Travel
Cycling in Gran Canaria (Pico de las Nieves) – why it deserves a place on your riding list
Some cycling destinations impress you before you have even clipped in. Gran Canaria does that from the first morning. The light is cleaner than...
Travel
Riding the Roof of Italy: Cycling in Cortina d’Ampezzo and the Dolomite Passes
There is a moment, somewhere on the upper slopes of Passo Giau, when the road tilts past ten per cent, and the pine forests...
Reviews
Magene L508 radar light review: budget radar tech with pro-team credibility
The Magene L508 is a rear radar light that brings one of cycling’s most useful safety technologies down to a more accessible price point....
Reviews
Fizik Vento Omna review: accessible performance road shoe tested
The Fizik Vento Omna is a performance road cycling shoe designed to bring some of Fizik’s race-shoe thinking into a more accessible package. With...
Reviews
Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone chain scrubber review: quick drivetrain cleaning for home mechanics
The Park Tool CM-5.3 Cyclone chain scrubber is a compact on-bike chain cleaning tool designed to make drivetrain maintenance quicker, cleaner and more repeatable....
Reviews
Litelok X3 review: serious bike security with a serious price
The Litelok X3 is a high-security D-lock built for riders who are no longer reassured by traditional bike locks. At around £249.99 in the...
Cycling Tips
How to Plan a Spring Classics Trip from the UK
The Spring Classics represent cycling's most atmospheric racing period, when the professional peloton battles across the cobbles and bergs of Belgium and northern France...
Reviews
Optical heart rate vs chest strap for cycling: which is more accurate for training?
Heart-rate data is still one of the most useful training tools for cyclists, even in a world of power meters, smart trainers and increasingly...
