A test for the best: Taking on the roads of the Archer Grand Prix
In the latest in our series looking back at the roads of classic races, Simon Warren explores the Chiltern roads of the Archer Grand Prix
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Longtermers: Simon Warren's Time NX climbing bike
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How to plan the perfect ride this winter
Author of a new book on British rides Simon Warren has become something of a planning expert over the research and writing process. He breaks down the formula for the ultimate day out a la padale
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Classic races revisited: The proving ground of the Grand Prix of Essex
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Skirmish in the Vosges: Balloon d'Alsace vs Planche des Belles Filles
We pitch the original mountain summit against the new classic on the block, it’s the Ballon d’Alsace against La Planche des Belles Filles
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Joust of the Italian giants: Stelvio vs Finestre
Two extraordinary ascents in the Italian Alps, each unique in their character, but there can be only one winner
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CW5000: Toughest 100km spring challenge
To keep you motivated, and to take you to some new places, we're challenging our CW5000 participants to tackle any or all three of our 100km routes that we believe are the toughest the UK has to offer.
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What happens if you ask Cycling Weekly readers to send in their hardest 100km rides? We found out
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In search of the hardest 100km in Britain
Simon Warren kicks off a quest to try and find the toughest ton, and CW needs your help to make him suffer
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Hill Climb Country: Taking on Derbyshire's seven National Hill Climb ascents
Derbyshire has hosted the National Hill-Climb Championships more than any other county. Simon Warren rides each of the seven hills used — in one day
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The 100 climbs challenge: The riders who set out to conquer them all
Simon Warren discovers how his book on Britain’s best climbs inspired three amateurs to take on a challenge bigger than the Tour de France
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Ride With... Fusion CC
Simon Warren joins the Dronfield-based Fusion Cycling Club for a lively jaunt in the Peak District
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Five lung-busting British climbs that no bike race has dared to use for a summit finish... yet
There are summit finishes no major race in Britain has dared go to, but Simon Warren has. And he’s eager that you, and the pros, should too
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Taking on the Alpe du Zwift: How does it really compare to Alpe d’Huez?
Simon Warren takes on Zwift's new Alpe and see how it stacks up against the real thing
