Latest articles by Simon Fellows
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The bike of a small but iconic team that took part of its name from a cyclist's favourite fruit
The Raleigh Banana team was short lived but iconic on the UK scene, and had a bike and kit that inspired a generation
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Home truths for bike security: don’t let your pride and joy become a crime stat
Sponsored by Kryptonite
Lock out the pros and opportunistic crims from stealing your bike at home
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Silent witness: why every ride needs a black box
Sponsor Content Created With Cycliq
Simon Fellows explores how bike 'dashcam' recording is the cyclist’s best defence against the close pass
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Why are my bike tyres more expensive than my car tyres?
Well, that would be ‘compound interest’ of course...
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Sidi Nubes shoe review: a cool choice for warmer winters
The Nubes isn’t the warmest winter shoe, which is a blessing for wet rides in mildly chilly conditions
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Have short-nosed saddles finally made ugly saddles redundant?
Over the past decade, wince-worthy perches have been ousted by their stubby-nosed alternatives but, 10 years on, are we sitting any prettier?
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One of 99 in a collaboration between two Italian icons
A full carbon Colnago covered in Ferrari branding
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This bike belonged to a 70's legend of the UK scene, and to think it was just a hand-me-down
Les West’s Holdsworth Professional is a scarce, hand-built masterpiece, which narrowly escaped being mass-produced in a factory
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Strap In, Step Up
Sponsor Content Created With Hytro
Can tightening a strap on your shorts really make you faster? We explore the science of BFR and how Hytro’s wearable tech is helping riders get stronger with lower training intensities.
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3T Strada Italia review: you can have it all – precision, performance and plushness
Novel aero endurance all-road bike that prioritises both speed and comfort
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Does the weight of your expensive cycling shoes matter or are the claims as lightweight as the product? - the answer might surprise you
Do super-lightweight cycling shoes offer performance benefits that justify their hyper-expensive prices? We asked a top-scientist who modelled it and found out.
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'We forged solidarity from steely determination and hot tarmac' – how three brothers came together again on a bike trip all the way across France
Decades after growing apart, Simon Fellows and his brothers reunited to breathe new life into old bonds on a 1,000-mile ride across France
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Sidi Aertis review: a gravel shoe comfy enough for brief hike-a-bike sections, on-trend enough for ‘lit’ café stops
A lightweight, minimalist shoe with moderate sole flex that works a treat for long periods on the bike as well as short forays on foot into the wilds (or cafés).
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Rudy Project Kelion glasses review: year-round protection from dawn to dusk
Premium photochromic cycling eyewear, as seen perched on the noses of Team Bahrain Victorious
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Elite Deboyo Race stainless-steel thermal bidon review: cool when it’s hot and hot when it’s not
When your favourite café shuts for winter, this insulated bidon is an ingenious way to bring the barista to any countryside bench. A cool choice in the summer, too.
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An excellent radar with more range than Garmin - but is Wahoo's new Trackr radar better?
Does Wahoo’s new radar unit comes close to matching the performance of Garmin’s venerable Varia units? I took it across France to find out.
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Cold comfort re-defined for high-intensity winter riding
Sponsor Content Created With Assos
Assos employs innovative fabrics and smart materials engineering to deliver competitive cyclists a cold-weather jacket that optimises performance all winter, whatever the conditions.
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Wahoo Elemnt Roam 3 review: way more than a touch better
The third-gen, mid-sized GPS head unit from Wahoo features a raft of appealing upgrades, including a touchscreen.
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Take on the MyWhoosh UCI Cycling Esports World’s course like a pro
Sponsored by MyWhoosh
Two finalists reveal the stage-by-stage strategies that separate the podium from the pack. Exploit their insights to conquer the World’s course for yourself.
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Explore the world from your indoor trainer
Sponsor Content Created With Rouvy
Escape the pain cave; explore 44,000 kilometres of ultra-realistic routes from around the globe with Rouvy.
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Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave review: turn up the heat, outdoors or in
A highly ventilated road shoe that’s as much at home for indoor training sessions as it is in hot climes
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Huawei Watch GT 6: Power is knowledge
Sponsor Content Created With Huawei
The Huawei Watch GT 6 Series makes pro-level training insights accessible for every cyclist
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The Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear Radar Light is a fixture on my bike, I never ride without it – now $50 off for Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
‘See’ and be seen, the Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear Radar Light is the one piece of bike tech I won't leave home without. Now just $149, it's too good to miss.
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Winter is coming! I use the Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC 3 Foldable to keep crap out of my car – now 29% off this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days
Keep your bike spotless, whether you have access to mains water or not, with the neat little Kärcher Mobile Cleaner OC 3 Foldable. The small, low-pressure pressure washer now available at a tiny price.
