This morning on Radio 5 there was yet another report on recent research that found that cycling, and road cycling in particular, is the new sign of a mid-life crisis in men. It doesn’t feel like a crisis to this middle aged man…
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A government document leaked to The Daily Telegraph lists 117 taxpayer-funded bodies to be scrapped and Cycling England is among them – which could mean trouble for cycle training and even Cycling Demonstration Towns.
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It’s a fat bloke in a Cycling Plus jersey by the looks of it. Didn’t realise the wobble bit of the Cobble Wobble referred to my gut.
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If you read my previous post you’ll know that on Sunday I’ve entered the Cobble Wobble hill climb in Frome, Somerset. Here’s a sneaky peak at my ride!
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In one of my first Cycling Plus editor’s letters I threatened to enter a hill climb and be sick on my shoes. Three years on it finally happens, so if you want to see such a thing – and who wouldn’t – then head to Frome in Somerset this Sunday…
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You can pick up a road bike for £300 or you can blow your life savings. So, asks Pete Giddings, what’s the difference?
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Cycling stars including Olympic gold medallists Chris Boardman and Nicole Cooke will be guests at a glittering event to help sick babies and children.
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These paper masks from Rapha Condor Sharp are a great way of showing your support for the boys during the Tour of Britain. Or giving your children pro-cycling related nightmares. Either way we like ‘em…
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I’m back at my desk feeling rather shell-shocked following a week at the world’s biggest bike show. There were lots of bikes, bits and a devil…
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Paul Smith, Cycling Plus tech guru and ace photographer, knew exactly what he wanted to get his new wife as a wedding present – a retro bike. He couldn’t find an off-the-shelf model, though, so he made one…
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