Latest articles by Matt Ischt-Barnard
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Get the Paul Seixas look: The youngest rider to start the Tour de France in 89 years, and with arguably the most affordable setupDeals Decathlon has been making waves in the pro peloton with its affordable gear, and now the company has Paul Seixas to show it off at the head of the race
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As heatwaves and forest fires hit the Tour de France — here’s my guide to high- and low-tech gear that can help to make extreme temperatures more bearable this SummerDeals 11 Tour de France peloton-inspired high- and low-tech gear solutions for beating heatwaves as a solo, unsupported rider this summer
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What’s 4 watts between friends? Specialized Tarmac SL8 now discounted after the launch of new SL9 modelDeals The Specialized Tarmac SL9 broke cover earlier this week, and UK retailers Balfe's Bikes and Sigma Sports are already offering up to 16% off select SL8 models
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Gearhead approved: 14 cycling deals not to be missed this July 4th from REI, Competitive Cyclist, Mike's Bikes and moreDeals There are a ton of unmissable discounts to be snapped up as America celebrates its 250th birthday
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Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deals 2026 Day 4 LIVE: Only a few hours left to grab a bargain!Amazon Prime Day deals are coming to a close—Our deal-hunting experts are still here to bring you the best the sale has to offer, but time is running out
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Family life is finally tempting me to ride indoors, and this Wahoo Kickr Core 2 offer has sealed the dealI’ve always advocated for riding outside come rain or shine, but balancing it with family is tough. I’ve had my eye on Wahoo's upgraded smart trainer for months, and this discount might finally tempt me
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Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deals 2026: our deal-hunters are in the listings, bringing you all the best Prime Day deals
Our deal-hunting experts have already scoured the listings to find the real savings for cyclists, including Garmin, Wahoo, Shimano, Shokz and Cycplus
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I recently tested two dozen manual bike pumps and electric bike pumps are the future—don't miss these 11 incredible Amazon Prime Day deals and make the switch todayDeals Big discounts to be had across Cycplus, Muc-Off, Airbank & Topeak in the Amazon Prime Day summer sale
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Time and cycling are intrinsically intertwined: the world's finest watches worn by some of the world's fastest ridersIt would be amiss not to discuss the connection between cycling, time, and the home of watch making, Switzerland, as the riders roll out for the 89th edition of the Tour de Suisse
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The Lego road bike is the only gift I'd like to receive this Father's DayEver since its launch a few weeks back, I knew all I wanted for Father's Day was the Lego Icons Road Bike
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I designed 29ers – 32-inch wheels could drive innovation, but the bike industry must learn from the past, and fastThe introduction of 29ers was certainly not smooth, but can we learn from our mistakes and make 32-inch wheels a success? I hope so
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I cut 5 of the best angle grinder-resistant bike locks in 2026 to find out which was most secureArmed with an angle grinder and just five minutes, I wanted to see which of these five best angle grinder-resistant locks would crack first!
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I'm back, covering all the best Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deals 2026 - here are my 23 early deals not to miss ahead of June 23rd
Amazon has confirmed that Prime Day 2026 will run from June 23rd to the 26th—but you don’t have to wait! I've tracked down 23 early cycling deals that are already live and too good to miss
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How the Giro was won: The gear that propelled Jonas Vingegaard into the history books, including those pink tyresA familiar but heavily refined setup for the Giro winner - and you can own pretty much all of it
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Best bike mini pump 2026: Is manual still worth it, or just cycling masochism?Electric pumps are smaller and faster, yet the manual pump lives on - Andy and I tested half a dozen of the latest pumps to see if they should be relegated to relics or if they remain a smart and reliable choice for your back pocket
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'A hippocampus is not just a university for Hippos' – Stolen Tarmac SL8s, Dura-Ace prototypes, and everything you missed from Off The Back in April5 of the biggest tech highlights from April’s episodes of Off The Back, featuring the Tarmac SL8, Shimano Dura Ace Pedals, and more
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Paint the town pink: 12 Giro-inspired products to add to your wardrobe or bike this summerThe Giro d'Italia is synonymous with pink, so why not upgrade this summer or just give an honourable nod to the first Grand Tour of the year with a splash of Rosa?
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Lego has finally created a road bike, and it's made up of 1,015 piecesLego's fully working road bike is everything I'd hoped for
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The amalgamation I’ve been waiting for: Hutchinson fuses speed with brilliant all-round tread in the Touareg Race tyreHutchinson has brought more speed to one of my all-time favourite gravel tyres
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Best waterproof cycling pants 2026: expert tested for breathability, water repellence, and overall comfortOur pick of the best waterproof and breathable cycling trousers to protect your lower half when commuting and riding in wet weather
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Stop, unglove, pull out phone, check map, repeat - I went on a data detox, but wish I'd something for navigation - Now just $99 at Competitive Cyclist, the Beeline Velo 2 is the answerI just got my hands on a Beeline Velo 2, after ditching my computer a year ago - it's rated highly by my colleagues, and it's now under $100 at Competitive Cyclist
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Best time trial helmets 2026: TT and Triathlon helmets tested by our expert for much more than just speedFinding extra speed isn't always about aerodynamics; Our experts put six of the world's fastest helmets to the test, focusing on their comfort, fit and usability.
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Best road bike pedals 2026: our experts' complete guide to the best clipless pedal systemsThe best clipless pedals are essential for road and gravel riding; here we look at some of the pedal systems available for cyclists
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Best budget sunglasses 2026: rated and reviewed by our cycling expertsOur experts have tested the best budget sunglasses on the market that prove you don't have to break the bank to get quality eye-protection
