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Cyclists need more awareness about protective headgear
Cyclists can be unaware of the safety limitations of protective headgear, leading to riskier behaviour that could mean they ignore…
The Giants of MTB at the 2022 BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites
The BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites kicks off on Saturday, 18 June 2022. The usual suspects will grace the starting line,…
Martyn Ashton at The Cycle Show
Saturday stage at The Cycle Show with Martyn Ashton Hundreds gathered at Alexandra Palace last weekend for a chance to…
TOUR Transalp: The anticipation rises daily
For almost two decades, hundreds of road cyclists have taken up the challenge of the TOUR Transalp – the legendary…
Great British Gravel Rides – New Book from Markus Stitz
Great British Gravel Rides – New Book from Markus Stitz captures the variety of Britain’s Gravel Community and Trails Markus…
Restrap: The Full Frame Bag
On May 27th 2022, Restrap will be releasing a brand new product: The Full Frame Bag. We’ve applied our extensive…
The 2022 BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites: Changes To The Race’s Courses
With just one month to go until the 2022 BMW HERO Südtirol Dolomites, the Organising Committee announces some light, but…
Elettrify chooses Vaimoo technology for its e-bike sharing service
Elettrify, the micromobility operator active in 15 cities across Italy, has chosen VAIMOO, the connected e-bike sharing system of the…
Eroica Montalcino returns to the province of Siena
Wool jerseys and vintage bicycles; on Sunday 29 May, Eroica Montalcino returns to the white roads of the province of…
Decathlon launch bike insurance offering
DECATHLON LAUNCH BIKE INSURANCE OFFERING Thanks to partnership with Quotezone, consumers are now able to compare multiple insurance policies through…
BIKE Festival: Mountain bike spectacle for young and old
For the 23rd time, the BIKE Festival is making its way to Willingen. After two cancellations due to the pandemic,…
BIKE Magazine May 2022 issue
BIKE Magazine May 2022 Cover May is one of the most beautiful months in my humble opinion. Especially if you…
Round the world cyclists to explore the boundary of Scotland’s Adventure Coast
After the success of their first Explore Your Boundaries film, round the world cyclists Mark Beaumont and Markus Stitz have…
The Tour De France Launches New ‘Maillot Jaune’ Brand
A special collection that celebrates the uniqueness of the Tour de France. Developed by Santini to offer cyclists a range…
Riva del Garda: Record attendance at the BIKE Festival at Lake Garda
Riva del Garda, 30th of May 2022. The FSA BIKE Festival in Riva del Garda was a great event. The…
Reinventing the Wheel with Ryan Builds Wheels
In March, I had the opportunity to travel up to Bristol to meet Ryan, founder of independent wheel building company…
Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel with the latest charity entries, the event provides humanitarian aid in Ukraine
Maratona dles Dolomites-Enel with the latest charity entries, the event provides humanitarian aid in Ukraine From 6 p.m. (GMT+1) on…
Sporting stars Sir Chris Hoy and Al Kellock come together to support Social Bite’s Break The Cycle campaign
Social Bite’s Break the Cycle campaign returns bigger and better with plans to scale up vital projects providing jobs, homes,…
Destination Sport Experiences – The newest name in sports travel
Weekend adventures with Destination Sport Experiences The newest name in sports travel, Destination Sport Experiences is an innovative new organisation…
Sonny Colbrelli cleared to begin cycling again, 1 month after collapse
Italian rider, Sonny Colbrelli, continues his recovery from the unstable cardiac arrhythmia he suffered at the Volta a Catalunya Bahrain-Victorious…
Touring
You Should Make the K&A Canal Your Next Adventure
Soak up the sights of the Kennet and Avon Canal Running from Reading through to Bath. The Kennet and Avon canal, at 87 miles long, links London to the Bristol Channel. Home to stunning scenery and the longest continuous flight of locks in the country, the canal is one of the…
Flanders Gravel set to captivate streets of Belgium
The inaugural Flanders Gravel is set to take place this weekend, from Friday 15th – Sunday 17th 2021. The event, which has been assembled by Flanders Classics in collaboration with Ltd. Gravel Rides, will see cyclists take on the scenery of the Ronde van Vlaanderen, departing from and travelling the…
October Inspiration: Cycling from Marseille to Barcelona
Cycling the Stunning Eastern Coasts of France and Spain With autumn knocking at the door we’ve racked our brains to provide some inspiration for those looking to get away this October. Starting on the French Riviera in the ancient Greek port city of Marseille and finishing in the cosmopolitan metropolis of…
Autumn 2021: 6 of the Best Cycle Destinations
Quell Those Autumn Blues With a Trip As the days turn colder and darker as we approach autumn, there is still much to cheer about. The gold and crimson hues from the leaves lighting up the ground beneath our feet. Warm drinks in hand, preparing for another season of celebration.…
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Health and fitness
Back the Bike: Reasons Why Cycling is Great for the Body and Mind
Some of the Reasons Why Cycling Should be Your New Favourite Hobby Whether you’re new to the world of cycling, or are looking to rekindle your relationship with that bike gathering dust in your garage, this is your point of call. There are few things that boost your mood more…
Ian Jenner’s Ask The Coach…
Ian Jenner’s Ask The Coach… So, I’m a novice and have been cycling for 12 months. I mostly split my time between MTB and road as I want to lose weight. I did my first ever 100 miles on Sunday and loved it, and for the next year, I want…
Ian Jenner: Ask The Coach…
Ask Ian Jenner The Coach… Q: We are taking a cycling trip around the French Alps (near Bourg D’Oisans). Do you recommend any epic port or pass around that area? Ian Jenner: Well, you have certainly picked a great place to cycle! Of course, the big monster looming over you…
How Cycling Made Me Feel Free
How Cycling Made Me Feel Free Back in 2009, I had a clumsy climb out of my kayak, landing on the deck on my left hip, which left me in staggering amounts of pain. This led to constant leg/hip pain and backache. Several doctor’s appointments, consultant visits, 2 x-rays, and…
Bikes and eBikes
Sandy Ma Named Chief Operating Officer of Revolutionary EBK GP 2023
Buzz surrounding the revolutionary E-Bike Grand Prix continues to build, with the organisation revealing more details on the team that will be behind the race. In an announcement made on Monday, Sandy Ma was revealed to be working as the EBK’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Who is Sandy Ma? Sandy…
Affordable Avial Commuter e-Bike with a non-welding frame
Avial Commuter e-Bike with a non-welding frame Today, along with the growing popularity of environmentally friendly and easy-to-use electric vehicles, there is a growing interest among consumers in the multi-purpose Commuter e-Bikes class. This type of bicycle can be used both on city streets and on country trips, and over…