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Cycling Tips
12 cool handlebar tape designs to make your road bike stand out in 2026
Twelve current handlebar tapes that add colour, pattern or texture to a road or gravel bike, from Supacaz Sakura and Cinelli Mike Giant to GUEE Chameleon, Deda Loop and more.
Reviews
Best tablets for Zwift and indoor cycling in 2026: iPad and Android options
A tablet is one of the simplest ways to run Zwift without dedicating a laptop or television to an indoor cycling setup. The best...
Men's Cycling
What does a pro cyclist FTP look like?
FTP is the acronym for Functional Threshold Power. In theory, this is the maximum power that you can sustain for an hour's riding. Once...
Cycling Tips
Turbo trainer tips: 9 ways to stay cool, comfortable and protect your bike indoors
Turbo training is much easier to enjoy when heat, sweat and discomfort are under control. The mistake is assuming indoor riding is simply outdoor...
Cycling Tips
How to inflate a Presta valve without an adapter: check your pump first
You can inflate a Presta valve without an adapter if your pump has a Presta-compatible head. Many bicycle pumps accommodate both Presta and Schrader...
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.
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...
Cycling Tips
How to cycle up Alpe d’Huez: route, gradients, pacing and the 21 hairpins
Alpe d’Huez is the climb almost every cyclist recognises before they have ever ridden in the Alps.
The traditional ascent begins in Bourg-d’Oisans and climbs...
Travel
Cycling food tour in France: best regions, routes and what to eat
A cycling food tour in France works best when the route is built around places that are good to ride through as well as...
Cycling Tips
Best cycling resources for fans in 2026: websites, apps, podcasts and games
Following professional cycling properly usually means using more than one website or app. Race results and start lists live in one place, official calendars...
Training
Seven common bike maintenance problems and how to fix them before they ruin your ride
Modern bikes are better than ever, but they are not maintenance-free. Hydraulic disc brakes, internal cable routing, electronic shifting, power meters, tubeless tyres and...
