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Review: Secret Training Race Day Personal Care Kit

Considering cyclists tend to be gear fanatics, we are surprisingly often a bunch that are hard to find good gifts for. We only want the latest, the greatest, that saddle, that frame; if it's not the...

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Review: Swrve Modal Tees

Swrve is a very cool brand, it's apparel that is made to look casual, but also to function very well on the bike. In the past I've reviewed their WWR Trousers, Durable Cotton Trousers and Indigo Jeans....

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Review: adidas Supernova Jersey and Bib Shorts

Adidas doesn't need a whole lot of introduction, the 'three stripes' have been featuring on sports kit since 1920, and in that period they've kitted out millions of runners, footballers and swimmers...

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Review: Rokform iPhone Case and Bike Mounts

In a world where Strava and other mobile GPS tracking apps are becoming a core part of riding, iPhone and mobile handlebar cases are one of the easiest ways of using your iPhone as a very high-tech...

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Photo: Marginal Gains in a Time Trial

Spotted this on the POC Sports stand at Eurobike this week, some interesting numbers...

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Race Report: Malmesbury Road Race

Today was my first road race since the Ras de Cymru (far too long a gap - but this is not the place to explain the reasons for that). I came away with a top fifteen result I think, which I was...

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Weekday Watch: Mike Cotty's 'Road to Mont-Blanc'

Another incredible feat from Mr Cotty. Chapeau in a big way!

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Weekday Watch: Bike-Ferry-Bike

No prizes for guessing who's commute this is...

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Race Report: Ride 24/7 Cricklade Kermesse

Last road race of the season today: not an amazing result, but a great race all the same.I rode the Cricklade Kermesse two years ago, and came second in the KOM classification. This year the target was...

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Review: MaxiNutrition Promax Lean Shakes and Bars

MaxiNutrition is the new incarnation/combination of MaxiMuscle and MaxiFuel; two iconic brands that provided sports supplements to some of the best athletes in the world. Maximuscle was the most well...

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Weekend Watch: Sophie Radcliffe's 'Alpine Coast to Coast'

8 countries, 8 highest peaks... #ridemoreThis great film showcases the alpine coast-to-coast challenge, an incredible world’s first by adventurer Sophie Radcliffe. Her epic adventure started in...

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Race Report: 14 Hills Killer 2014

Go big or go home. That seemed to be the mantra for today's 14 Hills Killer. In truth, the reason I chose to do the 14, rather than the 7 this year, was just because it started closer to home; it saved...

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Review: Thule Atmos X3 iPhone Case

For many of us, our phones are a lifeline. They're a link to friends, family and work; as well as being a vital emergency contact system. It pays to look after them, and a good quality case will help...

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Review: High5 Energy Bar Comparison

Energy bars are finding their way into my jersey pockets more and more as the racing season comes to a close. Gels and sugary sports drinks are replaced by bars and 4:1 mixes, as the longer endurance...

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Review: Bellroy Elements Pocket Wallet

Many cyclists can be considered minimalists; I would certainly consider myself one. Whether it is single ring chainrings, tiny saddle bags, pocket size multitools or stuff sack gilets; I love a product...

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Weekend Watch: Rapha Continental Northwest Pacific

I haven't yet travelled to America, it is long overdue a visit. I've been toying with the idea of touring down the West Coast at some point in the near future, and this video has given me even more...

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Review: Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor

Measuring cadence can be a great way to check efficiency and notice when you need to be changing down a gear to keep your legs spinning optimally. In the past, measuring cadence has required a two part...

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Wednesday Watch: Giro d'Italia 2015 Promo

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End Of Season Summary 2014

2014 has been a mixed year for me on the bike; with some great highs and some pretty significant lows.The highs include such moments as winning the Team GC at the Ras de Cymru with Team Wiggle. The...

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Weekend Watch: New Go-Pro 4K - Looks Amazing!

It's awesome what can be done with a pocket sized camera now... (make sure you put it in 4K)

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