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Winter workouts. How to stay fit when you’ve had enough of winter riding.
Before I launch into one of those ‘ten things to try’ listicles that clog up lifestyle magazines and the internet like copy writing cholesterol, let’s drop some reality here. Firstly, if you’re really into your riding then most non bike...
Has the 'spirit of gravel' died?
Gravel was meant to be the friendly, inclusive ‘it's about the journey not the speed / result' movement that reclaimed recreational off road riding from intimidating racing and radness. But have aero obsession and the UCI taken the fun away?...
Perfectly Armless
Why arming yourself with a gilet / sleeveless vest will add the most versatile anti weather weapon to your riding wardrobe. If you’ve not tried one, trying to explain why a vest can be so good is actually pretty hard....
Is the death of mountain biking just hype?
Forget the industry doom scrolling. Biking is doing absolutely fine where it matters: On the hills, in the woods and at events. The last state of the industry piece I wrote after going to Eurobike was exactly that. Confirmation that...
Show and Tell - Eurobike 2025
I went to the Eurobike trade show for the first time in thirty years and came away with mixed impressions on the state of the bike industry halfway through 2025. Eurobike has been the biggest trade show in Europe for...
Staying alive in 2025: Is the industry learning its lesson?
A couple of months ago I dared write a relatively optimistic report after visiting the Core bike show here in the UK. The general consensus was that sales - particularly across parts and accessories - were looking more buoyant. The vast stockpile...