Inspiration

Iris Slappendel is one of the most extraordinary women in cycling. Considering how many extraordinary women there are in cycling, that is high praise indeed. If you haven't heard of her, here's why she's such a beacon to us and many others.

Early on the morning of August 6th 2019, Fiona Kolbinger made cycling history.

Not just women's cycling history, but cycling history for the ages. Here's how...

As one of the top cyclists in the world, riding 100km is less of a problem for Tiffany Cromwell than most of us! But she has some brilliant tips we can all use to get there.

She's one of our cycling idols - and an unsung British sporting legend. As Maria David found out, Rachel Atherton is a humble Welsh girl at heart - with business savvy as sharp as her racing skills.

In the summer of 2019, we supported world record Atlantic rower Kiko Matthews woman as she took on single-use plastic via an epic bike ride, riding 7200km around the British coastline whilst raising awareness of plastic misuse.

It's been all change for former World Road Race Champion, and Yorkshire's finest, Lizzie Deignan. She recently became a mum to little Orla, is back on the bike already - and has even found time to design cycling kit...

There are few women who have dominated their sport like Shanaze Reade has with BMX. Watch Anna Glowinski ask her some fascinating questions about her career and her life...

How do you get a riveted packed house on the edge of their seats at a busy NEC Cycle Show? Why, you put a microphone in the hands of two extraordinary ultracyclists, and ask them to tell some tales...

Maria Leijerstam is truly one of a kind. When you think of truly madcap cycling challenges, cycling to the South Pole must surely be one of the most bonkers. This is her story...

Managing work, family, chores and time on the bike is a fine juggling act. When life gets busy, stress levels ramp up or time is short it can be easy for exercise and recreation to slip down our list of priorities. Juliet Elliott should know...

Simone Mitchell became 2017 AG World Champion in 70.3 Ironman. She's a triathlon superstar, but equally great at getting the best out of 'normal' people. In this 2nd video, Simone shares another brilliant 6-part training circuit suitable for beginners right up to the elite. You don't even need equipment!

When news emerged earlier this week about the launch of Pinarello's new e-bike, the Nytro, at first it seemed like a solid, positive step from a major bike manufacturer to catch the growing wave of e-bike sales. But then the Pinarello marketing department got hold of it. And that's where the trouble began.