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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

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

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

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

Ripping it up in the year 2000 Steve Thomas – Jan 2025

Ripping it up in the year 2000 — the bikes I was riding 25 years ago

Steve takes a ride back to the dawn of the new millennium and recounts what bikes he was riding back then, looking at how his bike collection and cycling tech in general has evolved in the last quarter of a century

Sat, Jan 18, 2025 15:00

Hurry up Harry (Quinn) — how the beautiful electric blue steel bike I got for Christmas 1979 unleashed the racer in me

A new era is about to roar in for a cycling-mad teenage Steve as his electric blue Harry Quinn dream machine comes to life

Tue, Dec 24, 2024 08:04

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

Wed, Apr 03, 2024 16:32

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Want to own Fausto Coppi’s custom 1946 Bianchi road bike? This masterpiece is yours for £103,505

This bike is one of six made for Fausto Coppi by Bianchi's elite Reparto Corse innovation and engineering department, and if you have deep pockets it could be yours

Sun, Aug 20, 2023 20:43

Raleigh launches new tyres for iconic Chopper so owners can revive their retro rides

Have a classic Chopper and sick of searching the corners of the web for spare tyres? Raleigh has reintroduced Chopper-specific rubber so you can get back to doing some sick skids once more

Fri, May 14, 2021 13:14

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The Full Kit Ranker Grand Final: vote for the greatest cycling jersey of all time

We've made it to the final two after some tough calls in the previous rounds, with two 80's classics going head-to-head for the title of the greatest jersey of all time... which will you choose?

Sat, Apr 11, 2020 15:12