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Cycling Plus UK Magazine - April 2026

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In this issue

GET TO GRIPS WITH CLIPS
How to make the switch to clipless pedals

THE TRUTH ABOUT CARBON SPOKES
Why they won’t be taking over from steel any time soon

BANISH BACKACHE
What causes riding pain and how to fix

CLIMB STRONGER
Techniques, training & kit tips to help you ascend like a champion

'Aero? Give me some evidence'

Simon von Bromley is fed up with brands making unsubstantiated claims about 'wind-cheating' kit

3 mins

Aerobag wearable airbag

Approx £750 Cutting-edge safety tech that could be used in the WorldTour

2 mins

Sturdy SC-R

£10,500 (complete bike) British brand's first 'off-the-peg' road bike offers titanium bliss without the usual custom wait times

2 mins

Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom saddle

£329.99 3D-printed perch promising next-dimension comfort

1 mins

CONQUER THOSE CLIMBS!

Looking to ascend like Vingegaard or Vollering? It's all about perfect pacing, low-fibre fuelling, shifting from sitting to standing, and more...

4 mins

ROUND THE CORNER

We look into our crystal ball to predict what the big tech stories of 2026 will be, both on and off the tarmac

10+ mins

SPOTLIGHT ON SPOKES

Carbon versions have quietly edged toward the mainstream, but will they ever replace steel?

7 mins

HJC Ibex 3 helmet

£249.99 A lightweight aero lid that's comfortably cooling

2 mins

Elite Rivo smart trainer

£449.99 Wonderfully compact, but it falls short in several key areas

3 mins

Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 vs Garmin Edge 850

Neither computer is flawless, but both deliver a premium head-unit experience

7 mins

Lee Cougan Innova Super Gravel

$3,299 (frame kit only) Hugely capable on the trails, but it needs lighter wheels and taller gears

6 mins

Boost your ride

Performance Q&A The big cycling questions answered by our team of expert coaches, nutritionists and riders

10+ mins

Workshop wisdom

How to begin cycling with cleats and clipless pedals

4 mins

Ask the experts

Stack height for a pedal system is a determinant of pedalling efficiency. As a rule, lower is better.

4 mins

Data capture?

You won't trap dopers by using their power stats. The technology simply isn't good enough

3 mins

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Cycling Plus UK Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Sports

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Cycling Plus is the manual for the modern road cyclist. Whether you're cycling weekly, an occasional new rider or a Tour de France fan you’ll find everything you need. Each issue is packed with buying advice and tests of essential cycling gear - everything from bikes to bags! Cycling Plus is the place to find training advice, nutrition secrets and practical tips guaranteed to improve your bicycling. It's also full of inspirational rides, real-life cycling stories and entertaining riding-related features.