Archive for category: Robert Thorpe

Cycling as a middle aged man in lycra

Cyclists are no different from others in society – they’re too often ageist. Yes, both brands and other individuals look towards a younger aesthetic on 2-wheels, and frequently fail to realise the financial and physical potential of those who already know the privilege of age. Time to share some thoughts and feelings on being aged 60…

GripGrab Mens PACR Spring and Summer Cycle Kit

Cycling kits for spring and summer can be a difficult choice. And, when you add autumn into the equation, it becomes even more problematic. Too often these days,kuts are designed for aesthetics and not performance and comfort. GripGrab however do things differently, and form and function lies at the heart of their latest PCR range of cycling kit for men and women.

Carbon road bikes created in the heart of Europe

TIME Bikes are still hand crafted and built in the heart of Europe. Their legendary status as the world’s best carbon bikes is a reputation built on innovation and excellence. Time then to take a look at their latest world-leading carbon road bikes

Cycling in Greece – History in every pedal stroke

Cycling is Greece is often overlooked, and yet it has so much to offer – including an impressive UCI stage race. We take a look at the 2026 Tour of Hellas and the opportunities for cycling torusim in this unrivalled centre of history.

Is Ekoi the listening brand in world cycling

Let’s focus on the cycling industry per se. It’s broken and a minor repair will no longer fix the issue. You can pour as much sealant into the punctures as you like – but, unless you start listening to the consumer… which is what Jean- Christophe has been doing at Ekoi since 2001, bucking the trend and leading the industry peloton.

Schattwald and the Tannheim Valley gravel ride – in the Austrian Tyrol

A rewarding spin around one of the most beautiful parts of the Austrian Tyrol – Tannheim

Ladies Cycling Blog – and The Development of ladies Cycling

Women’s cycling is still the fastest growth area within the global cycling community. We thought that it was time for us to openly defend women’s cycling and the unfair attacks and sexism that still exist. To showcase the uniqueness and the lifestyle within women’s cycling, and to bring you the very best women’s cycling blogs in the world – all in one place.

2026 Spring-Summer Cycle Clothing Collection from ALÉ

As the cycling seasons begins once more, and we start to look ahead to warmer spring days and short sleeved jerseys, Italian brand Alé has unveiled its new Spring–Summer 2026 cycling apparel collection

Who make the best carbon bikes in the world

Having looked at our own choice for the best carbon road bike, we wanted to open the field wider. Time then to consider who make the best carbon bikes in the world, per se. Now, that’s a whole different set of consideratuons. However, it’s the smaller, artisan brands that tend to stand out.

What is the best carbon road bike in the world

It’s a complex question, I know, as there are so many carbon bike frame manufacturers out there in the world. However, for cyclists in Europe, you need to be looking closer to home at the best carbon road bike framesets in the world. Let us tell you why… it’s TIME to ride!