Love letter

You shouldn't be relying on your free hub to alert people of your presence – let's do better

By Adam Becket Published 8 October 25

All a cyclist really needs is a bike and the will to pedal

By Tom Davidson Published 1 October 25

Forget earthy tones and monochromes, the more flashy the better, argues Meg Elliot

By Meg Elliot Published 19 June 25

Who'd want a wagging tail when you can have sturdy pannier bags?

By Matt Ischt-Barnard Published 9 April 25

Forget smooth tarmac, it's cobble season

By Tom Davidson Published 2 April 25

Heed my warning: don't use the thumb loops on your old cycling kit

By Hannah Bussey Published 28 March 25

My Specialized Allez was scratched and buckled, but it still holds a special place in my heart

By Tom Davidson Published 12 March 25

People are ditching their social media apps, but I could never let go of the oasis that is Strava

By Tom Davidson Published 5 March 25

Why not make yourself some homemade flapjacks, or get some malt loaf? It will save you a few quid in the long run

By Tom Thewlis Published 26 February 25

Nobody ever taught me how to wash my bike. Here's how I've been doing it badly

By Tom Davidson Published 12 February 25

Don't buy a gravel bike by default – there's a new breed of bike out there that may suit your riding a whole lot better

By Simon Fellows Published 5 February 25

Each bike-patterned gift is a reminder that we cyclists stand for something

By Tom Davidson Published 25 December 24

Tailwinds on rides growing up made me believe I was the next Bradley Wiggins. It's only when they went away that I realised I had a long way to go to become a Tour de France winner

By Tom Thewlis Published 18 December 24

It's silly and extravagant, but also a huge convenience that I've come to appreciate in my daily cycling life

By Anne-Marije Rook Published 20 November 24

Go wild, it's snood season

By Tom Davidson Published 13 November 24

There's real pleasure in self-inflicted virtual riding pain

By Tom Davidson Published 23 October 24

Lured away to Cyprus for a taste of luxury cycling, CW's David Bradford fears he's losing touch with his spartan roots

By David Bradford Published 15 May 24

I may have less grinta, but at least I've always got a grin when I ride

By Tom Davidson Published 8 May 24

Solidarity between cyclists is one of the nicest things about being on two wheels. Why do some people eschew it?

By Adam Becket Published 1 May 24

My reasons for riding have shifted and I don't care to pore over the data anymore

By Joe Baker Published 3 April 24

We'll meet again, indoor cycling, but summer is for the outdoors

By Tom Davidson Published 27 March 24

For my sake, and my dogs', I decided to call time on coached training

By Adam Jones Published 13 March 24

Forget designer pouches, my trusty sandwich bag provides the safest of homes from downpours

By Hannah Bussey Published 6 March 24

There’s a Facebook page to mock those who wear it, but I love pro kit

By Adam Jones Published 28 February 24

I have found shorter, more sociable outings are for me

By Adam Becket Published 21 February 24

There’s nothing like the joy of winning a race the other person didn’t know they were in

By Tom Davidson Published 14 February 24

Who needs speed when my mint green bike and I look so good together?

By Emmie Harrison-West Published 7 February 24