Latest articles by Chris Hovenden
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Cycling obsessions: The man with 17 Bianchi bikes
Stephan Gubler has a growing collection of Bianchi bikes. The current number is 17 but he is already looking for more - the classic N+1
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Time trial helmet vs road helmet: which is faster? (video)
We tested which is faster: a standard road helmet or a time trial specific helmet
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Endura FS260-Pro Nemo Gloves review
Made from 90% neoprene the Endura FS260-Pro Nemo Gloves are designed to keep your hands warm even when the heavens open
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Oakley Flak 2.0 Prizm sunglasses review
With the Oakley Flak 2.0 the American sunglasses giant claims to have paired style with top level performance
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VeloToze Tall overshoes review
Road racers and time triallers across the country are wearing the VeloToze Tall overshoes. We decided to test them out
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Giro Ride Bib Shorts review
We test Giro's top-end Ride Bib Shorts- high quality but with a substantial price tag
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Hutchinson Fusion 3 Kevlar Pro Tech tyre review
The Hutchinson Fusion 3 Kevlar Pro Tech is said to be an all weather tyre, which is lightweight and puncture resistant. We put these claims to the test
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Garmin Edge 25 review
We review Garmin's response to some stiff competition when it comes to entry level cycling GPS devices: the Edge 25
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Camelbak Podium Bottle 610ml review
With so many different bottles out there it can be hard to tell a good bidon from a bad one. We test the Camelbak Podium Bottle to see how it performs
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Sidi Ergo 4 shoes review
We review the Sidi Ergo 4 shoes, which have an impressive level of adjustability, but lose points for their weight, bulky look, and relatively high price.
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Is a long-tailed aero helmet faster?
We weigh up the pros and cons of long-tailed versus short-tailed time trial helmets when racing against the clock
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Garmin Edge 20 (video) review
Garmin is primarily known for its high end GPS devices. However, Garmin threw its hat into the entry level cycling GPS market when it released the Edge 20
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Rapha Team Sky France Jersey review
Rapha’s range of Team Sky jerseys inspired by cycling’s leading European nations are full of little details that make for top quality jerseys
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Hope Vision 1 LED front light review
Another great product from the British company, we take a look at the Hope Vision 1 LED front light
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NoPinz/Aerocoach ATS Trip Suit review
The NoPinz/Aerocoach ATS Trip Suit is one of the most technically advanced skinsuits currently on the market, with top aerodynamics and a comfortable pad.
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Casual cycling t-shirts from brands you haven’t heard of
We cyclists all like to look great on the bike, but now with the help of some seriously stylish casual t-shirts we can look equally sharp be it sitting on the sofa watching the sport’s biggest races or out on the town
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Why leaving hair on your legs could help you go faster
Edmund Bradbury of NFTO explains how to go faster, including why not all pros have smooth shaven legs
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Sir Chris Hoy unveils his new top of the range aluminium bike
Decorated Olympian Chris Hoy has revealed his latest range of bikes including the aluminium Alto Irpavi .004 which sits at the top of the tree
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Lezyne Super Drive 1200XXL review
The Lezyne Super Drive 1200XXL is a very bright and robust light, however it is a bit weighty
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Team Wiggins look to save watts with Nopinz
Following the success of Team LottoNL-Jumbo in the Tour de France stage one time trial it looks like some of the Team Wiggins riders are considering using the Nopinz SpeedPocket
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Nopinz Trip Sockz review
The Trip Sockz have become incredibly popular in the time trial community. We decided to find out whether all the hype is justified
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Rapha Deep Winter Gloves review
In the cold winter months it is important to keep your hands warm. The Rapha Deep Winter Gloves are designed to protect your hands in extreme weather
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Garmin aims to improve rider safety
Garmin has been at the front of the queue for releasing new products this week, and today they’ve unveiled another – the launch of the Varia range of ‘smart’ cycling devices.
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I took part in the world's hardest race and survived...just (video)
The Tortour Cyclocross was the World's first multi day cyclocross gravel stage race
