
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Editor of the Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the bike industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her first daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials. Whilst still packing in as many miles as she can, Michelle has dabbled in gym-based fitness, too, and is the title's expert in weight training, having gained a VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training in 2026.
Latest articles by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
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Mark Cavendish heads up Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl at Giro d'ItaliaThe team has pinned its hopes on the Manx Missile in the sprints
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Public service announcement: the Aldi Special Buys workstand is back in storesNo, it's not the best workstand on the market - but it is very good value
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What is heart rate variability and can cyclists use it to avoid burn-out?We dive into the emerging metric which might help athletes predict state of recovery and avoid overtraining
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Richard Carapaz to lead Ineos Grenadiers at the Giro d'ItaliaNo space for 2020 champion Tao Geoghegan Hart in the line-up
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Annemiek van Vleuten undergoes surgery following training crashA full recovery is expected, but no timeline has been set
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Longtermers: Tech Editor Michelle Arthurs-Brennan’s Specialized Amira EliteA reminder of race season's passed, the 2012 frame - basically a Tarmac SL4 - is still a much loved companion
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Will cycling's wheel and tyre brands ever learn to play nicely?The days of sacrificing thumb skin at the altar of fitment are numbered
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Cuts to fuel duty 'equivalent to three times current active travel spending', shows Cycling UK reportThe charity has called the fuel duty cut 'a huge missed opportunity' to decarbonise transport
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Colnago distributor moves to quieten dealer fears over direct only sales reportsWindwave confirms that the new Colnago C68 range is to be purchased via dealers in the UK
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Limited edition CHPT3 women's range aims for 'femininity' without 'stereotypical colours or patterns'Kit designed 'for women, by women' - we're keen to hear what other female riders think
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Could frame facing solve creaky bottom brackets and rubbing disc brakes?We delved into seven workshops to ask mechanics how necessary facing really is
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Brailsford not 'well placed to be advising others sports' following 'failures' at British Cycling and Team Sky, says MPMP Damian Collins made the comments following reports that Sir Dave Brailsford is being considered for a role with the England and Wales Cricket Board
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Cycling Weekly Women's Special Edition: 'What better way to challenge, and celebrate, than to take over the pages of the UK’s oldest cycling magazine?'We're celebrating our Women's Special edition of Cycling Weekly magazine with a host of online articles - we hope that there's something for everybody
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Watch: how much faster is a time trial bike, really?We headed to the wind tunnel to delve into the data
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Is 'women's specific geometry' a myth?Every time one mainstream brand decides to eschew women's specific bike design, another comes out in favour. How can female riders navigate these conflicting opinions to ride away with a bike that fits?
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Is this crowdfund topping e-bike too good to be true?This £2,500 bike appears to beat all the mainstream competition. CW cynics search for the catch.
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Assos Winter Booties reviewLow bulk and longevity, the only thing not to like is the price tag
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Zipp 101 XPLR gravel wheelset reviewA gravel wheelset designed for riders after more gnar than far
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Shokz OpenRun bone conduction headphones reviewAn excellent choice for awkward ears and sweaty sessions indoors
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The Wowcher bike you should probably stop your friends and family from buyingThe answer to 'why use a positive stem and position your bars at a negative angle' can only ever be: because terror is your favourite game
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Aftershokz OpenMove headphones reviewSound transmitted via vibration is ideal for indoor cyclists as well as those who want to keep their ears open whilst enjoying audio
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Cadex 36 Disc Tubeless wheels reviewA solid wheelset that accelerates and climbs well, but in a flooded market, the price just isn't compelling
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‘There was just so much to learn and so little readily available information': Elinor Barker on life as a pregnant athleteBarker's sentiments are extremely relatable, writes Cycling Weekly's pretty-pregnant-herself Tech Editor
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Council wants people to scrap their cars in return for £3000 to spend on bikes and public transportThe scheme forms parts of a package of measures designed to 'make not using a car as attractive as possible'
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