Hardtail Heaven

Yes, trails and hills are beginning to look like a retro wonderland as the good old hardtail is back in fashion. You can now drink alongside Homer Simpson with pride as you discuss the merits of a loose and bouncy backend

ALÉ Thermo Cycling Vest

Sitting nicely within the ALÉ Clima Protection 2 range of garments, when this simple but stylish thermal vest arrived for testing I was a little hesitant. However, I was soon won over by this stylish cycling vest from Italy

Alé Colour block winter jersey

Simplicity can be stylish and beautiful. Alé from the Italian city of Verona understand this; it’s in their dna and their new winter Colour Block thermal jersey is testament to their dedication

ALÉ Ladies Seamless Wool Baselayer

Base layers have become more popular. It’s not simply about keeping you warm, as the latest garments also manage moisture and have lots of other technical features.

Absolute Black double chainrings

Some riders swear by them, others aren’t so convinced. Oval chainrings can be a bit marmite, but are certainly here to stay, with Absolute Black dedicated to the cause.

Scott Cornish bikepacking

Osprey Katari 1.5 hydro pack and Ultralight dry bags

Osprey are well known for their innovative packs covering a wide range of sports, with their cycling pack range having evolved over the years. Time to take a look with Scott Cornish

Nadezhda Girl Rule Gallery

A gallery of images showing the super stylish kit from this awesome ladies cycling brand, designed by our own Nadezhda Pavlova, proving that performance kit can look chic, stylish and soooo good.

Build Your Road Bike 5

Time to finish off the perfect bike build and get ready to ride the Bianchi. Setting up the bike and taping the bars

Build Your Road Bike 4

Fitting hydraulic brake systems is no easy task. We guide you through the process on our build

26 mtb wheel

Let’s take a look at wheel sizes and try to convince you to let common sense and your riding style take over, by simply choosing the wheel that suits you and not the one that marketing wants you to ride.