NEWS
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Entries open for Paris-Roubaix 2027
Entries have now opened for the 2027 Paris-Roubaix Challenge, the sportive that lets amateur cyclists tackle the legendary pavé of northern…
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Ballot entries open for 2027 Maratona dles Dolomites
Entries are now open for the 2027 edition of Maratona dles Dolomites. One of Europe’s biggest sportives, the Maratona takes riders…
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ROUVY FEST Launches Indoor Cycling Season
Whatever you feel about the concept of an “indoor cycling season” (and we have thoughts on it), the reality is inclement…
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Coast to Coast in a Day (or two): Scott Frontier 300 serves up new road options for 2027
The Scott Frontier 300 returns from 4th–6th June 2027, with a new dedicated road-only route giving road cyclists the opportunity to…
REVIEWS
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Review: Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Sunglasses
I wouldn’t mind looking like Tadej Pogacar on a bike – nor would most of the pro peloton, let’s face it…
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Review: Ribble AllGrit Ti-X
I sat up and said out loud, “Not again – how the hell did that happen?” Only that’s what I meant…
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Review: Proviz Procyon Rear LED Bike Light
Now the nights are drawing in, it won’t be long until morning and evening commutes call for lights again. The Procyon…
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Book Review: Greenways of Ireland
Greenways of Ireland: 25 Traffic-Free Walking and Cycling Routes is the definitive guide to cycling and walking Ireland’s growing network of…
TRAINING
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ROUVY FEST Launches Indoor Cycling Season
Whatever you feel about the concept of an “indoor cycling season” (and we have thoughts on it), the reality is inclement…
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Rouvy gears up for indoor season with new routes and Zwift hardware compatibility
Rouvy, the real-world cycling training app, has launched a swathe of updates ahead of the coming indoor cycling season. New features…
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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…
REPORTS
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Postcards from the Unionsleden: Bike-slacking from Sweden to Norway
Photos: Alex Beyfus & Sue Williams The Unionsleden is a 220-mile route linking Karlstad in Sweden to Moss in Norway, following…
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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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