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The 2012 SOMEC Falkon 1.2 that helped secure a veteran’s championship title against some formidable ex-pros

"Be motivated like the falcon, hunt gloriously." A quote from Rumi, the 13th-century Persian poet...

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 21:45

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

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

Gravel bikes are a lot older than you think: how the gravel bike evolved, plus comparing a 2000s ‘cross bike with a cutting edge gravel racer

Once all roads were gravel, and all bikes were gravel bikes...

Tue, May 26, 2026 17:31

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

Get a load of the luscious lugs on this gorgeous 1952 Rotrax Concours

No chance of over (Oscar) Egging this pudding. Here's a sweet confection of details and ornamentation from the early 1950s!

Sun, May 03, 2026 21:45

1`973 Ciclo Galmozzi Super Competizione – Bike at Bedtime

Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973

How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!

Sun, Apr 26, 2026 21:45

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

1990s Tour de France bike vs modern superbike: Are the latest bikes really so much faster and more comfortable?

We put a 1993 MBK up against Liam’s Specialized Aethos to compare speed and braking performance

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 16:05

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