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In Colombia, cyclists aren't a nuisance, they're part of the national story
Often maligned as unsafe, Colombia is a superb, if far flung cycling destination. And it comes with plenty of climbs. Big climbs
By Chris Fellows Published
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Cyclists experience more 'near misses' at rush hour, study of 317 hours of commuting shows
97 near misses were reported by 60 cyclists in London
By Meg Elliot Published
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You've heard of 'Stack Height' but how does it apply to pedals and can changing it make you faster? We took a detailed look to see how it all stacks up
Most people understand stack height in the context of their frame. But what does it mean for your pedals? And can reducing it increase your power. We looked into the issue, and the costs involved if you want to shrink yours.
By Andy Turner Published
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From jaw-dropping landscapes to a 90-mile dead straight road, here are a bike-packer's ride destinations of a lifetime
These six countries changed how one rider saw both the world, and himself. Here he gives you his advice on how to follow in his wheel-tracks
By Markus Stitz Published
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'A lot of people think slavery is something in our history books, and they don't necessarily think about how much it can touch our lives now' - the cycling jersey fighting slavery
Sales of a limited-edition jersey are raising money to teach children about modern-day slavery in the UK today
By Meg Elliot Published
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Pro Bike Check: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma GR from Gravel Burn
Green and gold are arguably the perfect colours for a South African gravel race, provided you're riding for the national team, but was Tom Pidcock's Dogma GR the perfect bike for Gravel Burn?
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Driverless cars might be the future, but I won't feel safe until there are fewer vehicles on the streets
Automated cars are set to be trialled on London's streets next spring
By Meg Elliot Published
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Five must-have gadgets for racing on Zwift
Indoor training doesn't have to be a chore. To celebrate Indoor Training Week, we've handpicked five cool items that will improve your experience and make you a happier rider
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Aero for everyone? I got an AI-based bike fit and saved dozens of watts
I got a bike fit from AiRO, an AI-driven app that gives bike fitters actionable CFD modeling without the wind tunnel
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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'Our plan wasn't to be rowdy or reckless, we were just taking up some space' - the women reclaiming night rides, reminding us all of the safety issues female cyclists face
Cycling groups across the country came out on 'Glow Rides' to campaign for safer streets last week
By Meg Elliot Published
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I rode 3,000 miles following a David Bowie lyric – and this is why you should do the same
Is there life on Mars? We can't be sure, but we do know that basing a cycling itinerary on the song's “from Ibiza to the Norfolk Broads” lyric results in a life-changing adventure
By James Briggs Published
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Indoor cycling benefits - six reasons to ride inside this fall and winter
Time efficiency, training specificity and more control over external factors are just a few, here are some others...
By Emily Tillett Last updated
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‘Come one, come all’ - Meet some of Britain's fastest female hill-climbers
From Frankenstein bikes to post-injury comebacks, meet the women of the British Hill Climb Championships
By Meg Elliot Published
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Should I eat real food or sports nutrition products for cycling? A look at what's best for fuelling a ride, and whether ultra-processed items are an issue
Gels or jam sandwiches, carb powder or flapjacks?
By James Shrubsall Published
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Best indoor training apps for cycling: virtual riding platforms and training apps
Whether it’s virtual racing and riding or training tracking, planning and analysis, there are plenty of options to choose from - here’s our top picks
By Tom Epton Last updated
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'We'll keep working on it until we can break records' - Meet the students trying to build the fastest bike ever
A group of London university students are attempting to make the world's fastest bike
By Meg Elliot Published
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I’ve been waiting for years for the Wahoo KICKR CORE to be updated but now it has, no one is talking about its best feature…
Sponsored by Wahoo Fitness
It looks the same but there's more to the new indoor trainer than initially meets the eye!
By Jamie Williams Published
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'Even dropping dead on the spot would have seemed overly aggressive on my part' - Dr Hutch on the trials and tribulations of ultra cycling
Saintly helpers make ultra-distance time trials tough to quit
By Michael Hutchinson Published
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The most influential cyclist you've never heard of – remembering the godfather of British road racing
Eighty years before Britain celebrated its first Tour de France winner, one man set the wheels in motion. Cycling Weekly traces the legacy of Bill Mills, a forgotten pioneer
By Feargal McKay Published
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Zwift versus TrainerRoad: which indoor cycling training app is right for you?
Whether socially motivated or data-driven, your perfect fit could be one (or both!) of these popular indoor cycling and training platforms
By Christopher Schwenker Last updated
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Zwift versus Rouvy - how do the two virtual riding platforms stack up?
To determine which aligns best with your objectives, we pit Zwift against Rouvy—two leading indoor cycling apps providing group rides, workouts, races, and social interactions in a virtual environment
By Christopher Schwenker Last updated
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From her local club run to the Olympic Games, how Lisa Brambini broke the mould
"I would have liked to race the modern calendar, but I'd want to do it old-school style - aggressively, attacking off the front from early on, and with no team orders."
By Maria David Published
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'It's been pretty flipping tough' - meet the man who spent 24 hours cycling 420 miles around a park for charity
Henry Furniss is on a mission not only to raise money, but to educate about Alzheimer's disease
By Meg Elliot Published
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'We bring the bike shop to you' – meet the company who will fix your bike on your commute
An overdependence on convenience, or the city's best cycling enterprise, Tyred is promising to transform your commute
By Meg Elliot Published
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Marginal gains or major risks? Introducing and assessing cycling's latest training hacks
From restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously?
By Rob Kemp Published
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The gravel race you've never heard of with Tom Pidcock and a chance of Rhino: everything you need to know about Gravel Burn 2025
800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Thinking of running mountain bike tyres on your gravel bike? Read this first
After 12 months of testing, I learned about what works, what doesn’t, and what to make of gravel’s bigger-is-better trend
By Logan Jones-Wilkins Published
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I went on my first group ride, and it's changed how I feel about cycling
A solo cyclist through and through, I challenged myself to a lunchtime ride with the Cycling Weekly crew, and now I'm converted
By Meg Elliot Published
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No matter how good you think you are at looking after your bike, I bet you haven't checked this setting in years. I ignored it, and could have been seriously injured
How two of the smallest screws on your bike can have one of the biggest safety impacts.
By Hannah Bussey Published
