Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.
Latest articles by Michelle Arthurs-Brennan
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Liv Langma Advanced SL Disc Red eTap review
Top-flight model from Liv offers the punchy acceleration we always knew it should
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Brompton bike range explained and reviewed
Looking to invest in a folding bike? Here's what to expect when buying from the range of Brompton bikes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Pearl Izumi Women's Pro Amfib Jacket review
A versatile softshell offering protection from the cold and light rain
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Giro Women's Chrono Pro Alpha jacket review
A cosy insulated jacket that takes on the role of a hot water bottle cover while you - the star of the show - stay warm in the depths of winter
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Kalf Club Women's eVent Softshell jersey review
A good softshell can carry you through deepest winter as well as autumn, if layered up with the right accessories. We tested the Kalf version to see if it could be the perfect multi-season companion...
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Castelli Alpha ROS 2 Light women's jacket review
Castelli's range of winter gear is becoming bewilderingly vast, but if you're looking for a 'suits most conditions' middle ground, this is the one to go for
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Aldi unveils Special Buys with turbo trainer for £49.99, lights and merino clothing
The deals will be available to pre-order from September 23 and in-store from September 30 - until they're gone
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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SRAM Rudy Ultimate XPLR fork
An extra 30mm of travel for your gravel bike - but at what cost?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Six biggest irritants of modern bicycle design
Which areas of bicycle design could do with... a little bit of tidying up?
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Are group cycling classes a fitness quick win or a road to ruined legs?
A static cycling class can give you all the benefits of a turbo session but with the added benefit of an instructor and a fun, sociable environment
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All the new Zwift features to watch out for in 2021/2022
The brand has unveiled new home screens, club capabilities - and - new roads
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Specialized due to issue recall on Tarmac SL7 bikes
The brand says harsh impacts may put "extraordinary stress on headset components and may initiate a crack in the fork’s steerer tube"
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Castelli builds added visibility into its Idro 3 packable waterproof jacket
The new Idro 3 is a lot like the Idro 2, with improvements in breathability, waterpoofing and weight - as well as reflective strips
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Wahoo Systm absorbs The Sufferfest into a new more corporate app (and you should absolutely check it out)
The Sufferfest founder says its ardent fans went through 'all the stages of grief', but the new app is a much more complete system (with vowels)
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Is the new Specialized Crux the lightest gravel bike in the world or the most capable cyclocross bike?
The Crux has been rebranded as a gravel bike, but cyclocross riders need not fear
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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New Continental GP5000 S TR is hookless compatible but the brand wants you to follow the rules
Continental is encourageing education over recommended tyre pressure, if you are going to run a hookless tyre and rim - so we decided to show readers what happens if you don't
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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We sliced open Hiplok's new anti angle grinder lock - but it was hard going
In the process, we ground down five angle grinder discs, and the process took us over twenty minutes
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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New Trek Checkpoint SLR moves IsoSpeed to the top tube, but forgoes front suspension
Trek has relaunched the Checkpoint gravel bike for 2022 with a three model line up
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Does sports science only tell us half the story?
Research papers make the basis for much of what we know about exercise science. But are scientists ignoring half the population?
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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New BMC URS gravel bike features front suspension
The bike which won this year's Cycling Weekly gravel bike grouptest has been bolstered with a coil-sprung system for 2022
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Triathlon distances explained: Here's everything you need to know
If you're looking for a new challenge, we have a guide to help you get started
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published
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Blackburn Dayblazer 1500 lumen review
A quality light, with a low weight and battery life that surpassed claim, but the mount let it down
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Lezyne Macro Drive 1300XXL review
A quality option that offers up a greater battery life than the competition and produces a wide beam that helps keep your peripheral vision informed
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Last updated
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Specialized introduces Mirror 3D printed tech to Romin Evo saddle
The long nosed race saddle now comes complete with Mirror level squish
By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan Published