Latest articles by Michael Hutchinson
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Dr Hutch: Revealing the real motivation behind Sunday morning bike rides
The weekend ride is a sacred ritual, but what motivates us to haul ourselves out of bed on a Sunday morning? Lunacy, says Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: An e-bike can be your friend, not your enemy
Dr Hutch finds that there is something very appealing about riding a bike fitted with an electric motor
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Dr Hutch: Some bike bodges are more dangerous than others
In the world of bike maintenance, says Dr Hutch, some home fixes can have dire consequences
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Sky's riders slapped, hit, pushed and cheered on Alpe d'Huez
Were the huge crowds on the Alpe d'Huez out of control?
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Exclusive: Graeme Obree 'tempted' to have a go at the Hour Record
Changes in Hour Record rules tempt former holder Graeme Obree to consider putting in a ride
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Hour Record rule change - Athlete's hour to be scrapped
Records set by Graeme Obree and Chris Boardman in 1980s and 1990s will be reinstated under new rules - New attempts can use standard track pursuit bike - 49.7km set by Ondrej Sosenka will still be the mark to beat for any new attempt - Records recorded according to the rules in force at the time of the attempt
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Dr Hutch's guide to the noises your bike makes, and how to stop them
What is that mysterious noise coming from your bike? Dr Hutch has the answer
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Dr Hutch: Time to align cycling's rules with its ethics
Cycling’s questionable morality is nothing new but now’s the time to align its rules with its ethics, says Dr Hutch
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Dr Hutch: The error of going running instead of cycling
Dr Hutch swaps saddle for trainers, and pounds the pavement to remind himself why he loathes running
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Dr. Hutch: The unwritten rules of cycling
Feeling superior to non-cyclists is as simple as knowing the sport's unwritten rules, says the Doc
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What can we learn from Chris Froome's power data?
Team Sky released some of Chris Froome's power data from stage 10 of the Tour de France in an attempt to end speculation about doping
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Dr Hutch: Why racing with panache is so important - if you can pull it off
Panache — the divine attribute that transforms poor judgement into romantic heroism in a bike race
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Dr Hutch column: In the brave new world of Zwift, dishonesty and deceit come along for the digital ride, but ZADA’s catching up
"Give us all a year or two, Zwifting will be indistinguishable from real life"
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Fausto Coppi: A cycling icon like no other
The Italian shaped cycling like no other rider in history
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Dr Hutch: The chaos and carnage of reliability trials
It’s the “trial” bit you need to worry about, not the “reliability” bit, says Dr Hutch. But just what are they? And should you be riding one?
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Dr Hutch: The terrible and sometimes great teams kits of the 90s
Pro team jerseys were at their very best/worst in the late 20th century, says Dr Hutch
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Graeme Obree and his Old Faithful bike put to the test in a wind tunnel: Here's how they did
Twenty-five years ago Graeme Obree revolutionised cycling aerodynamics with little more than his wits. But his radical bike and position were never tested — were they actually as good as everyone thought? - Photos by Sean Hardy - HARDYCC
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Dr Hutch: You know you're a cyclist when...
True cyclists don’t need anything as flimsy as a love of cycling to bolster their self-identity, say Dr Hutch
