Improve at climbing without hills
If you're preparing for a hilly ride but live in the flatlands, then follow these tips and release your inner mountain goat... Cycling Plus magazine spoke to Dr Peter Giddings of Honed Coaching and Ric...
View ArticleCycleOps PowerSync Bluetooth Smart
With a deep history in trainers and power meters, CycleOps brings pedigree to the table with its PowerSync Bluetooth Smart electronic power-meter-equipped trainer. Unfortunately, a few quirks keep this...
View ArticleKask Protone helmet to hit stores this month
The production version of the Kask Protone road helmet will go on sale this month for £195 / US$300 / AU$TBC / â¬235 following a lengthy testing process with Team Sky, which has resulted in tweaks to...
View ArticleBend in the Road: The end of the road bike
The road bike is dead.That is to say, the concept of a road bike without some sort of preceding adjective is dead. Today, you can get an endurance bike, an aero bike, an adventure bike, a race bike, a...
View ArticleBliss ARG Vertical LD 12L backpack
The Bliss ARG Vertical LD is a 12-litre backpack with integrated back protection. For its price, it is up against some stiff competition from the likes of CamelBak and EVOC.It doesnât come with a...
View ArticleBMC TeamMachine SLR02 Ultegra
The TeamMachine is much-loved veteran here at BikeRadarâ the flagship SLR01 still sets our hearts racing every time we remember its ride brimming with sharpness of response and balanced with a...
View ArticleWhy downhill racing is booming in the UK
Racing in the UK has never been as good as it is today and regardless of what the old timers tell you about âthe good old daysâ, now is the time to get out there and give racing a go. From stellar...
View ArticleRapha launches Trade Team jerseys
Having already taken inspiration from team jerseys of the 1960s and 70s, Raphaâs Trade Team range moves into the 1980s. The decade was a period of transition in the pro peloton, with riders moving...
View ArticlePolar V650 cycle computer goes on sale
p { margin-bottom: 0.25cm; line-height: 120%; }a:link { }Polar has launched its first Garmin-style touch-screen GPS cycle computer, the V650. Priced at £175 / â¬220 or £210 / â¬270 complete with...
View ArticleArgonaut Spacebike 2.0 – just in
p { margin-bottom: 0.25cm; line-height: 120%; }a:link { }Argonaut frames are now available in the UK for the first time through G!RO. They feature the custom geometry you'd expect for £4,950, but...
View ArticleStages Cycling indoor bike launched
Power-meter company Stages Cycling today launched Stages Indoor Cycling with two models of indoor bikes, the power-meter-equipped SC3 and the SC2.Stages Cycling jumped into the power-meter game at the...
View ArticleFelt F85
The Felt F85 cuts a distinctive swathe through most of the more brightly coloured 2015 bikes, though if the green âArmyâ shade isnât you, a muted black is also an option. But the butted aluminium...
View ArticleKeela Saxon jacket
The Keela Saxon jacket is constructed from the brand's Flylite Aqua fabric. It's a lightweight shell designed for cycling and running, and Keela claims it is windproof, waterproof and highly...
View ArticleMoore Large Geared Show 2015 gallery
We travelled to the HQ of UK distributor Moore Large for its annual Geared show. Here we got a preview of what to expect from its roster of brands in 2015. Proviz has released a childâs version of...
View ArticleUltimate sportive nutrition guide
Getting your sportive nutrition right is of the utmost importance for a fast finishing time. Here, sports nutritionist Emma Barraclough guides you through all you need to know for sportive fuelling â...
View ArticleAudi Sport Racing Bike launched
Launched at the 85th Geneva Motor Show, the Audi Sport Racing Bike marks Audiâs joining of the likes of Caterham, McLaren, Lamborgini and Aston Martin in the world of superbike spin-offs.Made in...
View ArticleGenesis recalls forks on three 2015 bike models
Genesis has recalled the steel forks on three bikes from the companyâs 2015 range due to long-term durability concerns. The brand is offering a free replacement for all affected customers.The three...
View ArticleNAHBS 2015 – Best in Show
The North American Handmade Bicycle Show showcased scores of jaw-dropping bikes by some of the finest framebuilders in the world again this year. Weâll soon show you nearly every bike that was on...
View ArticleOrange Segment S
Orange has been producing seriously functional yet fun bikes using UK-built semi-monocoque frames featuring a simple swingarm layout for nearly 20 years. Cut and welded frame sections, durable bearings...
View ArticleBoardman Hybrid Team - just in
This Boardman Hybrid Team isn't actually new â it was launched in 2014 and is essentially an updated version of a bike that we reviewed way back in 2011. We thought we'd get one in to remind...
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