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The Best Road Biking Routes in Vietnam
The Best Road Biking Routes in Vietnam Vietnam is one of Asia’s top destinations for a biking adventure. The Vietnamese…
May 2023 issue
Welcome to the May issue of BIKE. The month of May is likely named after the Roman goddess Maia, who…
Komoot partners with Trash Free Trails for their Earth Day Spring Clean
Trash Free Trails and komoot will mark Earth Day, April 22nd with an #EarthDaySpringClean. They’re collaborating to encourage riders, runners,…
CTT encourages and empowers road bike time trialling
Cycling Time Trials (CTT) today launches major new website functionality that will seamlessly integrate road bikes into all events, but…
Sportive Breaks Announces Partnership With Indoor Cycling Platform, Bkool
The team at Sportive Breaks are delighted to announce their partnership with indoor cycling platform BKOOL, celebrating with a giveaway…
Ribble Creates World’s First AI Bike Builder
Ribble’s AI system is designed to create the perfect bike to suit your riding needs. It will guide you through…
Brain Awareness Week Endura Creates Helmets Designed Using Real-Life Head Injury Scans
As Brain Awareness Week gets underway around the globe, Scottish cyclewear manufacturer Endura has designed the world’s most graphic cycle helmets, using CAT…
The Most Popular Cycling Holiday Destinations in the UK
The Most Popular Cycling Holiday Destinations in the UK The UK boasts some of the world’s most spectacular cycling routes.…
The Best Road Cycling Routes in Scotland
The Best Road Cycling Routes in Scotland Scotland is one of the world’s best destinations for cycling. The vast and…
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…
Cycling at the top of the Algarve, Monchique, Portugal
Serra de Monchique has one of the most fascinating climbs in the Algarve, Fóia, the highest peak in the region,…
Ribble Releases Reynolds 725 into Gravel range
Ribble Cycles bolster their award-winning gravel focussed platform with the release of the Ribble 725 gravel model crafted using Reynolds…
December 2022 issue
It really does start to “look a lot like Christmas” as they say! As December approaches with a change in…
David Millar reveals his mission to stamp out doping in cycling on new Performance People podcast
Performance People is a new podcast by hosts Sir Ben Ainslie + his broadcaster wife Georgie Ainslie who in this week’s episode interview professional road cyclist…
Selle Italia Gravel Offer Gets A Makeover With Two New Colours
Three Selle Italia families, each with a dedicated gravel model: Flite, SLR and Novus. Starting today, they are offered in…
UCI Track Champions League 2022: A Bespoke Challenge
Santini Cycling Wear and UCI Track Champions League partnered up last year for a brand new racing series involving 72…
November 2022
Dear cyclist, Cycling in autumn is anything but predictable. It can bring rain, sleet, and snow, or, if we’re lucky, warmer…
Ribble Cycles Celebrates 125 Years
Founded in late 1897, Ribble Cycles are celebrating their 125th anniversary with the launch of a 125 Campaign and unveiling…
World Tour: La Hachadura to El Amatillo (El Salvador)
17th August 2021 – 26th August 2021 368 kilometres, 2344 meters cumulated ascent elevation, 2584 meters cumulated descent elevation Pantxika and Fred…
HERO 2023 Sudtirol Dolomites
The toughest mountain bike marathon in the world is back: on 17 June 2023 the 13th edition of the BMW…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
Honbike U4 launch may make traditional bicycle riders consider switching to e-Bike
Honbike is kicking off its Eurobike debut with a brand new e-Bike The Honbike U4 – that has been specifically designed to attract traditional bicycle riders and encourage them to make the switch over to an e-Bike. The Honbike U4 has a simplistic yet contemporary angular-free unisex design, making it…
