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May 2023 issue

May 2023 issue

Welcome to the May issue of BIKE. The month of May is likely named after the Roman goddess Maia, who…
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BIKE Magazine January 2023

January 2023 issue out now

Happy New Year my dear reader, We are starting 2023 with answers to your questions sent to our columnist Ian…
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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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Touring

World Tour – La Mesilla – La Hachadura (Guatemala)

La Mesilla – La Hachadura (Guatemala) 28th July 2021- 19th August 2021 642 kilometres – 7475 meters cumulated ascent elevation, 7704 meters cumulated descent elevation 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 After going…
La Mesilla – La Hachadura

World Tour: Mexico Part 2

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 Oaxaca We spent two weeks in Oaxaca to make sure Pantxika recovered completely from her stomach disorder.  We were staying at Andrea’s house, taking…
World Tour Mexico Part 2

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

Products

Santini Opens Pop-Up Store In Paris
Santini Opens Pop-Up Store In Paris In Build-Up To Tour De France Finish The Italian cycling wear brand has opened its own temporary store in the heart of Paris: a…
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Great British Gravel Rides
Great British Gravel Rides – New Book from Markus Stitz captures the variety of Britain’s Gravel Community and Trails Markus Stitz, founder of bikepackingscotland.com and singlespeed round-the-world cyclist, has curated…
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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 knowledge from making custom frame bags for all kinds of…
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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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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…
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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

Plas Y Brenin Powers Up With New Electric Mountain Bike Courses

Getting to grips with Snowdonia’s many mountain bike trails will now be easier with Plas y Brenin’s new e-Mountain Bike courses starting in September. The popularity of e-bikes has seen an upsurge in those looking to explore more technical and demanding tracks. Plas y Brenin’s purpose-built bike centre includes a…
Plas Y Brenin
BikePark Wales And Bigmoose Join Force
Bikepark Wales And Bigmoose Join Forces On £1 Million Project To Raise Money For Mental Health Services BikePark Wales, the UK’s largest purpose-built bike park based in Merthyr Tydfil, has…
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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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