Travel
A cyclist’s guide to Lisbon & the Sintra coast
Lisbon works surprisingly well as a cycling destination because the best riding begins where much of the city starts to disappear.
The Portuguese capital itself...
Cycling Tips
Adidas Velosamba long-term review: stylish SPD commuter shoes with a clear compromise
Adidas Velosamba long-term review: casual Samba styling, recessed SPD cleats and good on-bike support, but with fit and walking compromises to consider.
Travel
Cycling in Dubai desert loops & Jebel Jais: why it deserves a place on your riding list
Dubai is unlikely to be the first destination that comes to mind when planning a cycling trip. Mallorca has the Tramuntana mountains and established...
Travel
A cyclist’s guide to the Andalusian coast: riding from Málaga and Marbella
The Costa del Sol has most of the ingredients required to become one of Europe's obvious winter cycling destinations, yet it still sits slightly...
Sportives
How to train for a 100-mile sportive
Riding 100 miles is one of the biggest milestones in recreational cycling, but it does not require elite fitness. The challenge is building enough...
Cycling Tips
Long-distance cycling training: how to build endurance, pace, fuel and recover
Long-distance cycling training explained: how to build weekly endurance, progress long rides, pace properly, fuel on the bike, recover and avoid common mistakes.
Cycling Tips
TPU inner tubes explained: benefits, drawbacks and buying guide
TPU inner tubes have moved from a niche weight-saving option to a genuine alternative to traditional butyl tubes. A modern road TPU tube can...
Travel
Cycling in Valais: why Martigny and Sion deserve a place on your riding list
There are Alpine cycling destinations built around one famous climb, and then there is Valais.
Stay somewhere between Martigny and Sion and the Rhône valley...
