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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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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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If I had all of the money (and a time machine), these are the retro bikes I would buy

Purple dreams of steel and elastomer, dayglo madness and uncharted greatness; Steve delves into his analogue memory box to come up with his top 10 pre-millennium dream mountain bikes

Mon, Dec 22, 2025 18:30
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Old-school MTBs are being given a new lease of life… As gravel bikes

Turning unused, retro mountain bikes into gravel bikes is more than a hobby for some

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 14:19
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Old-school MTBs are being given a new lease of life… as gravel bikes

Turning unused, retro mountain bikes into gravel bikes is more than a hobby for some

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 14:00
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From a puppy printed logo to half of the UK market share: How Muddy Fox brought mountain biking to the British masses

While the evolution of American mountain biking is etched in Californian dust and myth, at just about the same time, in the mud of old Blighty, a whole home-brewed Brit MTB scene was also rising fast. This is the tale of Muddy Fox

Mon, Dec 15, 2025 14:00
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1987 Cannondale SR 2000 Bike at Bedtime

Check out the very yellow Cannondale SR2000 from 1987

With Ben Healy last week riding a yellow Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 as Tour de France race leader, let’s take a look back at the brand’s top-level aluminium SR2000 from way back in 1987

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 20:45
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Falcon BIkes April 2025

When Falcon Cycles soared high — remembering this legendary British bike brand that once ruled the club ride

For many decades, Falcon was one of the most popular brands among British club cyclists, but sadly those days are long gone. We take a ride back in time to that golden era, and also pay tribute to the great Barry Hoban

Wed, Apr 23, 2025 16:45
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