NEWS
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Grand Tours Club launches Le Tour de Britain
Grand Tours Club has launched Le Tour de Britain – a new series of road cycling sportives across the UK, celebrating…
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GRVL launch new ADVNTR Hydration Pack with modular design
GRVL Apparel have launched a new ADVNTR Hydration Pack, billed as “a high-performance solution for gravel cyclists seeking durability, adaptability, and…
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Flash sale: Save 20% on entry to RIDE Series sportives
Looking for your next challenge on the bike? With the weather improving and more riders getting back out on the roads,…
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Stone Circle launches 340km overnight gravel ultra
Organisers of the Stone Circle Gravel Festival (26-28 June, Wiltshire, UK) have announced a new invite-only challenge for 2026. The ‘Knight…
REVIEWS
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Return of the rack: Restrap launch new Switch Rack & accessories
Restrap recently launched their new Switch Rack, a lightweight rear rack designed for bikepacking. Priced at £124.99, the Switch Rack forms…
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Review: Tart Cherry Energy Pastilles & Power Fluid Mix from FTP Endurance Fuel
I tend to train on bananas – stop smirking at the back – but, in the interests of a balanced diet,…
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A Rouvy kind of love… Andy’s staying indoors
You might have noticed the weather out there recently. I don’t think there is a part of the UK that hasn’t…
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Spring colours: evolve adds three new designs to CIMA race bike
Evolve, the Xiamen-based bike brand whose debut model the CIMA launched last year to wide acclaim, has unveiled three new colourways…
TRAINING
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A Rouvy kind of love… Andy’s staying indoors
You might have noticed the weather out there recently. I don’t think there is a part of the UK that hasn’t…
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7 classic mistakes to avoid when travelling for a cycling event
Venturing away from home for a cycling event or holiday can be a fantastic experience, combining the thrill of achievement at…
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How to prepare for the 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Championships
Earning your spot at the UCI Gran Fondo World Championships is a major achievement – but it’s only the beginning. Set in Lorne (Australia)…
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How to train for a Gran Fondo: 9 tips for building endurance and fitness
Preparing for a challenging long-distance cycling event like a sportive or Gran Fondo requires a well-structured training plan and a focus…
REPORTS
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Highland Fling: Eoghan visits Inverness for the Etape Loch Ness
Thousands of cyclists roll into Inverness each year to take on Etape Loch Ness – a spectacular 66-mile loop around the…
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Move over, Mallorca! The Mediterranean Gran Fondo is coming for Spain’s sportive crown
You’ve ridden Mallorca, Girona and Calpe. But have you found Spain’s secret cycling gem? For many UK cyclists, the pattern is…
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Bikepacking Morocco’s Anti-Atlas: From Atlantic Coast to Desert Oasis
Morocco’s Anti-Atlas region offers a perfect blend of wild Atlantic coastline, desert mountains and quiet market towns — ideal terrain for…
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Quintessentially British bicycles: Andy visits the Pashley factory
If you asked someone in the street what they would describe as ‘quintessentially British’, you would get a lot of different…
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