The June Issue Is Here: When Cycling Comes Fully Alive
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There’s something undeniably special about June on two wheels. It’s the moment when cycling shifts from anticipation to action—longer days stretch into golden evenings, roads warm under summer skies, and the riding calendar bursts into life in every direction. Whether you’re chasing a start line, rolling out for a café spin, or planning a bigger adventure, this is the time of year when cycling feels at its most vivid—and our June issue captures that spirit in full.
A Season in Full Flow
This edition opens with a celebration of British cycling in all its richness and variety. From the grit and intensity of the National Series at the Tour of the Reservoir to the unmistakable spectacle of the Brompton World Championship, the UK scene proves once again that it thrives on contrast. Here, competition sits comfortably alongside community; serious racing shares the stage with playful participation.
Mass rides like the London to Brighton Ride and Bike Oxford highlight cycling’s unique ability to bring people together. They’re not just events—they’re gateways into a lifelong love of riding, where newcomers and seasoned cyclists alike find connection, challenge, and joy in equal measure.
The Evolution of the Ride
Beyond Britain’s roads, cycling continues to evolve at pace—and nowhere is that more evident than in the rise of gravel. The Gralloch in Galloway stands as a defining example of how far this discipline has come. What was once niche is now a thriving culture, blending elite competition with grassroots energy and a shared sense of adventure.
Gravel riding today represents more than a category—it’s a movement. It encourages riders to explore, to push boundaries, and to connect more deeply with the landscapes they traverse. In many ways, it offers a glimpse into cycling’s future: diverse, inclusive, and endlessly adaptable.
Journeys That Inspire
Travel remains at the heart of this issue, with features that span some of the most compelling riding destinations in Europe. We head to Albarracín, where raw and technical trails reward skill and curiosity in equal measure, before climbing into cycling mythology in Bormio. Here, the Stelvio, Gavia, and Mortirolo rise not just as physical challenges, but as icons of the sport—climbs that continue to captivate riders’ imaginations as much as their legs.
Closer to home, we explore the gravel routes surrounding Edinburgh, proving that adventure doesn’t require a passport. Sometimes, the most memorable rides are waiting just beyond the city limits—quiet roads, rugged paths, and a sense of discovery that feels worlds away from the everyday.
One Sport, Endless Meanings
What binds all of these stories together is cycling’s incredible versatility. For some, it’s about competition and performance. For others, it’s escape, exploration, or connection. Increasingly, it’s all of those things at once.
June is the perfect reflection of that diversity. It’s a month where cycling reveals its full spectrum—from elite racing to first rides, from local loops to alpine epics. And more importantly, it invites everyone to take part, wherever they are on their journey.
Step Into the Season
Our June issue is a celebration of this moment—of the energy, the opportunity, and the simple joy of riding. So however you choose to spend your time on two wheels this month, make space for it. The roads—and trails—are calling at their very best.
