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Cycling Plus UK
A BETTER PATH ?
After decades of inaction, the UK's cycle paths appear to be getting better. Len Williams learns about new design standards, and what more needs to be done
7 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
In the loop
We spend a short Swedish night circumnavigating Lake Vättern, in one of the world's biggest and oldest sportives
8 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Zero to Hero
THAT'S WHY YOU NEED A RECOVERY PLAN THAT'LL SEE YOU RETURN STRONGER THAN EVER...
9 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
ZIPPIN' TO WORK
Short or long, on-road or off, there's a commuter-friendly ebike to suit. We look at four very different options for all journeys and budgets
10+ min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
SPARKY SPORTS BIKES
E-road bikes have seen a big jump in tech recently. We take three of the latest and greatest lightweight models out for a ride...
10 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
CYCLING PLUS EBIKE OF THE YEAR
Which of the latest turbo-charged performance and commuter bikes will be crowned the 2023 winners?
5 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Iceland
Cycling the windswept volcanic outpost of Iceland is unlike anything else.
2 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Trail behind
How come cyclists are excluded from so much rideable terrain in England and Wales?
3 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Garmin
No longer do cyclists depend on locals for directions. We depend finding a recharging socket instead...
2 min |
September 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Back of the Netflix
Ned likes what's he's watching in Netflix's much-hyped Tour de France documentary
3 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Boost your ride
Performance Q&A: The big cycling questions answered by our team of expert coaches, nutritionists and riders
8 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
BICYCLE OILS
The Painters' Trail in Suffolk promises picturesque views, following in the oily footsteps of Constable and Gainsborough. Is British landscape's soul easelly found?
7 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
SRAM Force AXS
Should you upgrade? Here are the top 10 things we've learnt about the new premium groupset, after an in-depth look and plenty of road testing...
7 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
BARGAIN GEAR
Looking for cheaper but still high-performing gear? We select our top 20 pieces of wallet-friendly kit to help you enjoy more for less
10+ min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Trek Émonda ALR 5
This update is still a great alternative to carbon
3 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Tubeless sealant
Gone tubeless? We rate six sealants
3 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Q36.5 outfit
THE STAR OF THE SHOW in this gravel outfit, the stunning bib shorts are shaped superbly with high-density knitted fabric where you need the support (thighs and lower spine) and a high-stretch fabric with strategically placed seams at the inner thighs and crotch area.
1 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Prime Orra
£599 Reassuringly responsive gravel wheels
1 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Parcours Alta
£899 Speedy hoops that are best for smoother surfaces
1 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Quoc Lalashan Gran Tourer XC
£240 Gravel shoes with style and substance
2 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
ENVE SES 4.5 wheelset
£3,350 It's a lot of money... but you certainly get a lot
1 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Time ATAC XC6
£75 One of the lightest gravel-ready pedals around
1 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Oakley Encoder Strike
£210 The brand's futuristic one-piece lens gets ventilation
2 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Zipp 858 NSW
£3,570 Zipp's deepest, fastest wheels
2 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Giant Contend AR1
£1,899 Smooth, stable riding made easy
3 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
UNCHAINED REACTION
We asked Nick Christian to plant himself in front of the telly and binge-watch all eight episodes of Netflix's new documentary 'Tour de France: Unchained'. Does the long-anticipated show live up to the considerable hype?
8 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Higher Faster Stronger?
His previous cycling book, The Science of the Tour de France, had an elite focus, but now author James Witts has turned the dial onto himself. Could this back-of-the-pack straggler turn himself into a frontrunner at the Étape?
9 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
Epic Journeys
Done Land's End-John o'Groats and wondering what next? Serial End to Ender Rob Ainsley (e2e.bike) reveals his favourites
7 min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
NEXT-LEVEL PERFORMANCE
Up to £4,400 and you're talking serious bike upgrade territory. But can this trio justify your outlay?
10+ min |
August 2023
Cycling Plus UK
The Peloponnese
The appeal of the Peloponnese is hard to overstate. So says our Rough Guide to Greece and, after a long weekend of cycling on the peninsula, we heartily agree.
2 min |