Tour de France history: ‘Chaingate’ rocks the Tour in 2010
Giles Belbin28 Dec 2022 Controversy hits the 2010 Tour de France when the yellow jersey is attacked while dealing with a mechanical in the Pyrenees It is Monday 19th July 2010 and the riders of the...
View ArticleJames Spender: My 6 favourite bike things of 2022 ft. Argonaut and the state...
James Spender28 Dec 2022 In another bleak year for Britain and the world, this stuff has kept me smiling It feels egregious to be picking out my favourite cycling gear – gear costing many thousands of...
View ArticleCharlotte Head: My 4 favourite bike things of 2022 ft. Ultegra 12-speed Di2...
Charlotte HeadThursday, December 29, 2022 - 08:24 My gear highlights plus Florence and the Machine In 2022, we saw Covid-19 precautions starting to relax, Geraint Thomas coming third in the Tour de...
View ArticleCannes you dig it? GFNY Cannes sportive review
James Spender30 Dec 2022 The inaugural GFNY Cannes winds its way from the azure seas of the French Riviera and into the rolling hills and steep cols aboveThe inaugural GFNY Cannes winds its way from...
View ArticleIn the Drops: Tekkerz × SunGod sunglasses, Grand Bikepacking Journeys, Jack...
Will Strickson30 Dec 2022 Our final round-up of cycling's latest nice things of 2022, because we never stop. NEVER. It's New Years Eve Eve, the holiday that everyone looks forward to the most. It's...
View ArticleMatthew Loveridge: My 5 favourite bike things in 2022 ft. the Diverge STR and...
Matthew Loveridge31 Dec 2022 Plus a coffee maker because I'm a walking, talking bike journalist cliché Well that was a year. Personal highlights included getting behind the scenes at the opening stages...
View Article5 pro cycling things we’re looking forward to in 2023
Will Strickson1 Jan 2023 A new year means we can finally stop looking backwards and get excited about what should be a memorable year of pro road racing Another year over, a new one just begun, so...
View ArticleClassic climb: Furka Pass, the Swiss climb with the Midas touch
Matthew Loveridge2 Jan 2023 It’s most famous for its role in a Bond film, but the Furka Pass is 00-heaven for cyclistsIt’s most famous for its role in a Bond film, but the Furka Pass is 00-heaven for...
View ArticleIn the Drops: Velocio Alpha layering system, Le Col gilet, Moju Turmeric...
Emma Cole6 Jan 2023 Latest gear roundup of the newest stuff in cycling plus a book to make the brain whir Welcome to the first In the Drops of 2023. May your festivities have been glorious. If you did...
View Article5 road tech predictions for 2023: New bikes, new groupsets and more
Sam Challis6 Jan 2023 Will we see a rebirth of the Specialized Venge, new top-end SRAM groupsets and power meter-equipped 13-speed from Campagnolo? As I briefly discussed in my 2022 Gear of the Year...
View ArticleBest bike share and rental bicycles London: Lime vs. Santander and alternatives
Emma ColeMonday, January 9, 2023 - 13:00The ultimate guide to London’s hire bike schemes – which are the best bike shares and how much do they cost?Hire bikes have become an incredibly useful way of...
View ArticleDeath of a velodrome: Remembering Edinburgh’s Meadowbank
David Martin9 Jan 2023 Photographer, bike mechanic and rider David Martin documents the decline and demolition of the Scottish capital’s outdoor track Built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games as part of...
View ArticleVintage pro bike: Jacek Berruti’s 1920s Alcyon
Felix Lowe11 Jan 2023 L’Eroica icon Jacek Berruti on why his century-old steel Alcyon steed continues to invoke the heroicWords Felix Lowe Photography Paolo Penni MartelliIn a bid to spice up the 1927...
View ArticleGhost of the Galibier: France Big Ride
Mark Bailey12 Jan 2023 An abandoned gravel track up the Col du Galibier traces the original route used by Tour heroes of the early 1900sAn abandoned gravel track up the Col du Galibier traces the...
View ArticleIn the Drops: Castelli tech tee, Phizz vitamins, Jack Wolfskin and 35mm film...
Robyn Davidson13 Jan 2023 The latest gear and nutrition in cycling, plus a love of 35mm film cameras Happy Friday! This week has been a busy one at Cyclist.Not only is there the February 2023 issue of...
View ArticleStart strong: 14 New Year’s resolutions for cyclists in 2023
Michael Donlevy13 Jan 2023 Get your fitness goals for 2023 off to a positive start by following these New Year’s resolutions, as suggested by training experts1. Think smallFirst, the bad news. ‘New...
View ArticleWorldTour team bikes 2023: Cyclist’s complete guide
Will StricksonCharlotte Head16 Jan 2023 All the bikes and tech being used at major races including the 2023 Tour de France Despite only sponsoring one team, Cervélo took the crown for most successful...
View ArticleHow I gave up on cycling then ended up riding around the world
Charlotte Head16 Jan 2023 Boru McCullagh on mental health and cycling, and how it led to him leaving his London life to tour the globe by bike On August 27th 2022, Boru McCullagh rode away from Herne...
View ArticleGoing it alone: Ellen van Dijk profile
Katy Madgwick16 Jan 2023 Ellen van Dijk, the Dutch three-time Time-Trial World Champion and Hour record holder, tells Cyclist about training for mental fortitudeEllen van Dijk, the Dutch three-time...
