Monthly Archives: November 2013

News

Equal prize money for men and women for Absa Cape Epic

With the announcement that the organisers of the Absa Cape Epic will award equal prize money, are we seeing a gradual improvement?

Equal prize money for men and women for Absa Cape Epic
News

MTB Video: 'A Racer's Dream' preview clip, featuring Tracey Hannah

In 2012, Australian DH MTB racer Tracey Hannah crashed badly, but it didn't stop her determination to get back on the bike again

MTB Video: 'A Racer's Dream' preview clip, featuring Tracey Hannah
Commuting Accessories

Zerorh+ Gotha Team Interchange sunglasses review

Winter sun sits low in the sky, sometimes making it hard to see. Can Zerorh+ with their Gotha Team Interchange sunglasses help?

Zerorh+ Gotha Team Interchange sunglasses review
Training & Nutrition

Upward Plank Pose - cycling yoga

Give yourself a full body stretch with Purvottanasana, the upward plank pose is enormously beneficial.

Upward Plank Pose - cycling yoga
Lifestyle

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Cathy Bussey

Cathy proves you don't have to be donned head to toe in lycra to be a cyclist

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Cathy Bussey
News

Five minutes with Manon Carpenter, downhill MTB pro-racer

We caught up with 'one to watch' Manon Carpenter to get the lowdown on how she got into the sport, who's inspired her and her...

Five minutes with Manon Carpenter, downhill MTB pro-racer
Travel

Visit a Christmas market - by bike!

Combine a spin on the bike and a visit to a wonderful festive Christmas Market - and take family and friends for the ride!

Visit a Christmas market - by bike!
MTB

How to make your first off road bike ride a success

Decided to leave the tarmac behind and waggle your toes in some off-road madness? Find out how to get yourself started here!

Beginners: 7 top tips for your first off-road rides
Road Cycling Clothing

Hincapie 2013 Women's Arenberg Zero Jacket review

We test American brand Hincapie's Women's winter jacket

Hincapie 2013 Women's Arenberg Zero Jacket review
Training & Nutrition

Avoiding injury - you and your bike

It's not just the bike set up you need to think about if you want to avoid injury when cycling

Avoiding injury - you and your bike
Training & Nutrition

Cow Face Arms pose – cycling yoga

Tight and rounded shoulders from hours hunched over the handlebars? The Cow Face Arms pose is great to unwind all of the tension.

Cow Face Arms pose – cycling yoga
Lifestyle

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Collyn Ahart

Collyn gets patriotic for her favourite (sorry, favorite) cycling outfit of 2013

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Collyn Ahart
Lifestyle

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Polly Clark

Find out what our Yoga teacher wears while she's out riding the trails in Wales

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Polly Clark
Road Cycling Accessories

Louis Garneau Course road cycling helmet 2013 review

A road cycling helmet with some great additional safety features

Louis Garneau Course road cycling helmet 2013 review
MTB Events

Merida Brass Monkeys Series - Round 1 race report

Cold temperatures are part of the package at the Merida Brass Monkeys MTB series.

Merida Brass Monkeys Series - Round 1 race report
Training & Nutrition

Corpse pose – cycling yoga

After smashing it on your bike, take some time out to lay back, relax and reset before you hop back on

Corpse pose – cycling yoga
Lifestyle

Governing bodies, ageism in professional women’s mountain biking

Collyn, in her monthly blog post, broaches the topic of ageism in women's mountain biking

Governing bodies, ageism in professional women’s mountain biking
Lifestyle

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Nicola Rutzou

Our Australian correspondent, Nicola shares what her favourite outfit is to cycle in, in all of that heat!

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Nicola Rutzou
Lifestyle

Afghan Cycles – a film about the Afghan National Women’s Cycling Team

The Afghan National Women's Cycling Team; determined, visionary and courageous, and initiating cultural shifts in attitudes to women

Afghan Cycles – a film about the Afghan National Women’s Cycling Team
News

Rachel Atherton nominated for BT ActionWoman of the Year 2013

Vote now for the BT ActionWoman of the Year 2013 award - Rachel Atherton makes the list of nominees

Rachel Atherton nominated for BT ActionWoman of the Year 2013
Lifestyle

What's been your favourite cycling outfit of 2013?

Its eyeball-melting luridness may not have set Adele's heart racing, but the jersey stood her well on the most epic of challenges

Team TWC Cycling Gear of the Year 2013: Adele Mitchell
MTB

G-Form Elbow Pads 2013 for MTB review

Our reviewer was seriously impressed with the G Form elbow pads

G-Form Elbow Pads 2013 for MTB review
production