opinion

Completely sealed off waterproofing isn't always what you want when cycling in the rain

Protect yourself against the wind, not the rain

Full marks for effort, but ever wondered if this was even good for you?

Is ‘it’s too cold to ride!’ a good excuse? Tragically, it seems not

We all make mistakes... fixing this rather than putting the whole thing in a canal, for instance

4 more cycling mistakes I made (so you don’t have to)

When the Enduro Comp 29 arrived it was one of the first properly versatile long-travel 29ers

Are bikes getting more expensive or just better?

Why did it take so long for modern bikes to accept the reality of physics? I’m not saying it’s a conspiracy, it’s just… oh hang on, I am

Hey mountain bikers, figured out the real conspiracy yet?

Mountain bike technology is moving at a staggering pace. This is what we think the bike of the future could look like

We’ve designed the mountain bike of the future

You may well look sheepish, young man

A cycling jacket that turns into a sleeping bag? Whatever next?

It takes quite a commitment to really get into cycling. How do you reach that point?

Why did you start cycling?

Type in 'why are cyclists...' and you get a veritable cornucopia of useful information. Not.

You asked Google, so we answered: Why are cyclists… all of these things?

Direct-mount brakes still offer a viable alternative to discs

Why direct-mount brakes are awesome

Gear that fits well is vital to enjoyment and performance — but can be a nightmare to find

We need to talk about kit sizing

Fitting a lighter cassette is okay, but fitting an ‘easier’ one? Not so okay…

Is lowering your gearing a kind of failure?

Are e-bikes a welcome addition to the cycling world or not?

Electric bikes — hot or not?

Is this better than a gravel bike? Quite possibly

Gravel bikes — hot or not?

Weight is not the only thing that matters!

Lightweight gear — hot or not?