NEWS
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Welsh Govt backs RideCymru with three-year investment ahead of 2027 Tour de France visit
The Welsh Government has announced a new three-year investment in RideCymru, the multi-day road cycling event created by Threshold Sports, as…
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Sir Chris Hoy to chair Science in Sport’s Elite Performance Advisory Panel
Science in Sport has announced that six-time Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy has been appointed Chair of its Elite Performance Advisory Panel….
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Find your next sportive hotel with Book It Please
After a long, wet winter training hard on local roads, what better way to reward yourself – and test that hard-earned…
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Take on the Tour de Ovacome Challenge this August
Looking for a cycling challenge this summer – one that goes beyond just ticking off miles on a bike? The Tour…
REVIEWS
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Review: PF 30 Watermelon Chews from Precision Fuel
What would happen if you squeezed all the juice out of a watermelon, added a bit of sugar and corn starch,…
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Review: Tessan 35W Universal Travel Adapter
Heading abroad for a cycling event? You’ll probably need a travel adapter to keep your cycle computer, phone and other electronics…
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Review: Angeline Ultralight Jersey from Café du Cycliste
We’ll come back to the fish in a minute, count on it – but, leaving aside Café du Cycliste’s quirky spirit…
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Review: Adidas Kentro Sport Sunglasses
Comfortable, grippy, with a modern wide lens, the Adidas Kentro is a versatile set of sunglasses equally suitable for on and…
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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“At this distance, your whole approach changes”: Interview with Race Across France winner Pauline Gaidet
Pauline Gaidet, from La Rosière, in Savoie, France, grew up in the mountains, where sport was part of her daily life….
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Rebel or fool? Andy spins the wheel at Stone Circle Gravel Festival
I have only been to one festival before, and I only stayed for the day. That was a music event in…
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Race Across France – Destination Mandelieu 2026
From the Atlantic to the Mediterranean via the Pyrenees and the Alps, Race Across France is one of the premier events…
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Two cities, one cause: Rapha Manchester to London 2026 report
More than a sportive, Rapha’s annual Manchester to London ride for Ambitious about Autism is a test of endurance: a journey…
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