Monthly Archives: June 2013

News

Giro Rosa 2013: Stage 2 preview

What to expect from the stage 2 of the 2013 Giro Rosa

Giro Rosa 2013: Stage 2 preview
News

Giro Rosa 2013: Stage 1 results, Kirsten Wild sprints to victory

Even a month off racing with collarbone injury couldn't stop Kirsten Wild win the opening stage of the 2013 GIro Rosa

Giro Rosa 2013: Stage 1 results, Kirsten Wild sprints to victory
MTB Events

Women and their bicycles: a portrait series, Mountain Mayhem special

Our series of photographs capturing the essence of women's cycling continues, with portraits taken at Wiggle's Mountain Mayhem MTB event.

Women and their bicycles: a portrait series, Mountain Mayhem special
Road Cycling

Scott Contessa CR1 Team road bike review

The Scott Contessa CR1 Team - a lightweight carbon machine, great for those starting out road racing.

Scott Contessa CR1 Team road bike review
Reluctant Cyclist

The Reluctant Cyclist: Of a bicycle made for two

The Reluctant Cyclist gets involved in Bike Week 2013... On a tandem!

The Reluctant Cyclist: Of a bicycle made for two
News

Specialized Rumor competition winner announced

The waiting is over, we've selected the winner of the Specialized Rumor Comp

Specialized Rumor competition winner announced
Lifestyle

Beauty and the bike: Sweat free cycling

Top tips for keeping perspiration at bay.

Beauty and the bike: Sweat free cycling
News

Race preview: Giro Rosa 2013

The biggest stage race in the women's road calendar is here - the Giro Rosa

Race preview: Giro Rosa 2013
Lifestyle

Love at first bike: Cycling with your partner

Riding with a partner can be amazing, fun, challenging and even romantic. Aoife Glass shares her experiences and tips on how to get the most...

Love at first bike: Cycling with your partner
News

Interview: Emilie Siegenthaler, Downhill MTB racer

Professional downhill MTB racer Emilie Siegenthaler talks to us about riding, racing, and fitting in university.

Interview: Emilie Siegenthaler, Downhill MTB racer
Road Cycling Skills

Technique: How to brake efficiently

Improve your cycling technique with these simple bike handling skills and tips

Technique: How to brake efficiently
Road Cycling Clothing

First impressions: Howies women's cycle kit

Our first impressions of Howies Women's Specific kit for road cycling, mountain biking and commuting.

First impressions: Howies women's cycle kit
Mums' Corner

Mums' Corner: Cycling after childbirth

What to expect from your body when you hop on your bike post childbirth.

Mums' Corner: Cycling after childbirth
Travel

Cycle training in the French Pyrenees

Want to escape the British summer, clock up some miles and enjoy beautiful surroundings? A training holiday might be just for you!

Cycle training in the French Pyrenees
MTB Buying Guides

Pick of the Crop: Women's Full Suspension Mountain Bikes

Our pick of women's full suspension mountain bikes, with offerings for lots of different budgets.

Pick of the Crop: Women's Full Suspension Mountain Bikes
Road Cycling Clothing

Cycle style: 6 of the best bike decorations

Get crafty and add some personal touches to your steed with our pick of 6 of the best bike decorations.

Cycle style: 6 of the best bike decorations
News

Rowsell defeats Armitstead to become 2013 National Time Trial Champion

Joanna Rowsell was crowned the women's 2013 British Cycling National Time Trial Champion in Stewarton yesterday

Rowsell defeats Armitstead to become 2013 National Time Trial Champion
Road Cycling Clothing

Madison Keirin 3/4 shorts without pad review

It may be summer, but someone's not told the weather that, keep warm with these 3/4 length shorts

Madison Keirin 3/4 shorts without pad review
Interviews

Interview: Juli Furtado mountain biker, aka 'The Queen'

Mountain biking legend Juli Furtado talks about winning World Cups, competing in the Olympics, and when it all changed.

Interview: Juli Furtado mountain biker, aka 'The Queen'
Lifestyle

Beauty and the bike: The cyclist's tan

Is your bike tan ruining the look of your posh frock? Fake tan may be the answer!

Beauty and the bike: The cyclist's tan
Road Bike Maintenance

Beginners: How to set your saddle height

Leave the scientific equations behind with these tips on setting your saddle height.

Beginners: How to set your saddle height
MTB Events

Celebrate cycling with Bike Week 2013

Want to get involved in Bike Week 2013? It's not too late! Find out what events, rides and activities are happening near you.

Celebrate cycling with Bike Week 2013
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