Olympic Nostalgia 10 YEARS ON
The 2012 Olympic Road Race route cuts through central London to cross the River Thames at Putney Bridge. Take on the famous Box Hill, and enjoy th...
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Steph Davis. Why cycling brings me happiness.
If you know me already, you’ll know me as a runner, so you are probably wondering why I am here about to tell you about the mental health benefits...
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Glasgow to Edinburgh off road
Starting in Glasgow head along the Forth and Clyde Canal path, before joining the Union Canal, and cycle over the impressive Avon aqueduct. Nearing...
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What to look for in a cycle helmet, how to look after it and when to replace yours.
A cycle helmet is an essential piece of protective equipment when you take to your bike. Here’s what to look for in a new helmet and how to take ca...
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A VIEW FROM THE CONVOY
Watching a bike race from the road side is like watching one game in a tennis match - you get a little bit of atmosphere and understand who might b...
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EUAN'S LAKE DISTRICT ROUTE
Euan: "The Lake District is my favourite place to ride in the UK. This is a pretty challenging route taking in some tough steep climbs over about 1...
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GIANTS CAUSEWAY
ROAD 117KM 1350M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Coleraine, a town near the mouth of the River Bann in N...
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IT'S ALL FOR YOU
Built from the frame up, every Pearson bike is assembled with the utmost care. In fact, our experts enjoy building them so much it’s a wonder our ...
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TOUR DE FEMMES STAGE 7: SÉLESTAT>LE MARKSTEIN FELLERING
Not for the faint of heart, the first of the big mountain days for Les Femmes. The peloton will head up Le Petit Ballon 9.3km climb averaging 8%, ...
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TIME FOR LES FEMMES. Women's pro cycling is finally getting the profile it deserves
The inaugural Tour de France Femmes marks another milestone for women’s cycling. We take a look at the state of women’s pro road cycling and where ...
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Shimano vs SRAM: who has the best 12-speed tech?
With Shimano, SRAM and Campagnolo now all offering you 12-speed electronic shifting, the choice of top tier groupsets for your road bike has never ...
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SUNNY SURREY BEACH
This gravel loop takes you along part of the King Alfred's Way, through the scenic Devil's Punchbowl, and finally to a 'beach' in the heart of Surr...
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The Old Man of Coniston
This punchy loop starts and ends in Ambleside. Taking you along part of Lake Windermere and Coniston. Have your camera at the ready to take in the ...
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