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Cyclo-sportive calendar 2013
Full list of British cyclo-sportives and challenge rides from January to December 2013
What friends are for
When Colin Knight’s wife Bev died of cancer his bike buddy Mike Jones knew what would help him deal with his grief. Aged 73 and 60 respectively they started cycle touring
7 of the best: Insulated bottles
When it’s freezing out you fancy a hot cuppa and when it’s roasting you fancy cold refreshments, right? Choose the right beverage receptacle to get optimum liquid libations out on the bike
7 of the best winter gloves
Nothing ruins a ride so quickly as freezing, numb fingers but sweat-soaked palms aren’t exactly an invitation to ride either. So how should you keep your hands happy this winter? Read on…
Trek Lexa SLX: First ride
Trek’s new top-level women’s sportive bike is more than just a higher spec Lexa — despite the name it’s actually a Domane in disguise
Seven of the best: GPS watches
If you want to monitor and record your rides via satellite tracking, a GPS watch allows you to do just that, without the expense and technical complexity of a bar-mounted, map-plotting unit
Dedacciai Nerissimo: First Ride
Dedacciai’s Italian-designed Nerissimo is also available in black, funnily enough
7 of the best road shoes
You work hard pushing your pedals round, so you don’t want any of that energy wasted because of flimsy soles. Militate against that risk by investing in a pair of securely-fitting, rigid road shoes
7 of the best £50 cycle helmets
When you’re out on your bike it makes sense to protect your bonce with a helmet. It makes even more sense to spend less than £50. Combine the two and you’re onto a real winner
