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December 2022 issue

December 2022 issue

It really does start to “look a lot like Christmas” as they say! As December approaches with a change in…
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BIKE Magazine November 2022

November 2022

Dear cyclist, Cycling in autumn is anything but predictable. It can bring rain, sleet, and snow, or, if we’re lucky, warmer…
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Komoot Trail View

Komoot launches Trail View

Komoot launches Trail View – a unique proprietary technology that brings maps to life AI-powered, image recognition technology brings komoot…
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World Tour Mexico Part 2

World Tour: Mexico Part 2

Pantxika and Fred Pantxika Goyhetche and Fred Lolliot are a French couple undertaking their next big adventure – a cycling…
Touring

Touring

MAXXIS BIKE Transalp 2022: Stage 5

From the midsummer warmth of Kaltern and the lovely apple orchards and vineyards, it was back up to cooler temperatures and the rugged mountains of the Dolomites. Apparently, Peter wanted to intensify this atmosphere with the dense cloud cover. But the fifth day offered not only visual attractions, but also…
MAXXIS BIKE Transalp 2022: Stage 5

World Tour: Mexico Part 1

Pantxika and Fred Pantxika Goyhetche and Fred Lolliot are a French couple undertaking their next big adventure – a cycling tour of Mexico. facebook.com/kalimutxoworldtour  instagram.com/kalimutxoworldtour https://gofund.me/798eb557 Mexico City to Oaxaca We landed in Mexico City on Saturday morning at 8.30am after a 14-hour flight from Istanbul. As we didn’t have…
World Tour Mexico Part 1

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 multi-day race across the Alps. Seven stages have to be mastered by the road bike: This year, that’s a total of 609 kilometers and 15,860 meters of altitude that the…
TOUR Transalp

Products

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 Decathlon Consumers can insure their bikes regardless of where they…
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Stache: A Bicycle Water Bottle That Does More
Stache Offers Bikers Convenience and Functionality Due to launch on the 9th February, this new bicycle-specific product looks set to revolutionise equipment storage, making it it significantly easier to pack…
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Health and fitness

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 seriousness of even ‘minor’ collisions. The marketing of cycling helmets also needs to clearly reflect how much protection they give, according to research led by the University of Northampton…
Coros Linx Smart Cycling Helmet

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…
Cycling

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's Ask The Coach

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…
Ian Jenner

Bikes and eBikes

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 Angel Group already active in Denmark, Netherlands, Sweden, UK, and Poland, as a strategic partner for its debut in the bikesharing market. The agreement between the two companies provides a…
Elettrify
BIKE Magazine July 2022
Get on yer bike! In a time of inflation-created pay cuts, fatcats creaming off the profits for themselves and the ‘new normal’ hybrid mode of working, there has never been…
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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 get a glimpse at the newest models, latest tech, meet…
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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 are lucky enough to live close to some ancient woodlands,…
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