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UCI to Continue Imposing Strict Covid-19 Measures Throughout 2022
The UCI World Tour Enters it’s Third Season Under the Pandemic Even with countries entering their third stage of Covid-19…
All Points North: New Documentary Captures a Gruelling 1000km Journey Through the North of England
All Points North Captures the True Nature of Ultra-Endurance Rides A brand new documentary, which premiered on Tuesday evening, follows…
Athletes Competing in France Will Need Proof of Full Covid-19 Vaccination After New Law Passes
Vaccination Obligatory for Athletes Wanting to Compete in France A new law has been passed in France, making it obligatory…
It’s All Downhill From Here: 4 of the UK’s Best Cycling Descents
Downhill Rides That Are Great for Speed and Easy on the Legs Much is made of cyclists’ ability to climb;…
Sam Bennet: “I Feel That I’m Not Riding a Bike Anymore, I’m Often Just Chasing Numbers”
Sam Bennet is Open and Honest in Latest Interview 2020 Tour de France green jersey winner Sam Bennet recently took…
Give Back By Bike: Charity Events 2022
4 Charity events for you to take part in this year. Giving back and doing your bit for charity is…
Scenic London: 5 Routes To Try This Year
5 Scenic Routes For You And Your Friends One of your goals for 2022 may have been to get back…
Gravel, Mountain and Road Bikes: Which Model is Right for You?
Investing in a Bike Can be a Costly Endeavour While most of our readership will likely already own a bike,…
Sprintech Rear-View Mirrors
(Taken from the January 2022 edition of the magazine / written by Staff Writer Beth Turner) Cycling is an endlessly…
Live Love Ride: Spain Bike Tours
Live Love Ride have designed cycling excursions suited for everyone, whether you prefer to ride the roads or take on…
High Society: 3 of Britain’s Top Hill Climbs
Britain’s Sweeping Landscape Makes for Deceivingly Tough Hill Climbs While many Britons will seek to travel to unforgiving mountainous regions…
Training Tips: Upper Body Exercises for Cyclists
Upper Body Exercises Are Often Neglected by Two-Wheel Enthusiasts As we have touched on in previous ‘training tips’ articles, cycling…
The Peloton Cafe: The UK’s Best Bike Friendly Stop Offs
The Peloton Cafe – Hull Most commonly used in Le Tour De France, the french term “Peloton” means “ball,” however,…
Paris-Nice And Critérium Du Dauphiné: Leaders’ Jerseys By Santini
Santini is to partner Paris-Nice and the Critérium du Dauphiné from this year and supply their leaders’ jerseys. The partnership…
Training Tips: Breathing Techniques
Breathing During Exercise Doesn’t Have to be a Struggle The importance of breathing, not only during exercise but also in…
The Cafe Ride Is Proud To Relaunch
The Cafe Ride – A Sigma Sports Production After a gruelling almost two-year hiatus, Sigma Sports are proud to relaunch…
Bike Handlebars 101
Choosing the Right Handlebar is More Important Than You Might Think While most bikes will come equipped with the appropriate…
How To Begin The New Year In 8 Easy Steps
Let’s Start A Fresh New Year. New Years Eve New Year, New Me. As social media users say. A phrase…
Changes to the UK Highway Code Will Further Protect Pedestrians and Cyclist
Highway Code Changes Remain Unknown to Two in Three UK Drivers The Highway Code is set to undergo a host…
Vuelta a San Juan 2022 the Latest Race to Fall Victim to Coronavirus
Vuelta a San Juan Among Several Early Season Events to be Cancelled The Vuelta a San Juan has been cancelled…
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
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…
Is it an e-bike, is it an e-car? No, it’s a bio-hybrid
Damian Carrington tests a concept vehicle touted as a ‘solution for future urban transport’ in a rapidly urbanising world. I’m sitting in a cross between an electric-assisted bicycle and an electric car that looks like a cool golf buggy. The model I am in is also the only one in…
