Spatz Basez Extreme Review: The winter base layer that lets you wear less and ride harder

The Spatz Basez Extreme doesn’t look like most base layers, and that’s because it isn’t. It’s thicker, heavier, and feels more like a piece...

BIDAID Teams Up with Professional Cyclists to Source Exclusive Memorabilia for Global Charity Auctions

BIDAID, the international silent auction platform, has announced a new partnership with professional and high-profile cyclists to provide exclusive memorabilia for fundraising initiatives supporting...

Padded shorts, jerseys and gloves: what is worth paying for?

When you first get into cycling, the clothing landscape can feel baffling. Some riders seem perfectly happy in Lidl bib shorts, others swear you...

How gamification is reshaping cycling training

Cycling has always been defined by progress. The weekend rider who battles through their first 50-mile loop shares the same pursuit of improvement as...

How to Use sports massage in the 10 Days Before Your A-Race

You’ve banked the miles, pinned the number, and now you’re staring down the last 10 days. Cue taper brain. Should you book a sports...

How to ride safely in traffic: practical tips for nervous cyclists

Riding in traffic is the moment many new cyclists dread. The bike feels small, the vehicles feel large and unpredictable, and the idea of...

How to build cycling fitness from scratch in 8 weeks

Starting from zero can be intimidating, but cycling is one of the most forgiving sports for beginners. You can build meaningful fitness quickly, progress...

Cycling Calpe and the Costa Blanca: a long day climbing into the Alicante mountains

Calpe has a particular clarity in the early morning. The Mediterranean sits flat and metallic, the light clean and precise, and the bulk of...