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An ode to Charlie Cunningham, a true unsung OG of mountain biking – with words from Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

This is a tip of the hat to Charlie, with a little help Gary Fisher, Tom Ritchey, Charlie Kelly and Joe Breeze

Mon, Jun 08, 2026 14:00
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bike at bedtime Hetchins

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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The Pace RC35 fork, when an inch and a half was a game changer

The Pace RC35 was my first suspension fork, and what a game changer it was

Fri, May 29, 2026 13:54
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Rover Safety Bicycle

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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Sidi Dominator

Five old bits of cycling kit that I can’t bring myself to let go of, and sometimes still use

A selection of memories and stories from the biscuit tin of old stuff

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 08:24
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Cinelli Supercorsa Bike at Bedtime Feb 2026

The legendary Cinelli Supercorsa is back for 2026, and has stayed impressively true to the ’50s original

Meet the new boss, same as the old boss... let's take a closer look at a splendidly authentic reimagining of an Italian classic

Sun, Feb 08, 2026 21:45
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Paris Galibier

The unconventional classic that’s hardly changed since the 1940s: an ode to the Paris Galibier

Most bike brands' long-standing flagship models go through revamp after revamp, so much so that the modern versions are almost unrecognisable from the originals - in the case of the Paris Galibier, first introduced in 1947, that certainly hasn't happened

Sun, Jan 25, 2026 21:45
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retro rocks

The 1990s really was the golden era of British mountain biking

The 1990s are often referred to as a 'golden era' for mountain biking. Steve takes a retro ride back in time armed with a just flex stem, bar ends, & all decked out in dayglo Lycra to recount the raucous ride through that defining decade

Thu, Jan 22, 2026 16:00
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Bike at Bedtime Steves 1984 Concorde Astore

A festive Bike at Bedtime: Steve’s 1984 Concorde Astore

Steve takes us on a retro ride back to Christmas 1984 and a short-lived fling - and the break up - with his Concorde Astore

Wed, Dec 24, 2025 20:00
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Fantasy Christmas bikes Dec 2025

Fantasy Christmas bikes — 10 legendary bikes from yesteryear featuring Raleigh, Mercier, Legnano + more

Christmas is nearly here, and Steve has been dreaming of fantasy bikes of old; some he once rode, others he watched in awe from the roadside as a kid, some he’s never set eyes on. Here’s his Christmas dream bike list

Tue, Dec 23, 2025 16:04
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