Touring bike

A brief history of Dawes, the classic British brand behind the legendary Galaxy touring bike

Dawes were a leading British bike brand just a few decades ago, and there are many rusty Dawes relics still living in nostalgic hopes of resurrection throughout garden sheds across the land. Let’s take an analogue ride back to their heyday

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This round-the-world-ready ‘Cercle’ bike is made for living in

It looks a little like a penny farthing at first, but really, this bike is made to circle the world

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Just in: Van Nicholas Yukon Disc, titanium tourer with all the bells and whistles

A touring and fast commuting bike with a titanium frame and classy looks

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Van Nicholas launches Yukon Disc titanium touring bike

Disc brakes, internal cable routing and titanium frame for this lightweight touring bike

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The ultimate touring bike?

Falkenjagd’s Hoplit Pinion titanium touring bike wins IF design award at the Taipei International Cycle Show

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Just in: Dawes Clubman

Classic looking Reynolds 520 steel-framed touring bike from 88-year-old British brand arrives for testing

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Roux Etape 250 (2013)

One of the few disc brake equipped heavy duty tourers on the market at this price. A superbly balanced and super-confident ride, loaded or bare

£699.99
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Genesis Croix de Fer

Capable on- and off-road steel milemuncher; well worth the extra money over its CdF stablemate

£1149.99
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Raleigh’s 2013 range

Revamped sportive range, new entry level carbon performance bikes amongst big changes to road line-up

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Dawes Super Galaxy

Still a classic

£1499.00
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