View ArticleHow do we crash less? The art and science of falling off your bike
Phil Cavell16 Jan 2023 It’s an almost inescapable reality of cycling, so how does it work and what can we do, asks Phil Cavell You are in freefall, discombobulated by a kaleidoscope of unfathomable...
View ArticleTour de France history: Petit-Breton makes it two Tour titles in 1908
Giles Belbin17 Jan 2023 In 1908 Lucien Petit-Breton became the first two-time Tour de France winner in a race dominated by Peugeot‘Paris is not very far and I hope, next week, to make an entrance there...
View ArticleWhy do we ride slower in the cold?
Peter Stuart17 Jan 2023 The cold makes you ride slower, fact. To find out why, we investigate the science behind the theories The winter months mean cold temperatures, frosty mornings and sometimes...
View ArticleHere’s what to do with all the bike stuff you don’t need
Emma Cole18 Jan 2023 From rusty chains to ancient cassettes and lacklustre lycra, give old cycling gear a new lease of life While cycling is a wonderfully efficient mode of transport, the number of...
View ArticleKomoot Ride of the Month No.13: Carnic Alps
James Spender19 Jan 2023 The Carnic Alps in the far northeast of Italy might not be as famous as their Dolomite sisters, but they're far from overshadowedIn a series put together with our friends at...
View ArticleIn The Drops: Castelli semifreddo bib tights, Therabody massage gun and Tour...
Charlotte Head20 Jan 2023 Blue Monday is over, make room for Fun Friday – too much? You survived ‘the most depressing day of the year’ on Monday and now you’re here at the end of the week. Congrats!...
View ArticleCol de la Madone: The climb loved by pros and ignored by the Tour
Henry Catchpole23 Jan 2023 Tucked away near Nice on the French Riviera, this was the favourite test-piece of a certain Texan who didn’t win the Tour seven timesTucked away near Nice on the French...
View ArticleBest places to cycle in the French Alps
Paul NormanWill Strickson23 Jan 2023 As the epicentre of the cycling world, there’s a lot of riding to discover in the French Alps. Here’s everything you need to know The French Alps have some of the...
View ArticleFascat Coaching’s new Optimize training platform harvests data from your...
Charlotte Head23 Jan 2023 Co-creator of ‘sweet-spot training’ aims to simplify training optimisation with his new app, currently used by Human Powered Health Fastcat Coaching launched Optimize, its new...
View Article‘I want to give kids a handlebar to hold instead of their phone’: Interview...
Emma Cole25 Jan 2023 The record-breaking American ultra-distance cyclist on sleep deprivation, rotten food, sexism – and why more women should be ultracyclingYou’ve set a host of records in...
View ArticleWhat is the UCI points system and how do teams get relegated?
Joseph Delves26 Jan 2023 Everything you need to know about UCI points rankings and why it matters The idea of a league table that charts each team’s progress throughout the season remains alien to most...
View ArticleIn the Drops: Ekoï heated gloves, Storm Skin bike cover, Hiplok Switch lock
James Spender27 Jan 2023 Electric gloves, dry bikes and nifty locks... these are the things I’ve been loving this week What time is it? I can’t hear you. I said what time is it? Yes it’s Friday! Which...
View ArticleCyclist’s 5 favourite Thibaut Pinot moments
Robyn Davidson27 Jan 2023 Rounding up our favourite moments as the Groupama-FDJ rider announces retirement at the end of the 2023 seasonThibaut Pinot has announced his plans to retire at the end of the...
View ArticleClassic climb: Les Deux Alpes, the climb that saved the Tour
Mark Bailey30 Jan 2023 The Alpine climb that saved the Tour de France in 1998The Alpine climb that saved the Tour de France in 1998Words Mark Bailey Photography Juan Trujillo AndradesIt’s Stage 15 of...
View ArticleThe complete history of the Giant TCR
Sam Challis30 Jan 2023‘Total compact road’ geometry changed the game for the modern road bike, and 25 years on the Giant TCR is still at the cutting edge‘Total compact road’ geometry changed the game...
View ArticleTranscontinental Race 2023 guide: Route, how to watch the TCR, how to enter...
Emma Cole31 Jan 2023 All you need to know about Europe’s most famous ultracycling event The Transcontinental Race (TCR) is a self-supported ultra-distance bike race which traverses Europe, with riders...
View ArticleHow to prepare for l’Étape du Tour
Marc Abbott31 Jan 2023 The 2023 Étape du Tour is a 152km monster in the Alps. Here’s how to be as prepared as you can be Every year the Étape du Tour sportive offers ordinary cyclists the chance to...
View ArticleMeet the maker: Andy Parsons of Eastwood Cycle Works
Paddy Maddison1 Feb 2023 Andy Parsons of Eastwood Cycle Works tells Cyclist about swapping a career in the police force for a framebuilding passion project‘It has never been about selling millions of...
View ArticleOpinion: Cycling is better without GPS
Emma Cole2 Feb 2023 In a world where digital controls all, Emma Cole argues that it’s good for the soul to ditch maps and follow our noses Do you ever go on a ride and see an enticing-looking road? You...
View ArticleBest ProTour and Conti team bikes and kit 2023
Charlotte Head2 Feb 2023 Our favourite picks of interesting and eye-catching looks from the ProTour and Continental teams this season WorldTour teams dominate much of cycling discourse, and...
View ArticleIn the Drops: OneOdio OpenRock Pro headphones, Bravur watches, and incredibly...
Matthew Loveridge2 Feb 2023 This week’s gear highlights plus some God-fearing comedy It’s Thursday and that means... hang on what? Change is afoot at Cyclist– watch this space – which means we’re going...
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