Latest articles by Paul Norman
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Best waterproof and breathable cycling trousers 2024: a round up of bicycle pants for commuting
Our 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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Best road bikes 2024: top reviewed bikes from our testing
We choose the best road bikes we've ridden, from budget models to grand tour-proven race machines
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Is the 'winter bike' an endangered species?
There are so many alternatives nowadays that the concept of a winter bike may simply be outdated
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The best energy gels for cycling 2024: what to look for and seven favorites
There's no doubting the benefit of downing a quick energy gel at vital points of a ride or race. Here's our guide on what to look for, as well as a few of our favorites
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Best aero bikes 2024: fastest speed weapons ridden and rated
We've ridden and rated the best aero bikes and these are our favourites
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How to plan a bike route for your commute to work: Seven tips and tools you need to know about
The route you’d take if you were driving is probably not the best route for a cycle commute
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BMC looks to F1 engineers to redesign time trial bike
BMC has worked with Red Bull F1 engineers to increase stability and reduce weight
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Continental Grand Prix 5000 AS TR tire review: grippy, fast, reliable four season option
Continental’s all-season tire is tubeless-ready and provides impressive performance, but at a price
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Best cycling clothing brands - from heritage labels to value-focused disruptors
These brands make cycle clothing which stands out for its quality and technical features
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How do e-bikes work and do you have to pedal them?
How do electric bikes work and do you have to pedal one?
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14 benefits of using an electric bike - from health improvements to everyday practicalities
There are lots of value-added functions provided by many electric bikes
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Best commuter bike helmets: urban helmets for safer city cycling
The best commuter bike helmets will provide protection and comfort for your ride into work
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Best energy bars for cycling 2024: quality carbs to replenish your energy stores
The best energy bars for cycling will keep you riding for longer - they even taste great too
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Best aero helmets 2024: fast lids to up your speed
The best aero helmets can give you that extra edge when you want to ride faster
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What are the benefits of folding bikes: 11 reasons to buy a foldable bicycle
The benefits of a folding bike extend beyond easier portability
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Boardman ADV 8.6 review: a lot of gravel bike without the big price tag
Boardman specs its entry-level gravel bike well to handle the majority of off-road action
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Continental adds two new Grand Prix 5000 TR tubeless-ready tire options for all-season and time trial use
Continental GP 5000 AS TR and TT TR offer hookless compatibility and expand the Grand Prix 5000 tubeless range for 4-season and time trial use
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Officina Battaglin brings custom steel to gravel with the Portofino G
New gravel bike uses the same lugged steel construction as the road-going Portofino
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Look X-Track gravel pedals review - slightly wider platform boosts stability, compared to Shimano's M520 pedals
A quality SPD-compatible pedal that can handle plenty of abuse
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Scotland’s best road and gravel routes: how to make the most of cycling in Scotland
Looking to ride somewhere wild, quiet and not too far afield? Try Scotland
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LifeLine EVA Bike Pod review - will a $220.00 / £199.99 do the job?
A budget priced bike box that does the job, but is not without issues
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Is your bike winter-ready? Five easy ways to increase comfort and minimise wear
Over the colder period of the year, looking after your bike becomes even more important
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Top gravel bikes of 2023: race-ready rigs and those designed for the path least travelled
We take a look at the best offerings for the year ahead
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What's the best gravel bike tire pressure? How to balance grip and speed on varying terrain
To get the correct gravel bike tire pressure, there are a lot of factors to consider
