Simon Richardson

Two big challenges to make the most of the best month of the year (for cyclists at least)

By Simon Richardson Published 13 June 22

We took the new, lighter Brompton onto the roads and into the stations of central London to live like a commuter. No lycra was used in the testing of this bike.

By Simon Richardson Published 1 June 22

A cycling metric that doesn’t need power meters or heart rate data but can still be used to improve your climbing. Everything you need to know about your VAM

By Simon Richardson Last updated 17 May 22

Two more challenges to inspire your riding through May, both designed to push your riding a little further

By Simon Richardson Published 3 May 22

Tens of thousands of riders will once again line-up in central London to head out on closed roads as RideLondon, the UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route

By Simon Richardson Published 2 May 22

The UK’s biggest sportive, returns on May 29 with an entirely new route

By Simon Richardson Published 7 April 22

The CW5000 March challenge of getting a sunrise or sunset image got people riding out to some scenic spots with their camera phones

By Simon Richardson Published 23 March 22

With wind tunnel access and £5,000 skinsuits an email away, Editor Simon Richardson instead went in pursuit of free speed on a budget

By Simon Richardson Published 15 March 22

Ross Duncan set himself the challenge of riding 5,000 miles in January, eventually hitting the target with minutes to spare.

By Simon Richardson Published 23 February 22

Having discovered a few local trails and routes near to his home last summer, editor Simon Richardson went a step further and found himself following in some ancient footsteps on a historic story-telling route.

By Simon Richardson Published 16 February 22

Have you made the list yet? Find out who has completed the 2021 CW5000 challenge and when they did it.

By Simon Richardson Last updated 4 February 22

Editor Simon Richardson didn't hit 5,000 miles in 2021, but he did enjoy his year in the saddle

By Simon Richardson Published 14 January 22

Avoid sticking safety pins in your aero kit with an integral pocket for your number. It's more aero too

By Simon Richardson Last updated 13 December 21

The pathway to the top tier of cycling looks like a map of the London Underground. Starting at Club Network, the high-aspiring cyclist will be calling at the Development Centre, the Regional School of Racing, the National School of Racing, the Junior Academy, the Podium Programme and finally fame, glory and a summit finish victory in yellow on Mont Ventoux

By Simon Richardson Published 25 October 21

Nominations for our three reader-based categories will close this Friday. Nominate now and be part of our 2021 celebrations.

By Simon Richardson Last updated 22 September 21

Through July Corrine Black took on a big challenge. Ride 100 miles a day every day. Here's how she got on.

By Simon Richardson Published 15 September 21

Get out for a big week or riding and try a little exploration close to home

By Simon Richardson Published 2 September 21

Billed as the fastest ever TT helmet on launch, the Lazer Volante has now been ridden to multiple Olympic gold medals

By Simon Richardson Published 20 August 21

Join us on Zwift each Wednesday evening for a ten mile time trial on one of five courses in the virtual world

By Simon Richardson Last updated 10 August 21

Seven world and three Olympic titles make Clancy the most decorated team pursuiter in history

By Simon Richardson Published 4 August 21

Another climbing challenge and a ride to the seaside. Two more challenges to motivate and help you toward the 5,000 mile target in 2021

By Simon Richardson Published 6 July 21