required users to purchase or unlock specific Komoot … Read more

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED Win! 4 bumper TORQ cycling nutrition bundles worth £127 each up for grabs!

** This competition is now closed. Thank you to everyone who entered. Four winners have been selected at random: Ian Croook, Heena Bulsara, Allyson Anstee and Sarah Lucey. Congratulations, you will be contact shortly to arrange your prizes. **Whatever you’ve got planned for 2025 on the bike, you’ll need to fuel properly to get your best results, enjoy your rides and … Read more

“Within three years of retiring I was a drug addict”: Sir Bradley Wiggins recalls post-cycling “mess” that led to bankruptcy but insists financial woes “resolved”

Sir Bradley Wiggins says he’s “on the front foot” and his financial situation is “all resolved now”, the British cycling great also revealing how his struggles post-cycling saw him become addicted to drugs “within three years of retiring” from the sport.In a lengthy interview with The Telegraph, Wiggins expressed regret at having not paid more attention to … Read more

Madison Freewheel Men’s Waterproof Jacket

The Madison Freewheel Men’s Waterproof Jacket is a two-layer, entry-level top designed to work with both casual and more technical cycling kit. It offers decent protection from the rain and cold without leaving you feeling too hot and clammy during longer or harder rides. If you can live without hip pockets, the black or blue … Read more

“Cycling needs to realise scale of its safety problem”: Jonas Vingegaard won’t let his children race because cycling is “just too dangerous”, says “too many riders race like they don’t have brakes”; No Paris-Roubaix for Pogačar? + more on the live blog

J.Laverack R J.ACK Disc Classic

The J.Laverack R J.ACK Disc Classic is a well-designed all-round road bike with traditional values updated with a modern twist. The ride characteristics are excellent, as is its versatility thanks to the customisation on offer, which makes the R J.ACK an excellent choice if you want performance, quality and comfort.> Buy now: J.Laverack R J.ACK … Read more

Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Seat Pack

The Oxford Aqua Evo Adventure Seat Pack is dependable, impressively waterproof and with a large capacity for adventure cycling, bikepacking and day-to-day riding duties. It’s solid and stable on the bike, and its bright orange colour helps you to stay visible. It’s competitively priced too, and a final advantage is that it helps to keep your backside … Read more