EUAN WOODLIFFE
After hitching a ride on the back of his dad's bike down mountains at the age of 2, he was accustomed to speed from an early age. Euan has since fa...
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MATTIE DODD
Mattie began his cycling career aged 18 months. Speeding on a wooden balance bike and terrifying dog walkers on Wimbledon Common, he has steadily ...
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Urban Skirmish II
This route takes you out across Hammersmith Bridge and along the cycle superhighway through Kensington.
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BLIND DATA
Will Pearson gave up his car in favour of environmentally friendly transport – and yes, more cycling. In the second of our series looking at ‘activ...
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STRADE BIANCHE GRAN FONDO
The Strade Bianche Grand Fondo route is 142.5km of undulating and twisting roads with punchy hills and breathtaking Italian landscapes. There is ro...
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Brecon Beacon Banger
ROAD 152KM 2270M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Image by Timmo - Komoot The ultimate Brecon Beacon challenge to test the legs w...
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TWO WHEELS ON MY WAGON
In light of Pearson’s commitment to sustainability, owner (and cyclist) Will Pearson recently decided to give up his car altogether. With a family ...
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HIGH ROADS AND LOW ROADS
GRAVEL 30KM 260M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain Starting and ending in Princess Street, beneath the gaze of Edinburgh Castle...
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CANTERBURY COASTAL CANTER
Escape the city for the perfect day out along the coast of Kent. Starting in Canterbury you make your way to Whitstable along the Crab and Wrinkle ...
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What’s the difference between a gravel groupset and a road groupset?
There’s a whole array of gravel bike groupsets available from all the major brands. But why do you need a gravel-specific groupset and what are the...
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FINISH WITH A BATH
Escape from the hustle and bustle of London to the ancient city of Bath and recover with a dip in a bath. Not the original Roman version, but you c...
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LOVELACE BRIDGES LOOP
GRAVEL 28.5KM 320M Ride Type Distance Elevation Gain The Surrey Hills have many a hidden gem, recently our colleague Jess went e...
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Urban Skirmish
This urban route takes you into the city, through Kensington Gardens, past Buckingham Palace, Westminster and along the Thames. Taking in the wonde...
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