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2026 malverns classic 3

Tons of racing and the famous retro bike show: The Malverns Classic kicks off this weekend

The UK’s largest mountain bike festival returns for yet another year. Here’s what’s in store

Mon, Aug 17, 2026 11:55
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Pearson bike at bedtime

Check out this classic Pearson Cycles 531 winter trainer built by Ron Cooper, that was sold then bought back again

No excuses not to ride in the winter with this bike. Unless it's icy...

Sun, Aug 02, 2026 21:45
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Bates BAR Bike At Bedtime

One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948

"The Best All Rounder that breaks all records" according to the Bates catalogue of the time!

Sun, Jul 19, 2026 21:45
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Jon Tomac montage July 2026

“I did a lot of volume, but I also did the right amount of intensity”: A conversation with John Tomac, the first rock star of mountain biking

John Tomac is one of the top mountain bike racers of all time, plus one of the sport’s greatest and most recognisable icons. We catch up with John to find out what underpinned his brilliance on the bike

Sat, Jul 18, 2026 09:00
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2026 charlie cunningham 1

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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